At what age does compulsory education begin for children? 3

Answer

3 ans3

Explanation

Since 2019, education has been compulsory from the age of 3 until 16. Before, it started at 6.

Source: Code de l'éducation, article L131-1Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Code de l’éducation, article L131-1

L'instruction est obligatoire pour chaque enfant dès l'âge de trois ans et jusqu'à l'âge de seize ans.
La présente disposition ne fait pas obstacle à l'application des prescriptions particulières imposant une scolarité plus longue.

Read the article on legifrance.gouv.fr

Official text (Légifrance), checked on 16 October 2026.

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

2 ans2
6 ans6
8 ans8
3 ans3 (Correct answer)

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