Would you like to become an elementary school teacher, a secondary school teacher, or a guidance counselor (CPE) ? Registration for the French Ministry of Education’s recruitment exams for the 2027 session is now open!
Applicants have until Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Paris time) to register online. Don’t miss this deadline to make your career plans in teaching and education a reality.
What teaching certification exams can you take?
There are several competitive exams that provide a path into teaching and education careers, depending on your career goals and background:
- CRPE: a competitive exam for recruiting elementary school teachers to teach in preschool and elementary school.
- CAPES: to teach in middle schools and high schools offering a general education curriculum.
- CAPET: for teaching at technical high schools.
- CAPLP: to teach in vocational high schools.
- CPE Exam: To become a senior educational advisor and support students in their school life.
Depending on the competitive exam, various recruitment pathways are available, including external competitive exams, internal competitive exams, and the third competitive exam.
How do I apply for teaching certification exams?
Registration is done online via the official Cyclades platform. Eligibility requirements, registration procedures, and information about the exams vary depending on the exam you choose.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
To view the eligibility requirements, schedules, and detailed information about each competitive exam, please also visit the official website Becoming a Teacher.
Don't wait until the last day to apply: start preparing your application now!
