What French immigrants need to know about the education system

In the French education system, students aged 6 to 16 must go to school, and education is free unless you choose to send your children to private schools. The following is the education system that French immigrants need to know. Welcome to read!

What French immigrants need to know about the education system.

Schools in France are divided into three stages: primary school, junior high school and senior high school. Primary schools provide services for children aged 6 to 1 1, and then students study in middle schools for four years until 15.

After graduating from high school, French students continue to attend high school, age 16- 18. According to students' learning preferences and future intentions, students can choose two different routes-general/technical ones are designed for students who want to continue their higher education, while vocational/professional ones are aimed at students who want to continue their higher education and find jobs directly.

At the end of compulsory secondary education, students will get a bachelor's degree. Usually 18 years old, bachelor degree must enter university or career.

Although most French students attend local free schools, you can also choose to let your children attend national private schools, completely independent private schools or international schools. Depending on the age of your child and the permanence of moving to France, you may decide that it is beneficial to continue to use English and courses for education.

The French education system is generally regarded as one of the education systems in the world. Maintaining this reputation has always been a priority for the government, and so has the government's education budget.

Similar to Britain, most French schools follow the national curriculum and are formulated by the Ministry of Education. However, since the reform was passed in May 20 15, schools can now offer 20% of their own courses.

According to the French education system, children must go to school at a certain distance from home. If you want your child to attend a school other than the school designated by the city hall, you must submit a request (study) and explain the reasons.

When registering a French public school, you need to submit the admission document (inscription) of the primary school or middle school direct school service in your city hall. Documents must include the child's birth certificate or passport, immunization certificate, residence certificate and insurance certificate.

Although most students in France go to school for 24 to 28 hours a week, the structure of the school week depends largely on the region. Different choices divide the study time into four days, four days, five days or five days. A typical school day starts at 08:30 and ends at 16:30, although it may be later for older students. The schedule usually includes two breaks (and at least one and a half hours of lunch.

There are 1 17 days of holidays every year, and the holidays in French schools are the longest in the world. Although students only attend school for about 160 days a year, long class hours and more homework can make up for this.

Compared with Britain, America and other countries, French public schools lack extracurricular activities. To the surprise of many foreigners, they often have no sports clubs or teams, and no extracurricular music, drama, art or handicraft accessories. Local sports associations often arrange sports and non-sports activities in places provided by schools, but usually involve fees.

After completing compulsory education, students can choose various ways to enter higher education. In France, more than 50% of the population of 18-2 1 receive full-time education. The French higher education system is divided into three levels, which is consistent with other parts of Europe. Students start with a bachelor's degree, and then they can choose to pursue a master's degree or a doctorate. Because higher education is funded by the state, the tuition fees of French students are very low, especially compared with Britain and the United States.

Extended Reading: Physical Examination Requirements for French Immigrants

In any case, health is the first factor to consider. Even when you immigrate, the country you choose to immigrate needs to check your physical health, and then you can decide whether you can immigrate to their country quickly and become a permanent resident of this country. It is impossible to pass the application under the condition of poor health, so health is the most important factor in life.

When moving to France, physical examination generally requires the detection of special diseases, and residents who apply for immigration with special diseases such as infectious diseases will not be approved to apply for immigration. Because entering a country with infectious diseases will cause certain life risks to the residents of this country, the country will not accept such people who choose to immigrate under the condition of ensuring health and safety.

At the same time, when the intelligence does not match the physical condition, the immigration bureau will not pass the application of these people. They may not have the financial strength to support their life in Britain, nor can they create certain resources for immigrant countries. Instead of increasing the expenditure of social welfare resources, it is better to solve it directly from the source. Therefore, if you are not intelligent enough at the time of immigration, the immigration declaration will not be approved.

The following materials should be brought during the physical examination:

1, three 2-inch passport photos each.

2. Physical ID card and/or passport

3. Physical examination form.

The physical examination is carried out in the family unit. The principal applicant, his spouse and children must attend the physical examination. Even if some family members do not apply to go to France at present, they should have a physical examination. In a certain period of time, sometimes a family can do it alone at different times and places. Usually, if anyone in a family fails the physical examination, the application of the whole family will be rejected. In some very special cases, it is possible to get a visa if the medical examination does not fully meet the standards.

