Bachelor in Digital Communication & Strategy

Presentation

Who is this programme for ?

This programme is designed for creative, curious secondary school students who want to study communication in a practical and innovative way, at the heart of new media and digital strategies.

It is also aimed at parents who are looking for a recognised qualification, strong career prospects and the personalised support provided by the school.

What is Excelia’s Bachelor in Communication ?

Discover a three-year programme that immerses you in the world of communication strategy, emerging digital trends, social media management, graphic design, audiovisual production and multimedia content creation. From the first year, you will work on real-life projects alongside recognised professionals.

In the third year, you can choose to specialise in 360° Communication or Visual Design. This programme is the first state-recognised Bachelor in Communication in France, with the official “visé” accreditation.

It is the ideal programme for students who want to become experts in communication and digital strategies.

The Bachelor programme for creating, expressing yourself and making an impact through next-generation communication !

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Formations

4 reasons to choose the Bachelor in communication

A career-focused Bachelor from Year 1

  • 80% of classes taught by industry professionals: Art Directors, Social Media Managers, Agency Directors and more
  • Up to 19 months in a company, representing 50% of the programme through internships and a work-study format in Year 3
  • Entrepreneurial support for students who want to launch their own project
  • Immersion in a creative studio, with expert supervision and real-world briefs

Teaching focused on innovation, international exposure and AI

  • 2 pathways to choose from in Year 3: 360° Communication or Visual Design
  • 2 professional challenges per year
  • Dedicated classes on the use of generative AI, viral content creation and professional tools
  • The opportunity to complete a semester abroad or follow the programme in an English-taught pathway

Dual State recognition: academic and professional

  • France’s first Bachelor in Communication officially recognised by the French State
  • Dual recognition through a recognised professional certification

A recognised group and a school that supports you personally

  • A human-scale school within a leading higher education group
  • Inter-campus mobility: La Rochelle and Tours

Programme structure

September - November Classes
December - January Professional assignment (2 months)
February - April Classes
May-July Internship in France or abroad (minimum 3 months)
September-November Classes
December-January Humacité© project (2 months)
February-April Classes
May-July Internship in France or abroad (4 months)
Work-study Track 1 week school-based / 3 weeks company-based
Highlights Consultancy Project + Agency Challenge + Professional dissertation in communication

A choice of 2 specialisations

  • Visual Design 

Creating content using graphic and digital design to meet the demands of a design department.

  • 360° Communication 

Implementing a communication strategy covering all aspects of the project.
 

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Skills acquired during the programme

  • Digital Communication Strategy
  • Content Creation
  • Community Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Project Management
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Analysis & SEO
  • Ethics & Sustainable Development

Companies that already work with our Excelians

Fashion & luxury - Technologie et e-Commerce - Sports

Rankings

1st

Best Bachelor in Marketing, Communication and Digital in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Eduniversal 2026)

2nd

Best Bachelor in Marketing, Communication and Digital  in Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire (Eduniversal 2026)

5th

Best Bachelor in Communication & Media in France (Eduniversal 2026)

FAQs

What is Excelia’s Bachelor in Digital Communication & Strategy?

Excelia’s Bachelor in Digital Communication & Strategy is a 3-year post-High school programme with an innovative teaching approach that prepares you for careers in digital communication and marketing. You will develop skills in digital strategy, multimedia content creation, project management and much more! This programme will help you stand out from the crowd through hands-on, immersive professional experiences in the world of digital design.

What are the career opportunities after this Bachelor in communication?

With this qualification to your name, you can go on to exciting careers in community management, digital project management, media management, communication management, and social media management, to name but a few. Our graduates are highly sought after for their creativity, versatility, and capacity for innovation. Thanks to internships and field projects, you will be ready to meet the challenges of the job market!

What are the admissions requirements for this programme in digital strategy?

To join our Bachelor programme, you need to have a high-school qualification (or international equivalent) and pass the entrance test: application and interview. You can also directly join the programme in Year 2 or Year 3 if you have successfully validated 1 or 2 years, respectively, of higher education. We are looking for motivated, creative people with a passion for digital technology and communication.

How are the lessons and internships organised on the Bachelor in Digital Communication & Strategy?

The lessons, given by industry professionals and experts in communication and entrepreneurship, combine theory and practice. During the programme, you will carry out internships (3 months in Year 1, 4 months in Year 2) and take part in field projects, enabling you to put your skills into practice and build your professional network. These experiences will give you all need to succeed in your future career.

Will I have an opportunity to go abroad?

