Who Established the Lycee?

The first lycée was established in 1801, under the educational reforms of Napoleon Bonaparte. Lycées formerly enrolled the nation's most talented students in a course of instruction lasting seven years.

Who created the French school system?

The modern era of French education begins at the end of the 19th century. Jules Ferry, a Minister of Public Instruction in 1841, is widely credited for creating the modern school (l'école républicaine) by requiring all children between the ages of 6 and 12, both boys and girls, to attend.

Who was allowed to attend Lycees?

Only children of the wealthy could attend the lycees due to the tuition costs. Although this would seem to be an immediate problem, Napoleon introduced scholarships. Some students, including those who were not particularly well off, received scholarships that could help pay for their school fees.

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