Preparatory workshops for higher education

Prepare for higher education and your professional future in France!

Learning French at Etoile Institut is much more than a language course: it's preparation for your future.
Our monthly workshops to prepare you for higher education and professional life in France give you all the keys you need to succeed in a French university, a Grande Ecole or in the world of work.

These workshops complement your French courses and offer you a unique experience to turn your ambitions into successes.

Key points of our workshops

A monthly workshop with a different theme, exploring all aspects of university and professional life in France.

Workshops designed to develop your skills and ensure the success of your higher education studies or your integration into French working life.

Small group workshops for more interaction and personalized follow-up from the teacher.

Workshops led by a certified teacher and coach to combine academic skills with personal development.

Workshops with real-life situations to turn your knowledge into know-how.

For whom?

These workshops are open to all our students from A2 level upwards, whatever their French course program.


They are particularly recommended for students who wish to :

  • Studying in France (university, grande école, Erasmus, academic exchanges).
  • Working or doing an internship in France.
  • Enrich their academic and professional careers
  • By taking part in these workshops, you can turn your language stay into a real springboard for your higher education and career in France.

Workshop prices

  • 1 workshop: €85
  • 2 workshops: €160
  • 3 workshops: €230
  • 4 workshops: €300

Workshop schedule

Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

No. of students

12 students
- 10 students on average
- 16 students in peak periods

Required level

Workshops for A2 level and above

Dates & Topics

Write a CV
and cover letter

Learn how to make the most of your career in French and discover how to write a CV and cover letter adapted to the expectations of French universities and companies.

Dates 2025 / 2026

  • Friday, September 26, 2025
  • Friday, March 6, 2026
  • Friday, September 25, 2026

Preparing for academic and professional interviews

Make a good first impression! Practice answering the most frequently asked questions, structuring your answers and communicating confidently to convince your audience.

Dates 2025 / 2026

  • Friday, October 3, 2025
  • Friday, March 20, 2026
  • Friday, October 2, 2026

Public speaking

Learn to express yourself clearly and effectively in front of an audience and gain confidence in speaking. Develop your speaking, stress management and communication skills, and make a success of your academic or professional presentations.

Dates 2025 / 2026

  • Friday, October 17, 2025
  • Friday, June 5, 2026
  • Friday, October 16, 2026

Understanding the codes of university and professional life in France

Discover how French universities and the world of work work. You'll learn how to decipher customs, hierarchies, academic and professional expectations to better integrate and succeed in France.

Dates 2025 / 2026

  • Friday, November 7, 2025
  • Friday, June 19, 2026
  • Friday, November 6, 2026

🎉 Special Offer: French Course
+ Accommodation 🎉

Enjoy Paris! Learn French, live like a local

Join our all-inclusive package in Paris, specially designed for international students:

✔️ 15 hours of French per week from Monday to Thursday (Friday is free to enjoy Paris or long weekends in France!)
✔️ Accommodation with a private kitchen and bathroom in a student residence in Paris
✔️ Administrative fees and housing insurance included

✔️ Included in the 2-, 3-, or 4-week package!

2-Week Package
Courses + Accommodation
€1,400
€1,640
3-Week Package
Courses + Accommodation
€2,020
€2,330
4-Week Package
Courses + Accommodation
€2,600
€3,020
A €250 refundable security deposit is required separately
⚠️ Very limited spots available
📅 Packages available for stays between July 5 and August 22, 2026
👤 18+ students only
✅ Final confirmation after payment of the total amount