France implements free but compulsory education to children aging from six to sixteen. About 80% of the students are enrolled in public schools, which are “non-religious”, and therefore ensure freedom of religion among the students. Aside from the public schools, there are also few private schools founded by the Catholic Church. These private schools also accept government financial assistance and must therefore subject their curriculum to the government’s regulation and policies.
The French school system is different from China's primary and secondary schools. In France, the primary education is completed within five years. The sixth year is the first year of the four-year junior high school. Upon successful completion of the junior high school, the students will attend the three-year senior high school. After completion of the senior high school, the students will take the comprehensive examination. High schools are divided into general high schools and vocational high schools. Students are free to choose the arts or science courses. Vocational high school provides vocational training, which is mainly for professionals. Within two years, the students will obtain the Vocational Skills Certificates and can apply for employment. The general high school focuses on preparing students for university education. They make sure that their students will succeed in the unified national examination, which is equivalent to university entrance examination. Those who graduate from the general high school will be given a baccalaureate diploma. The general high school is usually for the elite students who have the capacity to spend much. However, it is worthy investment since it guarantees your success in the university and your future career.
France 's universities do not have any influence on secondary schools management. However, secondary schools seemed to consider the university system in managing the high school to ensure that education of the students is relevant to the university.
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