Difference between required title and sufficient title

Depending on the courses offered in secondary education and on the education network, the 2^nd cycle diploma (Graduate degree) will either be a required title or a title deemed sufficient.

The Decree of the Government of the French Community of 15 June 2007 sets the correspondence of the academic grades of Masters in teaching with the academic grades referred to in the provisions on required titles in education

•  Holders of academic degrees found in this table will obtain a required title.
• Degrees which are not found there only result in (coupled with teacher training) a title deemed sufficient for teaching. Holders of these diplomas may encounter certain difficulties in appointment within official education.

Indeed, to be appointed to a permanent title in the secondary education organised by the French Community, the teacher must meet two conditions:

1. Have the qualified title (AESS)
2. Have a 2^nd cycle diploma recognised in the legislation as allowing one to teach subjects determined in higher secondary education.

However, to be appointed to a permanent title in secondary education within the open networks or official networks subsidised by the French Community, the teacher must have:

• The title of “agrégé” (AESS) required or judged satisfactory.

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