Founded in 1934, École Supérieure du Bois (Graduate School of Bois) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Nantes (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Agroalimentaire et de la Forêt, France (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of France), École Supérieure du Bois (ESB) is a coeducational French higher education institution. École Supérieure du Bois (ESB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ESB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.