Founded in 1829, CentraleSupélec (Central School of Paris) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Gif-sur-Yvette (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Cesson-Sévigné, Châtenay-Malabry, Metz. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Agroalimentaire et de la Forêt, France (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of France), CentraleSupélec (ECP) is a very small coeducational French higher education institution. CentraleSupélec (ECP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ECP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.