noun
grandes écoles; French elite higher education institutions
Refers to prestigious French tertiary education institutions outside the university system, such as École Polytechnique or Sciences Po. Often used in discussions of French education and society.
from French
フランスのエリート官僚の多くはグランゼコール出身だ。
Many of France's elite bureaucrats are graduates of the grandes écoles.
グランゼコールは入学試
The grandes écoles are known for their extremely difficult entrance exams.