France is bracing for widespread disruption as up to 500 schools are set to shut down following a wave of student protests that has rocked the country.
Teenagers at French high schools, known as lycées, have taken to the streets demanding urgent reforms. Their grievances include high teacher absence rates, overlong school days, dilapidated facilities, and lack of substitute teachers. The protests, which began last week, have escalated into clashes in several cities.
Education Minister Edouard Geffray confirmed on Sunday that lessons would be “totally or partly suspended” in 400–500 schools, citing unsafe conditions. He revealed that 24 schools have already been burned or ransacked since the start of the movement, underscoring the scale of unrest.
Masked students were seen protesting near Lycee Berthelot in Aubervilliers, demanding increased resources and better learning conditions. The demonstrations highlight growing frustration among youth over the state of public education, with calls for immediate government intervention.
The closures mark one of the largest disruptions to France’s education system in recent years, raising concerns about long‑term impacts on students’ academic progress and national stability.
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