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A hotel school located in the Château Colcombet, a bourgeois residence from the last century, the Renouveau trains young people in the hotel and restaurant business. With modern materials and equipment, as well as an experienced teaching team from the professional world, the training is effective and the next generation is assured. From the ^3rd pre-preparatory vocational training course to the BTS and the professional licence, via the CAP and the bac pro, which can be taken as an apprenticeship, follow your own career path and build your own career. Like any hotel school worthy of the name, it has an application restaurant. Parents and relatives, around a unique menu, discover the cuisine of future chefs!

Since the 16th century, the tradition of weapon manufacture and the activities that result from it have been part of the economy of Saint-Etienne. Also, the only school in France that offers an armoury program is in Saint-Étienne. In modern facilities, students will be able to receive quality training. Designed by an experienced teaching team and competent external instructors, this training provides students with a technical and artistic dimension to learn how to manufacture, repair, transform and adapt antique weapons.

This school is one of the flagships of higher education in Saint-Etienne. She trains architects with the possibility of specializing in public spaces or becoming an architect engineer. The school of architecture trains while opening up to research. This public establishment offers quality training in a city with a pleasant and inexpensive living environment, rich in sporting and cultural activities. In the extracurricular sector, the school works with partners such as the Cité du Design to promote the diffusion of architectural culture.

Renowned throughout France, ENISE is a prestigious school that prepares engineers in the field by providing them with training in the fields of mechanical engineering, physical engineering and civil engineering, followed under student or apprentice status, and accessible by validation of acquired experience. With numerous internships and opportunities for mobility abroad, engineers acquire a highly sought-after profile. The pursuit of a scientific career of excellence.

The École des Mines de Saint-Étienne is one of the best known higher education institutions in Saint-Etienne. Since 1816, the school has been training engineers, but no longer only in mines! Computer science, embedded electronic systems, energy recovery, industrial engineering or nuclear facilities engineering... There are many career paths for the 1,200 or so future engineers. The training is of a high level, and so are the career opportunities. Not surprising when you know their reputation! Graduates are the future generation of managers!

The Montravel horticultural college is made up of several centres: the college, the farm and a continuing education unit. The branches are dedicated to the field of horticulture with a production sector, another on development and a last one on sales. Montravel prepares students for the professional baccalaureate in floral and vegetable production, nursery gardening and the development and sale of horticultural and gardening products. The floristry trades are also covered. Don't hesitate to visit them to buy plants at the garden centre.

The Sainté Pass has undergone a metamorphosis and in September 2023 became La Boge, the city's new free website for all students and young people aged 13 to 29, living or studying in Saint-Etienne. "Boge" comes from "gaga" and refers to a satchel or canvas bag. A 100% home-grown product, Boge offers good deals, discounts and free admission for young people to concerts, sports events, matches, museums, cinemas, etc. The site is available in 3 languages (French, English and Spanish), and registration is free.