Overview

• The French government has officially announced a reform allowing teacher recruitment with a bachelor's degree instead of a master's, starting in 2026.
• A new two-year paid training program will provide aspiring teachers with €1,400 per month in the first year and €1,800 in the second year.
• The reform introduces a 'Licence Professorat des Écoles' in 2026 to prepare students for primary school teaching with a multidisciplinary focus.
• The initiative aims to address the ongoing teacher shortage, with over 3,000 positions unfilled in 2024, and to combat declining student performance in literacy, math, and science.
• The government has committed €500 million annually by 2028 for the reform, which also emphasizes classroom management and foundational skills.