• What is the difference between "student modality" and "apprenticeship or work-study modality"?

  Student modality: you study your programme as a full-time student. This is the classic way of learning. Apprenticeship modality: also called "work-study" or "alternance" modality, this is a special organisation allowing to spend half of your time at ESA, and the other half working for your sponsor company. It usually follows a rhythm of one month at ESA / one month in the company. Apprenticehip is available to international students under a series of conditions. International studeFew readers

• I already applied last year, do I need to reapply?

  Yes! Please open a new file and update your documents before uploading them.Few readers

• I can't find my university in the list, what can I do?

  Choose the "I can't find my university" option and write the name freely in the following question. ➡ For any question, please contact international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 💌Few readers

• I did not receive the automatic email to create my file, what should I do?

  Step 1: check your spam folder Step 2: check your email address Step 3: contact esaccess@groupe-esa.comFew readers

• Can I start my schoolyear at ESA in January?

  The only possibility is to start the Programme Ingénieur in 1st year in January. This programme is completely taught in French and for visa reasons, we don't recommand you choose this option. Our regular intake is at the end of August / beginning of September. Any question? -> international.admissions@groupe-esa.comFew readers

• Can I be refunded with my application fees?

  You can't be refunded with your application fees, even if you don't get admitted to the programme.Few readers

• Do I need to apply through Etudes en France?

  You can use the "I am accepted" process on Etudes en France. That means that the whole admission process is managed on ESA's platform, and if you get admitted, you complete your file on Etudes en France only to upload your admission letter and pass your interview with Campus France. If you decide to apply through Etudes en France, you still have to complete the admission process on ESA's platform in parallel. Any question? -> international.admissions@groupe-esa.comFew readers

• Am I an international student ?

  If you don't have the French nationality, you are an international student ! 👩🏽‍🎓Few readers

• I got admitted to another shcool. Can I be refunded?

  The European Rules allow you to resign and get refunded if you notify us within 15 days after you paid. In this case, you don't have to provide any justificative document. If you passed this 15-day legal period, you won't get refunded with your downpayment. The only exception is in case your visa application gets denied : in this case, ESA refunds you with 100% of the prepaid fees. We need the proof of refusal issue by the Consulate of France. If you have any question, feel free to email us:Few readers

• I need help to complete my application file, who should I contact?

  If this is a technical issue, please contact the support email that appears on the application platform. If you don't understand a question or miss a document, email us at international.admissions@groupe-esa.com.Few readers

• Are Medium of Instruction certificates accepted?

  Yes, if you studied in English for several years in an English-speaking country (where English is official). If you are not native and you don't respect the condition above, then you will need to provide an English test. ➡ For any question, please contact international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 💌Some readers

• As an international student, can I apply for an "apprenticeship" programme?

  The "apprenticeship" or "alternance" is a unique modality, consisting on studying part-time and working the rest of the time according to a contract signed between the University and the company. International students are not allowed to apply for this modality the first year in France, respecting the French legislation. The only exception is for students entering Master programmes. If you already have lived in France for at least a year, you can apply as any other student.Some readers

• Can I apply for a work-and-study programme?

  Foreign students can apply for the engineer programme under a "work-and-study" modality ("apprentissage" or "alternance"). This modality is only available from year 3. The Master "Vintage" can be studied under this modality from year 2. For the other programmes (Bachelor, BTS, Vocational Bachelor), by law, you must have lived on the French territory for at least a year to be allowed to do it. Please be aware that it may be significantly more complicated for a foreign student to find a compSome readers

• Can I apply if I still did not graduate?

  Yes. You will need to give us your final transcripts + degree certificate as soon as you get it. For ex, if you apply in April, you did not pass the High School Diploma exam yet, that takes place in June. Your application will be processed with the transcripts of the 1st semester. If you are admitted, you will give us your final documents, including the High School Diploma, in September when arriving on the campus.Few readers

• Can I apply without an English test if I have one scheduled after the application deadline?

