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École Nationale d’Administration

school, France

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The ÉNA, or École Nationale d'Administration, was a prestigious French institution that trained high-ranking civil servants. It was one of France's grandes Ă©coles, which are specialized institutions of higher learning known for their academic rigor and selective admissions. These schools, like the École Polytechnique and École Normale SupĂ©rieure, played a crucial role in shaping France's intellectual and administrative elite. The ÉNA specifically focused on preparing individuals for leadership positions within the French public administration, contributing to the nation's governance and policy-making.1

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