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France is a West European country, situated close to the Atlantic Ocean and  English canal. Ruled by Napoleon after the French Revolution in 1789, France has witnessed a phenomenal growth. With French as the mother tongue the population of the country is 3 crores. Paris is the capital of this country.

France has contributed to the progressive revolution of science and Medical Science Researches for the welfare of the world. France stands 6th in the world economy and is a member of G8 Nations. The currency used is Euro.

Some special features about French Education:

French Educational system is popular around the world. Those who had their studies in France, the biggest West European country, consider it as a rare experience to have their education in France. It is said that the Education in France should be seen and experienced rather than acquiring information from others. Nearly 1 Lac 14 thousand foreign students come to France every year for their studies.

• There is a general view that those doing higher studies in France should know French language. The students who have studied earlier have proved that it is not so. Since Higher Education is in English, good English is sufficient to study in France.

• It is believed that as the value of Euro is high it is expensive to study in France. But French Government provides appreciable financial assistance for education and hence,it cannot be said that the cost of education is high.

French Educational System:

The French Educational System is a carefully planned and  a highly integrated scheme. It can be divided into 3 divisions.

• Primary education called Enzynment Primary.

• School education called Senzynment Secondary.

• Higher education called Enzynment Superior.
  The Government manages the primary education. There are many schools run by the French Republic. Apart from this, private schools and schools for Catholic studies are there in France.

The Secondary Education is for 7 years. The first 4 years are called College Education and the next three years of studies, lycées. Students who have completed this study are called baccalauréat. Those who have completed this level of study are considered equivalent to Britain’s A School, America’s ACT / SAT and Australia’s higher secondary education.
Higher Education in France:

The specialty about higher education in France is the wide range of specific subjects that are available. Moreover, since the student strength is quite less, with many branches of studies available and a number of faculties accessible for guidance, it becomes a total educational experience studying in France.

Higher education in France has two divisions. University Education and grandes écoles are considered to be prestigious studies here. École Polytechnique studies functioning under grandes écoles are the most popular studies in France. There is a stiff competition to get admission in this institution.

The École Polytechnique school education is the fourth best in the world. Here the teachers are not placed permanent. The teaching for a particular portion is complete here, since efficient teachers are appointed to teach specific subjects and on topics that they are well versed, only for a short period of time. The Universities do not carry out  research as it is done in India. There are specialized research centers like INSERM and C.N.R.S.

The fees for French education is considerably less. As the French Government provides assistance for higher education the annual fees for the studies depends on the choice of subjects  made. Even the Postgraduate courses could be completed within 1-2 lacs.

While going through the selection process the economically poor are given financial assistance and fee subsidy.

Though a minimal fee is collected in Government Engineering Colleges, the expenses to study in private colleges are very high.

C.B.G.E in France is a higher educational institution, which does not function within the framework of the University’s protocol. Trainings are conducted in the specific area of studies alone. This type of studies is respected highly in France,  as the instituion has created a number of great scientists and administrators. The duration for these courses, in general, is 2 years.

A few more tips regarding the studies.

• The application for the first quarter of the education must be submitted before November 15th.

• The application for the second quarter of the education should be submitted before March 15th.

• The application for the third and fourth quarter of the education must be submitted before May 30th.

• The status of selection would be informed within a month after applying.

Procedure to Register:

After getting the application the student should finalize the course and where to study in France. The student should ensure whether the educational institution chosen is willing to admit the student.  The French educational organizations evaluate not only the educational qualification of the candidate but also the economic background of the family to give admission to the student in its institution.

Before June, the French Educational Institutions finalise the admission list.  They select students after a strict scrutiny. A direct interview follows then. After deciding about the student’s admission, an admission letter will be sent.  Subsequent to receiving the admission letter the students should try to get the Visa.

The requirements for obtaining N.O.C (No Objection Certificate):

The essential documents to be taken during the second stage to obtain N.O.C for Visa:

• Admission letter from the French Educational Institution.

• A statement for the  educational expenses to be incurred.

• Details or Certificate about the stay during the period of study.

• Bio data

• Passport size Photographs

• Copies of the eligibility certificates

• Copy of the passport

• Copy of the air ticket

• A demand draft for Rs.4000/- favouring CEDUST payable at Delhi.

Who needs a French Visa?

Students who wish to do their full time studies, ARASMAS/ MUNTAS studies, Students study exchange program, Summer classes in French language and Short-term courses in France need a French Visa. Obtaining French Visa has three stages.

• First register on the website: www.india.campusfrance.org.  This is called  ‘Campus France registration’.  Before doing this, contact the nearest Campus France Councilor at your living place. In Chennai the address of the Center Councilor is 24, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

• At the second stage a NOC (No Objection Certificate) should be obtained from the authorized official of the French Government.. This is given after an interview. There is an officer at Chennai for this purpose. To obtain this certain requirements have to be fulfilled (Refer to the box)

• The third stage is to get stamping from the French Embassy. To get NOC from the Tamil Nadu Government, it should be collected from the French Embassy in Puducherry, after a formal authorization obtained from the Chennai Office.