Au Calme France

Au Calme France

France is one of Europe’s largest countries. It is bordered by 6 countries: Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg to the northeast, Switzerland and Italy to the southeast, and Spain to the southwest. The United Kingdom borders France via the English Channel.

Capital city: Paris

Largest city: Paris

Currency: Euro

International dialing code: +33

Official language: French

The politics of France takes place with the framework of a semi-presidential system determined by the French Constitution of the French Fifth Republic. The political system of France consists of an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch. Executive power is exercised by the President of the Republic and the Government. The Government consists of the Prime Minister and ministers. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President and is responsible to Parliament.

There are plenty of opportunities for the following professions in France:

• Teachers
• English teachers
• Research scientists – biology, medicine, engineering, oceanography and other specialities in science and technology
• Energy Management – Electrical Engineers to Nuclear Physicists and even Energy Management Consultants
• Engineers – Aerospace, Automobile, Mechanical, Metallurgy
• Pilots
• Computer science and IT professionals
• Financial analysts
• Allied healthcare professionals
• Laboratory technologists
• Emergency medical service providers
• Pharmacists
• Psychotherapists
• Radiology therapists
• Dentists
• Physicians
• Mental health counsellors
• Management professionals – Consulting, Marketing and Service Sector
• Lawyers

These are some of the Job sites in France:

• indeed.fr
• linkedin.fr
• monster.fr
• glassdoor.fr 
• stackoverflow.com
• https://jobs.thelocal.com/
• https://www.jobsinparis.fr/
• https://www.momji.fr/jobs/
• pole-emploi.fr
• leboncoin.fr
• meteojob.com
• manpower.fr
• apec.fr
• cadremploi.fr
• adecco.fr
• paruvendu.fr
• jobintree.com
• carriereonline.com
• ouestfrance-emploi.com
• keljob.com
• leboncoin.fr

These are some of the Recruitment agencies in France:

• GBO Human Resources 
• Approach People Recruitment 
• Adecco France 
• Calista HR – Interim & Recruitment 
• Morgan & Mallet International 
• Page Personnel France
• TCC International 
• Michael Page France
• Manpower France
• Randstad France 
• Hays France
• Ples Convergence
• Penelope Agency 
• Progressis 
• John Stork International 
• Mary Poppins Services
• SmartSteps 
• DJG Consulting
• Aquent
• Airswift 

Routes to France:

Gaining permanent residence in France takes time and requires an understanding of the country’s immigration system. Thankfully, the French immigration system is relatively simple and inexpensive for prospective migrants who want to relocate for a new life. The first stage is to acquire a Temporary Residence Permit (Carte de séjour temporaire). A Carte de séjour temporaire (CST) is a residence permit issued in France for a fixed period (typically up to one year). There are several types of residence permit catering for a wide range of scenarios, as follows:

1) Study Route:

• Students from outside of the EU/EEA must be 18 years or over, be enrolled in a place at a French educational establishment.
• Have sufficient funds to support themselves in France.
• In some cases, it may be necessary to pass an educational entrance examination; if this is the case, you can apply for a short-stay visa (for up to 90 days) which will allow you to travel to France to complete any exams you need to complete.
• If you obtain a job related to your academic profession with a salary equal to or above 1.5 times the national minimum wage, you may upgrade your student visa to a working visa.

2) Work Route:

Non-EU/EEA nationals will typically apply for a VLS-TS which is a French long-stay visa and permit combined. There are several employment-based residence permit routes available, including for employees, self-employed individuals, traders, and research scientists.

There are several types of work permits available in France depending on your circumstances, including:

• Temporary residency permit (CST) – this will state the work which you are allowed to undertake e.g. employee (activité salariée), self-employed (activité non salariée), scientific (scientifique), cultural and artistic profession (profession artistique et culturelle) or trader (commerçant).
• Temporary work permit (ATP, Autorisation provisoire de travail). These are typically issued to students wishing to work beyond the duration authorised as part of their studies, migrants seeking asylum, and employees working in France but not living there (i.e. cross-border)
• Seasonal work contract (contrat de travail saisonnier)
• Employees must have a job offer that is formally approved by the French government.
• If you obtain a job related to your academic profession with a salary equal to or above 1.5 times the national minimum wage, you may upgrade your student visa to a working visa.

3) Other Routes:

• Non-EU/EEA nationals with a spouse or child of a French citizen or a person with a French residence permit can apply for a vie privée et familiale (VPF) residence permit.
• The government guidance states, “If you have family ties in France, you can obtain a private and family life residence permit, under certain conditions. This card allows you to work and it is annual”. As such, you will not need to apply for a separate work permit if you hold a VPF residence permit.
• Having lived in France for five years, you will then be able to apply for a permanent residence card (carte de residence). While a French permanent residence permit allows you to live, work, and study in France indefinitely, it does need to be renewed every ten years.

Studying in France:

The most popular studies in France include majors such as economics and business, fashion, hospitality, science, technology and tourism. These days, universities and colleges in France are starting to offer plenty of English-taught degree options for Master’s and Bachelor’s students all over the world.

There are over 1,500 courses taught in the English language, and the number is growing every year.

