Procedures for International Students
Prepare for your arrival in France
Visa procedures
To ensure the success of your study project, we support you at every stage of your student visa application.
1.Registration
Choose your FLE program and receive your certificate of enrollment.*
2.Campus France
3.Consulate
4.Arrival
Create your account on the Études en France platform and complete your pedagogical interview.
Submit your visa application and request a long‑stay student visa (VLS‑TS).
Once your visa is obtained, prepare for your arrival in Paris, the City of Light!
*Important: Students learning French as a foreign language do not have to pay the CVEC.
The long‑stay visa granting a residence permit with student status (VLS‑TS “student”) allows you to study in France for a period ranging from four months to one year.
Upon its expiration, a residence permit application must be submitted in order to remain in France.
If you are applying for a visa from abroad, we recommend obtaining at least an A2 French level certificate to reduce the risk of visa refusal.
Long‑stay student Visa
The importance of transcripts and attendance
As requirements are becoming increasingly strict, we strongly advise attending the maximum number of classes, actively participating in assessments, especially at the end of the semester, and systematically requesting your transcripts.
Document processing time
We respond to all requests within two working days.
Transcripts are provided at the end of each session, and additional certificates can be issued upon request within a few working days.
If you need to obtain a visa, you must enroll in at least 9 months of an intensive program, including 20 hours of classes per week.
Once all tuition fees have been paid in full, you will receive your certificate of enrollment.
Please select a start date on which you are certain you will be able to begin your course.
Carefully check the information entered in the form: first name, last name, email address, phone number, and address.
Please pay special attention to your last name and first name. Write your LAST NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
Accommodation in Paris
Student Housing
We offer our international students secure and adapted housing solutions thanks to our preferred partner : ECLA.
ECLA Residences
Modern residences offering premium services (gym, coworking spaces, cinema, etc.), located close to public transportation for easy access to the school. 6 campuses in the Paris region.
Fully furnished and equipped studios
Friendly communal spaces
24/7 security
For more information, please visit their website.
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Our Partners
To offer our learners an immersive and enriching experience, IESIG FLE works with organizations that share our values: promotion of the French language, access to culture, and social engagement.
Discover our committed partners.
ShareAmi connects French‑speaking seniors with French learners to encourage oral exchanges and interaction.
The program helps improve students’ French while promoting human and intergenerational exchanges.
The ROKA Association offers cinema workshops open to everyone, allowing participants to discover screenwriting, filming, and video editing.
Their goal : make audiovisual creation accessible and to foster social connections through collective projects.
Contact us
Tel : +33 (0) 1 53 80 10 32
Address : 20 – 22 Rue du Tage, 75013 Paris
E-mail : fle@iesig.com
School of Management – French as a Foreign Language in the heart of Paris.
Why learning French?
Speaking French is an asset to increase your chances on the international job market in various sectors. Fluency in French is essential for anyone considering a career in international organizations.
Last but not least, French is both the working language and official language in the following structures:
UN
European Union
UNESCO
NATO
Olympics International Committee
Red Cross International
Numerous legal authorities
It is also the language of the three headquarters of the European institutions: Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg.
Knowledge of French opens the doors of French companies in France and abroad, particularly in all French-speaking countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium and the African continent.
Professional perspectives
An international language
Work opportunities
It may seem obvious, but French society is more willing to accept a resident who speaks the language of Molière. Even if remarkable progress has been made to give English speakers a chance, you know what you have to do!
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