Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maîtres

Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maîtres (IUFM; English: University Institute for Teachers Training) is an institution in each French teaching Academy (one for each region) which specialises in the training of maternal primary and secondary teachers.^[1]

IUFM have been created in 1990, replacing the Normal school. Detractors object to the IUFM practice of using primary school training methods for secondary school training. Other criticism has focused on ideological concerns. Although there is considerable variety of approach between the different establishments, candidates should be aware of ideological factors when applying.

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