French colonial education

French colonial education aimed to spread French language, culture, and administrative practices in its colonies, often serving as a tool of cultural assimilation. It predominantly benefited colonial elites and imposed French curricula, values, and language, while often marginalizing indigenous traditions and knowledge. Education was used to create a class of intermediaries loyal to France, reinforcing colonial authority. Despite some infrastructure development, access was limited for the wider indigenous populations, leading to deep disparities. Overall, French colonial education played a central role in shaping colonial identities and maintaining control, with lasting impacts on post-colonial societies.