Can you introduce yourself?

This question may seem trivial, but it is very important. In fact, the agent who stands opposite
has all your identity documents at hand so that they can find out more about you. However, he
expects you to present yourself in a good manner. You must first have confidence in yourself.
Simply answer with your name, first name, age, and what you are currently doing in life (third-
year Bachelor student, Master I student…). Who knows you better than yourself? This first
question is not destabilizing, so do not stress and take it easy.

Can you tell me about your academic background?

Like the first question, this one is also pretty basic. However, it is important to pay attention to
the articulation and the good sequence of your ideas. Start with the high school diploma, then the
license, and finally, the master’s. Indeed, the consistency of ideas is much more important than
the ideas themselves.

Ex: “I obtained a diploma in Management Sciences, mention very well. Then I did a first year of
core curriculum at the university, to then specialize in International Marketing. I am currently in
the third year of my license at XXX University. ” See? It is not that complicated!

Is this the first time you are going through this process?

Until then, all is well, isn’t it? If this is the first time that you have taken this process, you
answer: “Yes, indeed, this is my first experience”. If not, you can answer with “No, this is my
second time. After a first try in 2018. ” In this case, the agent may ask you to justify this
“failure”. All you need to do is express yourself in simple and concise terms.

Can you tell me about your study project?

We come to a decisive part. Indeed, your study project must be well thought out beforehand. We
recommend that you draw up a small, coherent list of your background to make your interlocutor
understand that your ambition is to continue your studies in France. We would agree that if in
your country of origin, you are oriented on a course related to fashion, you will not be able to
defend yourself if you have chosen training in marketing or commerce.

The Campus France agent will deem it useless to give a favorable response to your file if you
provide him with an unconvincing answer. So, think about what you are going to say because it
is useless to invent training that you have never done before. Depending on your specialty, you
can explain to him that following a common core, for example, and that you would like to
specialize in a field that French schools offer. So your speech will not sound wrong. If you are
not convinced of the relevance of your study project, the person in front of you will not be either!

What is your career plan?

We finally get there! This question probably tends to anger certain candidates and leads Campus
France agents to destabilize you. Indeed, if you master your study project well, you will be able
to defend your professional project without any problem. Our advice is above all to link the
studies to be undertaken and the position you would like to occupy in the future. For example, if
you are studying finance, you cannot say that you would like to become a baker, it has no direct
relation to your diploma. So, be logical and consistent in your words! It is very important to find
out about the opportunities for the training courses you are registering for! All information is
available on the school websites!

Save these tips and we’ll give you more!

The first impression is always the most important. The questions cited above are those that were
unanimously asked during the Campus France educational interview. Other questions will come
to grips with these and which we will address in the next articles. That said, you should know
that the Campus France agent is there to ensure your level in French and also to ensure your ease
in defending your study project and professional project. You will be able to train with someone
close to you because these questions are inevitable and if you are unable to answer them, you
will suggest that you risk a penalty for the notice that the agent will give at the end of your
interview.

Our advice for a successful Campus France Interview

We shared with you the first tips to prepare and succeed in your Campus France interview. Now,
we are going to continue to give you the answers you need to have during this decisive interview.
Firstly, we have mainly focused on the questions/answers where you should introduce yourself
and especially talk about your study project and professional project. It is crucial to know how to
explain your choice of school and training. Here are the questions relating to your future
university course in France.

Why did you choose to continue your studies in a school?

It is complex but simple at the same time. Indeed, you need to be spontaneous. You could for
example mention the fact that fashion or business schools are accessible after getting a high
school diploma. And there are many renowned schools which enjoy an excellent reputation in
France. They have a rather professional vocation and are open to the international. If you feel
that you do not have enough prerequisites, you can request the integration of a preparatory class
at the Grandes écoles.

In short, you must talk about the advantages that French schools offer to their students. Indeed,
the courses within schools multiply the chances of finding a job suited to your profile. The
training offered is very often of a high level. In addition, most schools have partnerships and
collaborations with companies and offer openness and great chances of finding a job even
outside of France. Thus, you can say that schools in France, whatever your field of study, offer
several opportunities and facilitate access to working life.

Why did you choose this particular program?

Like the previous question, the answer to this one is pretty obvious: it comes from a carefully
considered personal choice. Indeed, you will answer that your choice is justified and is part of
the logic of continuing your studies already started in your country of origin. For example, if you
are a student in Marketing, you can fully qualify for a course in International Marketing. It is
also important to talk about your ambitions and why not, your passion for this field. We
recommend that you give clear answers that are in line with your requirements and the training
opportunities while remaining yourself. The Campus France agent will only make sure that your
choice of training is justified by the desire to pursue a logical course of study and which will lead
to work in line with your professional project.

What do you know about this program?

In the same way, the questions follow each other and are part of a logic that you must
demonstrate. Indeed, before going to your interview, it is essential to have all the necessary
documents in your procession, especially the originals, and make sure you have done the
necessary research about the training. For each course chosen, you can go to the school website
and document yourself. Thanks to this, you will be able to answer the questions that will be
asked. It is important to know the exact title of the program, the number of modules, and
potentially the outline of the important courses.

Do you know the costs of a year of study in Paris?

You are surely not unaware that the schools are paying. To answer this question, we invite you to
read our article on the cost of a year of study in Paris. Once you are aware of these costs: rent,
transportation, and various subscriptions, you add the tuition fees. Each school charges different
prices, ranging from € 4,000 to € 8,000 on average per year. This will give you a clearer idea and
you can, in turn, respond to the advisor calmly and approximately exactly.

What about your accommodation?

Finding rent in Paris can sometimes be very difficult. And you must attach a document justifying
your accommodation in your file. In this case, you have two choices available to you:

 To be accommodated
 Find a rental

As accommodation is very often the main reason for refusing a visa, you must ensure that you
have a fairly solid file.

Lastly,

You need to know that this interview is used to assess your oral skills, but above all to check and
confirm the consistency of your journey. The agent may try to destabilize you, but you must
remain calm. What interests him is to know if you can hold a conversation. Most importantly, he
wants to know more about your ambitions, your study project, and what you plan to do next. In
principle, this kind of interview is the first of a long list. Once in France, you will have to pass
others, especially for internships and job interviews. You must prepare yourself beforehand and
above all avoid stress and everything will be fine. Do not forget your complete file with all the
original documents.

We are convinced that you will succeed in this administrative formality. If you want to prepare
more, you can check out our top questions asked during a Campus France interview. If you want
more information, you can also go directly to their website.