[Do they have school proms in France?]

Hi Helen

I must admit it does sound rather posh... dance lessons indeed... this does not actually sound like fun as it's suppose to be. Very interesting though and thanks for your input.

I agree with your comment about the motivation of year 11's as I have spoke to girls who have been banned due to poor attendance and poor results in tests.

To have one for 11 year olds just seems a bit pointless as you pointed out.

John :-)

[Do they have school proms in France?]

Hi Everyone...

Thanks for all the replies and I apologise for not getting back to you earlier.

Probably bad timing for posting a question as I went away for a week in Tenerife!

Anyway.... Yes I did know Stockport was twinned with Languedoc towns, Beziers as we have a big sign saying so... but thanks for reminding me as I must admit I do think it's lovely to be linked to such a nice place :-)

As some of you have already commented on a school prom I will just clarify it to those who are not quite sure.

Yes it is an American thing (unfortunatley) and it's held in the last year of Secondary school. (ages approx 16/17)

They used to be held after exams but this year has seen a big change in that some were held in January, February, March, and more to come in April, up until July... and maybe a few more in September.

The girls usually wear an expensive ball gown from about 150 Euro to anything up to 600 Euro and the Boys dress up in a Tuxedo (a man's dress suit of clothes in the semi-formal, black tie evening dress) which they usually hire.

Then comes the form of transport... usually a stretch limousine where each person pays about 60 Euro each (10 people) or some have even hired a horse and cart and some a fire engine!!

They all arrive at the school gates and then get on a coach to a venue... meal a dance and fun etc....

There are also colleges and universities doing it now and I have heard that some primary schools are thinking of having them (children aged 11) which is getting a bit silly.

So looking at the answers you have all given me... I was wrong to say it was a simple question!! but it does sound like there is a smaller version of the prom and like it was pointed out... the French do not dress up as much for dinner...

Any further comments would be appreciated if anyone else has further information.

Thanks :-)

[Do they have school proms in France?]

Hi, a simple question and hopefully a simple answer!

Do they have school proms in France for either English Schools or French Schools or both?

Thanks

John