Jean Berthoin (January 12, 1895 – February 25, 1979) was a French politician.

As Minister of National Education under Charles de Gaulle, he instituted a policy of compulsory education for all children, both French and foreign citizens, until the age of sixteen, building on the earlier reforms of 1936.

[2] He also suggested that the Baccalauréat be abolished, prompting a significant backlash in the Parisian press.

[3] Prior to World War II, Berthoin had been the director of national security (Sûreté) in the French Interior Ministry.

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