  No, you can't. The test is mandatory. 🔍For any question, please contact international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 📩Some readers

• Can I pay in various instalments?

  Yes. The downpayment corresponding to 50% of the tuition fees must be paid at once upon admission. The rest can be paid in one or more instalment. Please ask the registration desk when finalizing your registration. 🔎 Any question? Contact us! international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 📩Some readers

• Do I need a French test to apply ?

  You need a French test if you apply in: Bachelor -> B2 Licence pro -> B2 Programme Ingénieur -> B2 except if you apply for the 4th year, English-taught major: B1 🚩International Masters taught in English: no test required You are exempted from a French test if you are a native student (= you come from an officially French-speaking country and you studied in French). For the other programmes, please ask the admissions team.Few readers

• How do I apply to the Programme Ingénieur if I live in Africa?

  If you wish to apply for the 1st year -> please apply on ESACCESS. If you wish to apply for the 3rd year, the only way is to apply through the Concours EG@. Information, registrations, previous exams... visit the website! Concours EG@ - site 🌍 You must live in a **country **where there is a Concours center. You must be under 25 and have validated 2 years of HighFew readers

• How do I obtain academic recognition ?

  Wherever you are, to confirm the equivalence of your degrees/diplomas between France and your country, you can apply for academic recognition through ENIC NARIC. To find out how, visit the "France Education International" website. 🔎 France education international - Enic-naric 📕You can also download the brochure (in French only) : [Eric-naric Brochure](https://www.france-education-international.fr/en/document/plaquettPopular

• How much is the deposit ?

  International students who have been admitted to one of our programmes are required to pay 50% of the first year's tuition fees to confirm their registration. Ingénieur programme: 3700€ Bachelor: 3700€ Licences pro: 2800€ International Masters: 2500€ These fees are refunded in case of visa refusal. For other refunding policies, please ask the admissions team.Few readers

• How many programmes can I apply for?

  You can open 1 file per study level: undergraduate, postgraduate or adult learning. In each file, you can open up to 3 wishes (= apply to 3 programmes). *Ex: you are graduating from a High School diploma and you wish to apply for an Undergraduate programme. You can open only 1 "undergraduate" application file. In this file, you can add up to 3 wishes, among the "Bachelor in Agroecology and food systems", the "Agricultural Engineering Programme", the 6 licFew readers

• How to apply ?

  Go to -> https://esaccess.groupe-esa.com/ Follow the steps: Create your account Fill in your application file Submit your file Follow the instructions and wait for the admissions team to revert to you! Good luck! 🔍Any question? You can contact us: international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 📩Some readers

• I am an "Exchange student", how do I apply ?

  If you are an exchange student, or looking for an exchange programme, your university must nominate you first. They will send us your contact and you will then be able to send us your application. The International Team will revert to you upon receiving your nomination. Once your file is received, the head of the programme will validate your profile, making sure you have the academic prerequisites. After that, we will register you among our students. 📩 If you need information about our SemFew readers

• I can't find a programme on ESACCESS, why?

  Maybe because you chose a category when creating your profile that restricts the option to the programmes you are eligible for. Ex: if you chose "I am a High School student" when you created your profile, you won't see the Masters because you can't apply for them. Do you want to modify your profile? ➡ go to your profile clicking on your name (upside left your screen) ➡ change your "user category" Any question? Ask international.admissions@groupe-esa.com !Few readers

• I don't have a mandatory document, how can I submit my application ?

  You can upload a document instead, explaining why you don't have this document, and why you can't get it. The admissions team can still decide that the lack of this document is not accepted and reject your application.Few readers

• In which language can I submit my documents?

  You can submit a document in French or in English (including your cover letter). If the original is written in any other language, please submit a certified translation in one of these two languages. The translations redacted by yourself are not accepted.Few readers

• Is the stamp of my university mandatory on the documents?

