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Education System of France
Countries using French system: Guadeloupe; Martinique; New Caledonia; Reunion; French Guyana; French Polynesia; Monaco. INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS Types of higher education institutions: Université (University) Institut universitaire de Technologie (IUT) (University Institute of Technology) Institut national polytechnique (National Polytechnic Institute) Grand Etablissement (Higher Establishment) Ecole normale supérieure (Higher Teacher Training College) Ecole d'Ingénieur (School of Engineering) Grande Ecole de Commerce et de Gestion (Advanced College of Commerce & Business Administration) Grande Ecole scientifique (Advanced Scientific College) Ecole d'Architecture (School of Architecture) Etablissement d'Enseignement supérieur catholique (Catholic Higher Education Institution) Etablissement d'Enseignement supérieur artistique (Art Institution of Higher Education) Etablissement d'Enseignement supérieur agricole (Agricultural Institution of Higher Education) Ecole nationale vétérinaire (National Veterinary School) Institut d'Etudes politiques (Political Studies Institute) Institut universitaire de Formation des Maîtres (Teacher Training University Institute) Lycée School leaving and higher education credentials: Baccalauréat Capacité en Droit Classe préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles Diplôme d' Accès aux Etudes universitaires Brevet de Technicien supérieur Diplôme d'Etudes universitaires générales (DEUG) Diplôme d'Etudes universitaires scientifiques et techniques (DEUST) Diplôme d'Université Premier Cycle Diplôme universitaire de Technologie Diplôme national de Technologie spécialisé Licence Licence professionnelle Diplôme d'Ecole de Commerce et Gestion Diplôme d'Etat Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures Diplôme d'Ingénieur Maîtrise de Sciences de Gestion Maîtrise de Sciences et Techniques Maîtrise des Méthodes informatiques appliquées à la Gestion (MIAGE) Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées Diplôme d'Université Deuxième Cycle Magistère Maîtrise Mastère spécialisé Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies Diplôme de Recherche technologique Diplôme d'Université Troisième Cycle Diplôme de Spécialisation Diplôme national de Master Doctorat Doctorat d'Université Certificat de Spécialité Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM Pre-higher education: Duration of compulsory education: Age of entry: 6 Age of exit: 16 Structure of school system: Primary Type of school providing this education: Ecole Primaire Length of program in years: 5 Age level from: 6 to: 11 Lower Secondary Type of school providing this education: Collège Length of program in years: 4 Age level from: 11 to: 15 Certificate/diploma awarded: Brevet des Collèges Upper Secondary Type of school providing this education: Lycée d'Enseignement général, technologique et professionnel Length of program in years: 3 Age level from: 15 to: 18 Certificate/diploma awarded: Baccalauréat général, Baccalauréat technologique, or Baccalauréat professionnel. Vocational Type of school providing this education: Lycée professionnel Length of program in years: 2 Age level from: 15 to: 17 Certificate/diploma awarded: Certificat d'Aptitude professionnelle (CAP) or Brevet d'Etudes professionnelles (BEP) Professional Type of school providing this education: Lycée professionnel Length of program in years: 2 Age level from: 17 to: 19 Certificate/diploma awarded: Baccalauréat professionnel School education: Primary education lasts for five years. After lower secondary education (lasting four years), pupils may opt either for general/technological or professional education in lycées preparing for the Baccalauréat, the Baccalauréat technologique or the Baccalauréat professionnel in three years; or for technical/vocational education in lycées professionnels preparing first for the Certificat d'Aptitude professionnelle (CAP) or the Brevet d'Etudes professionnelles (BEP) in two years and then, for those who want to continue, for the Baccalauréat professionnel in two more years. Higher education: Higher education in France is characterized by a dual system : it is provided in universities (including Instituts nationaux polytechniques) open to a large number of students, whose programmes are generally geared towards research and its applications and in "Grandes Ecoles" and other professional higher education institutions with selective admission policies. Lycées also offer non-university higher education courses leading to the Brevet de Technicien supérieur (BTS). Whereas most institutions come under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education and Research, some "Grandes Ecoles" come under the responsibility of other Ministries. Universities are made up of units offering curricula in academic fields and of various institutes and schools - such as the IUT - offering courses in Engineering and Technology and special programmes in Management, Political Science, Languages and Physical Education, the IUFM (Instituts Universitaires de Formation des Maîtres) which offer training courses for primary and secondary schools teachers, the IUP (Instituts Universitaires Professionalisés) which