What’s the programme timetable like?

You will have classes from Monday-Friday; you may occasionally have an exam on a Saturday. Your earliest class might begin at 8.30am and your latest class might finish at 8.30pm, but you will never have a full 12 hour day. You will have been 18-24 hours of class per week, depending on your programme. Your timetable changes from one week to the next and will be available online one week in advance.

Will I have French language classes?

All of our English-taught programmes have compulsory French classes included as part of the tuition fees. You will sit a French test when you arrive to find your level, so we can put you in an appropriate group.

Can I follow a work-study programme (“Alternance”)?

Students must have spent one full year in France to be eligible to study in Alternance. So, you cannot study in Alternance during your first year in France.

Will the school find my internship for me?

The school does not operate a direct placement system but does offer a full support. We host on-campus careers fairs so that you can meet company recruitment representatives. You will also have seminars to help you with CV writing, interview preparation, etc. The school will also provide all the necessary documentation to validate your internship.

Will my internship be paid?

In France, by law, companies must pay interns who work for longer than 2 months.

All applications must go through our online portal. Once you have uploaded all your documents online, you must pay the application fee to submit your application. Next, we will schedule an online interview to assess your profile and motivations.

How can I meet an admissions officer or a programme director?

The admissions team attends numerous international student fairs throughout the year. The list of fairs that we will be attending is on our web site, learn more here Please contact (international.admissions@devinci.fr) to arrange an appointment during our visit to your country.

Applications open in October and close in early July.

There is only one intake per year in September or October.

What are the application requirements?

Please check the programme page for specific requirements.

Which documents do I need to upload?

You will need your CV, your motivation letter, a copy of your grade transcripts and any degrees your already hold, your language test score (if applicable), a copy of your passport, and a photograph of yourself.

Can I be exempted from the English test?

If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate a B2 level. You should provide a test score (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Cambridge). If English is your first language or if you have graduated from a programme taught in English, you do not need to present an official test score. We will ask you to prove that you graduated from a programme fully taught in English (eg a letter from your school).

I have 6.0 IELTS score which is below the 6.5 required. Can I still apply?

Yes, you can apply and might be accepted if you score higher than 80% during the interview or if you provide a French certificate (DALF, DELF, TCF) of at least B1 level.

What do I have to do after admission?

If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit to secure your place on the programme. Then you will receive an official enrolment letter, which will allow you to start your Visa application.

Are there any scholarships?

We offer various scholarship each year. Please consult our dedicated page for more information.

Please check the programme page for up to date pricing, which varies from one programme to another. More info on fees and funding.

When do I need to pay?

After being accepted to study, you must make the deposit payment to secure your place. Your remaining fees will be invoiced after the start of your programme and can be paid in instalments.

How can I apply for the Visa?

Your Visa application should go through your local Campus France office. You can use your enrolment letter from the school to begin your Visa application.

What if my Visa is refused?

We will refund your deposit upon presentation of the official refusal document.

Am I allowed to work with student Visa?

French law authorises foreign students to an auxiliary work of 964 hours during the year, the equivalent of 60% of the legal working year. It can only be auxiliary income. When you work in France, whether or not you are a student, you are guaranteed a minimum wage by law. We recommend that you begin your programme before looking for a job – your school work is your priority and we cannot allow absences for your job.

Will I be able to stay and work in France after graduation?

Yes. International students who have graduated from an RNCP or CGE accredited EMLV programme are eligible for Job seeker/ new business creator residence permit ( former APS. This residence permit allows students to renew their student visa for 1 year to look for a job or create a company in France. Learn more here

What is the average rent for a flat in Paris and its suburbs?

You should budget around 750 and 900 euros for a studio. We strongly encourage students to begin their search as early as possible (even before applying for a visa).

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