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Depuis quelle année l'école publique est-elle gratuite ?Since what year have state schools been free?

Answer

Depuis 1881Since 1881

Explanation

The law of 16 June 1881, proposed by Jules Ferry, made public primary school free.

Source: Loi du 16 juin 1881Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Depuis 1789Since 1789
Depuis 1945Since 1945
Depuis 1968Since 1968
Depuis 1881Since 1881 (Correct answer)

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