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France is EU country where the highest numbers of primary school pupils redo a year – The Connexion

FRANCE is the country which makes most use of redoublement (children retaking a school year) a European Union study has shown.

During primary school, 19 per cent of children redo a year, far more than some of the other countries which use the system, like Greece (two per cent) or Austria (five per cent).

France also has a high level at collège, the first stage of secondary school: 24 per cent compared to only 0.5 per cent in Finland; however Spain has an even higher one, 32 per cent.

The EU study gave a largely negative assessment of the practice, saying it does not appear to have many benefits and high levels in France mainly come down to “belief” in its efficacy.

via www.connexionfrance.com

Stages intensifs d'anglais gratuits pour les lycéens pendant les vacances scolaires - Ministère de l'Éducation nationale

Des stages intensifs d’anglais sont proposés gratuitement aux lycéens pendant les vacances scolaires. Ils leur permettent de renforcer la pratique orale de l'anglais. Maîtriser cette langue favorise l'accès aux filières de réussite et constitue un atout sur le marché du travail. C'est un axe fort de la réforme du lycée.

via www.education.gouv.fr