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Essay / The importance of the French education system - 1373
I believe that although the French education system may not be as highly regarded as that of, say, Japan or South Korea, it is generally on the right path to help prepare children for successful adult lives. . One of the aspects of the French education system that I respect the most is the fact that every child has free access to preschool education. This is important because it gives children a head start once they enter primary school and helps them adjust to what school is like before it becomes more "serious". Plus, aside from the educational aspect, it's great for parents because it ensures their kids have somewhere to go while they work. Another aspect I appreciated about the French education system is how students are given a specific course of study to focus on during their secondary education. I think it can help students figure out at a younger age if they really love what they're doing and see if it's something they'd consider doing before they go to college. However, what I don't like about this idea is that it is the parents who choose what their child should study. While this approach may work in some families, I think students would be more successful and more motivated to work hard if they chose for themselves the paths they want to study. Additionally, I thought the selection process