offer technological courses and practical training with an introduction to research and foreign languages. The "Grandes Ecoles" offer a high standard of professional education in three or more years after two years of "classes préparatoires" and the passing of a very selective competitive entrance examination. They offer scientific training, teacher training or advanced business studies. Five "Etablissements d'Enseignement supérieur catholique" prepare for either national and professional diplomas or for church diplomas. National diplomas are conferred by universities. Main laws/decrees governing higher education: Decree: Decree dated April 23 Year: 2002 Concerns: University studies leading to the Licence degree Decree: Decree dated April 25 Year: 2002 Concerns: Doctoral studies Decree: Decree dated November 17 Year: 1999 Concerns: Licence professionnelle Decree: Law n° 2002-481 Year: 2002 Concerns: University degrees and titles and national diplomas Decree: Law n° 2002-482 Year: 2002 Concerns: Application of the European Higher Education Area to the French system Decree: Law n° 84-52 Year: 1984 Concerns: Public higher education Decree: Law n° 85-1371 Year: 1985 Concerns: Technological and professional higher education Decree: Law n° 89-486 Year: 1989 Concerns: Education at all levels Decree: Law n° 99-747 Year: 1999 Concerns: Master Decree: Law on Private Higher Education (dated July 12) Year: 1987 Concerns: Private higher education Academic year: Classes from: Sep to: Jun Long vacation from: 1 Jul to: 15 Sep Languages of instruction: French Stages of studies: Non-university level post-secondary studies (technical/vocational type): Non-university level: Technical/vocational: Short-study courses last for two years after the Baccalauréat and lead to a terminal diploma : Brevet de Technicien supérieur (BTS), a national diploma awarded in vocational and service areas. Courses are provided in Lycées; Diplôme universitaire de technologie (DUT) offered in Instituts universitaires de Technologie to train middle-level managers in Industry and Commerce; Diplôme d'Etudes universitaires scientifiques et techniques (DEUST) offered in various fields related to national or regional needs. DUT and DEUST diplomas are offered in Universités and are equivalent to a first cycle in a Université. A DUT graduate may, in some cases, pursue higher studies leading to the Licence and other degrees. University level studies: University level first stage: Premier Cycle (2 years in the pre-Bologna system; 3 years in the post-Bologna system): The first cycle of university courses passed from 2 to 3 years after the implementation of the Bologna Degree structure. It leads, three years after the Baccalauréat, to the Licence corresponding to 180 ECTS. The Diplôme d'Etudes universitaires générales (DEUG) used to be the diploma awarded in the old system after two years of studies, it has been maintained in the new system as an intermediate diploma corresponding to 120 ECTS. In Medicine, the first cycle is called PCEM. Two years in Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles (CPGE) are required to enter a Grande Ecole. University level second stage: Deuxième Cycle (2 years in the post-Bologna system): The second cycle in the post-Bologna system leads to the Master Recherche (formerly Diplôme d'études approfondies - DEA) or to the Master Professionnel (formerly Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées - DESS) corresponding to 120 ECTS after the Licence. In the pre-Bologna system it used to lead to the Licence, one year after the DEUG, and to the Maîtrise one more year after the Licence. The Maîtrise has been maintained as an intermediate diploma and can be awarded one year after the Licence upon request of the student. The “Grade de Master” has been awarded since 1999 to holders of DEA, DESS, of some Engineering degrees (Titres d’ingénieur) and of some écoles de commerce degrees (diplômes visés). In professional fields, the following Maîtrises can still be awarded : Maîtrise des Sciences et Techniques (MST), Maîtrise des Sciences de Gestion (MSG), Maîtrise des Méthodes informatiques appliquées à la gestion (MIAGE). The Magistère was awarded three years directly after the DEUG (or the DUT). It is not a national diploma, but rather a "diplôme d'université" (DU) accredited in the past by the ministry of education. It associates fundamental and scientific knowledge, professional applications and introduction to research. It is possible to distinguish between general magistères, prepared together with a DEA or master recherche, leading to a doctorate, and the professionally oriented magistères, usually prepared together with a DESS or master professionnel. Not being a national diploma, the magistère has no legal protection and accreditation procedures stopped in 1988 - 1989. With the implementation of the Bologna system in 2004, some magistères disappeared. Maîtrise holders of Instituts universitaires professionnalisés and engineering students in their last year of engineering school can be admitted to a Diplôme de Recherche technologique (DRT) (Technological Research Diploma), a third cycle diploma issued after completion of a course centring on innovation through technological research in the industrial sector and service