France Approves New Science and Technology Programmes for Cycles 2 and 3 (France, June 2026)
France approved new science and technology teaching programmes for primary and lower-secondary cycles 2 and 3. The implementation is staged, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year for CP and CM1 and extending to other grades in 2027-2028.
France approved new science and technology teaching programmes for primary and lower-secondary cycles 2 and 3. The implementation is staged, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year for CP and CM1 and extending to other grades in 2027-2028.
What Changed?
The Ministry of National Education fixed new science and technology programmes for cycle 2 and cycle 3 and removed the corresponding older programme sections from the 2015 framework.
Old System vs New System
Science and technology teaching in the affected grades was based on the 2015 programme framework, including the cycle 2 area commonly organized under 'Questioning the world' and the previous cycle 3 science and technology provisions.
New official annexed programmes define the science and technology content for cycle 2 and cycle 3, with staged entry into force by grade level.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students in the first implementation grades will study revised science and technology content from the 2026-2027 school year, with other grades following in 2027-2028.
Parent / Family Impact
Families may see updated science learning expectations, classroom activities, and assessment preparation as schools introduce the new programmes.
School / Institution Impact
Schools must prepare teaching plans, resources, timetables, and staff support for the staged curriculum rollout.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers need to align lessons, progression plans, and classroom materials with the new official programmes and implementation schedule.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-05: order signed
- 2026-06-09: published in the Journal officiel
- 2026-09-01: first staged implementation for CP and CM1
- 2027-09-01: implementation for CE1
- CE2
- CM2
- and sixième
What To Do
- Schools should review the new annexed programmes
- identify grades affected in 2026-2027
- update lesson progressions
- and plan teacher preparation before the start of the school year.
What To Watch Next
Further guidance, teaching resources, inspection expectations, and classroom implementation support may follow through ministry or academic channels.
Global Context
This is a national curriculum update in a core STEM area and is relevant for international comparisons of early science education and curriculum modernization.
Source Record
Source type: Regulation
Source name: Ministry of National Education - Bulletin officiel n°24 du 11 juin 2026