HIGHER EDUCATION IN FRANCE KARINE GAULTIER Guidance Counselor University Counselor …

Karine Gaultier Guidance counselor for HS students & University counselor for students applying to France Office: 2nd floor - High School building Appointments gaultierk@Rochambeau.org 301-530-8260 ext.254

Studying in france

Studying in France A large and diverse offer adapted to each student 75 universities 200 engineering schools 150 business schools 2000 preparatory classes 20 architecture schools 10 Sciences Po (Political sciences and social studies) Thousands of professional programs (BTS & IUT) Diplomas at several levels From Bac+2 to Bac+11 Environment for every profile Guided (Schools, prep) vs Autonomy (universities) Theoretical (universities) vs Practical (schools)

Studying in France International Environment Flexible studies Network Partnerships: offered worldwide during curriculum (ex: EDHEC-UCLA-Nanyang) Dual programs: Europeans (Erasmus – ex: law in UK/Spain/Germany…) Dual programs worldwide (ex: Sciences Po-Columbia; HEC-MIT/Yale) Programs taught 100% in English (Political, Engineering, Hospitality, Law) European and international accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA – Recognize the diploma Flexible studies LMD (Bachelor, Master, PHD) since 1998 Credits and equivalences in all European countries (60 per year) Transferring to another university is easier “À la carte” courses

Studying in France Selective & Non-selective Admissions (specifics programs) Admission process simplified Financial terms 184/256/391 euros/year for public establishments 610-1.500 euros/year for engineering schools 3.000-14.000 euros/year for management schools and Political sciences Programs Housing Boarding schools or “foyer” or appartment?

Studying in France Internships Students Coaching Active orientation Personal & professional advisors Peer Tutoring Teachers guidance, coaching and advices Students Clubs/Associations Sports, arts, professionals activities, culture, internationals, humanitarian aid, public affair…

Higher education courses

French Higher Education

Medical Studies Changes for 2020 PACES no longer exists +15-20% students accepted (numerus clausus) 3 paths: “portail santé” (multidisciplinary courses) Undergrad (L1-2-3) in any field + minor in biology Paramedical courses Admission through Parcoursup – Non-Selective

University Studies Programs covering all areas: literature, maths, physics, chemistry, languages, education, political sciences, sociology, biology, psychology, law, economics, history/geography, international business… Major/Minor/Double major/Double diploma Semester or year abroad (Erasmus) Dauphine university in London & Madrid Admissions through Parcoursup – Selective & non-selective courses

University Studies How long: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 years Where: Universities Diploma: Yes – Bac+2,+3,+5,+8 Guidance: No – Lecture and classes Class: Theoretical Personal qualifications required: responsible, autonomous Selection: 11th-12th grades report cards, motivation letter, resume

Short Studies IUT All areas BTS Practical Specific DEUST

Short Studies How long: 2 years Where: Universities (IUT DEUST), High School (BTS) Diploma: Yes – Bac+2 Guidance: Yes – Small classes Class: practical Personal qualifications required: determined career field, pragmatic Selection:11th-12th grades report cards, resume, letter of motivation, interviews

Grandes Ecoles Business Schools: ESSEC BBA, ESCP Europe, EM Lyon BBA, EDHEC BBA, INSEEC, SKEMA… Engineering Schools: INSA, Polytech, INP, EPF, Bachelor Polytechnique, … Political Sciences Schools: IEP de province, IEP de Bordeaux, IEP de Grenoble, Sciences Po Paris & Outside Paris Campuses

Grandes Ecoles How long: 3, 4 or 5 years Where: School campus Diploma: Yes – Bac+3, +4, +5 Guidance: Yes Class: Theoretical and practical Personal qualifications required: curious, open-minded, adaptability Selection: 10th-11th-12th grades report cards, resume, letter of motivation, interviews and/or written exam

Preparatory Classes Scientific Literary Economics MPSI – Maths, Physics, Chemistry (S students only) PCSI – Physics, Chemistry, Maths (S students only) BCPST – Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry (S students only) Literary B/L (for L, ES, or S students with high proficiency in maths) Lettres (all students) Economics ECS (for S students only) ECE (for ES students only)

Preparatory classes How long: 2 or 3 years Where: High school Diploma: Equivalence with credits Guidance: Yes Class: Theoretical Personal qualifications required: hard worker, don’t be afraid of failure, be competitive, be determined, … Selection: 11th-12th grades report cards, letter of motivation, resume.

Specialized schools Architecture Social studies Art Accounting …

Specialized schools How long: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 years Where: Schools campus Diploma: Yes Guidance: Yes Class: Practical Admissions through Parcoursup

Process How to apply?

