La Prépa
Succeed in your studies in France with La Prépa!
In a 24-week program, focus your learning on language, methodology and skills related to your field of specialization, and guarantee your integration into an institution of higher education. Right up to the end of your training, you'll be prepared to continue your studies at a university or one of the famous Grandes Écoles.
Take your French courses at Etoile Institut and take part in the higher education preparation program with our expert partner Quantum Pathway Academy, which will provide you with the skills you need for higher education in France.
During this program, you will take courses in methodology (note-taking, academic methodology, etc.) and employability (public speaking, interview preparation, etc.), as well as an introduction to your field of specialization. Etoile Institut and Quantum Pathway Academy, with its long-standing partners in the fields of engineering science, business and marketing, gastronomy, art de vivre and tourism, as well as design and culture, offer you a secure pathway to successful studies in France.
Key points of the program
A long-term program (24 weeks) on fixed dates (see calendar)
A combined program:
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French courses
15h general French / week + TCF exam preparation TCF exam
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+ Skills paths
2h academic methodology / week + 2h professional skills / week + introduction to field of study for 24 or 60h depending on specialization
A program for intermediate students:
B1 level required for access to the program.
An admission-based program:
- Admission by application only
- Pedagogical interview + analysis of student project
- Subject to eligibility, partner schools can issue a
pre-admission certificate on condition of successful completion of the preparatory program.
A program with certifications :
- Monthly assessment
- Individual monthly tutoring
- Official Ev@lang mid-course test* - in French only
- TCF e-learning test preparation
- TCF registration & test
- Certificate of Aptitude for Higher Education
- Preparation and sitting of the TCF Tout Public exam included
*What is Ev@lang?
Ev@lang is developed by the Evaluation and Certification Department of France Éducation International. It is a test that enables you to quickly and accurately assess your level of French. It is aligned with the competency levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and has the added advantage of offering 12 levels for greater precision.
Price per session
- 24 weeks: €7,950
+ administrative costs: €140
Price per additional week before or after the program
€210
Calendar
From 09/23/2024 to 04/18/2025
From 06/01/2025 to 07/19/2025
Course timetable
French courses
Morning
- Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Afternoon
- Monday to Wednesday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Students are assigned to a morning or afternoon course according to their level of French.
- Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - online
- Friday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. - face-to-face
Additional workshops on selected Fridays
No. of students
Classes: 14 students
- 10/12 students on average
- 16 students in peak periods
Modules: 18 students
- 16/18 students on average
Practical information
Placement test, teaching materials, monthly exam and final certification included.
- 1 lesson : 45min
- 20 lessons : 15h
- 26 lessons : 15h + 5h of Culture and News
