Éducation - Établissements et académies

a school where students attend classes during the day and return home in the evenings

école de jour, école du jour

a school offering classes in the evening, allowing working adults to attend outside of typical daytime hours

école de nuit, cours du soir

a school that is funded and operated by the government and is typically open to all students within a certain geographic area

école publique, système éducatif public

a school that provides free education due to being funded by the government

école publique, école d'État

a school that receives money from the parents of the students instead of the government

école privée

a private educational institution that operates independently of government control, often funded by tuition fees, donations, and endowments

école indépendante, établissement scolaire privé

a school where students live and study during the school year

internat, pensionnat

a public college funded by the government of the state where it is located

université d'État, université publique

a two-year college providing higher education, primarily for students from the local community

ollège communautaire, BTS, IUT

a school for students who need extra help with learning because of disabilities or learning difficulties

école spécialisée, école pour élèves handicapés

(the United States) a public school that is designed to offer specialized programs beyond the standard curriculum; typically located in a large city

école magnétique, école spécialisée

an educational institution that provides specialized training and instruction in a particular trade, skill, or profession

école professionnelle, école de métier

a publicly funded school that operates independently from the traditional public school system, often with a specific educational focus or approach

école charter, école à charte

an educational place where people learn practical skills for jobs like engineering or computer technology

école polytechnique, lycée technique

a university or college where students study subjects related to business, such as economics, management, and finance

école de commerce, faculté de commerce

a college or a department in a university where students study medicine to become medical doctors

école de médecine, faculté de médecine

an educational institution that provides hands-on training and instruction in specific trades or vocational skills

école de métiers, école professionnelle

a graduate school that offers programs leading to a Juris Doctor degree and prepares students for careers in law

école de droit, faculté de droit

a higher education institution that offers academic programs specializing in engineering disciplines

école d'ingénieurs, école d'ingénierie

a specialized institution of higher education that provides professional training and education in dentistry

école dentaire, faculté de chirurgie dentaire

a college or university where students receive education and training to become pharmacists

école de pharmacie, faculté de pharmacie

any educational institution formed to train individuals in visual or fine arts

école des beaux-arts

an educational institution where students learn acting, stagecraft, and performance skills

école de théâtre, école de drame

an educational institution where students learn about various aspects of filmmaking, including directing, producing, screenwriting, and cinematography

école de cinéma, école de film

an institution that offers specialized training and education in various aspects of music, including performance, composition, theory, and music history

école de musique, conservatoire de musique

a college or university where students learn culinary skills, techniques, and knowledge related to cooking and food preparation

école de cuisine, institution culinaire

an educational institution where students receive training in journalism, including reporting, writing, editing, and multimedia storytelling

école de journalisme, institut de journalisme

an institution that primarily trains teachers for elementary education

école normale, école de formation des enseignants

a school or college that people attend to for studying music, theater, or some other form of art

conservatoire

a group of eight private institutions of higher education in the United States known for their academic excellence, selective admissions policies, and competitive sports programs

Ligue Ivy, groupe Ivy

(in India) an institution recognized by the government as having university status, typically due to its academic excellence and capacity for research and teaching

université réputée, université considérée

a type of secondary school that focuses on preparing students for higher education or university

lycée, collège

a department in a university or college that offers graduates an advanced or further degree

troisième cycle universitaire

an educational institution, often affiliated with a religious denomination, that provides training and education for individuals seeking to become clergy or religious leaders

séminaire, école de théologie

a Jewish educational institution where students study religious texts and teachings

yeshiva, école juive

a public school in England that has more freedom to control its curriculum and budget than traditional schools

école d'académie, établissement d'académie

a type of secondary school in the UK that traditionally provided education in classical languages and literature, as well as mathematics and sciences

école secondaire, école classique

a type of secondary school in the UK that provides a general education for students who do not attend grammar schools

école moderne secondaire, collège moderne

a coaching center or school in Britain that offers intensive exam preparation courses, typically focusing on short-term study to achieve high scores

école préparatoire, centre de préparation aux examens

a type of state-funded secondary school in England that focuses on providing specialized education in technology and vocational subjects

Collège Technologique de la Ville, Lycée Technologique Urbain

a type of school in the UK that is run by the local government and often offers services beyond regular education, like clubs and healthcare

école communautaire, école de proximité

a type of school in England and Wales that is funded by the state but has more freedom to manage its own affairs, often with input from a governing body or foundation

école fondation

a type of secondary school in England that provides technical and vocational education, often in partnership with local businesses and universities

collège technique universitaire, lycée technique universitaire

a type of independent school in England that is funded by the government but has more autonomy over its curriculum and management

école autonome, école gratuite

a school in England and Wales funded by the state but maintained by a religious or charitable organization, allowing for religious influence in admissions and education

école libre subventionnée, école publique aidée

a type of school in England and Wales that is mainly funded and managed by the local authority but has a connection to a religious or charitable organization

école contrôlée volontaire, école à gestion volontaire

a school in the UK for students aged 16 to 18, where they study advanced subjects before going to university or starting a career

lycée, établissement d'enseignement supérieur

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

alma mater

a prestigious British institution known for its traditional academic excellence and redbrick buildings

université rouge brique, université prestigieuse