CAPES (Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré)

The CAPES (Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré) is a French certification that qualifies individuals to teach at the secondary school level, which includes middle and high schools. It is a competitive exam that assesses a candidate’s knowledge of their subject area and teaching skills. Obtaining the CAPES is a necessary step for becoming a licensed teacher in France’s secondary education system. It ensures that teachers have both deep subject expertise and the ability to effectively educate and manage students in a classroom setting.