In France, the school-year calendar is set nationally. Exact dates for Ecole primaire privée Sainte Marie may vary by region.
Most France schools operate on a September – early July calendar.
Exact calendar: confirm with the school directly.
Typical France Academic Year
Approximate windows — dates vary by school. Confirm with Ecole primaire privée Sainte Marie directly.
Start of academic year
Early September
End of academic year
Early July
Première période
Sept – Dec
Deuxième période
Jan – Apr
Troisième période
May – early Jul
France uses a three-zone calendar (A, B, C) so winter and spring breaks rotate by region.
Typical Holidays & Breaks
Most France schools observe these breaks.
Vacances de la ToussaintLate Oct – early Nov (~2 weeks)
Vacances de NoëlLate Dec – early Jan (~2 weeks)
Vacances d'hiverFeb (~2 weeks, by zone)
Vacances de printempsApr (~2 weeks, by zone)
Grandes vacancesEarly Jul – early Sep
Why We Don't Show Exact Dates
Calendars vary between schools and may differ even within the same region. For the authoritative calendar of Ecole primaire privée Sainte Marie, check the school's website.