The whole family should try to find a designated physical examination doctor for physical examination. If it is impossible, for example, if the child is abroad, contact the designated physical examination engineer, inform the child that he is abroad and prepare to arrange a local physical examination for him, and then send the child a physical examination form with the address of the nearest designated doctor (this address can be obtained from the embassy), and be sure to write down the name of the main applicant. After the child arranges the physical examination by himself, he should inform the doctor to send the physical examination results to the doctor who accepts the physical examination of the main applicant.

Physical examination is mainly to conduct a comprehensive routine examination of the applicant. Physical examination forms, laboratory examinations and chest X-rays should be sent to medical personnel designated by France to confirm the results. Adults need to take x-rays, but children don't necessarily need them. Some hospitals in China set the age of X-ray for children at 1 1, and some hospitals set it at 5 years old. Generally speaking, immigration officials will refuse to issue visas to those who have physical and mental defects that affect their normal life and work, or who are infected with infectious diseases.

The medical report shows whether the applicant's family needs hospitalization and other medical care after arriving in France, or whether their work and labor ability will be affected, thus bringing a burden to the French government. No one with physical or mental illness can enter France. Physical examination includes routine physical examination of the whole family, chest X-ray examination of people over 1 11,blood examination of people over 15, etc.

Further reading: the situation of French immigrants

First, the French investment immigration project application conditions

1. investment 1.5-0.5 million euros or more can apply for three residence indicators. One business, two jobs.

2. If you invest 600,000-800,000 euros in real estate, you can apply for three residence indicators, one for legal person residence and two for work residence.

3. If the investment exceeds 65,000 euros, you can apply for residence as a businessman. You can only apply for a three-month round-trip visa, but you can't apply for long-term residence.

4. If you study abroad, you can invest 60,000 euros, get a business residence, not work, and get a green card.

Second, the types of French investment immigrants

1. investment150,000-550,000 euros or more (more investment is beneficial to applying for residence) can apply for the three-person residence index. One of them holds a business residence, and the other two hold a work residence. Holders of work residence can apply for one-year residence for the first time and ten-year residence after three years (the current law remains unchanged and may be changed to five years in the future).

2. To invest in real estate, those who need to invest more than 600,000-800,000 euros (more investment is good for applying for residence) can apply for three residence indicators, one for legal person residence and two for work residence. Applicants can buy real estate for rent, buy land to build their own buildings, villas and hotels, and manage them themselves, or entrust lawyers to manage them, so that the management company can provide stable rental income.

People who invest more than 65,000 euros can also apply for residence as businessmen, but only one person can apply. At first, you can only apply for a three-month multiple-entry visa, which can be extended and cannot obtain long-term residence. However, the company is in good operating condition, and if it can expand its scale and increase its investment, it can obtain long-term residence.

4. Applicants who have studied in France or are about to study in France can get a business residence permit in France by investing 60,000 euros. You can work first, get a green card, and then continue your studies. Foreigners with permanent residence study in France, and many schools are free of tuition.

Three, foreigners must meet the conditions to apply for French nationality.

(1) has lived in France for more than 5 years.

(2) Good quality and no criminal punishment.

(3) Know French

(4) At least 18 years old

(5) Children adopted by French citizens

(6) those who have made special contributions to France.

(7) Spouses of French citizens

(8) Children of foreign immigrants born in France

Fourth, the conditions for staying in France.

According to the Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners promulgated by France, foreigners who are allowed to enter France enjoy three residence qualifications during their stay in France. The first is the temporary population, mainly including tourists, international students, businessmen and seasonal workers. For example, temporary workers in Italy and Spain are generally allowed to stay for 3 months, 6 months or 1 year; The second type is short-term residents, mainly labor immigrants who sign contracts, and the residence period is 3 years; The third type is long-term residents, including family members of French citizens, refugees and applicants in the second type mentioned above. After approval, the first two kinds of people can change their residence status and become long-term residents, that is, they have obtained the qualification of permanent residence in France.