School holidays
School holiday dates are set in advance for every academic year, with the country divided into 3 zones.
See the school holidays calendar
See the school holidays calendar
Vaccinations
Your child must be vaccinated before you can enroll him/her in any public groups or services for children (day nursery, childcare providers, elementary school, etc.).
- If your child was born before 2018, the 3 compulsory vaccinations are diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
- If he/she was born after 2018, 8 additional vaccinations are compulsory.
Valence
Parents of children between the ages of 0 and 16 who live in Valence can find useful information about childcare, health, schooling and leisure activities in the practical guide “Grandir à Valence” (Growing up in Valence).
Download the “Grandir à Valence” guide
Download the “Grandir à Valence” guide