Yes, Excelia Communication School strongly encourages international mobility! If you wish, you can spend a semester abroad or undertake an internship overseas thanks to our many partnerships with universities and companies around the world…. the perfect way to enrich your studies, discover new cultures, and broaden your professional horizons.!

What are the advantages of studying at Excelia Communication School?

By deciding to study at Excelia Communication School, you will be joining one of France’s leading higher education groups, renowned for its academic excellence and international accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA). Excelia offers a unique teaching approach that places the emphasis on hands-on experience and learning by doing. The La Rochelle and Tours campuses offer exceptional living environments for learners, guaranteeing a studious and convivial atmosphere.

 

Specialisations

360° Communication

La Rochelle Tours

The 360° Communication specialisation trains versatile profiles who are able to design, manage and roll out a comprehensive communication strategy, from needs analysis through to operational implementation. You will learn how to build a consistent brand image, develop a communication plan, manage messaging across different channels and understand the key challenges of influence, crisis communication, content creation and digital communication.

This pathway is designed for students who enjoy taking an overall view of projects, coordinating several areas of expertise and working on real-life business issues. Through the work-study format, agency challenges, consulting projects and opportunities to meet industry professionals, you will develop a strong professional approach at the crossroads of strategy, creativity and project management.

By the end of the pathway, you will be prepared for roles such as Communications Officer, Communication Project Manager, Social Media Manager, Content Manager, Assistant Brand Manager or Digital Communications Officer.

Courses - Year 3 - Work-study

Strategy & Communication 

  • Communication and brand image
  • Visual culture and image semiotics
  • Research methodology in information and communication sciences 
  • Communication plan 
  • Crisis communication
  • Oral communication and public speaking
  • Design thinking
  • Art direction 
  • Media management and influence strategies
  • Emerging expertise in communication 

Production & Creation

  • Graphic design tools
  • Audiovisual projects
  • Copywriting and concept development
  • No-code and automation

Languages & Cultures 

  • English for Contemporary Issues
  • English for general and business communication

Experiential Learning & Skills

  • Introduction to artificial intelligence 
  • AI workshops
  • Agency challenges
  • Consultancy Project
  • TASK certification
  • Introduction to sustainable development and social responsibility
  • Masterclasses and career talks
  • Work-study report 
  • Professional dissertation in 360° communication

Visual design

La Rochelle

The Visual Design specialisation is designed for students who want to place graphic and digital creation at the heart of their career plan. You will develop a creative, strategic and technical approach to designing visual identities, communication materials, animated content, web projects and visual experiences tailored to today’s uses.

This pathway enables you to further develop your skills in art direction, advanced graphic design, motion design, audiovisual production, web projects, interactive 3D design and creative tools. The aim is to learn how to produce impactful visual content that is consistent with a brand universe and adapted to the expectations of a target audience.

Through the work-study format, real-life projects, AI workshops, agency challenges and meetings with industry professionals, you will gradually build your portfolio and develop your creative professional approach. This pathway prepares students for roles such as Graphic Designer, Visual Designer, Assistant Art Director, Motion Designer, Content Creator or Visual Communications Officer.

Courses - Year 3 - Work-study

Strategy & Communication

  • Communication and brand image
  • Research methodology in information and communication sciences
  • Oral communication and public speaking
  • Visual culture: design semiotics
  • Art direction 

Production & Creation

  • Advanced graphic design
  • Motion design
  • Graphic design tools 
  • Audiovisual project
  • Interactive 3D design
  • No-code and automation
  • Web project

Languages & Cultures

  • English for Contemporary Issues
  • English for general and business communication 

Experiential Learning & Skills

  • Introduction to artificial intelligence
  • AI workshops
  • Agency challenges
  • Consultancy project
  • TASK certification
  • Introduction to sustainable development and social responsibility
  • Masterclasses and career talks
  • Professional dissertation in communication design

Lessons

Year 1

Creative Foundations & Mastering Professional Tools

In Year 1, you will develop your creativity, visual culture and command of industry tools.

Strategy & Communication

  • Social media and influence
  • Digital marketing and customer relations
  • Collaborative workshop

Production & Creation

  • Fundamentals and tools for responsible web design
  • Graphic design tools
  • Video tools and techniques
  • Professional writing
  • No-code principles and tools
  • Photography techniques and analysis

Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Art history and image analysis
  • Perspectives on the contemporary world
  • Information and communication sciences

The Studio

  • Introduction to the professional world
  • Collaborative workshop

Languages & Cultures

  • TOEFL training
  • Projet Voltaire
  • Intercultural field project
  • English communication skills

Internships and Professional Assignments

  • SCAP – Community or sports engagement
  • Professional assignment: 6 weeks
  • End-of-year internship: 12 weeks

Experiential Learning & Skills

  • Introduction to artificial intelligence
  • Masterclasses and meetings with industry professionals
  • End-of-year experiential report

 

Year 2

Visual Innovation & Digital Strategy

In Year 2, you will deepen your creative and technical skills while developing your professional experience.

