Marseilles
For those who do not live in the neighborhood and have therefore not gone through the small kindergarten and primary classes (known as "small college") and their 300 students, the first difficulty is to push the door of the École de Provence, 12 in the ranking of private high schools.
For college entrance, in the sixth year, there are three applications for a place.
But the academic record is not the most important parameter.
What counts above all for the director, Marie-Pierre Chabartier, in office for six years, is the letter of motivation sent by the parents.
“The copy-paste found on a website is automatically eliminated.
We offer a demanding school project, which requires rigor over the long term.
The family must adhere to it because, on both sides, we are going to commit for seven years.
The individual interview with each candidate will be even more decisive.
“During the discussion with the child, I very quickly detect those who have a real desire to join us and those…
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