Study in France

Study in France: schools, pathways & universities

World-famous business schools and a gateway to luxury, tech & culture. From bilingual boarding schools near Paris to English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s and MBA programmes at famous business schools — GLOSS manages every step, including your VLS-TS student visa and residence permit.

Educational institutions where our clients study

Why study in France?

Art-&-culture capital

student passes to 130+ museums, Cannes & Annecy film-festival volunteering, Paris Fashion Week backstage roles

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top business schools

5-year post-study pathway

12-month APS job-search visa → Passeport Talent residence card

What study options are available?

France’s international lycées deliver the OIB / IB Diploma and French Baccalauréat in small classes. Students enjoy STEM labs, music conservatoires and direct counselling for École Polytechnique, Sciences Po, Oxbridge & US Ivy League.

Key Features:
— International Section OIB, IB Diploma & French Bac with English, German, Spanish or Chinese options
— Day & full-boarding campuses in Paris, Nice, Lyon, Bordeaux
— SAT/IELTS prep, Parcoursup coaching and Oxbridge mock interviews
— Culinary clubs, fencing, sailing on the Med, opera workshops
— 24 / 7 pastoral care; on-site healthcare teams

Students missing one school year can enter a Foundation Year that guarantees entry to Bachelor’s year 1.

Key Features:
— Foundation streams at business schools
— Guaranteed progression to linked faculties on completion

— Cultural integration: buddy schemes, château weekends, wine-&-cheese French immersion

France hosts top business schools. Degrees are delivered fully in Englishbr>
Key Features:
—Bachelor's (3 yrs) • Master's (2 yrs) • MSc & LL.M (1-2 yrs) • AACSB/EQUIS MBAs
— Paid internships mandatory (6–12 months) with Dassault, L’Oréal, Orange, Thales
— Research & excellence grants: Eiffel, IdEx, LabEx covering full fees + €1 181 monthly stipend
— Post-Study APS (12 m) → Passeport Talent (4 yrs) toward permanent residence

Intensive French schools in Paris, Montpellier and Nice blend DELF/DALF prep with wine tours, patisserie classes and Riviera weekends.

Key Features:
— French A1-C1, DELF/DALF, TEF Canada & TCF IRN prep
— 20–26 lessons/wk; start any Monday; 2–48 weeks
— Homestay, residence, or art-district lofts
— Free ateliers : pronunciation, CV in French, cinema club
— Direct entry to university DU FLE or Licence after B2/C1 completion

How much does it cost to study in France?

Language courses

from $350
per week​
  • The cost does not include accommodation, meals, insurance and other expenses.

    The total cost of tuition, accommodation and meals is from $12,000 per year

Pre-university Training

from $12'000
per year​
  • The cost does not include accommodation, meals, insurance and other expenses.

    Estimated cost of education with accommodation and meals is from $22,000 per year

Secondary education

from $38'000
per year​
  • The cost includes tuition, accommodation, and meals. Insurance and other expenses are paid additionally​

Higher education programs

from $12'000
per year​
  • The cost does not include accommodation, meals, insurance and other expenses.

    The approximate cost of tuition, accommodation and meals is from $22,000 per year

Success stories

George got admitted to the Master’s degree program of Yale University (USA). Program: Master’s degree. Field: Business Administration

George Yale University

Angelina received a 105% grant at the University of Richmond, covering education, housing and meals needs, together with ticket and visa cost. Program: Bachelor's Degree Field: Business administration

Angelina University of Richmond

Vasilina went to Oakham school in the UK. At the age of 18 she entered the University of Amsterdam for a BA program. Program: Bachelor's Degree Field: Business Administration

Vasilina University of Amsterdam

Paul got admitted to the Master’s degree program of the University of Chicago (USA). Program: Master’s degree. Field: Business Administration

Paul University of Chicago

Eleanor entered the ONCAMPUS International Freshman Year program at Curry College , then transferred to DePaul University, USA with a $48,000 grant. Program: Bachelor's degree Field: Animation

Eleanor DePaul University

Aline entered the University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Potsdam, Germany. Program: Bachelor's degree Field: UI/UX design

Aline University of Europe

Alex entered the INTO Pre-Master's program at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Program: Pre-Master's Field: Finance

Alex Suffolk University

Timur entered ONCAMPUS Foundation program at the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Program: Bachelor's degree Field: Econometrics

Timur University of Amsterdam

Lessie entered the International School of Minnesota in Minneapolis, USA and then The University of Minnesota, USA. Program: Bachelor's degree Field: Business Administration

Lessie University of Minnesota

FAQ: studying in France

No for admission, but B1 French unlocks internships & APS visa points. 

Campus France handles pre-visa interviews and central application dossiers.

Student budget €1 100 – 1 400/mo incl. housing. Outside Paris: €800–1 000. CAF housing aid cuts rent by ~€180/mo.

Yes, 964 h/year (≈ 20 h/week). Minimum wage €11.65/h. Internships >2 m are paid by law.

A 12-month post-study work visa (extendable to 24 m for master’s) that lets you secure a CDI and convert to a 4-year Passeport Talent.

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