Lycée la Providence
Lycée la Providence is a private Catholic "lycée", "collège" and technical college, located in Amiens, Hauts-de-France, in the Somme department of France. Founded and run by the Society of Jesus, the facility offers education from kindergarten through professional and technological training. Programs. Current language exchange programs include the countries of Germany, England, Peru, China, Italy, and Netherlands. Intramural sports include rugby, basketball, football, swimming, water polo, gymnastics, badminton, handball, futsal, bodybuilding, and table tennis. Interscholastic sports competition in a given year has produced championships most notably in swimming, water polo, handball, and judo. Boarding facilities  accommodate 460 girls and boys, from sixth standard through post-baccalaureate. Besides the swimming pool there is a park around the facility. Solidarity with the poor and disadvantaged are instilled through various Pastoral Department programs throughout the year. The school has an elaborate scholarship program for those in need. Parents are encouraged to be a part of the French L'A.P.E.L movement for the promotion of their values as parents.