프랑스 직업바깔로레아의 최근 운영 동향과 시사점

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to review current aspects of France baccalauréat professionnel and to analyze its suggestions. For the purpose of this study, secondary vocational education system in France, the backgrounds of establishment, recent aspects, critiques, and reform trends of baccalauréat professionnel were reviewed. And the operational suggestions were analyzed. Baccalauréat professionnel, which was established in 1985, is vocational diploma of level Ⅳ in France qualification system and college entrance qualification. Baccalauréat professionnel has rapidly developed in short period. The candidate for baccalauréat professionnel was 18% of total candidate for baccalauréat in 2000. Baccalauréat professionnel led to a lasting job and enlarged opportunities for continuing education of vocational high school students. Baccalauréat professionnel has brought a breath of fresh air into vocational education. Nevertheless, baccalauréat professionnel has been criticized unceasingly, and efforts toward its reform have been continuing. As a results of this study, the policy directions including linkage of vocational high school curriculum and qualification, establishment of new qualification for employment and college entrance of vocational high school students were explored.