A French Muslim school, Averroes, is at risk of closing after losing government funding.
The school is known for its high academic performance and focus on both Islamic faith and French values.
Parents say the closure unfairly targets Muslim schools and makes it harder for Muslims to integrate into French society.
High-performing school: Averroes is known for being one of the best high schools in France.
Loss of funding: The French government cut off funding for Averroes in December 2023, claiming the school doesn’t follow French secularism rules.
Parents unhappy: Parents say the school teaches the Islamic faith while respecting French values, and the closure is discriminatory.
Government crackdown: President Macron’s government has been stricter on Muslim institutions following terror attacks.
School fights back: Averroes is appealing the funding cut and says they will comply with French laws.
Muslim schools targeted: Other Muslim schools have also faced closure or difficulty getting funding from the French government.
Discrimination concerns: Critics say France unfairly targets Muslim schools while allowing religious education in Catholic and Jewish schools.
The future of Averroes is uncertain. The school may close, or they may be successful in their appeal. The situation highlights the ongoing debate in France about religion, integration, and the role of Muslim schools.