School / Prep
PREPARATION FOR INP
Target level of study
Bac + 2
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
- 2 years of training = 4 semesters
- Semesters 1 to 3: core curriculum
- Semester 4: thematic courses

- Processing of information and electrical energy
- Physics and chemistry
- Mathematics
- Industrial organization
- Mechanics
Engineering science education plays a major role. It is designed to give students a general scientific and technical education.
For more information, see the curriculum.
Program
Select a program
Year 1 - INP preparatory cycle
Mathematics
Coef. 79 creditsPersonalized support: math training
Personalized support: methodology
Personalized support: math assistance
Logic
Coef. 0,5Algebraic calculation
Coef. 0,5Complex numbers
Coef. 1Basics of analysis
Coef. 1General Algebra 1
Coef. 0,5General Algebra 2
Coef. 1,25Numerical sequences
Coef. 1,25Continuity
Coef. 1
Physics
Coef. 77 creditsChemistry
Coef. 44 creditsBiology
Coef. 32 creditsIT
Coef. 32 creditsAlgorithms and programming
Coef. 3
Humanities
Coef. 66 creditsEnglish
Coef. 1,5Modern language 2 (choice)
Choose one: 1 from 3
Spanish as a second language
Coef. 1,5German as a second language
Coef. 1,5French as a second language
Coef. 1,5
Physical Education S1
Coef. 1,5Economy
Coef. 1,5
Mathematics
Coef. 79 creditsPersonalized support: math assistance
Linear algebra
Coef. 1,75Integration and Rational Fractions
Coef. 1Differential calculus
Coef. 1,75Matrices and Determinants
Coef. 1,5Probabilities
Coef. 0,5Positive-term numerical series
Coef. 0,5
Physics
Coef. 77 creditsPersonalized support: physical support
Coef. 0,4Electrokinetics 2
Coef. 1,4Electrostatic and magnetostatic field
Coef. 1,9Thermodynamics 2
Coef. 1,4Mechanics 2
Coef. 1,9
Chemistry
Coef. 44 creditsRemediation - Chemistry
Personalized support: chemistry assistance
Coef. 0,2Structure of Matter 2
Coef. 1General organic chemistry
Coef. 1,3Thermochemistry
Coef. 0,75Chemical kinetics 1
Coef. 0,75
Biology
Coef. 32 creditsIT
Coef. 32 creditsDigital engineering
Coef. 2,25Databases
Coef. 0,75
Humanities
Coef. 66 creditsEnglish
Coef. 1,5Modern language 2 (choice)
Choose one: 1 from 3
Spanish as a second language
Coef. 1,5German as a second language
Coef. 1,5French as a second language
Coef. 1,5
Physical Education, 10th grade
Coef. 1,5PPP: Learning to learn
Coef. 0,75General knowledge
Coef. 0,75
Year 2 - INP preparatory cycle
TC Common Assignments
Coef. 60 creditsCommon Math Assignment
Coef. 2Common Chemistry Assignment
Coef. 2Common Physics Assignment
Coef. 2
TC Mathematics
Coef. 54 creditsReduction of endomorphisms
Coef. 1,25Generalized integrals
Coef. 1Numerical series
Coef. 0,75Differential Calculus 1
Coef. 1,25Function sequences
Coef. 0,75
Physical TC
Coef. 43 creditsPropagation of mechanical waves
Coef. 2Fluid Mechanics 1
Coef. 2
TC Chemistry
Coef. 32 creditsThermochemistry 2
Coef. 1,5Chemical kinetics 2
Coef. 1,5
TC Informatique
Coef. 21 creditsAdvanced Algorithms
Coef. 2
TC Humanities
Coef. 56 creditsLV1 English
Coef. 1Modern language 2 (choice)
Choose one: 1 from 3
Spanish as a second language
Coef. 1German as a second language
Coef. 1French as a second language
Coef. 1
Physical Education
Coef. 1PPP
Coef. 1Social sciences
Coef. 1
Specialties (selection)
Choose one: 4 from 8
Specialization in Mathematics
Coef. 2,52 creditsIntegral depending on a parameter
Coef. 1Function series
Coef. 1,5
Specialization in Physics
Coef. 2,52 creditsSpecialization in Chemistry
Coef. 2,52 creditsOrganic chemistry
Coef. 2,5
Computer Science Specialization
Coef. 2,52 creditsGraphs and trees
Coef. 2,5
IT specialty
Coef. 2,52 creditsAutomatic
Coef. 2,5
SE specialty
Coef. 2,52 creditsEnvironmental Sciences
Coef. 2,5
Specialization in Biology
Coef. 2,52 creditsPopulation genetics
Coef. 2,5
Specialization in Biochemistry
