French President Emmanuel Manuel is on a State visit in India where he announced the launch of Classes Internationales (International Classes), a special programme geared towards Indians looking to complete their higher studies in France. Within this program, the students will be taught French France’s highly reputed universities for one academic year before pursuing the degree of their choice. This was announced in a joint statement issued at the end of Macron’s state visit.
This program aims to attract high achieving Indian students to study in select French high schools, offering immersive bilingual education and a direct path to some of the most reputed universities in France. The program places students in specific French high schools offering education in both French and English. The program focusses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), with additional options in social sciences and economics. Students will receive intensive French language tutoring while following the regular French national curriculum, preparing them for higher education in France.
This programs features immense benefits for aspiring Indian Students looking to finish their studies abroad, such as:
High Quality Education: Classes Internationales provides access to top-tier high schools and a challenging curriculum that can prepare students for the world’s best universities.
Bilingual Advantage: Mastering French opens numerous opportunities for studens in Europe and beyond. Classes Internationales offers a unique bilingual immersion and language acquisition.
Direct University Entry: This programs offers students a direct pathway to some of the most prestigious universities in France without requiring separate entrance exams.
Cultural Immersion: Studying in France provides and invaluable opportunity to experience a different culture, broaden perspectives, and build strong friendships and connections at a global scale.
Eligibility Criteria and Process:
Eligibility: High achieving students between the ages of 14 and 16, with strong academic record and English fluency.
Selection: The application process is competitive, involving test, interviews and evaluation of academia and recommendations.
Costs: While tuition fees are waived for Classes Internationales students, the students will be responsible for travel and accommodation expenses.
Language requirements: A strong grasp of French language is not mandatory but students must display a willingness and aptitude for language acquisition.
Classes Internationales is a unique opportunity for aspiring Indian Students however it is recommended to research into the program, its requirements and associated costs to assess whether it is the right choice for your dreams and aspirations.