The School System Of France

Originally published in 1985. The French education system is unique in many ways and provides a useful contrast for those in all English-speaking countries to their own education system. The nature of the system; the resulting multiplicity of Inspectors; emphasis on nursery and primary schools and on vocational training; and the distinctions between different categories of teachers. This book provides an overview of the French education system and all its components. It discusses developments since the start of the Fifth Republic in 1958 and it relates the developments to changing political forces.

A study of elementary education in France in the 1800s

Andreas Schleicher - initiator of PISA and an international authority on education policy - offers a unique perspective on education reform.

An in-depth study of the French education system in the late 19th century, with a particular focus on primary schools and teacher training. Farrington's analysis is based on his own observations and research, and provides valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of French pedagogy at the time. Recommended for students of education policy and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.