France - 2012
Provision of option to learn mother language other than the majority's
- Code:
- RED81
- Key Area:
- Education
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Students from foreign origin can benefit from classes called “Education in Languages and Cultures of Origin". |
| Qualitative Info |
Students from foreign origin can benefit from classes called “Education in Languages and Cultures of Origin” (Enseignement des langues et cultures d’origine, ELCO), provided after school and on an optional basis by teachers posted and paid by the relevant countries, under bilateral agreements. So far, such agreements have been signed with Italy, Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey and former Yugoslavia. Students also have the opportunity to take an optional test in 47 regional and foreign languages for the baccalauréat exam. Of those languages, 22 may be offered for the compulsory examination. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Education |
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