Admission process

Admission to 2nd year is open to applicants who have validated a first year in a state-recognised institution and with 60 ECTS credits or a level-3 certification registered by the RNCP.

They must complete an application including their French Baccalaureate (or equivalent) transcript, transcripts from the current year and/or a certificate attesting to the course currently being followed and a letter of recommendation.

If the application is accepted, an interview will be held to assess the applicant’s background and motivation.

Once their application for EDC Paris Business School has been approved, these students will be asked for a transcript attesting to the validation of the 60 credits in order to finalise their enrolment.

Applications to enter the 3rd or 4th year of EDC Paris Business School Grande Ecole’s programme may (only) be made via Concours Passerelle (www.passerelle-esc.com).

One session only: 15th April 2019

This session is for holders (or future holders, in the same year) of:

• a 2-year undergraduate degree, that is, 120 ECTS credits (for the “Passerelle 1” exam for entrance to 3rd year)
• a 3-year undergraduate degree, that is, 180 ECTS credits (for the “Passerelle 2” exam for entrance to 4th year)

Deadline for entrance exam registration : 3rd April 2020

These tests are common to the 10 schools open via the Passerelle entrance exams.

3 written tests :

• English : Multi-choice questionnaire, 60 questions (1h15)
• Synthesis (2 hours) : study of a file focussed around a given issue (social, culturel, economic) and the writing of a synthesis
• Test (45 mins) among of 11 possibilities (Arithmetic and reasoning, general knowledge and literature, law, economics, spanish, geopolitics, management control - accounting, project management, marketing, sales negotiation, sports and society) 

2 oral tests :

• 1 english oral (20 minutes of preparation then 20 minutes of oral) : synthesis of a text in english followed by a discussion with a jury
• 1 interview (20 à 30 minutes) in order to assess the ambition, the creativity the study project and the willingness to become engaged in school life

International: applicants will be permitted to sit their oral tests remotely, on the condition that they are abroad at the time of the oral exams, for professional reasons only (only proof of an internship abroad will be accepted for this exemption).

These tests are common to the 10 schools open via the Passerelle entrance exams.

3 written tests :

• English : Multi-choice questionnaire, 60 questions (1h15)
• Synthesis (2 hours) : study of a file focussed around a given issue (social, culturel, economic) and the writing of a synthesis
• Test (45 mins) among of 11 possibilities (Arithmetic and reasoning, general knowledge and literature, law, economics, spanish, geopolitics, management control - accounting, project management, marketing, sales negotiation, sports and society) 

2 oral tests :

• 1 english oral (20 minutes of preparation then 20 minutes of oral) : synthesis of a text in english followed by a discussion with a jury
• 1 interview (20 à 30 minutes) in order to assess the ambition, the creativity the study project and the willingness to become engaged in school life

International: applicants will be permitted to sit their oral tests remotely, on the condition that they are abroad at the time of the oral exams, for professional reasons only (only proof of an internship abroad will be accepted for this exemption).

On Saturday 29th February 2020, EDC Paris Business School assists you in your preparation and enables you to test yourself under real conditions at the school. This mock exam is free of charge, whether you are already registered for Concours Passerelle or not.

3rd April 2020

The admission procedure for international students concerns:

• Students of a nationality other than French
• French students abroad (French nationality living outside of mainland France)

Do you want to join EDC Paris Business School but are unable to travel to France?
Please find all the details regarding the admission procedures.

Programme in French or in English (English Track)

Tests:

• Motivation interview (Skype)

Documents to provide:

• Transcripts of records of the last two years in high school
• Results of the last two years in high school translated into French by a certified translator
• Certificate of school attendance
• 1 letter of recommendation
• 1 cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your passport
• For English: B1 level (French track) or B2 level (English Track)
• For French: B2 level

Programme in French or in English (English Track)

Tests:

• Motivation interview (Skype)

Documents to provide:

• Transcripts of records of the last two years in high school
• Results of the last two years in high school translated into French by a certified translator
• 60 ECTS credits or equivalent
• Certificate of school attendance
• 1 letter of recommendation
• 1 cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your passport
• For English: B1 level (French track) or B2 level (English Track)
• For French: B2 level

Programme in English (English Track)

Tests:

• Motivation interview (Skype)

Documents to provide:

• Transcripts of records of last two years in high school translated into French by a certified translator
• 120 ECTS credits or equivalent
• Certificate of school attendance
• 2 letters of recommendation from professors or other academic authorities
• 1 cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your passport
• For English: B1 level (French track) or B2 level (English Track)
• For French: B2 level

Programme in French or in English (English Track)

Tests:

• Motivation interview (Skype)

Documents to provide:

• Transcripts of records of the last three years of study translated into French by a certified translator
• 180 ECTS credits or equivalent
• Certificate of school attendance
• 1 letter of recommendation
• 1 cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your passport
• For English: B1 level (French track) or B2 level (English Track)
• For French: B2 level

For French-speaking students: possible only as part of inter-university agreements for obtaining a degree.

Students may follow the 240 ECTS credits programme but without obtaining the degree.

• 1st year: Post-baccalaureate admission on application and motivational interview

Profile of candidates: holders of a French baccalaureate or foreign equivalent

• 2nd year: admission on application and motivational interview

Profile of candidates: They must have a baccalaureate and have validated a first year of higher education (60 ECTS credits)

• 1st year: Post-baccalaureate admission on application and motivational interview

Profile of candidates: holders of a French baccalaureate or foreign equivalent

• 2nd year: admission on application and motivational interview

Profile of candidates: They must have a baccalaureate and have validated a first year of higher education (60 ECTS credits)

• 3rd year: admission on application and motivational interview

Profile of candidates: They must have a baccalaureate and have validated a first year of higher education (120 ECTS credits)

1st year (MBA 1): for holders of a Bac +3 (Bachelor, etc.), and professionals wishing to take on key responsibilities in a short-term project.

2nd year (MBA 2): for holders of a Bac +4 minimum, and professionals wishing to take on key responsibilities in a short-term project.

• Bac+4 in any field / RNCP degree, level 2 minimum / M1 or professionals with 3 years’ full-time experience
• English skills: results of an English test (TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC) C1 level, compulsory for all non-native applicants, or those who obtained their higher education qualification in English (1 year minimum).

GMAT, GRE, TAGE MAGE not required