In Denmark , children go to school for twelve years starting at age seven, optionally at age six. The parents can choose between home education or schooling. In France , children go to school for twelve years, from age six, unless they are educated at home or through someone else the family chooses. The education is monitored on a regional level. In Germany , schooling is compulsory for all children from age six for nine years full time and for an additional three years part time, while they train for a profession.
Home education is forbidden.
In Ireland , children go to school for twelve or thirteen years startting at age six, optionally at age four. The law states that parents are free to choose where and how their children receive their education. In Italy , children go to school for thirteen years starting at age six. In Luxembourg , children have to go to preschool at age five and to school at age six for a total of thirteen years. Home education is possible.