Established in 1794, École Normale Supérieure (Normal Superior School) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Paris (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of France), École Normale Supérieure (ENS) is a small coeducational French higher education institution. École Normale Supérieure (ENS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ENS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.