Applications Through Parcoursup website (most of the courses 98%) Up to 10 courses can be chosen Up to 20 preparatory classes Business and engineering schools are likely unlimited courses are no longer need to be numbered Resume Letter of motivation 1500 words for each course chosen Report card 11th (3) and 12th (2) grade Written or oral exam from 11th grade (French, Sciences and TPE) Weekly follow-up with the students to guide, help them through that process

Applications Courses integrating Parcoursup 2020 Concours Sesame Business Schools (14) IEP Bordeaux Concours commun IEP (7) Paris Dauphine Formations aux métiers d’art Formations paramédicales

Applications Outside Parcoursup: through their own website Bachelor de Polytechnique Sciences Po Paris + campuses located in 6 French cities (Reims, Dijon, Le Havre, Nancy, Poitiers, Menton) ESCP Europe? Do not know yet admission procedure is a two-step process: Submit an application online (pre-selection) Individual interview (Washington or skype)

Ressources  AEFE “Etudier en france après le baccalauréat” ONISEP (online + brochures in my office) Parcoursup Terminales 2018-2019 Eduscol Campus France (French Embassy office) CIDJ (online with Rochambeau library login) Campus Channel (1 hour schools interviews) MOOC Pronote

Calendar When apply?

Calendar 1st trimester Find courses Make a list Work on resume & personal statement Appointments with me! 2nd trimester Apply on line Prepare the exams 3rd trimester Results mid-May Written and/or oral exams

Calendar 12th graders 1st trimester: find courses & make a list Individual meetings Conferences Brochures Start working on your resume & personal statement Academic results & extra-curricular experiences Other Applications (few): starting November-December 2nd trimester: online Applications Parcoursup Parcoursup: mid-January to mid march Prep for the exams (if needed) 3rd trimester: written and/or oral exams – admission results Depending on each student/school admission results Parcoursup: starting Mid-May Other Applications (few): starting December

Calendar 11th graders Keep in mind you are, more than ever, working for your applications: plan to work hard for your report cards Extra-curriculum activities: If you didn’t start in 10th grade, it is time! Think of sectors/areas for your field studies TOEFL, IELTS, DELE tests Do an internship during your summer?

Calendar 10th graders Keep in mind you are already working for your applications! Students need to have the best report cards grades and comments are important! Extra-curricular activities: start now! HSD: be sure to complete CIVAM classes

Baccalauréat 2021: Changes?

Baccalauréat 2021: Changes? More open-minded process overall

Acceptances and attendances

UNIVERSITES Dauphine Londres Université de Lille - Droit International Dauphine Paris Université de Lille - STAPS Institut Catholique de Lille - ESPOL European School of Political and Social Sciences Université de Lorraine Institut Catholique de Lyon Université de Montpellier Institut Catholique de Vendée Université de Nantes Institut Catholique Paris Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne Université Aix Marseille Université de Strasbourg Université Angers Université de Tours Université Avignon Université Grenoble Alpes - Medecine Université Catholique de Lille - Medecine Université Lyon 1, 2 et 3 Université Clermont Auvergne Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne Université de Bordeaux Université Paris 2 Panthéon Assas Université de Brest Université Paris Descartes Université de Caen Normandie Université Paris Diderot Université de Dijon Université Paris Nanterre Université de la Polynésie française Université Paris-Sud Université de la Sorbonne (3) Université Toulouse

EDHEC Global BBA SKEMA Business School ECOLES SPECIALISEES ECOLE DE SCIENCES POLITIQUES Sciences PO Menton Sciences Po Reims (3) ECOLES DE MANAGEMENT EBS Business School EDHEC Global BBA ESCD3A ESCP Europe IESEG (2) ISIT - Institut de Management et de Communication Interculturels SKEMA Business School Vatel (2) ECOLES SPECIALISEES I.U.T de Toulouse Lycée polyvalent Germaine Tillion (Montbéliard) - BTS Prepa Psychomotricien

Bachelor de polytechnique (3) ECOLES D'INGENIEURS Bachelor de polytechnique (3) ECE Paris EFREI Paris EISTI Cergy-Paris ELISA Aerospace EPF Sceaux EPF Troyes ESISAR Valence ESME Sudria Bordeaux INSA Lyon INSA Rennes INSA Strasbourg INSA Toulouse IPSA Paris et Toulouse Polytech Grenoble Polytech Lille Polytech Marseille Polytech Nantes Polytech Nice Sophia Polytech Orléans Polytech Paris-Sud Polytech Sorbonne Prépa INP - Scientifique UniLaSalle Rennes - Bachelor environnement Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier UTC Université de Technologie de Compiègne UTT Université de Technologie de Troyes

IPESUP (2) CLASSES PREPARATOIRES Ecole Nationale De Commerce - ENS Cachan D2 IPESUP (2) Lycée Condorcet (Paris) - Lettres Lycée du Parc (Lyon) - Lettres - BCPST Lycée Edouard Herriot - Lettres Lycée Faidherbe (Lille) - ECS - Lettres Lycée Fénelon - BCPST Lycée Fénelon - Lettres Lycée Francois René De Chateaubriand (Rennes) - Lettres Lycée Henri IV (Paris) - Lettres Lycée Jean-Baptiste Say (Paris) - BCPST Lycée Joffre (Montpellier) - BCPST Lycée Lakanal (Sceaux) - Lettres Lycée Louis Le Grand - Lettres Lycée Marie Curie (Versailles) - ENS Cachan D2 Lycée Masséna (Nice) - BCPST Lycée Notre Dame de Ste Croix - ECE Lycée Saint-Jean (Douai) - ECE Lycée Saint-Louis (Paris) - BCPST Lycée Sainte - Marie Lyon - Lettres Lycée Sainte Geneviève (Versailles) - ECS Lycée Thiers - Lettres

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