How many Arabic-speaking schools are there in France?

We list 26, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is Arabic unusual for schools in France?

13% of the 200 schools we hold in France are recorded as teaching in Arabic. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.

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Arabic in France

Arabic-speaking schools in France

26 schools in France that teach in Arabic, in 7 cities. Paris (11), Grenoble (3) and Marseille (3) hold 65% of them.

26schools

7cities

13%of all schools here

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City

Showing all 7 cities.

France26 in 7 cities

Paris skyline with Palais de Chaillot, Seine river and La Defense viewed from the Eiffel Tower

ParisFrance11ArabicOf all schools here11 of 7714%

Cours Jean Jaures tram boulevard with the Bastille fortress on the hill in the background, Grenoble, France

GrenobleFrance3ArabicOf all schools here3 of 1225%

Aerial panorama of Marseille showing the Vieux-Port harbor and city skyline

MarseilleFrance3ArabicOf all schools here3 of 1127%

Chateau d'eau du Peyrou reflected in the basin, Montpellier

MontpellierFrance3ArabicOf all schools here3 of 2015%

Panoramic view of Nice, France, showing the Bay of Angels, Promenade des Anglais beach, and terracotta rooftops of the Old Town

NiceFrance3ArabicOf all schools here3 of 743%

RennesFrance2ArabicOf all schools here2 of 1513%

Strasbourg Ponts Couverts covered bridges reflected in the Ill River at golden hour, cathedral spire in the background

StrasbourgFrance1ArabicOf all schools here1 of 714%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in France where a source says a school teaches in Arabic. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These Arabic-speaking schools come from 1 source, led by the French Ministry of Education (26).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many Arabic-speaking schools are there in France?: We list 26, in 7 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Paris, with 11 of the 26.
Is Arabic unusual for schools in France?: 13% of the 200 schools we hold in France are recorded as teaching in Arabic. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.