more than 5,000 additional places created in BTS at the start of the school year, announces the government

The Ministers of Higher Education Frédérique Vidal and of National Education Jean-Michel Blanquer announced on Thursday the creation of more than 5,000 additional places in BTS from the next school year for “meet the needs of high school graduates“.” Consultations have been conducted for several weeks with all players in higher education in order to create the conditions for a 100% face-to-face recovery and to best support baccalaureate holders in their pursuit of studies “, write they in a press release.

These 5,000 additional places in BTS will allow “to respond to wishes for further studies in short courses preparing for entry into the labor market in professional sectors meeting the needs of the territories“, they add. Earlier today, Jean-Michel Blanquer had mentioned on franceinfo the creation of these additional places, explaining that”where you feel a strong enough pressure, it’s in BTS“.

“Provide an appropriate response” to all high school graduates

Today, “more than 87% of high school students registered on Parcoursup have already received an admission proposal. After the publication of the results of the baccalaureate on Tuesday, most of them will be able to complete their administrative registration with their future establishment.“, assure the two ministers.

They recall that “from July 2, for high school pupils and students who are still awaiting an admission proposal, an individual contact will be made to take stock with them on their project and offer to those who still wish to enroll in higher education, personalized support for higher education access commissions (CAES)“.