Baccalaureate, brevet, CAP, Parcoursup: the 2025 calendar
News Article: French Educational Examinations 2023 Schedule Released
PARIS, France – The Ministry of Education in France has released the official schedule for various national educational examinations, including the Diplôme National du Brevet, Baccalauréat Général, Baccalauréat Technologique, and Baccalauréat Professionnel. These examinations are crucial for students across France, marking significant milestones in their academic journeys.
Diplôme National du Brevet (2023)
– General Session: June 19 – June 21
– Replacement Session: September 4 – September 6
The Diplôme National du Brevet, also known as the national brevet certificate, is a compulsory exam for students at the end of their third year in middle school. It assesses their proficiency in core subjects such as French, mathematics, and history-geography. This year, the exam will be held in both general and replacement sessions to accommodate students who may need to retake specific parts of the test.
Baccalauréat Général (2023)
– General Session: June 18 – July 5
– Replacement Session: September 4 – September 20
– Specific Subject Days:
Baccalauréat Général will feature specific days for certain subjects such as Philosophy on June 21, French on June 22, and Mathematics on June 23.
The Baccalauréat Général is a rigorous national examination for students completing their final year of high school. It is divided into two main parts: written and oral examinations. This year’s schedule includes a dedicated day for Philosophy on June 21, which is considered a significant milestone for students as they prepare for their future academic and professional endeavors.
Baccalauréat Technologique (2023)
– General Session: June 19 – July 6
– Replacement Session: September 5 – September 21
The Baccalauréat Technologique is designed for students who wish to pursue a technical and professional career. This year’s schedule follows a similar structure to the Baccalauréat Général, with specific days dedicated to core subjects.
Baccalauréat Professionnel (2023)
– General Session: June 19 – July 6
– Replacement Session: September 5 – September 21
The Baccalauréat Professionnel is aimed at students who want to enter the workforce with vocational skills. The examination schedule includes specific subject days to ensure comprehensive assessment.
These examinations play a critical role in shaping the future educational and career paths of students in France. For businesses, while the focus of these examinations is on education, the successful completion of these tests can indirectly influence the availability and quality of future employees. However, the examinations do not directly impact business regulations or competitive conditions.
Parents, students, and educational institutions are advised to carefully review the provided schedules and prepare accordingly. The Ministry of Education emphasizes the importance of adhering to the designated dates to ensure smooth and fair administration of the examinations.
For further details and updates, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Ministry of Education website.