industries. The DRT marks the successful completion of a programme of 18 months to two years that is carried out in an industrial or service-oriented scientific environment. In Medicine this cycle (DCEM) consists of four years of study and hospital internship. In Dentistry and Pharmacy, it leads to the Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire and to the Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Pharmacie after six years. In the Grandes Ecoles, a Diploma is awarded in Engineering or Commerce, generally three years after two years at university or at CPGE. The Titre d'Ingénieur is conferred upon successful completion of five years of study beyond the Baccalauréat. Some école d’ingénieur accept students on the basis of a competitive examination generally taken two years after the Baccalauréat (in this case, studies last three years at most) or according to the Baccalauréat results, followed by aptitude tests and an interview (in this case, studies last four or five years). The établissements d'Enseignement supérieur catholique, besides preparing to State diplomas at this level (in agreement with a public university), offer four-year and six-year ecclesiastic canonical qualifications. University level third stage: Troisième Cycle: In the pre Bologna system, the third cycle was devoted to specialization and training for research. It offered two paths: a professional one, leading in one year to the Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS), and a doctoral one leading in one year to the Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA) and then to the Doctorat. The latter was obtained three or four years after the DEA and after extensive research, either individual or as part of a group supervised by a Directeur de Thèses (thesis director) and the writing and successful defence of a thesis. In the post Bologna system the third cycle corresponds to doctoral studies; a doctorate is usually obtained after at least three years of extensive research, under the supervision of a thesis director, and the writing and successful defence of a thesis. Several schools of Engineering, Business and Management offer a Mastère spécialisé to students who are recipients of Engineering degrees or the DEA. The Mastère spécialisé is a specialized 12-month programme (including four months' training). It is not recognized by the State. It is a label that is controlled by the "Conférence des Grandes Ecoles", given to a specific programme organized by a school that is a member of the "Conférence des Grandes Ecoles", and after an accreditation procedure. In general Medicine, the third cycle culminates in the Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Médecine after two years' further study following DCEM. In specialized Medicine, it leads to the Diplôme d'Etudes spécialisées (DES) after four to five years' further study. University level fourth stage: Post-doctorat: The Doctorat may be followed by a post-doctoral degree, the Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches, which constitutes the highest national award and is offered to academics who display the ability to carry out high level scientific research and to supervise thesis. Teacher education: Training of pre-primary and primary/basic school teachers Training lasts for one year following success in a competitive examination. “Professorat des écoles” (formerly known as “instituteur”) candidates must hold at least a Licence or a three-year diploma from any state, and they have to be EU citizens to be allowed to sit for the competitive examination. In order to prepare themselves, candidates can decide to be trained in one year at an Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maîtres. They must present a portfolio and/or pass an interview. This year of preparation is not compulsory. Training of secondary school teachers Secondary school teachers train for one year following success in a competitive examination. “CAPES”, “CAPET” and “Agrégation” candidates must hold at least a Licence or a three-year diploma from any state, and they have to be EU citizens to be allowed to sit for the competitive examination. In order to prepare themselves, candidates can decide to be trained in one year at an Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maîtres. They must present a portfolio and/or pass an interview. This year of preparation is not compulsory. Training of higher education teachers The Doctorat is a prerequisite to sit for competitive examinations leading to the positions of Maître de Conférence and Professeur d'Université. In the fields of Pharmacy, Law and Economics and, now, in many other fields, positions are restricted to holders of an Agrégation de l'Enseignement Supérieur. The Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches is required to become a Professeur d'Université. Non-traditional studies: Distance higher education Télé-enseignement universitaire is offered to students who are unable to attend regular courses. 