Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maîtres

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

IUFMs were created in 1990, replacing the

ideological concerns. Although there is considerable variety of approach between the different establishments, candidates should be aware of ideological factors when applying[citation needed
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References

  1. ^ "Portail des IUFM (Instituts Universitaires de Formation des Maîtres)". Archived from the original on 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2008-12-07. IUFM website, accessed 29 Sept. 2009