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France - Teachers' salaries and allowances

Teachers' salaries and allowances

  • Teachers’ remuneration is regulated by top-level authorities for all education levels.
  • The minimum qualification level for teachers at all education levels is ISCED 7. In addition, they must pass a competitive examination and undergo a one-year traineeship.
  • The salary progression of teachers is based on steps (échelons) within the grade scale. The steps are associated with a fixed statutory salary. The progression is regular.
  • Most teachers are civil servants.

School heads' salaries

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