French system / Bangladesh system
BEPC (Base d’Essais de la Petite Ceinture) / 10th STD
Baccalaureate / 12th STD
Bachelors(License) / Undergraduate certificate diploma
Masters / Postgraduate
Doctorate/ PhD
The French educational system is highly centralized; organized and branched. It is divided into 3 different stages:
Primary education
Secondary education
Higher education
Primary Education:
In France, kids start school very early, school starts at 3 (for almost 100%) and children spend 3 years in kindergarten, schooling is compulsory until age 16.
Secondary Education:
For secondary education age is from 11 to 15 which is known as BEPC which is equivalent to 10 the STD in Bangladesh, then the students who complete secondary school in France receive a diploma known as the Baccalaureate which is equivalent to 12th in Bangladesh.
Higher education:
Higher education is offered in a different institution. There are two different types of educational institutes that International Students usually you can choose between Universities and Grande Ecoles.
Universities:
There are about 88 public Universities spread throughout the country. They cover the entire range of academic disciplines from the sciences, including Mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology to technology, covering computer science, engineering, material science and electrical engineering through to literature, language, the arts, the social science, law economics management health sports and more. The university covers all disciplines and trains student for research. Students are usually in larger classes with fewer support systems. The fee structure is sometimes lower than the other countries.
Grande Ecoles:
The Grande Ecoles are uniquely French institutions, created in the early 19th century in parallel to the university system; they are extremely selective and offer education of a very high standard. There are over 300 Grande Ecoles in France covering different subject areas. The fee structure can sometimes be higher but students benefit from smaller class sizes, better support systems and excellent networks (alumni companies and international partners). These can be either Public or Private Institutions or part of both.
Popular Courses: MBA, IT, Engineering, Fashion, Art, and Design
Entry Requirements for Masters
MBA: A good bachelor degree, 2 to 3-year work experience, GMAT.
Master: Good bachelor degree.
English requirement + Eligibility: IELTS with a score of band 6 is mandatory to secure the admission in France.
Ranking and Accreditation:
There are several ranking is published by the reputable newspaper and specialized press. The Grande Ecole always comes out of the top. They are also highly accredited institutions.
The UK Financial Times has ranked the Best Business schools in Europe, X of them are French Grande Ecoles For example, the best Grande Ecole Business Schools are accredited by EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB (international accreditations). They are also approved by the government. The best Grande Ecole
Engineering Schools are accredited by the French Board of Engineering Degrees. Member of the CGE (French Conference of top management and engineering Schools) and the CDEFI (Conference of Directors of French Engineering Schools). Awarded the EURACE label.
Axiom offers professional guidance to Bangladeshi students who intend to study in France. We’ll be with you on each step from the initial general consultations to arriving in the country.
How much does it cost to study in France? If you are interested in studying in France, one of the most important things to consider is how much everything is going to cost.
Fee waivers are awarded to international students on the criteria of merit and the need for it. Candidate with strong academics, good performance on standardized exams and extracurricular
