First, the five advantages of studying in France

1. Acceptable expenses for studying abroad

Tuition in French public universities is paid in full by the state, and students are free of tuition. Only the registration fee of 100-500 euros is charged for the professional study stage. France's education expenditure accounts for 5.6% of GDP, ranking second in the world, second only to Denmark.

After some European countries joined the ranks of tuition fees, French public colleges and universities are still unmoved in the ranks of tuition-free policies, and do not regard education as an industry, which opens the door for many students suffering from the high cost of studying abroad.

In addition, the French government grants various scholarships every year, including social insurance, living expenses, tuition fees, etc., such as the Eiffel Scholarship for Excellent Students and Scholarships for Excellent Students. Eligible children's shoes can be tried.

At the same time, the cost of living in France is much lower than that in many developed countries in Europe and America. In most cities and regions of France, 50,000-60,000 RMB a year can guarantee daily life.

2. High quality education standards

First of all, France has a long and perfect higher education system and is famous for its excellent education level. France ranks fourth in the world in terms of academic and scientific research level (Times Higher Education Rank 20 15) and second in the survey of employers' recognition of graduates (emerging trends, 20 16). In different international ranking statistics, French universities and professional colleges are among the best. Among the top ten MBA rankings published by the Financial Times, three are from France. Paris Polytechnic University, a small university, ranks third in the world (Times Higher Education 20 16), which shows the advantages of French engineer education characterized by the close combination of scientific research and industry.

Secondly, compared with China, the setting of French educational institutions is more reasonable. There are engineering colleges that are good at engineering, higher business schools that train business elites, comprehensive public universities with high scientific research level, and first-class colleges that train professionals in fine arts, design, music, cooking and other industries, so that every student can find a suitable education model.

Third, French universities have always adhered to the teaching philosophy of applying what they have learned. French higher education is closely related to the business community, and many French enterprises have participated in the formulation of college syllabus. At the same time, more and more majors require students to participate in enterprise internships. It is these internships that enable students to gain practical experience and gain the favor of future employers.

3. Great language advantage

Although the French-speaking population ranks only 1 1 in the world, French is the second largest communication language in the world, which is used in five continents. Many people think that French is the most beautiful, rigorous and expensive language in the world. There are different opinions on this point, and it is useless to argue.

However, it must be admitted that among all languages, French has a very high international status: French is the official language used by all international institutions. The United Nations, the International Olympic Committee, UNESCO, Council of Europe and so on. For a long time, it was the most widely used language in the European Union, and now the usage rate is the same as that of English: half of the documents are written directly in French.

4. Unique internship opportunities

France is the fifth largest trading country in the world, and it is also the primary economic cooperation partner of many countries, especially European countries. Active economic development has brought countless opportunities for overseas students to work and practice. French higher education has a close relationship with the business community, and many French enterprises have participated in the formulation of college syllabus. At the same time, more and more majors require students to participate in enterprise internships. It is these internships that enable students to gain practical experience and gain the favor of future employers.

French enterprises occupy 365,438+0 seats in the world's top 500 enterprises (Fortune 500, 2065,438+04), surpassing Germany and Britain to rank first in Europe. Many French industrial groups are global industrial leaders with operations all over the world. In addition, in 20 14, Thomson Reuteurs (20 14) ranked among the top global innovative enterprises 100, and the number of French enterprises was ahead of Europe.

In France, international students are allowed to work, and there are many government policies that are beneficial to international students. Every student has the right to take part-time jobs, and all students have the right to take part-time jobs. They are free to work for 20 hours a week, or they can concentrate their working hours and work full-time during school holidays. Anyone who has obtained a master's degree or a diploma equivalent to a master's degree (engineer diploma, advanced business school diploma, etc.). You can get a temporary residence permit for six months to find or engage in paid work related to your major. After 6 months, if you are employed, you will get a residence permit to live and work in France.

5. Rich study abroad life

France enjoys an excellent geographical position and convenient transportation. Traveling on weekends is never out of reach. Of course, in addition to eating big meals all day and being influenced by art, food, clothing, housing and transportation are also issues of concern to many international students. Don't worry, France is one of the countries with the most perfect social welfare security system in Europe. Foreign students can also enjoy housing subsidies, social insurance and discounts on university meals, public transportation, electricity and theaters. This has greatly reduced the burden of studying abroad.

Rich and colorful cultural and artistic life, picturesque scenery and world-famous food. France is listed as one of the countries with the highest quality of life by the International Living Association. In addition, QS magazine rated Paris as the most suitable city for students to live in for five consecutive years.

Unlike Britain and the United States, the government provides one-year work visas for international students who have obtained master's degrees or above in French universities. Students can use this year to find a job that really suits them. There are 74 public comprehensive universities, 227 engineering colleges, 220 business administration colleges, 120 art colleges, 20 architecture colleges and 273 doctoral colleges in France. In addition, more than 900 courses involving different professional fields are taught in English.

Having said that, I think everyone knows the benefits of studying in France. But who is suitable for studying in France? What do I need to prepare for studying in France? What are the requirements? Maybe everyone is not very clear. Then I will tell you in detail the necessary conditions for studying in France.

Two, five necessary conditions for studying in France

1. Age

There is a clear age limit for studying in France. Basically, to apply for a French undergraduate course, you must be 18 years old or older. If you are only a high school graduate and want to apply for a French undergraduate course, you must not be over 22 years old. Some postgraduate majors are special, so the age requirements are relatively loose, and they can basically be under 30 years old. The age limit of private colleges can be relaxed.

2. Academic background

Have a high school (or above) diploma. Generally need to have college entrance examination results (above two lines); Applicants with a university degree must not be over 28 years old. College degree or above, good English, you can apply for a master's degree or a doctor's degree directly.

