First of all, the most basic conditions for studying in France are a high school diploma, college entrance examination scores, and an admission notice for an undergraduate or junior college. If you don’t have these three, there is basically nothing you can do

Second, if you are applying to a public university, your college entrance examination scores are one thing. If your French scores are excellent, it is also acceptable

Third, if you want to study in France, learn French at home. . . Lay a solid foundation

Fourthly, in the first year of studying in France, you usually either study preparatory courses or learn a language. The two are similar. The tuition fee is relatively expensive, about 100,000 RMB in the first year. If you study in a public university in the following years, If so, it usually costs 30,000-50,000 a year

Fifthly, diplomas from French public universities are recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education, but you need to get a notarization before returning to China. If you are employed, it also depends on your major and degree. Personal ability~~

Finally, I leave you with the detailed steps for studying abroad, I hope it will help you

1. Find an agent;

1) Learn French—→ 2) Find an agent - → 3) Apply for a passport - → 4) Take the TEF or TCF exam - → 5) CELA assessment - → 6) Embassy visa.

2. DIY;

1) Learn French—→2) Notarize materials—→3) Apply for university—→4) Get 3rd certificate—→5) Apply for a passport— →6) Take the TEF or TCF exam—→7) CELA assessment—→8) Embassy visa.

1. Notarized materials

You need to go to the notary office where you have registered residence or where you work (show proof of work) to apply for notarization of academic qualifications and birth certificate in duplicate. These two notarial certificates are within the normal business scope of the notary office and are internationally recognized. (All must be translated into French and annotated at the end);

Notarization of academic qualifications: notarization of the school you graduated from, highest degree, graduation date, major name and graduation certificate number;

Birth notarization: Notarize your name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, nationality and parents’ names.

2. Apply for university

Send your notarized materials, an application form and the necessary pre-registration amount from the school to the secretariat of your favorite French university (Note: Generally It is difficult to get a university major notification letter if you apply individually).

This application form must contain the following necessary contents: name, gender, age, marital status, detailed domestic mailing address, contact number, and also indicate your professional further study plan and expense arrangements during your stay in France. Plans, length of stay in France, personal and family financial status, etc.

After this material is sent, if it is approved by the school, you can receive the pre-admission notice from the university in as soon as 2 weeks. This material is necessary when applying for a visa!

3. Pre-study French

At present, the French Embassy in China stipulates that to apply for study abroad procedures, you must pre-study at least 500 hours in China (it may take 1,000 hours in Shanghai), and this 500 The certificate of study hours is issued by the TEF examination center. You may also need to take a proficiency test during your studies, which depends on the regulations of the French training center and the embassy or consulate.

(Note: It is very necessary to study 500 hours of French in China. The reason is very simple. On the one hand, it will be smoother for the visa; on the other hand, after arriving in France, if you are familiar with French Ignorance will cause great obstacles to both study and life. On the contrary, it will help shorten the period of learning French in France, which will greatly gain time. Therefore, if conditions permit, learn French as much as possible. Even better, you can’t ignore all objective factors in the rush to stay in France)

4. Applying for a passport

Applying for a passport is relatively simple. At present, the domestic public security department has greatly relaxed the rules. Censorship restrictions on citizens traveling abroad. You only need to submit your enrollment certificate, notarized materials, household registration booklet, bank deposit certificate (subject to the regulations of the local public security agency), and the completed application form to the exit and entry management department of the Public Security Bureau where your household registration is located.

Of course, you may need to go to the police station for political review and verification during this period. For college graduates, they also need to go to the Provincial Education Commission Study Abroad Center to receive approval materials. This is mainly to test the length of service of university graduates in the country (according to national regulations, the national unified recruitment of master's degree is 3 years, the bachelor's degree is 5 years, and the junior college is 2 years; there is no limit on the service period for commissioned trainees, self-financed students, and targeted students within and outside the plan) . If the service period is less than 1,000 years, you will have to repay the national training fee (3000/year for master's degree, 2000/year for bachelor's degree, 1500/year for junior college, depending on the specific situation of each province). In addition, the Provincial Education Commission also requires the National Security Education Certificate from the National Security Bureau and the bank fund guarantee certificate (this certificate can be the same as the certificate for applying for a passport).

