The Rentrée, Finally Explained - For You.
A free video for expat parents in France: how French school actually works : so this rentrée, you’re not guessing anymore.
You want to be ready for this rentrée. But between the language barrier and a school system that plays by its own rules, « ready » can feel impossible.
Who’s the ATSEM? What’s a cahier de liaison? Why does everyone else seem to just… know?
You’re not behind. You just haven’t had anyone explain it to you yet.
What's Inside
- How the French school system is structured - so nothing catches you off guard.
- Who's who at your child's school — so you always know who to talk to.
- What a typical rentrée looks like, step by step.
- The key dates you actually need to know.
- The real school supply list, decoded.
- The basics of talking with your child's teacher.
Built mainly for primary school (primaire), with a few pointers on collège and lycée too.
Who It's For
- Your child is in primary school in France
- French isn't your first language, and school communication still feels like a maze
- You want practical answers, not another grammar lesson
Subtitled in English — you don’t need a high level of French to follow along.
Meet Juliette
Hi, I’m Juliette. I spent over 10 years teaching in French primary schools – long enough to see, from the inside, exactly where expat families get lost.
Today, I help expat parents move through French school life with real, useful French – not grammar drills, the actual words for the actual moments.
This masterclass is everything I wish someone had explained to the families I met at the school gate, all those years.
What's Next
Once you’ve got the basics down, themed live workshops in small groups will go even deeper – on exactly what you need, when you need it.
Get the free video ✨
Free. No strings attached. Just the clarity you’ve been missing this rentrée.
Frequently Asked Questions
No – it’s a video you download and watch whenever works for you. No schedule, no pressure.
This masterclass focuses mainly on primary school, with a few pointers on collège and lycée. More content on secondary school may come later.
None, really – it’s subtitled in English.