International Students

Presentation

 

Drawn from all over the world, ESC Rennes School of Business permanent faculty has extensive experience of teaching and working in a variety of countries and cultural environments. In 2011 the international faculty comprises 25 different nationalities. Classes are taught in English allowing the integration of international students who do not have any or little knowledge of French.

All international students are required to attend the French language and French Culture classes.

 

Accommodation

 

ESC Rennes School of Business helps international students to find accommodation in Rennes. There are several possibilities :

 

• furnished flat-share with other students
• individual furnished flats

• home stay

• private self-catering residences

• Crous (very few rooms available).

Once you have been accepted you will be requested to complete the Accommodation Request form (sent by the Welcome Officer).

 

 

 

Health Insurance

 

All students under the age of 28* (on 1st October 2012) are required to take out the French Social Security health coverage whether they come to Rennes for one semester or for one year (2011/2012 = 203€). This is compulsory even if students have taken out insurance in their home country (even if asked by the French Embassy or by their home institutions). It is illegal for students to attend French schools if they do not have this coverage.

Exemptions: students from Europe who can provide, on arrival, the European Health Insurance card in their name and valid for the length of their studies at ESC Rennes.

Private insurances cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

Students over 28 years of age, please contact the Welcome Officer ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

 

 

Visas

All students living in a non-European country will have to apply for a visa. Please check with your nearest Campusfrance agency, French Embassy or Consulate.

On acceptance at ESC Rennes School of Business you will receive the official acceptance letter in English, its translation into French (for visa purposes) and an additional letter in French for the Embassy/CampusFrance. As soon as you receive these immediately sign up with your nearest CampusFrance Agency or if there is no CampusFrance Agency at you nearest French Embassy or Consulate http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/espaces_dedies.php3?id_rubrique=2192 (click on country files to find the address of the French Embassy or Consulate in your home country).

N.B. You do not have to have an address in Rennes when you apply for the visa; this is stated in the letter for the Embassy/CampusFrance officials.

 

Only students with “ETUDIANT” written on their visa have to go through the Ofii procedure.

The Ofii form replaces the residence permit for your first year in France. It will enable you to travel in the Schengen-member countries and will entitle you to the housing allowance (once you have had the medical visit in Rennes after arrival). If you do not go through this formality, you may not be able to re-enter France in the future.

 

 

 

 

Housing Allowance

 

The housing allowance (ALS) is a sum of money reimbursed to students to help pay for their rent. It is run by the government agency called the CAF (Caisse des Allocations Familiales).Only Non European students who go through the Ofii procedure and European students are entitled to benefit from the housing allowance (ALS) regardless of their nationality.

 

The WellCome team will help you apply for this on-line during the official registration days.

 

 

Handicap, Health Problems

 

ESC Rennes School of Business may welcome students with disabilities. Please check if possible by contacting the school before arrival (send an email to the programme administration for your programme). For students with reduced mobility, the school is equipped for lifts/elevators to the classroom floors and other amenities. Transport in Rennes is also adapted to persons with reduced mobility (metro & buses).

 

Documents

All Students "welcome pack"

 

 

Exchange Students

 

 

 

Non-Exchange Students

 

 

Summer Programme

 

 

Discover Rennes

 

France is one of the leading destinations in Europe, as more than 245,000 international students choose to study in the country every year. Studying at ESC Rennes School of Business is a wonderful means to discover the richness of French life, its culture and economy.

 

The French economy is based on strong values: innovation and creativity, scientific and technological excellence. It is the world’s 6th largest economy in terms of exports and the 3rd largest economy in the world for international investments. France is famous for its technological achievements in such fields as aerospace, the very successful Ariane satellite-launching programmes, the world renowned Airbus planes, TGV superfast trains, chemical and petrochemical industries but also biotechnological and agri-business multinationals.

 

ESC Rennes School of Business is located in Rennes, the capital city of Brittany, 2 hours from Paris by TGV fast train. It is regarded by the national press as being one of the best places to live among France's largest cities. With a population of 400 000, including 60,000 students, Rennes offers the full advantages of a large city while at the same time being convivial in size. You will benefit from a very attractive urban, sporting and cultural environment: modern sports facilities, cinemas, theatres, cultural centres, museums, libraries, restaurants and pubs.

 

Rennes sets the pace in Brittany’s regional development, benefiting from a dynamic economic environment: telecommunications, new technologies, tourism, transport, logistics and services.

 

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Read about Rennes in the New york Times

 

 

Links :

 

• More : http://www.netvibes.com/rennes#Accueil
• Tourist Office : http://www.tourisme-rennes.com/en/

 

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