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The study assessed the population upsurge and learning environment in free and compulsory education policy in Akwa Ibom State and student’s performance in French language.. Data for the study were collected from 850 randomly selected respondents through the use of questionnaire and Students ’Assessment Test (SAT). Two research hypotheses were tested using t-test and person product moment correlation statistical tools. The results indicate that implementation of free and compulsory education policy in Akwa Ibom State has a significant influence on students performance in French language in secondary schools in Abak Local Government Area. After the implementation of the policy, the number of students increased. Which affected the learning environment of the students. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that a conducive learning environment should be provided by the government by building more school blocks or class rooms for the students.