Strategy & Communication

  • Personal branding and content creation
  • E-commerce, SEO and digital marketing
  • Social media, brands and marketing
  • Digital communication and customer relations

Production & Creation

  • Visual creation
  • Photography, cinema and media
  • VR, AR and 3D in communication
  • Motion design

Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Critical thinking and scientific and technical culture
  • Psychosociology of communication
  • Communication law, intellectual property and GDPR

The Studio

  • Studio Week
  • Studio Experience
  • Competition workshop

Languages & Cultures

  • English communication skills
  • Intercultural field project
  • English for digital communication

Internships and Professional Assignments

  • Humacité© assignment: 8 weeks
  • End-of-year internship: 16 weeks

Experiential Learning & Skills

  • Introduction to artificial intelligence
  • Masterclasses and meetings with industry professionals
  • End-of-year experiential report

VIEW THE SPECIALISATION COURSES

In Year 2, you have the opportunity to gain an international experience by choosing between an academic exchange abroad or a semester fully taught in English.

Immersing yourself in a new environment is much more than studying abroad: it is an opportunity to discover a different culture, adopt new codes and develop a new way of communicating.

You can study at one of our 13 partner universities across 10 countries, with destinations in Western Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Modules delivered during the English-taught semester:

  • E-commerce with WordPress
  • Visual Culture: Media Narratives
  • Digital Services Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Artistic Photography
  • SEO and Organic Search
  • VR, Metaverse and Communication
  • Digital Studio Week
  • User Experience and Storytelling 
  • Filmmaking
  • Communication Law and Intellectual Property

 

Year 3

Expertise & Specialisation

In Year 3, you will specialise in a career-focused work-study pathway and develop your expertise.

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Pedagogy centred on vocational experience

At Excelia Communication School, we take a fresh approach to education! Whether through lessons in Communication Strategy, Visual Culture, UX or UI Design, Graphic Design or even Critical Thinking, the programme goes beyond simple theory. You will very quickly be introduced to the practical side of digital communication, with the opportunity to experience the real world through Excelia Digital Studio, which ensures close collaboration with companies. By the end of your studies, you will not only have acquired specialist professional skills and a recognised qualification, but you will have a CV boasting a wealth of experience!

Discover our students’ work

Our educational approach is based on practical experience and design creation.

The work produced by our students is showcased in two different ways: in our gallery located in Excelia and on our digital platform EXCELIADIGITALSTUDIO

All you need to know about languages, assessment, lessons and your teachers

Languages

  • French Track; possibility of a semester in English in Year 2 (in La Rochelle in an international class)
  • Opportunity for expatriation
  • Voltaire Certification and TOEIC Certification

Assessment

Courses are assessed using a skills-based approach, with certain course modules assessed through continuous assessment and others through end-of-semester exams.

Your teachers

The teaching team of the Bachelor in Digital Communication & Strategy is made up of industry professionals, recognised for their strong expertise in these fields. Their focus will be, above all, on real-life business issues.

Types of lessons

You will study the theory in the classroom and benefit from tutorials and professional challenges allowing you to put what you have learned into practice.

Assessments result in the awarding of ECTS credits (60 credits per year), including RNCP professional certification tests.

Experiences

Workshops

Description expérience

These workshops provide you with the opportunity to put your technical knowledge and skills into practice, and to develop your interpersonal skills whilst tackling a business challenge. The aim is to benefit from practical experience, whilst developing group cohesion and autonomy, essential for any professional career. Among others, Excelia Communication School has already collaborated with Le Chantier des Francos, Le Festival du Cinéma de La Rochelle, Bovinext, the MM Festival, 15marches, Games Partners, and La Proue.

Discovery Tour

Description expérience

Activities designed to introduce students to careers in communication and design, including company visits and discussions with professionals, as well as an introduction to the local professional, cultural and artistic environment.

Internships

Description expérience

Carrying out company-based internships, in France or abroad, is one of the compulsory parts of this Bachelor programme. By the end of your studies, you will have acquired a minimum of 7 months of professional experience in addition to the 12-month work-study period in your final year.

Experience Tour

Description expérience

Activities designed to introduce students to the region’s professional, cultural and artistic environment, with a focus on cultural reflection.
More about Experience Tour

Studio Week

Description expérience

For one week, students become members of Excelia Digital Studio, the school’s creative studio, and work on a series of assigned projects.

