Study Reveals Alarming Levels of Antisemitism in French Schools

A new survey finds over half of French students have encountered antisemitic remarks, with a significant minority exposed to violence or discriminatory attitudes.

• An Ifop study commissioned by the Crif found that 54% of French middle and high school students hold at least one antisemitic prejudice.
• Approximately 51% of students reported hearing antisemitic remarks within their schools, with 48% witnessing antisemitic acts and 14% observing physical violence against Jewish peers.
• The survey revealed that 16% of students would avoid friendships with Jewish classmates, and 21% have seen Jewish students conceal their identity for safety reasons.
• Antisemitism in schools is linked to a mix of extremist ideologies, including far-left rhetoric, radicalized views among some young Muslims, and traditional far-right prejudices.
• The findings highlight a growing normalization of antisemitic language and violence, particularly in underprivileged areas, with 62% of students in priority education zones witnessing such incidents.

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