35 universities cooperate in this. The Centre national d'Enseignement à Distance (CNED) provides training leading to a large variety of diplomas, to adult education courses and to competitive examinations for civil service positions. Lifelong higher education Education permanente is a system of continuing education allowing people with full-time careers to attend evening classes in universities and thus obtain a degree without interrupting their working schedules. The Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) offers such facilities leading to the award of an Engineering diploma. Catholic universities organize upgrading traineeships and courses leading to diplomas. Higher education training in industry Several higher education institutions (public and private ) offer professional training "en alternance" (sandwich courses), consisting in theoretical training and practice periods in business or industry. Other forms of non-formal higher education Both private and public institutions have "Universités du Troisième âge". In these universities, senior citizens are offered two options: either to follow university courses with other students or attend seminars and lectures especially devised to improve their life and cultural background; their advice is also sought when it comes to choosing study topics of common interest. Finally, cycles of physical education, handicraft, cultural visits and outings are also organized. NATIONAL BODIES Administration & co-ordination: Responsible authorities: Ministère de l'Education nationale, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research) Head: Gilles de Robien, Minister 110, rue
de Grenelle Tel: +33(1) 55551010 Fax: +33(1) 55553065 EMail: sp.ca@education.gouv.fr WWW: http://www.education.gouv.fr Role of governing body: Administers and controls public institutions, supervises private ones and maintains a coherence on regulation of national diplomas. CPU - Conférence des Présidents d'Université (Conference of University Presidents) Head: François Goulard, President Administrative officer: Yannick Vallée, First Vice-President International relations: Elodie Vivet, Chargée de Mission 103,
blvd. Saint Michel Tel: +33(1) 44329000 Fax: +33(1) 44329102 EMail: cpu@cpu.fr WWW: http://www.cpu.fr Role of governing body: Examines matters concerning university system. Conférence des Directeurs d'Ecoles et de Formations d'Ingénieurs (CDEFI) Head: Gilles de Robien, Minister Administrative officer: Paul Jacquet, 1st Vice-President International relations: Jacques Gelas, Délégué 151 bd de
l'Hopital Tel: +33(1) 44246449 Fax: +33(1) 44246451 EMail: cdefi@cdefi.fr WWW: http://www.cdefi.fr Role of governing body: The CDEFI is one of the two permanent consultative bodies for higher education institutions and both are presided over by the Minister. The mission of the Conference is to give well-grounded opinions on questions submitted to it by the Minister. The Conference can also present him with wishes and projects regarding subjects of interest to all the colleges concerned. Office national d'Information sur les Enseignements et les Professions (ONISEP)(National Office for Information on Study and the Professions) Head: Hervé de Monts de Savasse, Director BP 86
Lognes Tel: +33(1) 64803500 Fax: +33(1) 64803501 WWW: http://www.onisep.fr Role of governing body: Onisep offers information on studies and professions to young people, to their families and to educational staff. CTI - Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur Head: Michelle Gelin, President 135 av.
de Rangueil Tel: +33(4) 72431720 EMail: secretariat@commisssion-cti.fr WWW: http://www.commission-cti.fr Role of governing body: Allows schools to deliver the title of engineer. Union des Etablissements d'Enseignement supérieur catholique (UDESCA)(Union of Catholic Establishments of Higher Education) Head: Thérèse Lebrun, President 21, rue
d'Assas Tel: +33(1) 44395202 Fax: +33(1) 45442714 Role of governing body: Coordinates relations between Catholic universities and coherence of their policies. ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Admission to non university higher education studies Name of secondary school credential required: Baccalauréat Minimum score/requirement: 10 out of 20 Alternatives to credentials: Equivalent to the Baccalauréat. Other admission requirements: Admission to most short cycle vocational courses is based upon portfolio (e.g. for University Institutes of Technology) or entrance examination (e.g. for Catholic higher education institutes). Admission to university-level studies Name of secondary school credential required: Baccalauréat Minimum score/requirement: 10/20 Alternatives to credentials: Diplomas or titles accepted in place of Baccalauréat. Diplôme d'Accès aux Etudes universitaires (DAEU). Capacité en Droit for Law studies only. Other admission requirements: Competitive entrance examination to some Grandes Ecoles and other institutions following two years of preparatory courses given in lycées or integrated in the institution itself. Foreign students admission Definition of foreign student: Foreign student holding a foreign Secondary School-Leaving Certificate. Admission requirements: Students must hold the Baccalauréat or a diploma giving access to higher education in their country. For the first registration in 1st cycle, preliminary application files are collected from French Embassies between 1 Dec. and 15 Jan. of the preceding academic year. A birth certificate, degree certificate and transcripts are necessary. Entry regulations: Student visa issued by French