French high school students attend an average of 27 hours of classes per week, as discussed in a recent podcast. The hosts—Cécile de Ménibus, Patrick Roger, and Philippe David—along with guests Philippe Bilger and Samuel Botton—explored whether this amount of time is too much and whether it is worth protesting over. One participant, Louise, supported a union perspective, claiming that the current schedule is too long and could be improved. The hosts shared their own high school experiences, where they had between 29 and 34 hours of classes per week, with some flexibility in their schedules. They pointed out that the current system often includes long gaps between classes, which can lead to fatigue and make managing the school day more challenging. These gaps, they argued, may reduce the effectiveness of the learning experience. The Minister of National Education has been working on optimizing school schedules to reduce the number of teaching hours. However, the hosts noted that school vacations have become shorter in recent years. When considering the annual schedule as a whole, this change may not significantly alter the total amount of time students spend in school. The discussion ended with a focus on the need to rethink how time is structured in schools. The hosts emphasized that improving the quality of learning in general tracks—those that prepare students for university or higher education—requires careful consideration of how time is used. They suggested that a more thoughtful approach to scheduling could lead to better educational outcomes.