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Sexuality education in France

SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in France as progressive. This describes the national policy framework, not how every school delivers it.

Progressive framework

Last checked 02/11/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • National framework: A national mandatory EVAR/EVARS curriculum took effect in the 2025–2026 school year, with at least three age-appropriate sessions annually and content on consent, equality, health and discrimination.
  • Interpretation: The status summarizes the verified policy framework; it does not guarantee uniform classroom delivery.

[Sources: https://www.education.gouv.fr/bo/2025/Hebdo6/MENE2503565C ; https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/peer ; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/comprehensive-sexuality-education ; https://www.bzga-whocc.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/BZgA_IPPFEN_ComprehensiveStudyReport_Online.pdf]

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