The "certificat de scolarité" is a document issued by a school principal at the start of each school year. All students receive one, from kindergarten to university. In fact, this document is very important, as it is a supplementary document that is required to qualify for certain assistance, such as a Crous scholarship. It's also proof that your child is enrolled in a school and attending classes regularly.
But how to obtain a school certificate Find out the answer in this article. But also find out what this certificate is for.
How do I obtain a school certificate?
There are different ways of obtaining a school certificate, depending on the child's status:
As a student :
Only the head of your child's school is authorized to issue a certificate of attendance. If you did not receive this document at the start of the school year, you can request it by post or e-mail. You will then receive it by post or e-mail during your child's first weeks at school.
It is also important to note that you can request this certificate from the school even up to 50 years after registration. Schools are required to keep these certificates for this period. Once this period has elapsed, the documents are transferred to the departmental archives.
As a student :
Students generally receive their school certificates by post once they have completed their studies. finalized their administrative registration at university. Speaking of university, be sure to check out our article to discover the best way to succeed in the competitive entrance exams to art schools. However, if students do not receive a letter with the certificate, it is possible to obtain a copy in PDF format from the ENT (Espace Numérique de Travail) by following these steps:
- Log on to ENT and click on your first name.
- Go to the "View my administrative file" section.
- Select the school year of the school certificate you wish to obtain.
- The download starts automatically.
What is the purpose of a school certificate?
A school certificate is proof that your child was a regular presence at the school, At college or to high school. It is necessary to request it in the following cases :
- Obtaining a Crous scholarship (including appealing a scholarship refusal)
- Access to Crous student housing
- Eligibility for the Council of Europe scholarship
- Minimum Student Income
- SNCF discounts for under-26s
- Financial assistance for BAFA/BAFD training in certain départements
- Joining specific mutual insurance companies
- Gift vouchers or bonuses offered by certain works councils.
When can I obtain a school certificate?
A certificate of school attendance starts at the beginning of the school year. Indeed, when a child attends any school, they can request a certificate of attendance from the first day of school. This certificate is only valid for one year, and must be renewed or reapplied for once the child completes the school year and moves on to a higher grade or school, or when repeating a year. In all cases, it is valid only from September to June.
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