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194: France: la réforme de l'accès à l'université
Jun 25, 2018
The discussion delves into significant reforms in France’s university admission system aimed at reducing high dropout rates. It highlights the shift from guaranteed access to a more selective process, exploring its implications on student accessibility and education quality. Listeners will learn about terms like 'filière' and the challenges leading to a lottery system for popular fields. The podcast also touches on the new parque-soup platform designed for easier course selection, underscoring the need for better student orientation and public perception of universities.
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- Recent reforms aim to address high dropout rates by introducing a structured university admissions process with prioritized course selections.
- The new career orientation tool is designed to simplify educational choices for students while addressing concerns over equitable access to university.
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Reform of University Access
Recent reforms in France aim to address the high dropout rates in public universities that have arisen from the guaranteed admission of all baccalaureate graduates. The previous system led to an unsustainable surge in student numbers, with many courses overwhelmed, resulting in random selection processes like lotteries for course placement. Under the new system, there will be a more structured approach to university admissions, allowing students to prioritize their top course choices rather than submitting numerous applications. This change is expected to streamline access to higher education and reduce the current inefficiencies in the selection process.
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