École de Travail ORT, Paris

École de Travail ORT opened in 1852, first as an orphanage from 1857 before becoming a school in 1877, establishing a long tradition of social support and professional training. It offers upper-secondary and post-secondary routes with teaching in English, and a technical focus that includes energy training.

Name of School École de Travail ORT
Location Paris, France
Age range High School, Post-High School
Students 288
Professionals 41
   

Distinctives & Pathways

École de Travail ORT’s identity is rooted in access and opportunity. Its programmes are designed to welcome and equip young people for skilled pathways, connecting classroom learning to practical workshops and recognised qualifications.

Projects & Innovation

École de Travail ORT is an active contributor to ORT France’s innovation and international programs. Highlights include:

  • 4L Trophy: Students have taken part in the 4L Trophy humanitarian rally with Enfants du désert, linking mechanical training to solidarity.

  • Trip to Atlanta: Meeting and exchanging ideas with students from Atlanta Technical College by participating in joint workshops and cross-cultural learning. Students also visited the CNN news channel and the Coca Cola Museum.

  • Health & Wellbeing Program: École de Travail ORT has implemented World ORT’s wellbeing initiative and has enabled deaf students to enter vocational study and succeed in examinations through dedicated accessibility pathways.