Practical Information
Deadline for enrolment in summer: June 10th, 2010.
Registration
If you are interested in joining one of our Language Programmes, please fill in the registration, housing and needs analysis forms found on the web site. Payments will be made by direct credit to EPF bank account. Payments are due 4 weeks before your arrival. Ask
HUGON Emmanuel at ESTP for any details.
Please note :
Classes begin on:
- Monday 5th of July at 9:00 at EPF - 60 rue du Lycée-92330 SCEAUX
- Monday 19th of July, Monday 2nd of August and Monday 16th of August at 9:000 at ESTP - 28 avenue du Président Wilson - 94230 CACHAN
Visas: for students staying more than 3 months, or coming from outside the EU ( European Union), you must apply for an "entry visa" before leaving your own country. Please request a "letter of invitation" from Emmanuel HUGON to complete your visa formalities
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Residency card :For students who stay at EPF or ESTP (or another school in France) beyond the summer course: both EU and non-EU residents must apply for a "carte de séjour" (residency card) at the "Prefecture de Police" within 3 months after their arrival in France.
You will need to present the original of the following documents and have photocopies ready to leave at the office:
. Valid passport or national identity card
. An attestation from the housing office
. Proof of registration at the summer course (Emmanuel HUGON)
. Record of financial resources: (scholarship certificates, attestation that your financial needs are being covered)
. Proof of health insurance coverage
. Proof of civil liability coverage
. A birth certificate issued no more than three months before (have several certificates made as you will need them for other formalities).
. 4 black-and-white identity-type photographs (bring another set for other formalities)
Word to the wise: make about 15 black and white photos of yourself in an instant photo machine. They will be required for the various administrative papers you will need in France.
The Prefecture may require you to provide a certified French translation.
Non EU residents will be required to pass a medical examination.
Accommodation :
Housing in a family
We have an agreement with an agency that provides accommodation with Parisian families. We strongly recommend that students should choose this option as it is the best way to improve their conversational skills in French. Please contact us for more information.
Student Hall of Residence can be found in different locations in Paris (La Cité Internationale Universitaire) or in Parisian suburbs (http://www.ciup.fr/cics). All have direct train connections to EPF and ESTP, as well as to the centre of Paris. Our secretariat is in charge of the booking.
The Cité Internationale Universitaire brings together 37 French and international halls of residence in a 34 hectare park located in the south of Paris (Train and tube station "Cité Universitaire" - RER B). Our administration office is in charge of the booking.
Like a campus, the Cité Internationale Universitaire offers, apart from lodgings, a set of resources, equipment and services for students related to everyday life, to sports and culture, for the use of both international students and French citizens, whether or not they live in the halls of residence. Prices may vary from one house to another.
In Winter we have access to a house Résidence Ecole Centrale in Châtenay-Malabry. Please contact us to book a bedroom.
| Résidence Ecole Centrale |
Per night in €
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| Studio double (twin-set bedroom with private bathroom) |
17,50 € |
In Summer, students will be housed in a different dormitory than in the previous sessions. We have access to 2 different student Halls of Residences.
The first one, is located on ESTP campus.
The price is 75 € per week.
Our administration office is in charge of the booking.
Here are the details :
ESTP Student residence
41, rue Marcel Bonnet
94230 Cachan
How to reach the Hall of Residence ? You can reach the halls of residence on the RER B line. From Charles de Gaulle airport: Take the B line of the RER to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse / Robinson and stop at Arcueil Cachan Station. From Orly airport, take the ORLYVAL (train going directly to Antony), then the RER B line to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle / Mitry-Claye and stop at Arcueil Cachan.
It is a five minute walk from the station to the residence, 10 mn by train to reach EPF and 15 minutes from central Paris.
Transportation : Between Paris and ESTP campus - buy a monthly ticket for "Zone 1 à 3". For a price of around €75/month, it will allow you to use unlimited public transportation (bus, metro, RER) -
Attention : the card is valid from the 1st to the 30th / 31st of the month ; if you arrive in the middle of the month, just buy a "weekly" ticket (cost around €23). Valid from Monday to Sunday. One ticket costs €2.25.
The RER line B connects EPF (Sceaux station), ESTP (Arcueil Cachan station).
A few details for now
The site
Classes are held from July 19th to August 27th on ESTP campus.
The rooms
For those who have never stayed in a dormitory in France, it is useful to know that dorm rooms are typically small, sparsely furnished, and not at all luxurious. Also, the facilities are far from being the most modern. The French government has chosen to keep the dorms extremely simple and a bit run down, and that way prices are kept at a bare minimum. French students are very grateful for this - we prefer good prices over luxury.
This said, you will have a single room with shared toilets and showers.
Laundry
Blankets and pillows are provided. Students have to bring their towels and sheets.
Meals
Students may eat at any student restaurant in Paris. For health and security reasons, household appliances (electric oven, small electric or gaz cookers,...) are strictly forbidden in the rooms.
Internet
Each room is equipped with an internet access, and telephone for incoming calls. Payphones are available on campus.
The second dormitry is situated in the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. La Maison des Industries Agricoles et Alimentaires (MIAA)
Transportation : Upon your arrival, buy a transportation pass "Carte Orange mensuelle" (monthly ticket) for "Zone 1 à 3". For a price of around €100/month, it will allow you to use unlimited public transportation (bus, metro, RER) between Paris and any place located within the three transport zones.