High school graduates need to provide high school diplomas and university admission notices; College students need to provide university transcripts; Undergraduate graduates are required to provide degree certificates and complete transcripts during their college years.

3. Language ability

Language conditions: It is required to take the study abroad exam organized by the French Embassy for 500 class hours in China (corresponding to TCF/TEF exam reaching B 1 or above). Reminder: Because all public universities in France teach in French, only business schools teach in English, but they are all private.

If teaching in English, the English level needs to reach IELTS 6.0 or above; English teaching programs provide GMAT, IELTS or TOEFL scores according to school requirements.

4. Economic ability

In order to be able to pay all the expenses during studying in France, you need to have a bank deposit of 60,000-80,000 RMB or more (it is appropriate to apply for a visa at present).

5. Good health and no criminal record

Especially in addition to the well-known basic conditions, we often meet customers who want to apply for studying in France without academic qualifications, college entrance examination, already working, old, interdisciplinary, direct recording, poor language performance and other conditions, but it is relatively difficult, so we need to have a very reasonable study abroad plan.

Extended reading: introduction to the types of part-time students studying in France

1, part-time job on campus

For international students, campus work is the most suitable place for part-time and part-time study. Not only can you study and work correctly, but you can also expand your social scope invisibly, which is a choice for multi-objective work. There are also various types of jobs on campus, such as being a librarian, an office attendant, a staff member in boarding houses and canteens, or choosing to be a tutor assistant or an office administrative assistant. But because this kind of job is very popular, we need to apply immediately after we get to school. The earlier the time, the greater the chance of finding a job. A good job can't wait for people

2. Tour guide and translator

If you are a student with excellent French ability, I suggest you choose to do some challenging jobs, which will not only lead to higher salary, but also help pave the way for future employment. Among them, tour guide and translation are very popular industries for international students. Tour guide is an easy and profitable job, but you need a tour guide card to work. Generally, most people who travel to France are rich, so there will be a lot of tips in addition to wages, but this kind of work requires a certain understanding of the local environment and barrier-free communication with the French. In addition, the translation of ordinary exhibitions requires high language proficiency, usually English-French, Chinese-French, Chinese-English-French translation, but the continuity of this work is not strong, and it needs to develop its own regular customers for a long time, with a high difficulty coefficient.

3, tutor, nanny

If you are a top student or have a skill, then tutoring is a very dominant job. You can find it through academia, Anacours, complécompute or general counseling institutions, and you can also provide online teaching through LiveMentor, Superprof and MyMentor. However, this kind of work requires higher academic qualifications, at least reaching BAC+3. Of course, students can also use their Chinese advantages to find a job as a teacher of Chinese as a foreign language, but they need to obtain an international Chinese teacher certificate. In addition, it is also a good choice to help the French or local Chinese take care of their children. Its job content is generally to look after children and play with them when their parents are away; Sometimes you may need to cook some simple meals, help take a bath, put them to sleep and so on. But this kind of work is not suitable for students with heavy academic burden, and needs enough patience, because it is likely to meet Xiong Haizi.

4. Restaurant service

Among many types of industries, waiter in the catering industry should be the most common type of work for international students, which is generally divided into service personnel, helping kitchen, washing dishes, cashier and so on. This kind of work requires little technology, but it is hard and requires quick hands and feet and quick response. It is more suitable for students with a certain French foundation, and boys will do better. Girls can choose to mix wine and grind coffee at the bar. Although I don't earn much, my work intensity is lighter. Because the catering industry in France has a great demand for personnel, it is generally easier to find a job, that is, the salary is not high, and it is generally paid at the minimum wage. In addition, French restaurants have high requirements for employees' face value, personal hygiene and manners, which also needs special attention.

In addition, there are many ways for international students to find jobs in France. For example, they can pay more attention to some free advertising newspapers in the local area, browse college students' forums at any time, pay attention to recruitment information in schools or other public places, or search local job search websites. This is especially true if a French friend or senior introduces a job. During studying abroad, we should pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and don't work too hard to affect our studies, so it is not worth the candle.

Extended reading: introduction to the living habits of French students studying abroad

1. Eat breakfast before brushing your teeth and washing.

When the French get up in the morning, they always have breakfast first. There are often scenes where they sit under the covers and have breakfast, then brush their teeth and wash, clean up and go out to work. They said: How can I have breakfast with a mouthful of toothpaste?

You must make an appointment first.

The French pay attention to appointments in everything: please make an appointment for dinner; Make an appointment at the bank; Make an appointment to repair the car; Make an appointment to see a doctor; Even a haircut requires an appointment. Business visits should be made by appointment, as well as private visits! Some dates are terrible. No matter in the office or at home, there are few uninvited guests through the door.

Most supermarkets, shops and shopping centers have the tradition of having a rest on Saturday and Sunday.

The French believe that everyone has the right to rest, and so do the employees in the shop. Sunday is the time for everyone to rest, reunite with their families and go out to play together. This is a period of leisure time that cannot be deprived. If you are studying in France, you must remember to pay attention to the opening hours of supermarkets, and don't go hungry on Sundays!

They never eat snacks.

French women treat dinner very hot pillows. They are satisfied, so they don't need snacks and don't eat outside the meal time. They have good eating habits, are nutritious and will not make them overweight.

5. Not going to the gym.

There are more and more people going to the gym in China, but in France, except for a few people, few people can find people who open the door early. French people prefer to join sports in their daily life, such as walking to work, riding a bike to school, playing tennis on holidays, and few people will go to the gym to exercise.

6. Excellent parking skills.

In France, you don't often see large parking lots and parking spaces without worry. Whether in the city or in the countryside, it is very difficult to remember to park.