Back to school

Finding student accommodation in Paris: our 10 practical tips

Finding student accommodation in Paris or the Ile-de-France region can be a daunting task. With high demand, high rents and tight deadlines, the search can quickly become complicated. To help you find an apartment or room before the start of the school year, here are our 10 practical tips.

Back to school in 2025: 10 changes to secondary schools announced by Elisabeth Borne

No cell phones, physical tests, early maths tests... Minister Elisabeth Borne has detailed the ten major changes that will transform the daily lives of French secondary school students from September 2025, we take stock.

Back to school in 2025: help for students and young people in Paris?

New school, new accommodation... The start of the new academic year is often a source of stress for young students arriving in Paris. Here's a summary of the assistance available to help young people get off to a good start in this new chapter.

Allocation de rentrée scolaire 2025: when will the first payment be made?

It's an announcement that many families are eagerly awaiting! When will the 2025 back-to-school allowance be paid? We tell you all about it.

School supplies at rock-bottom prices at Emmaüs Bougival and Longjumeau until August 30

School supplies at rock-bottom prices: the Emmaüs communities of Port-Marly/Bougival and Emmaüs Longjumeau are offering notebooks, pens and schoolbags for as little as one euro until August 30, 2025. Every year, this special back-to-school sale attracts hundreds of families in the Paris region looking to equip their children without breaking the bank, with items sold at a third of supermarket prices.

Paralympic Games: back-to-school upheaval, what impact on schools in the Paris Region?

This year, the start of the new school year falls right in the middle of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! For the occasion, numerous arrangements are being put in place in the Île-de-France region, which is likely to impact many families and students.

Ballooon sur mer, a giant, fun installation for climbing and relaxing... at the Maif Social Club

From September 2 to 3, the Maif Social Club is inviting artist Florence Doléac to take over the premises with a giant installation, a playful and participative work of art in which to spend the afternoon. Free admission for all!

Back to school 2023: what's changing in schools, colleges, high schools, for the bac

The start of the 2023 school year promises to be rich in changes for elementary school, collège and lycée students. With a particular focus on reinforcing fundamental skills, let's discover together these major new features announced by French Education Minister Gabriel Attal, this August 28, 2023.

Omicron variant: an “unusual” symptom only spotted in children

As Omicron is hitting France, a UK doctor is worried about an “unusual” symptom only spotted in children.

Covid: back to normal life is on its way, Jérôme Salomon claims

Health Director General Jérôme Salomon said this Sunday on BFMTV that the situation was improving, including a 20% decrease in Covid-19 case toll in one week.