L3 Mixte : présentiel / à distance

Designed for international educators and school staff, this 3-hour training course offers a practical and structured introduction to the French education system and its institutional framework.

It covers the overall organization of education in France, including primary education, secondary education, and higher education, so that participants can better understand how the system is built and how the different levels interact.

The course also explores the main institutions and governance bodies, such as the Ministry of National Education, the academies, and school leadership, with an emphasis on the distribution of responsibilities within the system.

Participants discover the roles and responsibilities of staff within French schools, helping them identify key stakeholders and understand how they work together in an educational setting.

The program includes the essential elements of curricula, assessment, and national examinations, providing participants with useful reference points for understanding educational expectations in France.

It also addresses school culture and the relationship with families, paying attention to the practical and cultural dimensions that shape everyday educational practices in the French context.

Finally, the course helps participants distinguish between public, private, and independent schools, enabling them to better understand the French educational landscape with greater confidence and effectiveness.

The overall objective is to give international educators and school staff a clearer understanding of how French schools are organized, what is expected of each stakeholder, and how the institutional and cultural environment influences teaching and school life.

Understand the structure and organization of the French education system through primary, secondary, and higher education.

Identify the main institutions and governance bodies involved in education in France, including the Ministry of National Education, the academies, and school leadership.

Recognize the roles and responsibilities of staff within French schools and gain a clearer understanding of how educational teams operate.

Understand the key elements of curricula, assessment, national exams, school culture, and relations with families in France.

Distinguish between public, private, and independent school systems in order to better understand the French educational context with greater confidence and effectiveness.

This training is intended for international educators and school staff who need to understand the French education system and its institutional framework.

It is particularly relevant for professionals working in French schools or in connection with them, and who wish to better understand how schools are organized, how responsibilities are distributed, and what shapes educational practices in France.

The training is also suitable for participants who want to better understand the relationships between schools, families, institutional partners, and the different levels of governance within the French system.

The course is designed as a practical and accessible introduction, combining explanatory input with a structured presentation of the French education system so that participants can quickly understand its organization, stakeholders, and main expectations.

The approach is intended for international teachers and school staff, with content adapted to help participants connect the information to their own professional practice and to the French educational environment.

• Comprendre l’organisation du système éducatif français
• Identifier les principales institutions de l’éducation en France
• Repérer les rôles et responsabilités du personnel scolaire
• Comprendre les programmes, évaluations et examens nationaux
• Identifier les spécificités de la culture scolaire française
• Distinguer les établissements publics, privés et indépendants

The training is led by Delphine Metge-Toppin, a Franco-British English teacher and former deputy head within the French Catholic education system.

She has solid experience in teaching, school leadership, school governance, curriculum implementation, team management, and handling complex educational situations. Her background also includes close collaboration with families and institutional partners, giving her an excellent understanding of the expectations, structures, and culture of the French education system.