It runs classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles in the D1, D2, PC and ECT streams.

The lycée was built on the former site of the Madelonnettes Convent, which was demolished by the construction of the rue de Turbigo, between 1865 and 1866.

It is served by the métro stations Arts et Métiers and Temple.

[1] The ranking is based on three criteria: The bac results, the proportion of students who obtain their baccalauréat who studied at the establishment for their last two years, and the value added (calculated based on the social background of the students, their age, and their national diploma results).

[2] The national rankings of preparatory classes for the major schools (CPGE) look at the number of students admitted to the grandes écoles.