Coef. 2,52 credits
Further reading (selection)
Choose one: 2 from 6
Advanced Mathematics
Coef. 55 creditsAnнулиating polynomials and trigonization
Coef. 2,5Complete series
Coef. 2,5
Advanced Physics
Coef. 55 creditsAdvanced Chemistry
Coef. 55 creditsSynthesis strategy
Coef. 2,5Electrochemical storage and corrosion
Coef. 2,5
Advanced Computer Science
Coef. 55 creditsAdvanced Biology
Coef. 55 creditsAdvanced Biochemistry
Coef. 55 creditsEnzymology
Coef. 1Metabolic biochemistry
Coef. 2,5Membranes
Coef. 1,5
TC Internship
Coef. 64 creditsInternship defense
Coef. 2Internship Report
Coef. 2Company Internship
Coef. 2
TC Project
Coef. 54 creditsProject
Coef. 5
TC Mathematics
Coef. 54 creditsEuclidean Vector Spaces
Coef. 1,25Differential Calculus 2
Coef. 1,25Probabilities
Coef. 1,25Statistics
Coef. 1,25
Physical TC
Coef. 43 creditsWave optics
Coef. 2Broadcasting and open systems
Coef. 2
TC Informatique
Coef. 21 creditsFormal systems
Coef. 2
TC SHS
Coef. 32 creditsLV1 English
Coef. 1Modern language 2 (choice)
Choose one: 1 from 3
Spanish as a second language
Coef. 1German as a second language
Coef. 1French as a second language
Coef. 1
Physical Education
Coef. 1PPP
Themes (selection)
Choose one: 4 from 12
Fundamental Mathematics Theme
Coef. 53 creditsNormed vector spaces
Coef. 2,5Endomorphisms of Euclidean spaces
Coef. 2,5
Applied Mathematics Theme
Coef. 53 creditsDifferential Calculus 3
Coef. 2,5Pair of random variables
Coef. 2,5
IT Theme
Coef. 53 creditsFunctional programming
Coef. 2,5Data science and statistical learning
Coef. 2,5
Mechanics Theme
Coef. 53 creditsMechanics of deformable continuous media
Coef. 2,5Fluid Mechanics 2
Coef. 2,5
Electronics and Electrical Engineering Theme
Coef. 53 creditsIntroduction to Electrical Engineering
Coef. 1,25Analog electronics
Coef. 2,5Digital electronics
Coef. 1,25
Contemporary Physics Theme
Coef. 53 creditsQuantum physics
Coef. 2,5Statistical physics
Coef. 2,5
Theme: Wave and Matter
Coef. 53 creditsLasers, diffraction, and gratings
Coef. 2,5Dielectric media and polarization
Coef. 2,5
Theme: Transformation of Matter
Coef. 53 creditsOrganic chemistry
Coef. 2,5Materials
Coef. 2,5
Animal Biology Theme
Coef. 53 creditsSexual reproduction and organ development
Coef. 2,75Concepts of human physiology
Coef. 2,25
Plant Biology Theme
Coef. 53 creditsTheme: Biological Engineering
Coef. 53 creditsMicrobiology
Coef. 1,75Methods of study in animal physiology
Coef. 1,5Plant biotechnology
Coef. 1,75
Geosciences Theme
Coef. 53 creditsGeology
Coef. 2,5Georesources
Coef. 2,5
Organization
Knowledge control
Assessment and admissions panel for the second year
Assessment at INP preparatory classes is based entirely on continuous assessment. At the end of the first year, a panel composed of the directors of the preparatory classes and teachers decides whether to admit the student to the second year, based on their results.
Admissions to engineering schools are decided by a panel composed of school directors.
This jury establishes a single ranking of La Prépa students. School placements are made in order of merit, taking into account the student's preferences as much as possible.
Admission
Admission requirements
Only students who have obtained a general high school diploma may apply.
Candidates are selected based on their academic record, their grades in 11th and 12th grade, and an individual interview.
The selection is based on three elements:
- Academic record: 65%
- High school diploma: 20%
- Maintenance / PFM / FA: 15%
The INP Prep School may review applications on a case-by-case basis for candidates in their first year after high school, excluding engineering programs. Learn more
Tuition fees
- Tuition fees for EU and non-EU students: €618* per year
All students must pay the student and campus life fee to the CROUS before registering.
