Everything Americans need to know about enrolling children in the French school system. This section covers how French public schools are organized by age group, the difference between maternelle, primaire, college, and lycee, how to register at your local school, what documents the administration will ask for, and what to expect during the first weeks. We also cover private and international school options, language support programs for children arriving without French, bilingual school pathways, and how to handle the transition for kids who are mid-year or coming from the US curriculum. Whether you are moving with young children or teenagers, this is your practical guide to navigating education in France as an American family.