consulates abroad (long-stay visa: more than 3 months) except for EU, Andorra, Holy See, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Swiss students who must present a valid passport. Students must ask for a "carte de séjour" (except for EU students). Other documents to be presented: proof of provisional registration in a university; proof of sufficient resources (at least 4584 euros per year); health insurance; proof of residence (address). Health requirements: 3 photos and a medical certificate. Language requirements: Foreign students (except EEA students) must hold either the DALF (diplôme approfondi de langue française), or pass TCF DAP (test de connaissance du français pour une demande d’admission préalable) to register for a 1st university cycle, or another test of French as a foreign language for other higher education institutions or registration to higher university levels. Application procedures: Apply to individual institution for entry to: Grandes Ecoles, IUTs, university 2nd and 3rd cycles and most private intitutions (e.g. Catholic Inst.); closing date: 1st April. Apply to national body for entry to: Universities (1st cycle) and other public institutions. Apply to: Cultural Services of French Embassies Abroad or universities themselves for those who are already in France. Application closing dates: For non-university level (technical/vocational type) studies: 1 Apr For university level studies: 15 Jan For advanced/doctoral studies: 1 Apr Recognition of studies & qualifications: Studies pursued in home country (System of recognition/accreditation): State diplomas/degrees are validated/accredited by one of the following ministries: Ministry of Education; Ministry of Agriculture; Ministry of Employment; Ministry of Culture; Ministry of Interior; Ministry of Equipment; Ministry of Defence. Universities and Grandes Ecoles are evaluated by the Comité national d'Evaluation (http://www.cne-evaluation.fr). Studies pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with recognition of foreign credentials): ENIC-NARIC, Centre International d'Etudes Pédagogiques (CIEP) Head: Françoise Profit, Director Administrative officer: Argentina Britos, Assistant 4 rue
Danton Tel: +33 (1) 55550428 Fax: +33 (1) 55550039 EMail: enic-naric@ciep.fr WWW: http://www.ciep.fr/enic-naricfr/ Deals with credential recognition for entry to: Profession Services provided & students dealt with: Academic recognition of studies completed and qualifications awarded in higher education abroad for access to the professions. Other information sources on recognition of foreign studies: 1) Higher education institutions for students who wish to pursue their studies. 2) Specific ministries for regulated professions: medical doctors, agronomists, veterinary doctors, lawyers, architects, nurses, chartered public accountants, etc. 3) Rectorates in each region Multilateral agreements concerning recognition of foreign studies Name of agreement: Council of Europe Agreement on Access to Establishments of Higher Education Year of signature: 1953 Name of agreement: Council of Europe Agreement on the Academic Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education Year of signature: 1959 Name of agreement: Council of Europe Agreement on the Equivalence of Study Periods Year of signature: 1956 Name of agreement: Council of Europe/UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region (Lisbon Convention) Year of signature: 1999 Name of agreement: UNESCO Agreement on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees Concerning Higher Education in the States belonging To the Europe Region Year of signature: 1979 Name of agreement: UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas & Degrees in Higher Education in the European States Bordering the Mediterranean Year of signature: 1976 Bilateral agreements concerning recognition of foreign credentials Name of agreement: Additional agreement on Higher Education Admission in the partner country in the following fields: economics, management, political sciences, law Year of signature: 1986 Country/state involved: Germany Name of agreement: Additional agreement on Higher Education Admission in the partner country in the following fields: technology and engineering Year of signature: 1997 Country/state involved: Germany Name of agreement: Administrative arrangement on Higher Education Admission in the partner country Year of signature: 2003 Country/state involved: China Name of agreement: Agreement between Conférence des Présidents d'Université (CPU), Conférence des Directeurs d'Ecoles et Formations d'Ingénieurs (CDEFI) and Österreichische Rektorenkonferenz (ÖRK), Österreichische Fachhochschul-Konferenz (FHK) Year of signature: 2002 Country/state involved: Austria Name of agreement: Agreement between CPU and ANUIES Year of signature: 1996 Country/state involved: Mexico Name of agreement: Agreement between CPU and CRUI on diploma recognition and accreditation of prior learning Year of signature: 1996 Country/state involved: Italy Name of agreement: Agreement between CPU and CRUS on diploma recognition and accreditation of prior learning Year of signature: 1994 Country/state involved: Switzerland Name of agreement: Agreement between CPU, CDEFI and CREPUQ on diploma recognition and