The different types of visas that are suitable for studies in France

Do I need to apply for a visa if I’m a student?

Depending on your birth country, obtaining a visa may be necessary if you plan to study and/or learn French while residing in France. Citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, as well as nationals of the European Economic Area can however stay and/or study in France without needing to first apply for a visa.

Regarding nationals of other countries without a French residence permit, obtaining a visa remains imperative to stay in France for the purposes of studies or learning the French language, whether for academic or personal purposes. The nature of the visa required then depends on your status as a student or not, and is also conditioned by the duration of your stay in France.

Long Stay Visa: ideal option for studying in France

The long-stay visa is particularly suitable for students wishing to learn French, since it can be extended for higher studies in France. Valid for 4 to 12 months, this visa exempts from the obligation to apply for a residence permit and has various advantages: the holder can travel freely in the Schengen zone, carry out a part-time professional activity in France and benefit from housing assistance provided by the CAF (Caisse des Allocations Familiales). Holders of this visa wishing to extend their stay beyond its validity period must, however, begin the procedure for a residence permit at the prefecture, two months before the visa expires.

Furthermore, the long-stay visa is also intended for workers, interns and visitors, offering a flexible duration of 4 to 12 months during which they can learn French while residing in France.

Temporary long-stay visa

This temporary visa, lasting 4 to 12 months, differs from the long-stay visa in several essential characteristics: it is not subject to extension in France and does not give the holder the possibility of working part-time nor to request financial assistance from CAF. It is therefore suitable for individuals who want to take a break for a few months, or even a sabbatical year with the aim of learning French.

Working holiday or “young traveler” visa: culture and tourism

Intended for people aged 18 to 30 and applicable to 16 countries, the working holiday or “young traveler” visa is granted as part of a tourist and cultural approach in France, including learning the French language. With a maximum duration of one year, this visa cannot be extended, but still authorizes the exercise of salaried activity.

Information

Les Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne seront fermés du 21 au 26 décembre puis du 31 décembre au 05 janvier 2025.

Les cours reprendront le 20 janvier à la nouvelle adresse :

7-11 avenue des Chasseurs
75017 Paris

Bonnes fêtes de fin d’année !

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The Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne will be closed from December 21 to December 26, and again from December 31 to January 5, 2025.

Classes will resume on January 20 at the new address:

7-11 Avenue des Chasseurs
75017 Paris

Happy Holidays!

Noël

Nouveautés

Découvrez les cours mensuels de français.

Ces programmes courts sont destinés à un public de niveau débutant, élémentaire ou intermédiaire (niveaux A0 à B1).

Ils combinent cours de français et cours de phonétique pour progresser rapidement dans la maîtrise de la langue française.

Discover monthly French courses.

These short programs are designed for beginners, elementary, or intermediate learners (levels from A0 to B1).

They combine French language classes and speaking practice sessions to help students quickly improve their mastery of the French language.

OFFRE D’ÉTÉ

Bénéficiez de 20% de réduction sur tous les cours annuels et semestriels pour la rentrée de septembre 2024, pour toute inscription réalisée avant le 1er septembre, dans la limite des places disponibles.

Votre code promo :
SEPTEMBRE24

SUMMER DEALS

Get a 20% discount on all annual and semester courses for the September 2024 intake, for any registration completed before September 1st, subject to availability.

Your promo code:
SEPTEMBRE24

INFORMATION

Le secrétariat sera exceptionnellement fermé le jeudi 6 juin.

The secretariat will be exceptionally closed on Thursday, June 6. 

Dernières places disponibles pour la rentrée d'automne !

Profitez d’une remise exceptionnelle de 20% sur le cours intensif de français S40, les cours S10 et S20 et les cours du soir.

Les inscriptions fermeront le vendredi 13 septembre à minuit.

Pour s’inscrire :

  • Pour le cours S40, inscription sur ce site avec le code promo SEPTEMBRE24
  • Pour les cours du soir S05, inscription sur ce site avec le code promo SEPTEMBRE24
  • Pour les cours S10 et S20, inscription directement au secrétariat de l’institution, ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 9h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 16h30.


Inscription dans la limite des places disponibles.

L’inscription à la session d’automne (rentrée du 16 septembre 2024) est encore possible, sous réserve de places disponibles.

Les étudiants souhaitant s’inscrire sont invités à se rendre directement au bureau des admissions de l’institution, ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 9h30 à 16h30.
Ils doivent s’assurer de disposer d’un visa valide.

L’inscription en ligne pour cette session n’est plus possible sur ce site.

Last spots available for the fall intake

Get an exclusive 20% discount on the intensive French course S40, S10 & S20 courses, and evening classes.

Registration will close on Friday, September 13th, at midnight.

To register:

  • For the S40 course, register on this website using the promo code SEPTEMBRE24.
  • For the evening classes S05, register on this website using the promo code SEPTEMBRE24.
  • For S10 & S20 courses, register directly at the institution’s office, open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Registration is subject to availability.

Registration for the fall session (starting on September 16, 2024) is still possible, subject to availability.

Students wishing to register are invited to go directly to the institution’s admission office, open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
They must ensure they have a valid visa.

Online registration for this session is no longer available on this website.

Dates des prochains examens TCF

Les prochaines sessions d’examen TCF auront lieu dans les locaux de l’institution aux dates suivantes :

Le 30 janvier et le 27 février :

TCF TP SOS’INSCRIRE
TCF TP SO
+ épreuve orale
S’INSCRIRE
TCF TP SO
+ épreuve écrite
S’INSCRIRE
TCF TP SO completS’INSCRIRE

Le 31 janvier et le 28 février :

TCF IRNS’INSCRIRE