Preparatory Classes for the Grandes Écoles

Intensive program specialized in mathematics and physics (MPSI/MP) aimed at preparing students for entrance exams to prestigious engineering schools.

Context

I completed the two-year program of Preparatory Classes for the Grandes Écoles (CPGE) at Kerichen High School in Brest, France. The first year was in Mathematics, Physics and Engineering Sciences (MPSI) and the second year was in Mathematics and Physics (MP).

Classes

Semester 1

Course TitleHours/Week
Mathematics12h
Physics-Chemistry8h
Computer Science1h30
Engineering Sciences2h
French-Philosophy2h
English2h
Mathematics Khôlle (oral exam)1h
Physics or English Khôlle (oral exam)1h
Saturday morning exam4h

Semester 2

Course TitleHours/Week
Mathematics12h
Physics-Chemistry8h
Computer Science1h30
Computer Science Option2h
French-Philosophy2h
English2h
TIPE (Supervised Personal Research Project)2h
Mathematics Khôlle (oral exam)1h
Physics or English Khôlle (oral exam)1h
Saturday morning exam4h

Semester 3 & 4

Course TitleHours/Week
Mathematics14h
Physics-Chemistry11h
Computer Science (Semester 3 only)3h
Computer Science Option3h
French-Philosophy2h
English2h
TIPE (Supervised Personal Research Project)2h
Mathematics Khôlle (oral exam)1h
Physics or English Khôlle (oral exam)1h
Saturday morning exam4h

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