FranceListe naturalisation, n° 28 · Principles and values of the Republic
Which religious symbol may be worn in a state school while respecting secularism (laïcité)?
In the exam (French)
Quel symbole religieux peut être porté dans une école publique dans le respect de la laïcité ?
- aA veil covering the hairUn voile couvrant les cheveux
- bA kippah on the headUne kippa sur la tête
- cA large, clearly visible crossUne grande croix bien visible
- dA small, discreet crossUne petite croix discrèteCorrect answer
Why?
Since the law of 2004, pupils may not wear visible and conspicuous religious symbols in state schools. Discreet signs, such as a small medal or a small cross, are still allowed. Adults who work for state schools, however, must remain neutral.
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Knowledge questions: Ministry of the Interior (DIAN), official lists of knowledge questions CSP and CR, formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr, Licence Ouverte 2.0, read on 21 October 2026; the official list for naturalisation, immigration.interieur.gouv.fr (DGEF), Licence Ouverte 2.0, read on 25 October 2026. The answer options, the explanations, the situations and the English translation are ours, written with AI; in the exam the questions are in French. This is not a ministry service.
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