From Monday to Friday, the working week is organised like that of a communication studio. It begins with a collective briefing on Monday morning with the whole team to plan the week, allocate projects according to each team member’s skills and interests, and prepare the presentations to be delivered to clients at the end of the week.

More about Studio Week

Agency Challenge

Description expérience

Operating as fictitious communication agencies, you compete to tackle a real-life issue involving a particular company. In previous years, students have worked with the Stade Rochelais, La Sirène and La Rochelle Tourist Office.

Consultancy Project

Description expérience

This project gives you the opportunity to act as a consultant, working on a specific theme or issue for one of our partner companies. Past projects involved students developing proposals for Ullo World, Baseball TV France and AGON.

Humacité© projects (2 months)

Description expérience

In Year 2, you can carry out a voluntary assignment with a social, solidarity-based and civic purpose within an NGO or association, in France or abroad. This is one of Excelia’s key distinctive features, reflecting its commitment to training responsible students who are aware of their responsibilities towards society.

More about Humacité© and Climacité©

The story of Humacité© - 20 remarkable years
 

Professional Assignment

Description expérience

A 6-week assignment during which students can join an association, complete an internship in a company or even take on a paid role within an organisation. The aim is to help them discover the world of work, explore new horizons and move forward with their career plans.

Clubs and Associations

Description expérience

At Excelia Communication School, your involvement in our clubs and associations is a key part of the student experience, giving you the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of projects, develop your human qualities and professional skills, and forge strong links within a dynamic and supportive community.

More about Clubs & Associations 

Support for Vocational Integration

Description expérience

At Excelia, your professional success is our priority. Through the Talent Centre, you benefit from tailored support: coaching sessions, CV and interview workshops, a platform offering exclusive job opportunities, and networking events with companies.
Whether you're seeking an internship, a work-study placement, or your first job, we equip you with all the tools you need to stand out and secure the best career opportunities.

Academic Study Abroad

Description expérience

In Year 2, you can gain international experience by choosing an academic study abroad opportunity or a semester taught in English. Immerse yourself in a new culture and develop your communication codes and practices.

13 partner universities, 10 countries, across Western Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Careers

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Job opportunities after a Bachelor in communication

After a Bachelor in communication, there are various opportunities open to you. Some graduates choose to go straight into the world of work, whilst others decide to continue their studies and specialise even further.
 
In terms of jobs, a Bachelor in communication opens the door to a wide range of careers, including Communication Manager, Community Manager, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, etc.
 
Other possibilities include positions in communications agencies, where you have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for several clients. In addition, with a Bachelor in communication, you can work in the communication department of a company, a public institution or an association.
 

Types of careers after studying at a major school of communication

Whilst all companies have specific needs depending on their strategy, their target audience or identity, they do not necessarily use the same methods. That is why there is such a variety of career opportunities in communication.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of professions in which you are likely to thrive.

 After a Bachelor specialisation in Visual Design           

  • Digital Designer
  • Graphic Designer; Communication Designer-Director
  • UI/UX Designer; Interactive Designer
  • Webmaster; Web Designer; Mobile Web Designer
  • Video Game Designer; Multimedia Designer
  • Motion Designer
  • QA Tester; QA Manager; Lead QA Tester
  • 3D Animator; 3D Modeller
  • Multimedia Communication Designer
  • Game Designer - Video Games
  • Level Designer

After a Bachelor specialisation in 360° Communication        

  • Communication Manager
  • Community Manager
  • Digital Project Manager
  • Digital Communication Manager
  • Copywriter
  • Media Manager
  • Social Media Manager
  • Events Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Content Manager

    Skills acquired during the programme

    The Bachelor in Digital Communication & Strategy aims to equip students with a range of skills that are essential for success in this constantly evolving field.
    Skills include:

    • Technical skills: Mastery of digital communication tools and platforms, knowledge of content creation software and CMS, ability to analyse data and monitor performance indicators.
    • Expertise in digital strategy: Ability to develop and implement digital communication strategies, understanding of the issues involved in natural and paid SEO, ability to manage multi-channel communication campaigns.
    • Copywriting skills: Ability to create content adapted to different digital media, ability to write clear and appealing messages, mastery of web writing techniques.
    • Project management skills: Ability to plan and manage digital communication projects, to work as part of a team, and to coordinate external stakeholders.
    •  e-Commerce and Webmarketing skills: Understanding of the mechanisms of online commerce, mastery of digital marketing techniques, ability to optimise the user experience.

