French Ministry Reverses 2027 Plan: Brevet Not Mandatory for High School Entry, Says Minister Borne

Jan 17, 2025, 10:18 AM

The French Ministry of Education has announced that the brevet des collèges will not be mandatory for students to enter the second year of high school, reversing a previous decision set to take effect in 2027. This change was communicated by the ministry on January 17, 2025. The decision to make the brevet compulsory had been announced by the former Education Minister Anne Genetet in November, but the current Minister, Élisabeth Borne, has decided against implementing this measure.