Lycée Marie Curie (Sceaux)

The Lycée Marie Curie in Sceaux is a public secondary school located in Sceaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France, a suburb south of Paris. It provides education at the collège (middle school) and lycée (high school) levels, encompassing grades six through twelve.

The school is named after the renowned physicist and chemist Marie Curie, reflecting a focus on scientific and mathematical studies, although it also offers a comprehensive curriculum including humanities, languages, and arts. It is known for its strong academic reputation and competitive entrance requirements, particularly at the lycée level.

The Lycée Marie Curie (Sceaux) is under the administration of the Académie de Versailles, the regional education authority. The school prepares students for the French Baccalauréat, the national high school diploma, with specializations in areas such as science (S), economics and social sciences (ES), and literature (L). The curriculum aligns with national standards set by the French Ministry of National Education.

Like many French lycées, Lycée Marie Curie (Sceaux) plays a significant role in the academic pathways of its students, often serving as a stepping stone to higher education at prestigious universities and grandes écoles.