🎒 School absence note for your child (mot d'excuse)

To excuse your child's absence, a short, dated note handed to the teacher or to the school's student-life office (vie scolaire) is enough in most schools. State the class, the dates concerned and the reason, and remember to inform the school from the very first day of absence.

🇫🇷 Category: Family & school · The letter is generated in formal French — exactly what a French recipient expects.

📝 Fill in your details

Your full name *

Your street address *

Your postcode and city *

Email or phone (optional)

School *

Recipient's street address

Recipient's postcode and city

Child's full name *

Class

Date(s) of absence *

Reason for the absence *

City where you sign

📌 The letter below is generated in French — that's what French organisations expect. The form tells you exactly what to put in each field.

[Vos nom et prénom]

[Destinataire]

Objet : Justification de l'absence de [nom de l'enfant]

Madame, Monsieur, Je vous prie de bien vouloir excuser l'absence de mon enfant, [nom et prénom de l'enfant], [dates de l'absence]. Cette absence est due au motif suivant : [motif]. Je vous remercie de votre compréhension et reste à votre disposition pour tout renseignement complémentaire. Je vous prie d'agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées.

[Signature]