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Préparatoire Module Méthodologie et culture académique française.

Academic Methodology & French Academic Culture — preparatory module for international students

The Module Méthodologie et culture académique française is a preparatory-level programme designed to prepare students in the field of international student preparation. Classes are held at Enerlab Academy in Asnières-sur-Seine, 15 minutes from central Paris.

LevelPréparatoire

Duration3 months

FormatWork-study · Initial

RecognitionRNCP title

Financing

Format: Initial · Work-study

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Programme overview

Over 3 months, through work-study (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract) or initial training, the programme combines theoretical coursework, hands-on workshops and company placements. Work-study costs are fully covered by the employer (OPCO), and students receive a legally regulated monthly stipend.

Upon graduation, students enter the job market quickly, supported by Enerlab Academy's network of over 500 partner companies in the Île-de-France region, or continue into higher education.

Programme objectives

Goals of the programme:

Acquire note-taking techniques suited to French higher education
Master the dissertation, document synthesis and analytical commentary formats
Learn to organise revision schedules and plan academic work
Develop critical thinking and structured argumentation
Use research resources effectively (library, databases, citations)

Admission & prerequisites

Required prerequisites and selection procedure:

International students unfamiliar with the French pedagogical culture
Adults in career transition who have been out of education for several years
Minimum B1 level of French (ideally combined with the FLE module)
Baccalauréat level or equivalent
Placement test on entry

Detailed programme

Detailed teaching content:

Skills acquired

Operational skills developed:

Career outcomes

Direct access to qualified positions on the market.

Validated methodology to succeed in a BTS, Licence or Bachelor programme Writing skills adapted to professional contexts (reports, syntheses) Effective preparation for written examinations in all RNCP qualifications Transferable competencies for French higher education

Salaries & sectors

Hiring sectors

Further studies in France

Direct entry to BTS / Bachelor

French universities (Bachelor degrees)

Private higher education schools

French language learning (B2/C1 level)

Sessions 2026-2027

Fall intake

September 2026 start

Applications until 30 Sept 2026 · late entry until 30 Nov 2026

Winter intake

18 January 2027 start

Enrolments until 31 Jan 2027 (or until seats fill) · late entry until 28 Feb 2027