From
November 30
To
December 4
News
The 6th edition of “Elles bougent pour l’orientation” will take place from Monday, November 30, to Friday, December 4, 2026! The goal is to promote engineering and technical careers among girls in metropolitan France, the overseas territories, and internationally in middle and high schools.
"Elles bougent pour l'orientation" is the annual event dedicated to introducing middle and high school girls to careers in science, technology, and engineering.
In more than 600 high schools in France, its overseas territories, and abroad, technical, scientific, and engineering programs and careers are highlighted for girls during a week-long event.
Find all the information on the dedicated website: orientation.ellesbougent.com
Statistics for the 2025 edition
- 627 participating middle and high schools (including 18 international schools)
- 35,241 girls reached through awareness-raising efforts
- 3,504 participants (mentors, liaisons, and students)
- 236 partners represented
2026 Registration Periods
- September 14 through October 12: Middle schools and high schools register their institutions (subject to availability). Quotas apply in certain school districts.
- From October 13 to November 20: Mentors, coordinators, and students choose the schools where they would like to volunteer.
