FAQs Archive | ESILV Ecole d'Ingénieurs

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2021

Will I be able to stay and work in France after graduation?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

Yes. International students who have graduated from an RNCP or CGE accredited ESILV programme are eligible for Job seeker/ new business creator residence permit ( former APS. This residence permit allows students to renew their student visa for 1 year to look for a job or create a company in France. Learn more here

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2021

Am I allowed to work with student Visa?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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French law authorises foreign students to an auxiliary work of 964 hours during the year, the equivalent of 60% of the legal working year. It can only be auxiliary income. When you work in France, whether or not you are a student, you are guaranteed a minimum wage by law. We recommend that you begin […]

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2021

What if my Visa is refused?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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We will refund your deposit upon presentation of the official refusal document.

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2021

How can I apply for the Visa?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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Your Visa application should go through your local Campus France office. You can use your enrolment letter from the school to begin your Visa application.

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Déc

2021

Can I follow a work-study programme (“Alternance”)?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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Students must have spent one full year in France to be eligible to study in Alternance. So, you cannot study in Alternance during your first year in France.

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2021

Will I have French language classes?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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All of our English-taught programmes have compulsory French classes included as part of the tuition fees. You will sit a French test when you arrive to find your level, so we can put you in an appropriate group.

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2021

What’s the programme timetable like?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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You will have classes from Monday-Friday; you may occasionally have an exam on a Saturday. Your earliest class might begin at 8.30am and your latest class might finish at 8.30pm, but you will never have a full 12 hour day. You will have been 18-24 hours of class per week, depending on your programme. Your […]

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2021

Will the school find my internship for me?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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In France, by law, companies must pay interns who work for longer than 2 months.

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2021

Will the school find my internship for me?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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The school does not operate a direct placement system but does offer a full support. We host on-campus careers fairs so that you can meet company recruitment representatives. You will also have seminars to help you with CV writing, interview preparation, etc. The school will also provide all the necessary documentation to validate your internship.

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2021

What are my estimated costs of living?

17 Déc 2021 /

Par Jonathan Riquier /

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Accommodation: 750€ – 900€ per month Food: 150€ – 250€ per month Transport: 75€ per month

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2021

When do I need to pay?

17 Déc 2021 /

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After being accepted to study, you must make the deposit payment to secure your place. Your remaining fees will be invoiced after the start of your programme and can be paid in instalments.

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2021