  The stamp / logo of your university is mandatory on the transcripts the degree certficate the recommandation letters This is a way for us to aknowledge the authenticity of all the documents we receive.Few readers

• Is there an age limit to apply?

  No. Only the "apprenticeship" status is, by law, limited: the applicants must be under 30 the day they start the programme.Few readers

• Until when can I apply?

  The applications are open until June if you don't need a visa. For students who need to follow a visa process, the applications are open until May. Adults, distance programmes: the calendar does not follow the classic schoolyear, please consult the team.Few readers

• What are the documents needed to apply?

  It depends on the programme, but generally we will ask: transcripts of your last years (at least all the years of the last degree you completed). your degree certificates CV cover letter recommandation letters English of French test (depending on your nationality, language of study and programme you are applying to) translation of the documents if they are not in French or in English 🚩please consult the exhaustive list of documents in the application file.Few readers

• What are the minimum English scores required to apply?

  For Masters degrees and the Master's cycle of the Engineering Programme: ▶▶ B2 (730 TOEIC at least). For 2nd year of the Bachelor: 550 TOEIC or equivalent For 3rd year of the Bachelor: 600 TOEIC Additionnally, non-French speakers applying to a programme taught in French must provide a B2 in French (DELF, DALF or TCF).Few readers

• What are the pre-requisites to apply ?

  The answer depends on the programme you are seeking :) All the pre-requisites are detailed on our dedicated webpage (choose the corresponding programme) : https://www.groupe-esa.com/catalogue-de-formation/ 📜 Generally, the requirements are a degree (ex: a Bachelor's degree to apply for a Master) and a level of French or English (depending on the programme). There is no difference between our international students and our French students.Few readers

• What are the steps to apply?

  Create an account on our platform ESACCESS, complete the forms, upload the required documents. Pay the application fees. Wait for the admissions team to answer to your application: it can be an admission, a refusal, or an invitation to an interview (depending on the programme and your file). If admitted (congratulations !), pay the deposit. 🚩Be reactive! Stay attentive to your email not to miss your invitation to the interview or the deadline to pFew readers

• What are the user categories in ESACCESS ?

  When creating your profile, you can choose among : high school student university student employee / worker You can select "high school student" if you are still in the high school and still did not get the diploma. You can select "university student" if you are currently studying at a university, whatever the degree you are studying. Plese also choose this option if you are not in a university but still studying for a degree in a private institution. You can also choose this category ifFew readers

• Which English tests are accepted?

  We accept internationally recognized tests, with a minimum score of: IELTS : 6 TOEFL / TOEFL IBT : 79 TOEIC : 730 Cambridge Assessments : B2 Duolingo : 110 If you have any other test, please contact us. For MSc CGE AgriFoodChain, please also contact us. If you are a native speaker, you are exempted from providing a test. 🔎 If you have any question, please contact international.admissions@groupe-esa.comSome readers

• Which language tests should I take ?

  Language requirements vary from course to course. To obtain the language prerequisites, please check the relevant webpage. Programme > Admissions > Prerequisites As a general requisite, non-native students must hold a B1-level French test as a minimum. To apply in 4th year of the Agricultural Engineering programme, a 730 TOEIC in English is mandatory as well. To apply in an International Master in English (Vintage, AgriFoodChain), a B2 in English is required. If you have any questions,Some readers

• Who must provide a language test?

  All the students who are not native of a country where French / English is not official (depending on the language the programme is taught in) must provide a test. Ex: you are from Bénin : you don't need to provide a French test to study in a programme in French. You need to give us an English test if you wish to apply for an English-taught programme. If you are from a country where there are two nationalities, you don't need a test only if you studied in the concerned language. *Ex: you areFew readers

• Why can't I submit my application?

  It probably is not complete. please check that you uploaded all the required documents please check that no mandatory field is blank If there is a technical issue even after you double-checked everything, please contact the support.Few readers