International students — Enerlab Academy

A private higher-education institution recognised by the French Ministry of National Education, Enerlab Academy offers BTS programmes (2-year diploma) and Master's degrees (RNCP levels 6 and 7) in management, business, finance, digital and engineering.

01 The school at a glance

Four key indicators.

850+

Students trained.

92%

Employment rate after graduation.

94%

Exam pass rate.

15 min

from Paris via Line 13 / RER C.

Education authority : Versailles
Qualiopi : quality certification of training programmes (No 24FOR03691.1)
SIRET : 903 047 611 00012
Datadock : registered

02 Programmes open to international students

French level required : DELF B2 minimum (or equivalent TCF / DALF / recognised certifications).

Complementary French as a Foreign Language (FLE) classes are available.

BTS — 2-year diploma · RNCP level 5

BTS in Accounting & Management (CG) — RNCP 35521
BTS in Small-Business Management (GPME) — RNCP 32360
BTS in Operational Sales Management (MCO) — RNCP 34031
BTS in Sales & Customer Relationship Management (NDRC) — RNCP 34030
BTS in Executive Assistance & Office Management (SAM) — RNCP 35020
BTS in Communication — RNCP 35490

State-issued diplomas · French Ministry of National Education

Master's degrees — RNCP levels 6 and 7

Master's in Banking — Account Manager
Master's in Finance & Risk Management
Master's in Audit & Management Control
Master's in Sustainable Finance
Master's in Big Data & Data Science in Finance
Master's in Private Wealth Management

See official RNCP codes →

03 International admissions procedure — 6 steps

From your first contact through to settling in Paris, here are the 6 documented steps.

Allow on average 4 to 6 months between Pastel file submission and the academic year start.

Local support in your country

Prefer being supported from your home country ? Enerlab Academy works with partner agencies and representatives who guide you and help you build your admissions file locally.

Discover our international partners →

Register on the « Études en France » (Pastel) platform — For nationals of one of the 67 countries with a mandatory procedure (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Vietnam, China…), create your file on pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr as soon as it opens (October for the next academic year).

Pre-application with Enerlab Academy — Fill in the form at the bottom of the page with transcripts from the past 3 years (translated FR or EN, certified copies), proof of French level (DELF B2 or equivalent), copy of valid passport, CV, motivation letter.
Processing time : 5 business days.

Videoconference selection interview — 30-minute interview with our Academic Director.
Assessment of your spoken French level, career project and motivation.
Email invitation sent within 5 days of receiving the complete file.

Official admission certificate — If admitted, Enerlab Academy issues your Admission Certificate stating : full name, programme, dates, annual contact hours, tuition fees.
Signed and stamped document — required for the visa file.

Long-stay student-visa application (VLS-TS) — Submitted to the French consulate in your country after Pastel validation.
Key documents : Enerlab Academy admission certificate, proof of resources (blocked account ≥ €7,380 or equivalent grant), proof of housing, health insurance.

Arrival and supported settling — Once your visa is granted, our International office supports you with : opening a bank account, registering for student social security, applying for housing aid (APL/CAF), complementary insurance, residence-permit validation.
« Welcome to Paris » welcome day held at every academic year start.

04 Our visa support

Enerlab Academy is committed to providing all documents necessary for your visa application, within the deadlines required by your consulate.

Documents provided by the school

Official admission certificate
Pre-enrolment attestation
Detailed programme syllabus (contact hours, content, calendar)
Attendance attestation for residence-permit renewal
Semester transcript

Monitoring commitment

Documented monthly attendance monitoring
Progress report sharable with the consulate
Named visa contact within the school
Attestations issued within 48 business hours

05 Housing, settling, practical life

Enerlab Academy works with student-residence partners to secure your housing even before your arrival in France.

Les Estudines

National student residences — contracts available as soon as your admission is validated.
Furnished studios from €650/month.

CROUS Île-de-France

Social student housing via MesServices Étudiant.
From €280/month (limited places, social-aid file required).

Studea

Private residences with furnished studios, near Asnières-sur-Seine, France.
From €720/month, quick access to campus.

Blocked account

BNP Paribas, Société Générale, La Banque Postale offer remote opening of a blocked account for the visa (€7,380 minimum for 2026-2027).

Important for the visa : proof of housing (signed student-residence contract or hosting attestation) is a key document in the consular file.
Secure your housing before submitting the visa application.

06 FAQ — visa and residence

What budget for the student visa ?

The French consulate requires proof of sufficient resources.

In 2026, the minimum required amount is €7,380 on a blocked account (€615/month × 12).

This account is released monthly once you are in France.

Check the up-to-date amount with the French consulate in your country.

How do I renew my residence permit ?

Renewal is done at the Hauts-de-Seine prefecture (Nanterre) before your permit expires.

Enerlab Academy provides : school certificate, transcript, attendance attestation.

The International office supports you.

Can I work alongside my studies ?

Yes.

The VLS-TS student visa allows you to work up to 964 hours per year (about 60% of full-time, ≈ 20 h/week).

For work-study programmes, the apprenticeship or professionalisation contract is included in this quota.

Can I go home during holidays ?

Yes.

The VLS-TS is a return visa.

Always keep with you : valid residence permit, Enerlab Academy school certificate, valid passport.

What is the « Études en France » procedure ?

The « Études en France » procedure on the Pastel platform (pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance) is mandatory for nationals of 67 countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Vietnam, China, India…) before any student-visa application.

It includes a consular interview in your country.

What to do in case of visa refusal ?

Ask the consulate for the precise reason.

Most common refusals : insufficient resources, unjustified housing, incomplete file, incoherent project.

Enerlab Academy can provide additional documents on request.

Are there international scholarships ?

Enerlab Academy does not award direct scholarships for 2026-2027.

You can apply for : BGF (French Government), AUF, Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (Master's), bilateral scholarships from your country.

See the Financing page.

07 Pre-application form

Fill in this form to initiate your application.

Our team will contact you within 48 business hours.

Last name *

First name *

Email *

Country of origin *

Desired programme *

Message / additional questions

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