Academic calendar
CPGE Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jul 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- CPGE Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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- 3/2
- Pronounced 'trois-demis'; a second-year student attempting to pass the entrance exams in their first try.
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- 5/2
- Pronounced 'cinq-demis'; a student repeating the second year to improve their ranking for elite engineering schools.
A
- ADE
- Association des Élèves; the formal student association often involved in extracurricular coordination.
B
- BDE
- Bureau des Étudiants; the student council responsible for organizing social events and representing student interests.
- Bizuth
- A first-year student, often used during the integration or 'bizutage' period.
C
- CPGE
- Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles; the intensive two-year academic program that defines the campus culture.
K
- Kholle
- A rigorous oral examination held weekly to test students' understanding of the curriculum.
L
- L'internat
- The on-campus boarding facility where CPGE (Classes Préparatoires) students reside, known for its rigorous atmosphere.
- La cantine
- Commonly used interchangeably with 'le réf' to describe the student cafeteria.
- Le dortoir
- General term for the sleeping quarters within the boarding house.
- Le Réf
- Short for 'le réfectoire,' the main dining hall where students take their daily meals.
S
- Spé
- Short for 'Maths Spé,' referring to a second-year student in the CPGE program.
- Sup
- Short for 'Maths Sup,' referring to a first-year student in the CPGE program.
T
- Taupin
- A student in the MPSI or PCSI (Math/Physics) tracks, derived from the French term for a mole (studying underground).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bloc Scientifique
- The wing of the school dedicated to science laboratories and technical classrooms.
- Colloscope
- The master schedule or grid that dictates when a student has their oral 'kholle' exams.
- DS
- Devoir Surveillé; the mandatory, high-stakes written exams typically held on Saturday mornings.
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- L'Amphi
- The main amphitheater or lecture hall used for large-scale courses and student assemblies.
- L'appel
- The mandatory roll call performed in the morning and at the boarding house in the evening.
- La Bourse
- The government scholarship many students rely on, often a topic of administrative discussion.
- Le Foyer
- The student lounge or common area used for relaxation between classes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- CPGE Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jul 10, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.