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Monaco — Living: Education

The education system in Monaco is highly regarded and closely modeled on the French national curriculum, culminating in the French Baccalaureate. Education is compulsory for all children aged 6 to 16, with the state providing free, bilingual (French and English) public schooling alongside highly sought-after private options. The curriculum also mandates the teaching of the traditional Monégasque language (Munegascu) and history in primary and secondary schools. For expat families, the International School of Monaco (ISM) offers a fully English-medium and bilingual IB (International Baccalaureate) track from early years through secondary education.

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Key Facts

  • Education is strictly compulsory for all children residing in Monaco between the ages of 6 and 16.
  • The public school system is entirely free for Monégasque citizens and registered residents.
  • Public and state-contracted private schools follow the official French national curriculum.
  • All public primary and secondary schools offer mandatory bilingual French-English programs.
  • Instruction in the traditional Monégasque language is compulsory up to age 13.
  • The International School of Monaco (ISM) provides a private English-medium international curriculum.
  • State scholarships and educational grants are available to eligible residents to support higher education.
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