School life in France

School year

September to June

School day

• 8.30am to 4.00pm or later
  Lunch purchased by students at minimal cost
• Wednesday afternoon free
• Saturday classes may be allocated

School types

• College (years 7-9)
• Lycée (years 10-12)

School syllabus

Core subjects are mathematics, literature, languages, and European history

Holidays

• Two weeks over Christmas
• Two weeks over Easter
• Long summer break

Uniforms

Uniforms not required