Saint-Jean de Passy
Encyclopedia
Saint-Jean-de-Passy is a private catholic school located in the XVIe arrondissement de Paris. Founded in 1839, it is one of France most reputed schools, historical rival of lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, it enrolls students in grades 1 through 12 and a small number of postgraduates.
and is visited in 1864 by French secretary Victor Duruy
.
At the turn of the 20th century, France secular laws force the Frères de Passy to go into exile in 1905. The school sets temporary residence in Froyennes, in Belgium
. However, in the Parisian neighborhood of Passy
, a parents' local association start using the disaffected buildings of the old boarding school to recreate the school with no religious attributes in order to satisfy the hostile government. Finally in 1933, the school joins the regional diocese
and renames itself Saint-Jean de Passy.
The school has an elementary school, middle school and high school as well as Grandes Ecoles
preparatory classes.
Saint-Jean de Passy is a very selective school. It intends on teaching its students the values of excellence, respect, discipline as well as honor and catholic religion morals.
Even though the elementary school is coeducational since 1981, the middle school and high school are only partially coeducational since 2001. In middle school, there are 2 classes of girls for 4 classes of boys in each grade and only is the high school fully coeducational. The last boys only class got their baccalaureate degree in 2007.
, 6th grade teacher of French, Latin & Greek from 1913 to 1949.
History
The Frères des écoles chrétiennes opened a boarding school in 1839 in the Parisian neighborhood of Passy. School opens in 1860 with preparatory classes for French Grandes écolesGrandes écoles
The grandes écoles of France are higher education establishments outside the main framework of the French university system. The grandes écoles select students for admission based chiefly on national ranking in competitive written and oral exams...
and is visited in 1864 by French secretary Victor Duruy
Victor Duruy
Jean Victor Duruy was a French historian and statesman.He was born in Paris, the son of a factory worker, and at first intended for his father's trade...
.
At the turn of the 20th century, France secular laws force the Frères de Passy to go into exile in 1905. The school sets temporary residence in Froyennes, in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. However, in the Parisian neighborhood of Passy
Passy
Passy is an area of Paris, France, located in the XVIe arrondissement, on the Right Bank. It is traditionally home to many of the city's wealthiest residents.Passy was formerly a commune...
, a parents' local association start using the disaffected buildings of the old boarding school to recreate the school with no religious attributes in order to satisfy the hostile government. Finally in 1933, the school joins the regional diocese
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
and renames itself Saint-Jean de Passy.
Description
Saint-Jean-de-Passy is a private catholic school under contract with the French Ministry of Education. 2008 baccalauréat results witnessed record-100% accepted with 97% of mentions including 70% of "good" and "very good". In 2009, this number climbed to 78% making the school a Top 20 school in France.The school has an elementary school, middle school and high school as well as Grandes Ecoles
Grandes écoles
The grandes écoles of France are higher education establishments outside the main framework of the French university system. The grandes écoles select students for admission based chiefly on national ranking in competitive written and oral exams...
preparatory classes.
Saint-Jean de Passy is a very selective school. It intends on teaching its students the values of excellence, respect, discipline as well as honor and catholic religion morals.
Even though the elementary school is coeducational since 1981, the middle school and high school are only partially coeducational since 2001. In middle school, there are 2 classes of girls for 4 classes of boys in each grade and only is the high school fully coeducational. The last boys only class got their baccalaureate degree in 2007.
Former Famous Teachers
Writer Marcel JouhandeauMarcel Jouhandeau
Marcel Jouhandeau was a French writer.-Biography:Marcel Jouhandeau grew up in a world of women presided over by his grandmother. Under the influence of a young woman from the Carmel of Limoges, he embraced a mystical form of Catholicism and for a time thought to enter the orders...
, 6th grade teacher of French, Latin & Greek from 1913 to 1949.
Famous alumni
- Mgr Éric AumonierEric Aumonier-Life:Aumonier was born in Northwood, Middlesex . his family name is Huguenot . Eric's grandfather, William, founded the Aumonier Studios in 1876, an architectural sculpture firm in London, initially located at New Inn Yard off Tottenham Court Road, then at 84 Charlotte Street. His son, also called...
(born in 1946), bishop of Versailles diocese. - Roger NimierRoger Nimier-Life:He was born in 1925, and served in the French Army, specifically in the 2nd Hussard Regiment in the Second World War .He began to write quite early in his life...
(1925–1962), writer. - Jean RaspailJean RaspailJean Raspail is a French author, traveler and explorer.Jean Raspail was born the son of factory manager Octave Raspail and Marguerite Chaix...
(born en 1925), writer. - Nino FerrerNino FerrerNino Ferrer was a famous French – Italian singer, actor and jazz musician.- From prehistory to jazz :...
(1934–1998), singer. - François LéotardFrançois LéotardFrançois Gerard Marie Léotard is a retired French politician. The late singer and actor Philippe Léotard was his brother....
(born en 1942), politician. - Jean Rollier (born en 1947), politician.
- Brice HortefeuxBrice HortefeuxBrice Hortefeux is a French politician he was Minister of the Interior, Overseas Territories and Territorial collectivities...
(born en 1958), politician; Secretary of state. - Jean de Gaulle (born en 1953), politician; former congressman.
- Henri Giscard d'EstaingHenri Giscard d'EstaingHenri Giscard d'Estaing is a French business figure and son of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.-Biography:...
(born en 1956), CEO of Club Méditerranée. - Nicolas HulotNicolas HulotNicolas Hulot is the founder and president of the Fondation Nicolas-Hulot, an environmental group first created in 1990....
(born en 1955), TV journalist. - Bernard RappBernard RappBernard Rapp was a French film director and television news presenter.Rapp was born in Paris. After graduating from university, he worked as a freelance journalist. In 1976, he joined Antenne 2 as their international correspondent, working later as their London correspondent from 1981 to 1983...
(1945–2006), journalist. - Claude de Saint Vincent (born en 1952), Director of Média Participations (DargaudDargaudLes Éditions Dargaud is a publisher of Franco-Belgian comics series, headquartered in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1943 by Georges Dargaud.Initially, Dargaud published novels for women...
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, Kana ). - Henri de CastriesHenri de CastriesHenri de La Croix de Castries, 5th Comte de Castries is a French businessman. he is Chairman and CEO of AXA since May 2000. His father is probably Christian de Castries, the commander of the doomed French garrison at Dien Bien Phu...
(born en 1954), Chairman of AxaAXAAXA S.A. is a French global insurance group headquartered in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. AXA is a conglomerate of independently run businesses, operated according to the laws and regulations of many different countries. The AXA group of companies engage in life, health and other forms of...
. - Monseigneur Jérôme Baud, bishop of Paris diocese.