As can be seen, priority is given to the French language, although it is of interest to note that teaching of a second modern language is part of the curriculum.
The cycles must include two hours a day of reading and writing, which can be taken within the subject areas.
History and geography are taken together as a single discipline.
There are also preliminary studies on information technology leading to a certification process at the end of primary school or in collège.
Pupils are required to be given an understanding of common risks they may encounter in life, accident prevention and the basic principles of emergency first aid treatment. The topic is taught within the main curriculum.
The school week is 24 hours, attended over 4 or 4.5 days a week, as determined by the school. Most schools have opted for 4 days, leaving Wednesday free. Attendance at school on a Saturday morning, which used to be so much of a feature of schooling in France, has been abolished.