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Education is free, beginning at age 3 (sometimes 2), and mandatory between ages 6 and 16. The [[public education]] system is highly centralized. Private education is primarily Roman Catholic. Even if a majority of private schools are of Catholic grounds, and some of them are still run by religious orders historically involved in the french educationnal system, almost all schools welcome students of all denominations.

Education is free, beginning at age 3 (sometimes 2), and mandatory between ages 6 and 16. The [[public education]] system is highly centralized. Private education is primarily Roman Catholic. Even if a majority of private schools are of Catholic grounds, and some of them are still run by religious orders historically involved in the french educationnal system, almost all schools welcome students of all denominations.

In France, teachers abide by the State-chosen educational program. Biology teaching is based on the [[Theory of Evolution]], as stated by [[Charles Darwin]]. [[Creationism]] can be referenced for cultural and philosophical values.

In France, teachers abide by the State-chosen educational program. It is based on the grounds of the [[Theory of Evolution]], as stated by [[Charles Darwin]]. [[Creationism]] can be referenced for cultural and philosophical values.

[[Image:Gtr7564.jpg|left|150px|thumb|[[René Descartes]], french philosopher & scientist]]

[[Image:Gtr7564.jpg|left|150px|thumb|[[René Descartes]], french philosopher & scientist]]

====Higher education====

====Higher education====