French National Education

French National Education is a public system overseen by the government that provides free, compulsory schooling from ages 3 to 16. It aims to promote equal access to quality education, fostering academic, cultural, and civic development. The system includes nursery (preschool), primary, middle (collège), and high school (lycée) levels, with a standardized curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, language, sciences, and humanities. It also prepares students for higher education or vocational training. The Ministry of National Education manages policies, standards, and curriculums to ensure consistent educational quality across the country.