After all the materials are prepared, the public security agency can generally apply for a passport within a week.

5. Take the TEF test

This is a French proficiency test that must be taken according to the regulations of the French Embassy in China. There are three to four exam opportunities every year, usually scheduled in June, August, September and December.

The TEF exam is administered and graded by the Paris-based authority. Results will be announced about 2 weeks after the paper is submitted; the passing score depends on the average level of the exam. The TEF exam is a formal exam with an international nature and is relatively strict. It consists of two parts: written test and listening test. The written test mainly tests grammar and reading.

The scoring method is: 1 point for each blank, totaling 450 points; one point will be added for a correct answer, one point will be deducted for a wrong answer, and no points will be deducted for no answer. The total score is accumulated and multiplied by 2 to get the final score. (Note: If the TEF score is only used as a visa certificate, it will be enough to get an average score. Of course, the higher the score, the smoother the visa will be.)

6. Visa

A visa is The most critical level, the success or failure of all efforts lies here. In order to successfully obtain a visa, adequate preparations must be made in advance.

First get the application form at the embassy or consulate in each region. The content roughly includes: name, date of birth, gender...purpose of staying in France, major studied, years of stay in France, domestic work status, financial resources, etc. .

Then it must be reviewed at the Cultural Office. This is a critical step. Generally, the visa officer will ask some simple conversations (of course there may be a Chinese translator), mainly to see whether your materials are complete and what your TEF score is. (Note: Everyone may have the materials ready. Your best advantage is your TEF score, so it is necessary to work hard to learn French well in China!)

The necessary materials for a visa generally include: < /p>

University admission notice (only a language school admission notice is not enough), French housing guarantee; birth certificate, academic qualification notarization (with French translation);

ID card, passport;

Proof of personal bank deposit (100,000 yuan, either in US dollars or RMB, this deposit can be withdrawn for personal use after obtaining the visa);

Original university diploma;

TEF scores (provided by the embassy and consulates for filing);

Personal written application materials (in French), including study abroad major, length of study abroad, plan to return to the country, etc.;

Above One copy of each original document.

Documents that should be submitted when applying for a visa to study in France

1. General documents

a) Copy of ordinary passport;

b ) Yellow visa application form with photos attached or bound, don’t forget to sign and fill in the form;

c) Proof of funds:

Proof of funds in China : Bank deposit certificate, equivalent to an amount of RMB 100,000. (This fee can generally be withdrawn after obtaining the visa, because the funds can be unfrozen and withdrawn at will by returning the original certificate of deposit to the Bank of China);

If the financial resources are guaranteed by someone in France, the guarantee will be Guarantee to bear the costs signed by the applicant, and a copy of his/her identity document (ID card or passport or residence permit).

Proof of address in France (electricity or phone bill receipt).

d) Proof of residence:

Proof signed by the housing provider and a copy of his identity document (ID card or passport) and proof of address in France (e.g. electricity bill or phone bill) receipt).

If the student is under 18 years old, a notarized certificate of parental consent must be presented (ask the visa office for details).

e) Proof of identity (hukou or ID card).

2. Materials related to learning

a) If teaching in French: French proficiency test (at least 500 hours of French training). Take the TEF exam and use your scores as proof. Depending on the French proficiency requirements of the chosen major, you may also be required to present an admission notice from a French language training school.

b) If teaching in English: Proof of English proficiency (copy of the certificate required by the admitted school or TOEFL 500 points).

Student visa eligibility assessment form.

Certificate of admission to a Chinese university and attached with the National Unified College Entrance Examination transcript (submit two copies, the original will be returned).