accreditation of prior learning Year of signature: 1996 Country/state involved: Canada (Quebec / Québec) Name of agreement: Agreement of mutual diploma and title recognition Year of signature: 2003 Country/state involved: Russian Federation Name of agreement: Agreement on Higher Education Admission in the partner country Year of signature: 2004 Country/state involved: Vietnam Name of agreement: Agreement on Higher Education Admission in the partner country Year of signature: 1997 Country/state involved: Andorra Name of agreement: Agreement on Higher Education Admission in the partner country in the following fields: sciences, arts and humanities Year of signature: 1980 Country/state involved: Germany Name of agreement: Constitutive convention between Conférence des Présidents d'Université (CPU) and Conseil des Recteurs des Universités chiliennes (CRUCH) Year of signature: 1999 Country/state involved: Chile Name of agreement: Constitutive convention of the franco-brazilian university network Country/state involved: Brazil References to further information on foreign student admissions and recognition of studies Title: Je vais en France/I'm going to France (2004-2005) Publisher: CNOUS Title: Venir étudier en France Author: www.education.gouv.fr/int/venir.htm Publisher: Ministère de l'Education nationale, de l4enseignement supérieur et de la Recherc STUDENT LIFE Main student services at national level Bureau de la Vie étudiante, Ministère de l'Education nationale 110 rue de Grenelle Tel: +33(1) 55551010 Category of services provided: Social and welfare services; Academic and career counselling services Services available to foreign Students: Yes Centre National des Oeuvres universitaires et scolaires (CNOUS) 69, Quai d'Orsay Tel: +33(1) 44185300 Fax: +33(1) 45554849 WWW: http://www.cnous.fr Category of services provided: Social and welfare services Services available to foreign Students: No La Mutuelle des Etudiants EMail: president@lmde.com WWW: http://www.lmde.com Category of services provided: Social and welfare services Office national d'Information sur les Enseignements et les Professions (ONISEP) 12, Mail
Barthélemy-Thimonnier Tel: +33(1) 64803500 Fax: +33(1) 64803501 Category of services provided: Academic and career counselling services; Employment services Services available to foreign Students: Yes National student associations and unions Union Nationale des Etudiants de France (UNEF) 112 bd de la Villette Tel: +33(1) 42022555 Fax: +33(1) 42020122 WWW: http://www.unef.asso.fr Health/social provisions Social security for home students: Yes Cost/fee (per year): 180 (Euro) Social security for foreign students: Yes Cost/fee (per year): 180 (Euro) Foreign student social security provisions: Only students from EC countries (or from a country having an agreement with France) duly registered in a university may draw benefit from the social security system. Others must take out their own insurance. Special student travel fares: By rail: Yes By air: Yes Available to foreign students: Yes Student expenses and financial aid Student costs: Average living costs: 6100 (Euro) Home students tuition fees: Minimum: 183 (Euro) Maximum: 6860 (Euro) Foreign students tuition fees: Minimum: 183 (Euro) Maximum: 6860 (Euro) Bodies providing information on student financial aid: Centre national des Oeuvres universitaires et scolaires (CNOUS) 69, Quai d'Orsay Tel: +33(1) 44185300 Fax: +33(1) 45554849 Deals with: Grants and Loans Category of students: Administers scholarships awarded by the Government within cooperation agreements. Publications on student services and financial aid: Title: Guide de l'étudiant : "Enseignement supérieur dans la Communauté européenne" Author: Commission des Communautés européennes Publisher: Commission des Communautés européennes, Office des publications Title: Je vais en France. Guide à l'intention des étudiants étrangers Publisher: Centre national des Oeuvres universitaires et scolaires Title: Study Abroad 2006-2006 Author: UNESCO Year of publication: 2005 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & EXCHANGES Principal national bodies responsible for dealing with international cooperation and exchanges in higher education: Direction des Relations internationales et de la Coopération, Ministère de l'Education nationale Head: Marc Foucault, Directeur des Relations internationales et de la Coopération 110 rue
de Grenelle Tel: +33(1) 55551010 EMail: sup-info@education.gouv.fr WWW: http://www.education.gouv.fr/syst/direction_international.htm Participation of country in multilateral or bilateral higher education programmes Name of exchange programme: SOCRATES (EEC Programmes) GRADING SYSTEM Usual grading system in secondary school Full Description: 0-20; 10-12 : Passable; 12-14 : Assez Bien; 14-16 : Bien; 16-20 : Très-Bien. Highest on scale: 20 Pass/fail level: 10 Lowest on scale: 0 Main grading system used by higher education institutions Full Description: 0/20, 10-12 Passable, 12-14 Assez-Bien, 14-16 Bien, 16-20 Très Bien. Highest : 20, Pass : 10, Lowest : 0. Highest on scale: 20 Pass/fail level: 10 Lowest on scale: 0 NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Data for academic year: 2005-2006 Source: IAU from CIEP, ENIC-NARIC France, 2006
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