7 Février 2008
Regarding the « carte scolaire » the government decided to change the rules but only for « collèges » and « lycées ». Your children can go to the « collège » or « lycée » of the « carte scolaire », but if you choose a different one, close or far away from your home you are free to apply there. The only condition for your children to be admitted is to check if there's still « de la place », so if it is not already full...
With this new system, you can apply where you want but you have no priority. Priority is still for the children of the « right » district (those still belonging to the « carte scolaire »).
If you want to register « inscrire » your children to a private school, you're still free to choose the one you want.
How do I register « inscrire » my children to « collège » ?
Before the « vacances de printemps », you child will receive a « dossier d'inscription » you must fill in. If you need some help, ask the teacher. You will be asked to choose the :
- « régime » : « internat » (boarding), « demi-pension » (half-board), « externat » (day school),
- his first foreign language.
Once it's filled, give this « dossier d'inscription » back to the teacher. Once you know which college your child will go to, confirm his registration.
You will also need an insurance "assurance scolaire", and you will have to buy all the "fournitures scolaires" of your children.
If you've just moved, go the « rectorat de votre académie », at « service de la scolarité ».
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