Ecole Normale Superieure de Paris

École Normale Supérieure in Paris combines research and higher education, preparing students for teaching and research careers.

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About Ecole Normale Superieure de Paris

École Normale Supérieure is a public scientific, cultural and professional institution in Paris, in the Latin Quarter. It works as both a grande école and a university, providing training through research for teaching and research jobs, and research training for senior staff in public administrations and French and European companies. Its stated research policy is multidisciplinary and international.

The site describes 15 departments, 35 laboratories and 9 libraries, with individual pages for departments, laboratories and libraries. It also publishes news, an events calendar with exhibitions, colloquia and seminars, replayable podcasts under “Savoirs de l’École”, and a newsletter signup.

Key features

  • Training through research for teaching and research professions
  • 15 departments spanning sciences, humanities, arts and social sciences
  • 35 research laboratories with individual information pages
  • Nine specialist libraries including mathematics and archaeology
  • Replayable podcasts under Savoirs de l’École series
  • Events calendar listing exhibitions, colloquia and seminars
Best for: Students seeking research-based preparation for teaching, academic research, or senior public and private sector roles.
Good for
  • Combines teaching with multidisciplinary and international research activity
  • Covers sciences, humanities, arts and social sciences in one structure
  • Lists departments, laboratories, libraries, events and podcasts in one site
Watch out for
  • Instruction is delivered in Paris in the Latin Quarter
  • Site content is in French

Ecole Normale Superieure de Paris at a glance

Official website
ens.psl.eu
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
French
Country
FR
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Ecole Normale Superieure de Paris FAQ

Where is the École Normale Supérieure located?
In Paris, in the Latin Quarter.
What kind of training does it provide?
Training through research for teaching and research jobs, and research training for senior staff in public administrations and French and European companies.
Who directs the school?
Frédéric Worms, director since 16 March 2022.
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