Studying at EDC Paris Business School
Since 1951, EDC PARIS has been training leaders and entrepreneurs whose spirit of conquest, respect for ethics and openness to the world have often made them pioneers in the business world in France and abroad, helping to make their school a solid reference in educational matters and enjoying an excellent reputation.
EDC PARIS has always included the international dimension in its training offer and its pedagogical approach, and has intensified it in recent years by acquiring international accreditations EFMD ACCREDITED , PRME , LABEL BIENVENUE EN FRANCE broadening its range of programs and offering students the possibility of individualized courses in French and English.
This high level of interculturality is also reflected in the fact that the majority of our teaching staff are international, that we have several hundred international students, both exchange and non-exchange students, and that our processes and PROGRAMS are internationalized.
Students are supported throughout their studies by dedicated teams who help them with settling in, administrative processes (enrolment, registration, visa, insurance, banking), accommodation and study follow-up to ensure they get the most out of their academic experience at EDC.
Our services also include French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses to help them integrate and understand the French language.
The entire EDC community looks forward to welcoming you and supporting you throughout your studies.
Welcome to EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL!
EXCHANGE STUDENT
Exchange students are students whose home university has signed a partnership agreement (Erasmus+ or bilateral) with EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL. Before applying as an exchange student, we advise you to check the list of partners at your home university. Before applying, please consult our information sheet.
HOW TO APPLY :
Before you can begin your application, you must be nominated by the international office of your home institution.
Applications must be sent by :
- May 1 for the fall semester or full academic year
- November 1 for winter semester
- April 1 for summer programs
Once your application has been received and approved by EDC PARIS, you can apply online and complete the Google form that the EDC incoming coordinator will send you. You will also need to provide transcripts from your home university to date, as well as proof of your level of English. Applications must be completed and sent by the end of May for the fall semester and by mid-November for the winter semester.
European students don’t need a visa to study in France. Non-European students will need to apply for a visa. For practical information check the related procedures by clicking on the following link: Obtaining a visa
Once your application is accepted, you will need to submit a learning agreement on which are listed the subjects you have selected. Your study plan will be finalized upon your arrival at EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL.
Following the CEFR standards, a minimum of B2 level is required in the language of instruction you have selected, whether English or French if you have chosen programmes taught in French.We accept scores from:
TOEFL IBT, IELTS, Cambridge Tests and Duo Lingo for English
DELF for French
You won’t need a qualification if you are a national of a majority English and/or French –speaking country or if you have a qualification in either language.
You will complete the same assessments as our degree students, which involves coursework, tests and exams. At the end of your exchange, you’ll receive a transcript of records showing the results you have obtained. A copy of this transcript is also sent to the International Office of your home university.
GRADING SCALE
Grade
Percentage
Cumulated Percentage
ECTS
Definition
20
2%
2%
A
Outstanding performance with only minor errors
19
2%
4%
18
4%
8%
17
6%
14%
16
11%
25%
B
Above the average standard but with some errors
15
15%
39%
14
17%
56%
C
Generally sound work with a number of notable errors
13
15%
71%
12
13%
84%
D
Fair but with significant shortcomings
11
10%
93%
10
7%
100%
E
Performance meets the minimum criteria
9
Fx
Fail – some more work required before the credit can be awarded
8
< 8
F
Fail – considerable further work is required
Fact sheet
Student Guide
Academic calendar
Course offer
Accommodation
If you need further information, please contact EDC PARIS International Office: [email protected] or Guylaine ZIRCON, the incoming Mobility Coordinator: [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students applying for an EDC degree - Bachelor's, Master's or MSc - must follow a specific procedure.
How to apply ?
You should contact the Admissions Department, which will provide you with all the information you need to complete your application and explain the admission procedure: ADMISSIONS
Before doing so, it is important that you consult the PROGRAMS to check if you are eligible and to find out about the admission requirements.
Once your application has been accepted, an advisor will guide you through all the administrative procedures involved in enrolling.
Vous avez la possibilité de choisir le cursus initial ou alternant. Voici les cursus possibles :
PROGRAMS
INITIAL
WORK-STUDY
BACHELOR
Grades 1 and 2.
3rd year programs : International Business development
Luxury management
Year 3 programs :
Digital marketing & Business development
- Finance, Comptabilité & Audit et Contrôle de Gestion
PGE
Grades 1, 2, 3
Grades 4 & 5 programs :
International business
International Entrepreneurship
Finance
- Supply chain
Grade 4 & 5 programs :
Entrepreneuriat & Innovation
Digital Marketing
Finance d’Entreprise
Audit & Contrôle de Gestion
E Business & transformation digitale
Data science
MSC
/
Grade 4 & 5 programs :
Business Development & Management Commercial
Entrepreneuriat & Innovation
Business Project Development
Digital Marketing
Finance d’Entreprise
Audit & Contrôle de Gestion
Management Development des RH & Conduite du changement
E Business & transformation digitale
Data science
Before applying for a sandwich course, it's important to find out if you're eligible. Click on the following link for detailed information: WORK-STUDY INFORMATION
European students do not need a visa. Non-European students must obtain a visa to study in France. To do so, visit the ETUDES EN FRANCE website. Campus France, where you can apply for all the information you need.
Do you need help?
Please contact Saloua SOUD JOUBERT, in charge of International Student Experience and Graduate Mobility, [email protected], who will guide you through all the necessary steps.
Please note! It's important to respect the procedure and deadlines, and to start your application precisely according to the Campus France timetable. Visa applications take a minimum of 2 months to process. So you need to be in possession of your visa in plenty of time to start settling in France. No late entries will be accepted later than 15 days after the start of the course.
The compulsory level required is B2 in the language of instruction - French or English - according to the criteria set by the CECRL.
We accept the DELF for French and TOEFL IBT/ IELTS/ Cambridge tests/ and Duolingo for English.
You must take the test TCF when you apply for your visa. Students with a score below 60% MUST take the French as a Foreign Language course during their studies at EDC if they have chosen to follow a program in French.
EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL uses the ECTS credit system. One academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS. It is compulsory to validate all the credits of the program followed to validate your diploma at EDC. Detailed information is provided by the Pedagogy Department at the start of the academic year and throughout the academic year.
GRILLE D’EVALUATION
Rate
Percentage
Accumulated percentage
ECTS
Definition
20
2%
2%
A
Excellent performance with only minor errors
19
2%
4%
18
4%
8%
17
6%
14%
16
11%
25%
B
Above average but with a few errors
15
15%
39%
14
17%
56%
C
Good work despite a few notable errors
13
15%
71%
12
13%
84%
D
Passable but with major shortcomings
11
10%
93%
10
7%
100%
E
Results meet minimum criteria
9
Fx
Failure - additional work is required before credits can be granted
8
< 8
F
Failure - A lot of work to do
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- Academic calendar
- Housing
- Student guide
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