Le Prieuré School
| Collège Le Prieuré | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
3 Rue du Prieuré Maisons-Laffitte 78600 France | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public School |
| Established | 1905 |
| Campus type | Urban |
Le Prieuré is a French public secondary school for elementary and secondary education located in Maisons-Laffitte,[1] in the Yvelines department of the Île-de-France region, approximately 18 km northwest of central Paris. It is part of the Académie de Versailles, which oversees public education in the region.[2]
Location
Le Prieuré school is located in the heart of Maisons-Laffitte, a commune known for its equestrian culture and historic château. The school is situated just minutes away from the Château de Maisons, a 17th-century architectural landmark.[3]
Facilities
The school underwent a major renovation in 2008,[4] resulting in a modernized campus while maintaining the charm of its original architecture. Facilities include:
- Classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and projectors
- Science laboratories
- Computer rooms
- Music and art rooms
- A modern cafeteria
- A multipurpose sports hall
- Secure outdoor courtyard
- Documentation and information center (CDI)
Le Prieuré has also been used as a polling station for local elections. Schools in France, including collèges like Le Prieuré, are often designated as polling stations during national, regional, and local elections.
Curriculum
Le Prieuré school offers the standard French secondary education curriculum regulated by the Ministère de l'Éducation nationale for elementary and secondary. The core subjects include:
- French language & literature
- Mathematics
- History and Geography
- Civic and moral education (EMC)
- Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth science)
- Technology
- Art and Music
- Physical education
Language options
- First Foreign Language (LV1): English
- Second Foreign Language (LV2): Spanish or German
- Optional Latin is sometimes offered[5]
Academic performance
Le Prieuré has consistently shown strong academic results in national assessments. In the 2025 Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) results:
- 95.19% of students passed the exam
- 90.91% of those who passed earned a mention (honors: assez bien, bien, or très bien)
In terms of national rankings:
- The school ranked 422nd out of 7,154 collèges in France
- Among public collèges in the Académie de Versailles, it maintains a solid academic reputation
Transportation
The school is accessible via:
- SNCF Transilien Line L and J
- RER A (Maisons-Laffitte station)
- Local bus routes and bike paths
Its central location makes it easy for students from surrounding communes to attend.
See also
References
- ^ "Présentation de l'établissement - Collège Le Prieuré". clg-prieure-maisons-laffitte.ac-versailles.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ "Présentation de l'établissement - Collège Le Prieuré". clg-prieure-maisons-laffitte.ac-versailles.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ "Middle School Le Prieuré · 3 Rue du Prieuré, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte, France". Middle School Le Prieuré · 3 Rue du Prieuré, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte, France. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ "Présentation de l'établissement - Collège Le Prieuré". clg-prieure-maisons-laffitte.ac-versailles.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ "Collège Le Prieuré - 3 Rue du Prieuré, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte - 01 39 62 04 17". clg-prieure-maisons-laffitte.ac-versailles.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-02.