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#AGRE2607890ADecree of 25 March 2026 on the control test for vocational baccalaureate specialties issued by the Ministry of Agriculture

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🇬🇧 English

This French decree, dated 25 March 2026 and published 3 April 2026, defines the format and objectives of the 'épreuve de contrôle' (control/oral defense test) for vocational baccalaureate (baccalauréat professionnel) specialties under the Ministry of Agriculture. The 25-minute oral interview is conducted by a two-person jury consisting of one general-subject teacher and one technical teacher from the relevant specialty. The candidate must present two significant experiences (one professional from training and one from another social or cultural context) in no more than 10 minutes using a supporting document, followed by questioning. The test evaluates three specific capacities: mobilizing experiences to build and argue a personal/professional project, understanding the impact of transitions, evolving professions and innovations on that project, and the ability to express oneself clearly. The regulation takes effect for the 2027 examination session and repeals the previous 2011 decree.

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Key Changes

  • Introduces a 25-minute oral interview with a two-member jury (one general teacher + one technical teacher)
  • Candidate must present two significant experiences in maximum 10 minutes using a supporting document
  • Evaluates three specific capacities: project construction from experience, impact of transitions/innovations, and expression skills

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Obligations

What this law requires

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Conduct the control test (épreuve de contrôle) for vocational baccalaureate specialties as a 25-minute oral interview

Ministry of Agriculture and examination bodies administering vocational baccalaureate exams
operational
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Compose the examination jury with exactly two members: one general-subject teacher and one technical teacher from the relevant specialty

Ministry of Agriculture and examination bodies administering vocational baccalaureate exams
operational
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Allow candidates to present two significant experiences (one professional from training, one from another social or cultural context) in no more than 10 minutes using a supporting document

Examination juries conducting the control test
operational
high

Evaluate the candidate's capacity to mobilize acquired resources and experiences to construct and argue a personal/professional project

Examination juries conducting the control test
operational
high

Evaluate the candidate's capacity to present the impacts of transitions, profession evolution, and innovations on their project orientation

Examination juries conducting the control test
operational

Affected Parties

Vocational baccalaureate students in agricultural specialtiesTeachers and examiners in French agricultural education system+2 more…

Tags

baccalauréat professionnel,épreuve de contrôle,agricultural education