    Continuing your studies after the Bachelor in communication

    Choosing an MSc after the Bachelor in Digital Communication & Strategy

    Pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) after a Bachelor in communication will offer you many opportunities. You will deepen your knowledge, acquire extra skills, and further specialise in a specific area of digital communication.
    A Master of Science in digital communication is the equivalent of 5 years of higher education and is accessible after a 3-year undergraduate qualification such as our Bachelor in Digital Communication & Strategy. An MSc programme generally lasts two years, divided into four semesters.
    Lessons have a strong vocational focus and may be theoretical or practical. Depending on your career plans, you can choose from a variety of specialisations including Influencing Strategy, Visual Design, Social Media, New Realities, Events Strategy, Audiovisual Production or even Digital Marketing.
     
    Masters of Science available after a Bachelor in communication
     
    There are a number of options available to Bachelor in communication graduates who wish to pursue their studies at Excelia with a Master of Science. As the Bachelor is State-accredited and RNCP-certified, students who wish to do so can continue their studies at postgraduate level to obtain a qualification that is the equivalent to 5 years of higher education.
    At Excelia, there are several MSc programmes specialising in digital communication :
    MSc programmes offered at Excelia Communication School
     

     

    Tuition Fees 2024-2025

    Tuition fees

    Students from within the European Union*

    • Year 1: €8,450
    • Year 2: €8,450
    • Year 3: Work-study Track – for a contrat de professionnalisation and a contrat d’apprentissage, all tuition fees are paid by the host company.

    *27 European Union members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

     

    Students from outside the European Union

    • Year 1: €9,200
    • Year 2: €9,200
    • Year 3: Work-study Track – for a contrat de professionnalisation and a contrat d’apprentissage, all tuition fees are paid by the host company.

    Work-Study Track

    • Year 3: In the case of a contrat de professionnalisation and a contrat d'apprentissage, tuition fees are paid by the host company  from the date of signature of the contract.

    The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.

     

    Multiservice charge

    Fee: €350

    This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services: 

    • Administration and support services
    • International mobility insurance-assistance
    • Reprographics credit (photocopying, printing)
    • Unlimited access to all content on Exceliaprime Edutainment platform
    • Personalised support and coaching from our Talent Centre
       

     

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    Admission

    1 / Online application

    Submit your application online and select your programme:

    Online application

    List of supportive documents required : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)

    Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
     

    2 / Online video interview

    Details of admissions tests

    • Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
    • Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)

    Upcoming admissions deadlines

    Possibility of taking the admissions test all year long.
     

    3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid

    Admissions test results

    Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
    If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.

    Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.

    Find out more
     

    4 / Administrative assistance

    Confirmation of enrolment

    You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.

    Click here for administrative assistance
     

    5 / Proof of academic level required

    Conditions of acceptance

    To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:

    English-Track and French-Track Programmes:

    • Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
    • Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
    • For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities

    * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
    ** Inetrnational Foundation Programme and Excelia First Year


    Proof of language ability is NOT required if:

    • Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
    • You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
    • You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track

    Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.

     

    Contact us for more information

    Online application

    1 / Online application

    Submit your application online and select your programme:

    Online application

    List of supportive documents required : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)

    Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
     

    2 / Online video interview

    Details of admissions tests

    • Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
    • Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)

    Upcoming admissions deadlines

    Possibility of taking the admissions test all year long.
     

    3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid

    Admissions test results

    Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
    If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.

    Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.

    Find out more
     

    4 / Administrative assistance

    Confirmation of enrolment

    You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.

    Click here for administrative assistance
     

    5 / Proof of academic level required

    Conditions of acceptance

    To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:

    English-Track and French-Track Programmes:

    • Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
    • Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
    • For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities

    * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
    ** International Foundation Programme and Excelia First Year


    Proof of language ability is NOT required if:

    • Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
    • You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
    • You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track

    Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.

     

    Contact us for more information

    Online application

    1 / Online application

    Submit your application online and select your programme:

    Online application

    List of supportive documents required : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)

    Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
     

    2 / Online video interview

    Details of admissions tests

    • Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
    • Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)

    Upcoming admissions deadlines

    Possibility of taking the admissions test all year long.
     

    3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid

    Admissions test results

    Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
    If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.

    Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.

    Find out more
     

    4 / Administrative assistance

    Confirmation of enrolment

    You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.

    Click here for administrative assistance
     

    5 / Proof of academic level required

    Conditions of acceptance

    To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:

    English-Track and French-Track Programmes:

    • Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
    • Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
    • For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities

    * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
    ** International Foundation Programme and Excelia First Year


    Proof of language ability is NOT required if:

    • Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
    • You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
    • You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track

    Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.

     

    Contact us for more information

    Online application

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