Escuela Nacional Preparatoria, Senior high school in Mexico City, Mexico
The Escuela Nacional Preparatoria is a senior high school system in Mexico City, spread across nine campuses that serve as upper secondary education. Each campus contains classrooms, laboratories, and libraries where teenagers receive a general education preparing them for university studies.
The institution arose in the second half of the 19th century as part of education reforms following the restoration of the republic. Initially housed in a former Jesuit college, the system expanded during the 20th century to open several new campuses around the capital.
The campuses carry names of notable figures from science and politics, linking students to the country's academic tradition. Young people use these facilities as a stepping stone toward a wide range of university disciplines, benefiting from close ties to the national institution.
The campuses are scattered across different neighborhoods, so visitors need to choose specific locations depending on which campus they want to see. Outsiders typically require accompaniment or attendance at public events to enter the buildings.
Graduates receive direct university admission without taking extra entrance exams, setting the system apart from many other preparatory schools. This arrangement has eased the path to higher education for thousands of students across generations and shapes the educational landscape of the capital.
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