Education

#ESRS2532849AOrder of January 29, 2026, on Accreditation of Public Higher Education Institutions for Issuing a Bachelor's Degree in School Teaching

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This law accredits specific public universities in France to award a bachelor's degree in school teaching starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. It details which institutions are authorized and the duration of their accreditation. This change practically impacts these universities' educational offerings and their recognition in teacher education.

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Key Changes

  • Specific universities accredited to award a bachelor's degree in teaching
  • Accreditation valid starting 2026-2027
  • Details of institution-specific accreditation durations

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Beginning academic year 2026-2027, deliver the Bachelor's Degree in School Teaching (Licence Professorat des Écoles) only to institutions explicitly listed in the annex of this order

Accredited public higher education institutions
licensing
high

Maintain accreditation status for the Bachelor's Degree in School Teaching only until the specified expiration date for each institution (either 31/08/2028 or 31/08/2029)

Accredited public higher education institutions
licensing
medium

Co-accredited institutions must coordinate with their designated lead institution (Université porteuse) for delivery of the Bachelor's Degree in School Teaching

Co-accredited public higher education institutions listed in the annex
operational
high

Institutions with 2-year accreditation duration must cease offering the Bachelor's Degree in School Teaching after 31/08/2028 unless renewal is granted

Public higher education institutions with Wave A, B, or E accreditation
operational
high

Institutions with 3-year accreditation duration must cease offering the Bachelor's Degree in School Teaching after 31/08/2029 unless renewal is granted

Public higher education institutions with Wave C accreditation
operational

Affected Parties

Public universitiesProspective teaching students

Tags

education,higher education,teacher training