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French Government Announces Major Education Reforms to Address Teacher Shortage

Prime Minister François Bayrou and Education Minister Élisabeth Borne outline plans to lower teacher recruitment barriers, provide financial support for training, and emphasize writing skills in schools.

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Overview

  • Starting in 2026, students with a bachelor's degree will be eligible for teaching competitions, reducing the current requirement of a master's degree.
  • Future teachers will be paid during their two years of master's training, which will include internships, to make the profession more attractive.
  • The reforms aim to counter a teacher shortage that left 3,000 positions unfilled during the last school year.
  • A renewed focus on writing skills, described as a 'reconquest of writing,' will be prioritized in schools to improve educational outcomes.
  • François Bayrou and Élisabeth Borne will officially announce these measures during a school visit in Île-de-France on March 28, 2025.