#2011-164Decree No. 2011-164 of February 10, 2011, Regarding French Schools Abroad
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This law establishes the framework for French schools abroad, defining them as public institutions focused on scientific, cultural, and professional objectives. It outlines their missions, which include developing fundamental research, providing educational opportunities, and fostering cooperation with other research and higher education institutions. The law creates a governance structure for these schools, detailing administration, recruitment processes, and the roles of directors and various councils involved in research and academic activities.
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Key Changes
- Creation of a formal structure for governance and administration of French schools abroad.
- Definition of missions focused on scientific research and educational collaboration.
- Procedures for the recruitment of directors, academic staff, and scientific members.
Obligations
What this law requires
French schools abroad must comply with the provisions of the French Education Code (code de l'éducation) and implementing regulations, except where specific exemptions are provided by this decree
Each French school abroad must develop and implement a scientific research policy and disseminate findings through publication
Each French school abroad must make documentary resources available to researchers and facilitate access to relevant archives and sources
The director position must be filled through a public call for applications published in the French Official Journal (Journal officiel de la République française)
Director candidates must be either university professors, equivalent personnel, or foreign scientific personalities with recognized equivalent qualifications, and must be competent in disciplines corresponding to the school's missions