The Maisons d'education of the Legion of Honor are modern educational institutions, open to the world, which obey special rules due to their ties with the Legion of Honor. Their education mission involves the perpetuation of the traditions and symbols of the Institution.
Daily life
Wearing the uniform
lnherited from Napoleonic tradition, the uniform is mandatory for all students. This sign of belonging illustrates the principle of equality, dear to the Institution, by erasing distinctions and avoiding sartorial competition.
The schoolgirls' uniform at the maisons d'éducation is a navy blue jumper over a white shirt, decorated with a belt over one shoulder in a color that gives each class its name: green for 6th grade , violet for 7th grade, aurora (orange) for 8th grade, blue for 9th grade, nacarat (red) for 10th grade, white for 11 th grade, and multicolor for 12th grade.
Hypokhâgne-khâgne and BTS students wear a navy blue suit, adorned with a yellow or blue belt at official ceremonies.
Ali-girls schools
The fact that the schools are not coeducational creates a naturally studious environment for the students, at an age where the difference in maturity between boys and girls and the «tribe » phenomenon of adolescents sometimes interfere with the running of classes and the development of the young.
An all-girls-school offers pupils a serene studying environment that enables them to acquire solid self-confidence and fosters simplicity in their way of relating to others.
ln the classroom
A classroom is assigned to students for the entire school year. Every year in September, when school starts up, every student is assigned a seat, in alphabetical order and according to affinities. At the beginning and end of each clayss or study period, the students are to stand up to salute the teacher or school monitor.
L’encouragement à l’effort
The delivery of student reports
Halfway through the trimester, the head of school goes to every classroom to inform students of their grades and level of progress. Every student is given personalized comments, encouraging her to sustain her efforts and show pride in her work.
ln addition to the usual system of « congratulations» and « encouragements », the best students are rewarded by mention on the honor roll or by receiving a medal.A particular attention is given to behavior.
Prize ceremony
A time for celebration and sharing, the prize ceremony that ends the school year is a pedagogical and educational event of ils own.
Presided over by the Grand Chancellor, the ceremony follows a precise ritual designed to encourage and reward excellence.