Attention : the card is valid from the 1st to the 30th / 31st of the month ; if you arrive in the middle of the month, just buy a "weekly" carte orange (cost around €20). Valid from Monday to Sunday. The RER line B connects EPF (Bourg-la-Reine station), ESTP (Saint-Michel station) and the Halls of Residence (Cité Universitaire).
The prices for a single and standard bedroom is about 500 €/ month.The prices for a twin-set and standard bedroom is about 400 €/month.
From Charles de Gaulle airport: Take the B line of the RER to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse and stop at Cité Universitaire Station. From Orly airport, take the ORLYVAL (train going directly to Antony), then the RER B line to Paris and stop at Cité Universitaire.
To apply for university housing, please fill in the housing form enclosed and send it back with your payment to Emmanuel HUGON
Youth hostel (Auberge de jeunesse) is also a possibility (in summer and winter) for those who have a short budget and prefer to be housed in the centre of Paris. Please contact them directly. http://www.aloha.fr
Lunch break : It is possible to have lunch in the student restaurant of the Cité Universitaire, in Paris (RER station "Cité Universitaire" 20 minutes from EPF or ESTP). Meals cost around €3 . To have access to this restaurant, you need to have a student ID card (which will be provided upon your arrival).Snacks (sandwiches, salads …) may also be bought near EPF and ESTP campuses.
Student ID card : Please bring one identity-type photograph. Upon your arrival, you will be given a student identity card that will give you access to university restaurants, and enable you to get discounted rates for many activities, such as the cinema, concerts, museums..
Health insurance : EU residents need to bring a E-111 or E-128 form as proof of insurance coverage. Register at the local Social Security with this form when you arrive in France. Experience shows that the administrative red tape attached to obtaining international reimbursements is rather complicated. Non EU residents must obtain coverage from a private insurance company, either in their own country, or in France. So, even if you already have coverage, EPF and ESTP strongly recommend that you take out complementary insurance in France. Be sure that a repatriation clause is included. In order to help students in this area, EPF has made a special arrangement with an insurance company for short and long-term coverage. It costs approximatively €81 for 2 months and the administration and reimbursements features are amplified. Nevertheless, if you prefer to use your own insurance, do not forget to bring your company's explanation that stipulates what steps should be taken in case there is a problem. See Website : www.assistance-etudiants.com
Medical concerns : Remember that just because you go abroad, your body does not necessarily stop needing medical attention. This is particularly true if you plan on practising sports and / or participating in active leisure activities while you are here. But in any case, regular check-ups are necessary, no matter where you are in the world. For those who do not know: France has an excellent medical system, with many foreigners coming for treatment specifically because the service offered here is far superior to that proposed elsewhere. Even so, it is common sense to complete any urgent medical/dental work at home before you depart for France. Also, bring your medical records with you: this will make it easier for local doctors to diagnose any malfunctions. And bring enough medicine with you to treat any ongoing medical condition for the duration of your stay. If you prefer being treated by doctors who speak your own language, you can obtain list of these practitioners from your embassy/consulate. Please note that if a doctor's name is on the list, it is not to be construed as a "recommendation by the embassy". It simply means that the person speaks your language and has asked to be included on the list. Please consider informing us about any physical/medical condition you might have that could eventually need attention during classroom hours. Prior knowledge will help us to be better prepared to assist you in the event that an intervention is needed. (This information will be kept strictly confidential.) For emergency numbers, please consult the annex.
Dress : Dress on the courses is casual.
In winter, France can be very cold. The temperature is often around 0° C. Don't forget your jumper and coat!!
In summer, you may wear what is comfortable, including T-shirts and shorts. However, we do suggest that you pack a few dressier items as you might want to go to a nice restaurant. Also, you do well to remember that summer weather in Paris is changeable and unpredictable, sometimes changing several times in the same day. It can range from cold & wet to hot & dry. The best advice would be to dress in layers, bringing at least one sweater and long pair of pants, a light jacket, and an umbrella, in addition to your usual summer wear. Swimming wear for men: only classic racing briefs are accepted in French public swimming pools.
Banking :
Students studying in France will need to open a bank account when they arrive.
To help you with this procedure we have made an agreement with the BNP Paribas (see contact address below) and have obtained good conditions for our students.
Shopping :The Halls of Residence hall is located on the campus of the Cité Internationale Universitaire, which is in the South of Paris, close to the train station "Cité Universitaire". So it is very easy to travel on the RER to reach a number of shopping areas. All kinds of shops may thus be easily reached by a short underground ride. From EPF, shopping malls are also easily accessible by bus ("Vélizy 2" - bus 390. From Bourg-la- Reine station, "Belle Epine" - Bus 192 from Bourg-la-Reine station or EPF). Near EPF, there are interesting outdoor markets in Sceaux (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) and supermarkets (Simply Market in Sceaux, MONOPRIX and CHAMPION in Bourg-la-Reine). And of course, the famous Parisian department stores like Les Galeries Lafayette, La Samaritaine, le BHV, and all kinds of small and fashionable shops and supermarkets are at a short distance from ESTP and the residence.
Eating-out:
Paris is full of restaurants of different delicacies and cuisines and also from different price ranges. No doubt you will obviously find your favorite restaurant or bar among them…
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