École des officiers de la gendarmerie nationale
L'École des officiers de la gendarmerie nationale (EOGN, literally the "National Gendarmerie Officers' Academy"), the French Gendarmerie nationale Officers School, was created in 1901 and based in the Schomberg barracks in Paris. It provides a military education in order to train and teach military officers who enter the officer corps. History. In 1918, following the First World War, the school moved to Versailles and diversified by including in its ranks officers from other armies. It was not until 1937 that the school was given a flag. This emblem was officially handed over to  the chef de corps, Colonel Picot, 14 July 1937, on the Champs-Élysées by the President Albert Lebrun. During the Second World War, the school moved to Pau then back to Paris before finding its current home in the Augereau barracks in Melun on 1 October 1945. The year 2002 is particularly important for the history of the School. Indeed, from this date, recruitment is carried out directly by competitive examination for academics holding a Master's degree. On 1 September 2008, it became the sole crucible for the continuous training of Gendarmerie officers, both in the operational and support  fields. A research centre was also created on 1 September 2008. Application. Cadets are recruited through a national annual competitive exam, after previous graduate education. French students take exams on general knowledge, aptitude and intelligence; sit for an interview and pass a test of physical ability. In addition, a number of foreign students are admitted annually. Training. Gendarmerie Officers are intended to command security professionals within the operational units of the gendarmerie. Their training lasts 2 years (1 year for captains and students who have already graduated from other military academies), and is structured around 4 semesters : École des officiers