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The French education system is divided into three levels: Primary Education (l’enseignement primaire) - 9 years, of which 8 years are compulsory Secondary Education (l’enseignement secondaire) - 7 years Higher Education (l’enseignement supérieur) - 2 to 8 years In 1882, Jules Ferry, then Minister of Education, implemented a law requiring all children aged 6 to 12 to attend school regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity, and education at this level was made completely free. Since 1959, schooling has been compulsory ...

France has long been one of the world’s leading destinations for international education, attracting hundreds of thousands of students each year. With its world-class universities, globally recognised degrees, affordable tuition, and strong links between academia and industry, France offers an education experience that is both high-quality and practical. Beyond academics, students benefit from generous government support, a vibrant cultural environment, and excellent career opportunities during and after their studies. Below are the key reasons why France continues to be a ...

France, officially known as the French Republic, is a country whose main territory is located in Western Europe, along with several overseas regions and territories. Metropolitan France stretches from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine River to the Atlantic Ocean. France also includes French Guiana in South America and several islands in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The country consists of 18 regions with a total area of 643,801 km² and ...

Student visa applications for the Netherlands must be submitted to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Hanoi, and applications are processed in the Netherlands before the visa is stamped in Hanoi. The typical processing time is 8-12 weeks. Students may apply for a Dutch study visa or a Schengen visa. Required documents for a Dutch student visa:  Personal and academic documents of the student English proficiency certificate with a minimum score of IELTS 5.0 (mandatory) Proof of financial resources for the ...

Applying to study in the Netherlands is not stressful, but it does require time and careful preparation. Applications to public universities generally take longer, and students should submit their documents from January or February for the September intake of the same year. Applications must include all required academic documents and English or Dutch language certificates, depending on the program. The processing time for public universities typically ranges from 12 to 20 weeks. Most public institutions only offer one intake per ...

Higher education in the Netherlands consists of two main types of institutions: Universities of Applied Sciences (HBO): These institutions offer practice-oriented, professional programs. They include: comprehensive applied sciences universities and specialized institutions focusing on agriculture, fine arts, design, education, and more. Research Universities (WO): These institutions include: general research universities, technical universities,  agricultural universities.  Both types of institutions offer Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs, but the focus differs: HBO emphasizes professional skills and applied learning while WO emphasizes academic research and ...

Education in the Netherlands is organized according to age groups and, in some cases, by levels and tracks tailored to different educational needs. Overall, Dutch schools fall into three main categories: public schools, private schools, and religious schools. Compulsory education in the Netherlands begins at age 5, although in practice most schools accept children from age 4. From the age of 16, students must participate in some form of education at least two days per week. Compulsory education ends when a ...