Non-EU/EEA students enjoy the same benefits as students from the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), but in others, they do pay higher tuition fees. Even so, studying in France remains less expensive than in other countries, such as the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, etc.

Although English remains the primary international language in many sectors, you shouldn’t overlook French. It is the third most common business language and the official language in over 30 countries worldwide.

Remember that people who speak at least two foreign languages have better chances to get higher salaries or apply for positions at large multinational corporations and institutions.

Many French higher education institutions invest a lot of resources in their research facilities and staff.

Top Universities in France for Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree programs:

• Emylon business school
• Universite De Paris
• Paris Sciences et Lettres University
• École Polytechnique
• Sorbonne University
• Télécom Paris
• École des Ponts ParisTech
• École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
• University of Montpellier
• Aix-Marseille University

Basic Entry requirements for Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree programs:

• Standardised tests, such as the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, are required
• Copies of academic transcripts and their French translation
• Non-EU/EEA students will be required to pass the compulsory Preliminary Admission (“demande d’admission préalable” – DAP). Apply for DAP at the Culture and Cooperation Service of the French embassy in your home country.
• Non-EU/EEA students should apply through an online application system, formerly known as CEF and currently called the ‘Studying in France procedure’. Through this system, you may also apply for your visa online and track the progress of your application.

Check these scholarships for Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree programs:

• The Charpak Scholarship Programme
• The Emile-Boutmy Scholarship

Top Universities in France for Postgraduate/Master’s/Graduate degree programs:

• Audencia
• Emylon business school
• Esiee Paris
• HEC Paris
• Univresite De Lyon
• Universite De Paris
• Paris Sciences et Lettres University
• École Polytechnique
• Sorbonne University
• University of Montpellier
• Paris-Saclay University
• Télécom Paris
• École des Ponts ParisTech
• École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
• Aix-Marseille University

Basic Entry requirements for Postgraduate/Master’s/Graduate degree programs:

• Standardised tests, such as the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic are required
• Copies of academic transcripts and their French translation
• Resume
• Non-EU/EEA students will be required to pass the compulsory Preliminary Admission (“demande d’admission préalable” – DAP). Apply for DAP at the Culture and Cooperation Service of the French embassy in your home country.
• Non-EU/EEA students should apply through an online application system, formerly known as CEF and currently called the ‘Studying in France procedure’. Through this system, you may also apply for your visa online and track the progress of your application.

Check these scholarships for Postgraduate/Master’s/Graduate degree programs:

• The Charpak Scholarship Programme
• La Femis (Short Term – For Foreign Film And Television Students)
• Eiffel Scholarship Program Of Excellence
• Eiffel Scholarship Program Of Excellence
• The Erasmus+ Mobility Scholarships For Foreign Students
• Ugam Legrand Scholarship Program
• Shikhar Thales Scholarship Programme
• Isae – Mbda
• The Emile-Boutmy Scholarship
• Universite Paris Saclay Idex Scholarship
• Ens Paris Saclay
• Rennes School Of Business
• Edhec Business School

Top Universities in France for PhD degree programs:

The doctorate or a PhD in France can usually be pursued only after the completion of a master’s degree or a five-year integrated undergraduate and postgraduate degree in the relevant subject and is intended for students who possess the necessary potential to work on independent research projects. A large number of Doctorates are funded by French host universities, in the form of a doctoral fellowship, which is a work contract that lasts 3 years or takes the form of other work contracts.

• Sorbonne University
• Toulouse School of Management
• CASS Europe Paris
• KEDGE Business School
• University of Kent, Paris School of Arts and Culture
• HEC Paris
• The Centre for Research and Interdisciplinary (CRI)
• The Sustainable Design School
• Grenoble Ecole de Management
• International School of Management
• Institut Pasteur
• MINES ParisTech
• Sciences Po

Basic Entry requirements for PhD degree programs:

• Candidates will generally have to sit a French proficiency test (test de connaissance du français) unless you have studied in a country where French is one of the official languages or you already have a proficiency certificate. It is recommended that you learn basic levels of French, even if your PhD is delivered in English.
• Apply directly through the Campus France centralised application facility. You may create an account allowing you to submit the application to several institutions.
• Some institutions in France will require you to have an interview for admission to PhD programmes.
• For international students this is typically conducted over skype and will involve questions about yourself and the project, to determine your suitability.
• International students can apply for a non-renewable temporary residency authorisation ‘autorisation provisoire de séjour’ (APS) which is valid for 6-months after the expiry of your student’s residence permit. Your APS allows you to work in any job for 60% of the official workweek.
• If you obtain a job related to your academic profession with a salary equal to or above 1.5 times the national minimum wage, you may upgrade your student visa to a working visa.

Check these scholarships for PhD degree programs:

• Raman Charpak Fellowship (PhD)
• Eiffel Scholarship Program Of Excellence
• Ens Paris Saclay
• Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship 2021
• Crous Scholarship
• Conventions Industrielles De Formation Par La Recherche (Cifre)
• National Centre For Scientific Research (Cnrs)
• Institute For Research And Development (Ird)
• French Research Institute For Exploitation Of The Sea
• Women In Finance Scholarship

Other Scholarships: Film and Music

• La Femis (Short Term – For Foreign Film And Television Students)
• Neemrana Scholarship (11 Months Renewable For Music)