Once in the ENA, it is essential to graduate in the top 10%, if graduates want to be able to choose from the most prestigious roles in the French state. The rest may be assigned to mediocre positions.

France's Macron closes elite ENA school in equal opportunity push. By Elizabeth Pineau. April 8, 2021 8:56 PM UTC Updated April 8, 2021 Item 1 of 3 FILE PHOTO: French President ...

France’s Macron Replaces ENA With New School for French Elite. The Ecole Nationale d’Administration has become a lightning rod for critics who say it is a breeding ground for cronyism. By .