For whom is school compulsory? – no. 189

Answer

Pour tous les enfants vivant en France, de 3 à 16 ansFor all children living in France, aged 3 to 16

Explanation

All children living in France, whatever their nationality, must receive education from 3 to 16 years old.

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

Seulement pour les enfants dont les parents travaillentOnly for children whose parents work
Seulement pour les enfants nés en FranceOnly for children born in France
Seulement pour les enfants de plus de 10 ansOnly for children over 10
Pour tous les enfants vivant en France, de 3 à 16 ansFor all children living in France, aged 3 to 16 (Correct answer)

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