Application conditions for postgraduate study
1.？ Bachelor degree or above
Proof of education level: including copies of graduation diplomas, certificates and transcripts and French translations. The above materials must be stamped with the official seal and it is best to compare the academic qualifications of the applicant with those of French universities.
Now to study in France, the requirements of French universities for average scores are not too high, but it is best to ensure that there are no failed subjects. Because of the fierce competition in some prestigious schools, students still have to guarantee an average score of 75 or even 85. It is better to look at it from the time, and there is a higher and higher trend. Individual majors and schools will put forward higher requirements for students' English and mathematics.
2. Language learning class hours
Applicants who choose to teach in French need to receive at least 500 hours of French training in China;
Proof of French proficiency: Applicants studying in France for graduate students must provide the French test certificate held by the Cultural Office of the French Embassy in the applicant's country, or the French proficiency certificate held by the relevant university. As France has not set up a French proficiency test in China. Therefore, applicants from China can only contact relevant French tutorial schools or French training courses offered by universities in France. After a period of training, I will take the French proficiency test organized by the university.
3. Language performance requirements
Applicants who choose to teach in English must produce TOEFL (above 550) or IELTS (above 6.0) scores within the validity period;
Start applying as soon as possible.
It is best to start applying one year in advance. Graduation certificates, university transcripts, letters of recommendation and so on are all very important application materials. The school will strictly examine the materials provided by each applicant, and some schools will also ask for an interview.
Letter of recommendation: Applicants should provide 2 to 3 letters of recommendation written by professors or leaders who are familiar with their study and work. This letter should include an assessment of the applicant's study, behavior and French level.
Resume: should include my name, gender, age, marital status, mailing address, work unit, etc. At the same time, please indicate your education background, work experience, professional interests, publications and study plan in France.
5. Confirm the mentor in advance
French postgraduate application is a tutorial system, which means dealing with people, not playing games with schools or systems, so there will be a lot of uncertainty. Some students joked that studying abroad is like a blind date, and it makes sense to watch it. Maybe you don't have these conditions, but as long as you have two or three bright spots, you may still apply for a prestigious school.
Difficulties in applying for graduate students
1. The language threshold is getting higher and higher.
For example, FLE, the second largest company in Toulouse, could apply for or put on record TCF B2 last year, and now it directly requires DALF C 1.
Geller's FLE requires not only DALF C 1.70, but also relevant teaching experience, so does the University of Strasbourg.
2. This year, the e-candidate system directly requires college entrance examination transcripts, even high school diplomas and undergraduate transcripts to be submitted.
For example, if you study in L2 and want to apply for L3, you will be required to submit all your previous study records.
Including the transcripts of the preparatory course, the transcripts of the third semester L 1 and L2.
For example, the deadline for applying for Paris XI is relatively late. If the people who review the materials start reviewing after June 12, they will ask you to make up the transcript of this semester, because the results will come out at that time.
3. If you apply for M 1 or M2 now, many schools need a separate interview.
Some are skype interviews, some are face to face, and some schools have exams.
If you study FLE, history and other related humanities majors, you need to submit a research plan (paper outline), which is generally 3 to 5 pages, and Paris III requires 2 pages.
Suggestions on Postgraduate Application
1. If you want to apply for a major in economic management, it is recommended to take TCF C 1, plus IELTS or TOEIC scores.
Nowadays, French public universities pay more and more attention to English scores in order to seek international integration.
2. Pay attention to the examination time
If the school is expected to open its application in April 1, it is recommended to take the examination of DALF B2 in April 1 or the examination of Delve /DALF in February 1. Because the test scores are generally 20 days after the test, it is easy to miss the application of your favorite university without advance.
3. If you do your own DIY, you need to pay special attention to choosing a school.
Pay attention to the application requirements and start and end dates of "the school you want to go to most" (the school you want to sprint most).
Gradient selection, the mixture of unpopular and popular schools.
Schools that can't all apply for sprint should also apply for schools in relatively equal under several conditions, and finally apply for some guaranteed schools.
And this guaranteed school is not a very remote school, but a relatively unpopular school in your major.
For example, art history and film majors, basically everyone will apply for Paris I and Paris VIII. At this time, the guaranteed school will avoid these two schools.
4. Paperwork should follow the French logic and have your own feelings and ideas.
Because the French attach great importance to speculation, whether it is your motivation letter, research plan or school plan, you must write it in the form of logical speculation.
Writing a whole document is in line with the thinking of the French, instead of being too official and too sketchy like China, you must express your feelings and thoughts.
The general logic is as follows:
What field do you want to go to in the future-why do you want to apply for this school-why do you want to study this major-are your previous courses or internship experiences related to the major you want to apply for?
Then the motivation letter and resume must have ideas that suit your reality.
You can ask the French to help you change it, but you can't let them make it bigger. French people can't write motivation letters and resumes at a glance, which is not good. The audit teacher can tell at a glance.