Studying abroad in France after high school

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Knowing which path to take after high school can be complicated. If you’re suffering from a bad case of wanderlust, France just might be the ideal country to continue your studies! If you are interested in studying abroad in France for your higher education, here are a few ways to plan for it:

  • 1. Determine which program you want to apply for when planning to study abroad in France As a student, you have multiple options:

    • - If you are a European student and wish to study abroad in French universities or programs such as IUT, STS (technical diplomas) or CPGE (highly difficult and competitive French programs meant to prepare you for the best French schools called the Grandes Ecoles), then the ParcourSup platform is the place for you.
    • - If you are non-European who only is interested in IUT, STS or CPGE you can also register on ParcourSup, but if you only wish to attend a regular French university, the DAP platform or Campus France is your best bet.
    • - If you plan to attend private French schools, such as architecture schools, art schools or Grandes Ecoles – prestigious French schools specializing in fields such as business, politics or engineering – whether you are a European student or not, you should go directly to these schools’ websites for their admissions policy. You can find a catalog of these schools on “Etudier en France” - an online initiative created by the French government to help foreign students who want to study abroad in France (https://www.campusfrance.org/fr).

    A quick name search (Parcoursup, DAP, Campus France…) in your preferred search engine should get you to the right place.

  • 2. Make a checklist of next steps to study abroad in France

    Once you have decided on your major and the programs you want to apply for, it is important to make sure your papers are all in order to get to France and study! Nothing is worse than going through all that paperwork only to be sent right back home with nothing to show for it.

    In most cases, you need a visa to study abroad. In France, you only have to apply for a student visa if you live outside of the European Union. A (non-exhaustive) list of documents you might need to apply to study abroad in a university:

    • - A certified translation of your academic transcripts
    • - A translated copy of your passport or ID card
    • - Proof of residency
    • - A certified translation of your birth certificate (for insurance)

    And if you live in one of the countries party to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961, all of your personal records (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.) will need an Apostille.

    The documents you might need will vary depending on the programs to which you apply to study abroad in France. However, in many cases, you will need a certified translation of your official and academic documents. Certified translations are translations done by a sworn translator registered with a Court of Appeal in France, or a Foreign Ministry or Government Office in other countries.

    ACSTraduction is a quality-driven company specializing in the certified translation of official and academic documents. Our customers can order the certified translation of their official and academic documents quickly and efficiently through our e-shop. In just a few clicks, you can cross that step off your list, and get back to your planning, stress-free.

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  • 3. Submit your application to study abroad in France!

    After your steps are completed, you can submit your application and wait for an answer. When your acceptance letters come through, all you have to do is pack your bags and enjoy your studies abroad in France, in a new and exciting country!

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