Our advice for a successful Campus France interview

In our previous article, we shared with you the first tips for a successful Campus France interview. Today, we are going to pick up on our momentum in order to offer you the answers you need to have during this decisive interview. In the first blog post, we have mainly focused on the questions / answers where you should introduce yourself and especially talk about your study project and professional project. It is important to know how to defend your choice of school and training. Here are the questions relating to your future university course in Paris.

Why did you choose to continue your studies in a school?

This question is quite complex, but simple at the same time. Indeed, you simply have to be spontaneous. You could for example mention the fact that fashion or business schools are accessible after the baccalaureate. In addition, there are many renowned schools which enjoy an excellent reputation in Paris. They have a rather professional vocation and are open to the international. If you feel that you do not have enough prerequisites, you can request the integration of a preparatory class at the grandes écoles.

In short, you must bet on the advantages that Parisian schools offer to their students. Indeed, the courses within schools multiply the chances of finding a job suited to your profile. The training offered is very often of a high level. In addition, most schools have partnerships and collaborations with companies and offer openness and great chances of finding a job even outside of France. Thus, you can say that schools in Paris, whatever your field of study, offer several opportunities and facilitate access to working life.

Why did you choose this particular program?

Like the previous question, the answer to this one is obvious: it comes from a carefully considered personal choice. Indeed, you will answer that your choice is justified and is part of a logic of continuing your studies already started in your country of origin. For example, if you are a student in Marketing, you can fully qualify for a course in International Marketing. It is also important to talk about your ambitions and why not, your passion for this sector. We recommend that you remain yourself, give clear answers that are in line with your requirements and the training opportunities. The Campus France agent will only ensure that your choice of training is justified by the desire to pursue a logical course of study and which will lead to work in line with your professional project.

What do you know about this program?

In the same logic, the questions follow each other and are part of a logic that you must demonstrate. Indeed, before going to your interview, it is essential to have all the necessary documents in your procession, especially the originals, make sure you have done the necessary research about the training. For each course chosen, you can go to the school website and document yourself. Thanks to this, you will be able to answer the questions that will be asked. Knowing the exact title of the training, the number of modules and potentially the outline of the important courses is important.

Do you know the costs of a year of study in Paris ?

You are surely not unaware that the schools are paying. To answer this question, we invite you to read our article on the cost of a year of study in Paris. Once you are aware of these costs: rent, transportation and various subscriptions, you add the tuition fees. Each school charges different prices, ranging from € 4,000 to € 8,000 on average per year. This will give you a clearer idea and you can, in turn, respond to the advisor calmly and approximately exactly.

What about your accommodation?

Finding rent in Paris can sometimes be very difficult. And you must attach a document justifying your accommodation in your file. In this case, you have three choices available to you:

· to be accommodated

· Find a rental

As accommodation is very often a main reason for refusing a visa, you must ensure that you have a fairly solid file.

Lastly,

You need to know that this interview is used to assess your oral skills, but above all to check and confirm the consistency of your journey. The agent may try to destabilize you, but you must remain calm. What interests him is to know if you are able to hold a conversation and especially to know more about your ambitions, your study project and what you plan to do next. In principle, this kind of interview is the first of a long list, because once in France, you will have to pass others, especially for internships and job interviews. You must prepare yourself beforehand and above all avoid stress and everything will be fine. Do not forget your complete file with all the original documents.
We are convinced that you will succeed in this administrative formality.