Lycée Sainte-Geneviève is a higher education institution located in France, renowned for its academic excellence and selectivity. Established in 1854, it has earned a reputation as one of the most prestigious schools in the country, consistently educating generations of elites across various fields. The institution is celebrated for its rigorous standards and has played a significant role in shaping the intellectual and professional landscape of France. Several traditions, passed down many generations of students, shape the social and academic life on campus. It is a private lycée, located in Versailles, providing preparatory classes for grandes écoles. It was founded by the Jesuits in Paris. It is often nicknamed Ginette and sometimes BJ, standing for Boite à Jèzes (Box of Jesuits).

Academics

Sainte-Geneviève is famous for enjoying one of the highest success rate at the recruitment competitive examination of the most selective French grandes écoles in the fields of engineering (École Polytechnique, Mines ParisTech, École des Ponts ParisTech, and CentraleSupélec) and business studies (HEC Paris, ESSEC Business School and ESCP Business School). Ginette provides PC/PC*, MP/MP*, PT/PT*, PSI*, ECG and BCPST classes.

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