Highest academic qualification certificate (submit two copies, the original will be returned).

Registration certificate or conditional pre-registration certificate from a French university, indicating the nature and length of study and the degree you want to study (submit two copies, the original will be returned, for example: pre-registration economics major and will study for a bachelor's degree).

Explanation of study plan: Applicants should state in a "study letter" signed by themselves in French or English the reasons for studying in France, the relationship between education and study in law, and the future Links between employment plans after returning to China. A resume in French or English must be attached to the letter.

Note:

Original copies of all materials must be submitted. All materials should be translated into French or English (notarized certificate), and the original copies will be returned to the applicant.

Visa application materials include: In addition to the originals, there must be two sets of identical materials, each set must include a copy of the form and supporting materials.

The visa office has the right to require applicants to provide other supplementary materials.

After all the materials are prepared and submitted, the visa may also be rejected.

Notes on entry and exit:

The entry and exit process is quite simple and quick. Generally, it is reviewed at the customs verification channel at the airport. If there are no major suspicions, it can usually be passed smoothly. Before verification, you must first fill in the exit card. After completing the form truthfully according to the content of the form, just hand it over to the inspector. Generally, simple questions will be asked of outbound personnel and everything can be answered easily. The whole process takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.

For specific customs entry and exit requirements, please refer to the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Exit and Entry Border Inspection".

Except for restrictions on checked baggage on international flights, the maximum checked weight on the ticket is generally indicated. However, there are no clear restrictions on carry-on luggage and packages. Usually, similar to domestic flights, if the size is not very large, as long as it can pass the security check, the weight will not be strictly controlled. Therefore, outbound travelers can carry high-density and non-dangerous items with them, and check baggage with low density and security check restrictions at random.

Emergency formalities after entering France:

1. First register for accommodation at the apartment reserved by the school;

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3. Open a bank account (exchange cash), get a credit card, check book;

4. Apply for one-year insurance;

5. Apply for one-year long-term residence (Required materials generally include: notarial certificate, passport, French bank deposit certificate, insurance certificate, enrollment certificate, etc.);

6. Physical examination;

7. Application Housing allowance.

Several misunderstandings about studying in France

People usually have several misunderstandings about studying in France:

1. French universities are tuition-free.

The cost of studying abroad in France is lower than that in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, but that does not mean that it is completely free. Learning a language definitely costs money. Business schools and technical schools all have to pay tuition fees, ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 francs. French "universities" are tuition-free - universities are called Universite in French, but there are less than a hundred of these universities, and these schools require a high level of French and an excellent professional background. For Chinese students, it is more difficult to apply. big. There are also some elite universities that offer free tuition, but very few Chinese students can apply.

2. If the major you studied in China is not ideal, you can change to a more ideal major by studying in France.

Many people think that the majors they study in China are not good enough or not in line with international standards, so they want to change to a more ideal major when studying abroad. But generally formal schools will not accept students changing majors. For example, it is very difficult to study a bachelor's degree in finance in China and transfer to a master's degree in law abroad, unless you are willing to start over from the first year of the bachelor's degree. When changing majors, you should choose one that is similar to your original major, and provide relevant materials to prove your ability in the new major.

Many students think that by paying their own money, they can choose what they like to study. Good schools abroad will not accept this concept. There are some informal schools or private schools that will accept such students, but the credibility and recognition of diplomas from these schools are often not very high. There is a basic principle when choosing a school: if the requirements are high, the school may be better and the tuition fee may be lower; if the requirements are low, all kinds of students can be recruited. The school is often not very good, but the tuition fee is very high.

3. You don’t need to learn French when applying for English-taught schools and majors.

When studying in France, learning French is essential. It is a cliché that English is not popular in many French cities. The French are proud of their language. If you speak English in France, some people will not welcome you. You can study in English, but you have to pass the daily life in French. The better your French, the lower your fees will be in France.

4. The diploma recognized by the state is the national diploma.

French university diplomas are divided into national level and school level