Section actions
Duration: CIR and civic path OFII — over several months, in parallel with the rest
Cost: CIR via OFII — free for data subjects
On-site only
Who this guide is for
Section actions
- You register your child at public school and want to understand the rules
- You hear about secularism and look for an explanation without controversy
- You are preparing the assimilation interview or civic path OFII
To be prepared in advance
Section actions
- Accepting that "different" does not mean "bad"
- Vitalpes Glossary for Key Terms
Step-by-step procedure
Section actions
- 1Layness: neutrality in public administration and school; religious freedom in private life.
- 2Public school: free, secular, national programme — parents are involved through the parents' council, not through cultural exceptions.
- 3Equality: prohibited discrimination — recourse to the Ombudsman, free of charge.
- 4Freedom and fraternity: right of association, solidarity via CCAS and associations.
- 5CIR OFII: formal step to confirm you know these principles — read OFII media before the exam.
Common mistakes
Section actions
- Confound secularism and religious prohibition.
- Asking for exceptions at public school — the same rules for all families.
- Neglecting the preparation for the civic exam OFII — this is a usual stage of the course.
Official sources
Section actions
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Important remark
This information is indicative: it does not replace the prefecture, the OFII or a lawyer. The rules of integration and naturalization depend on your status, the department and the date of filing. Check the conditions on the official sites before filing a file.
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