<P> Schooling in France is mandatory from age 6 . Most parents start sending their children at age 3 , at kindergarten classes ( maternelle ) , which are usually affiliated to a borough 's primary school . Some even start earlier at age 2 in pré - maternelle or très petite section classes , which are essentially daycare centres . The last year of kindergarten , grande section ( `` big form '' ) is an important step in the educational process , as it is the year in which pupils are introduced to reading . </P>
<P> Schooling in France is mandatory from age 6 . Most parents start sending their children at age 3 , at kindergarten classes ( maternelle ) , which are usually affiliated to a borough 's primary school . Some even start earlier at age 2 in pré - maternelle or très petite section classes , which are essentially daycare centres . The last year of kindergarten , grande section ( `` big form '' ) is an important step in the educational process , as it is the year in which pupils are introduced to reading . </P>
when do french elementary students go to school
when do french elementary students go to school
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