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What
type of program
do you offer,
what is the
duration of
each?
Please
refer to >>COURSES
The MFA program
is 2 years,
The BFA is
3 years; Our
Fast track
program is
1 year, Summer
Courses can
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Do
I need to
know French
in order to
study at your
school?
No,
our BFA, MFA,
Fast Track programs
and some of
our summer
courses are
taught in
English. The
school nevertheless
provides French
classes to
help you integrate
in the French
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When
does the academic
year start?
The orientation day for BFA I and Fast Track is scheduled October 8th. MFA starts on September 28th. |
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How
does the credit
system work?
BFA:
you earn 180
ECTS credits
which is equivalent
to 120 US
credits.
MFA: you earn
120 ECTS credits
which is equivalent
of 80 US credits.
Fast Track : you earn 60 ECTS credits which is equivalent of 40 US credits.
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Applications
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How
do I apply
to the school?
You
download an
application
form from
the website.
Once completed,
you send it
to the school's application office. Your application package will be submitted to the next application comittee scheduled on a monthly basis. |
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When
is the application
deadline?
Applications are handled on a rolling basis. The sooner
you apply,
the best are
your chances
of obtaining
an offer. |
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Do
you run courses
starting January ?
Our programmes now have start dates in both January and October. In certain cases, students may be admitted mid term as long as they meet the prerequisites. |
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What
are the tuition
fees ?
The tuition fees for the academic year 2009/20010 are 11,750 euros per year for BFA and Fast Track; 18,750 per year for MFA.
The tuition fees for the academic year 2010/2011 are 11,900 euros per year for BFA and Fast Track; 18,900 per year for MFA.
This an "All in" fee
which covers tuition, access to equipment, studios and labs, as well as administrative costs. |
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Is
there an application
fee?
No. |
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Coming to France
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Can
I visit the
school?
Yes:
we have open
days throughout
the year.
You may also
ask for an
appointment
by writing
at >>
General
enquiries
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Searching for accomodation
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When
is the best
period to
begin searching
for a flat
for the coming
school year?
We
advice students
to send their
application
forms as soon
as possible.
It is indeed
much easier
to find a
flat between
May and July,
just when
final year
students liberate
theirs. |
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In
which part
of Paris is
it best to
look?
The school
has partnerships with student residences which have accomodation close by.
The
18th, the
19th, and
the 20th "arrondissements" of Paris
are close
to the school.
Note : its is advisable to live in the city.
Paris is
a vibrant
city and for
a cinema student
it’s
the perfect
place. So,
take a little
bit of time
to explore
the city and
to find out
where you
feel most
at home. |
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What
kind of housings
is available?
Our students
live in student
flats, some
live alone
in apartments
they have
found themselves,
and some share
flats.
In short,
there are
all kinds
of housing
possibilities.
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Which
financial
benefits can
you expect
as a student
at EICAR?
As a student
at EICAR –
Paris International
Film School,
you are entitled
to "le CAF"
which is a
governmental
subsidy towards
your rent.
The amount
is a percentage
based on the
amount of
rent you pay. For a
600 euro monthly
rent you can
expect around
170 euros.  www.caf.fr.
You will
also be
registered
in the French
social security
system with
a student
status, if aged below 28.
It’s
also worh
noting that
as a student
at EICAR
–
Paris International
Film School
you will
receive
a student
status and
are entitled
to various
students
discounts
to cinemas,
theatres,
concerts,
restaurants,
amusements
parcs, bookstores,
and so on.
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Does
the school
help you with
your housing
?
The school
works directly
with student
housing agencies
like: Les
Estudines
(www.estudines.com)
and Les Lauréades
(www.icade-immobilier.com).
They are situated
close by the
school so
it’s
easy for students
to commute.
We also
help our
students
get in
touch with
other students
to find
apartments.
We provide contracts with housing agencies.
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