II · Admission in France

Open every door to French institutions.

From a Bachelor at Sorbonne to an executive programme at HEC, from Beaux-Arts to a master craftsman atelier: we open the right door in France for Saudi students and professionals, with full visa, scholarship and admin support.

Free orientation test

Find the right French study path in 5 minutes.

Twelve questions on your background, French level, ambitions and constraints. We come back to you with a personalized recommendation: schools, programmes, scholarship eligibility and timeline.

5 min
Average time
12 questions
Personalized
Free
No commitment
Start the orientation test
All study paths

From Grande Ecole to art atelier, every French institution.

We do not specialize in one type of school. We map every French route open to Saudi students and help you choose the one that fits your project.

Universities and Grandes Ecoles

Sorbonne, HEC Paris, Sciences Po, Ecole Polytechnique, ESSEC, Dauphine-PSL, CentraleSupelec, Mines Paris. Bachelor, Master, MBA, MS, PhD. Including the 36 institutions on the Saudi Safeer portal.

Engineering and sciences

CPGE preparatory classes, INSA network, ENSAM, AgroParisTech, Mines, Centrale. CTI-accredited diplomas, recognised worldwide. Strong fit for Vision 2030 priorities.

Medicine and health

PASS, L.AS, EDN pathways. Specialised medical, dental and pharmacy programmes. Clear French language requirements and step-by-step admission filing.

Art, design, fashion, luxury

Beaux-Arts, Ecole Boulle, Conde Nast College, IFM, ESMOD, Studio Berçot, ECV, LIM. Portfolios, entrance exams, French language preparation, full filing support.

Gastronomy and hospitality

Le Cordon Bleu, Ferrandi, Institut Paul Bocuse, Glion, Vatel. From culinary arts to hotel management, with placement networks across France and abroad.

Cinema, theatre, music

La Femis, Conservatoire de Paris, ENSATT, Ecole nationale superieure d'art dramatique. For Saudi creatives looking to train at the highest level in French performing arts.

Craftsmanship and trades

Ebenisterie (cabinetmaking), leather work, jewellery, perfumery, watchmaking, bookbinding. France's masters' workshops open to motivated international apprentices.

Languages and short programmes

French language schools (Alliance Française, CLA, CIEF) for intensive immersion. Summer programmes, gap-year options, and certified language tests (DELF, DALF, TCF).

Bespoke and executive programmes

Tailored study tracks for Saudi professionals: short certifications, executive education at HEC, INSEAD, Sciences Po, custom curricula aligned with Vision 2030 sectors.

Beyond academic studies

Bespoke executive and professional training, aligned with Vision 2030.

Our admission services extend to executive programmes designed with French specialists for Saudi cadres, corporate teams and public-sector leaders. Built around your priorities, delivered in Riyadh, Paris or hybrid format, certified by recognised French institutions.

Luxury & craftsmanship

From haute joaillerie to maroquinerie, perfumery to haute couture. Programmes built with French maisons and the Comité Colbert ecosystem to transfer savoir-faire to Saudi teams.

1 week to 6 months·Riyadh and Paris

Hospitality & gastronomy

Hotel operations, fine dining, sommellerie, customer experience. Built with Glion, Vatel, Le Cordon Bleu, Ferrandi and Institut Paul Bocuse.

2 weeks to 3 months·Saudi tourism & hotel groups

Indoor agriculture & food tech

Vertical farming, precision agriculture, food technology and sustainable supply chains. Partnerships with INRAE, AgroParisTech and French agritech leaders.

Custom duration·Site visits in France

Cinema, media, creative industries

Production, post-production, screenwriting, distribution and festival strategy. Built with La Fémis, French production houses and the CNC ecosystem to support Saudi creative ambitions.

Modular programmes·Riyadh and Paris

Engineering, energy, industry

Civil engineering, transition to renewables, industrial transformation, infrastructure project management. Faculty drawn from Mines Paris, Centrale, Polytechnique and French industry leaders.

2 weeks to 6 months·Site visits available

Cultural heritage & museums

Curation, conservation, museography, cultural project management. Built with the Louvre, Versailles and the French Ministry of Culture's training network. Direct relevance for Saudi cultural megaprojects.

Custom duration·Co-designed with Saudi clients
How we build a programme

From brief to certificate, with you at every step.

Step 01

Discovery and brief

A strategic conversation with your team to understand the objective, audience profile, constraints and success criteria.

Step 02

Programme design

We assemble the right French faculty, design the curriculum, set the format (Riyadh, Paris, hybrid, residential) and propose a clear calendar.

Step 03

Delivery

Sessions delivered by recognised French specialists, with simultaneous interpretation if needed, immersive site visits and case-based learning.

Step 04

Certification & follow-up

Certificate issued by the partnering French institution. Follow-up sessions and an alumni network to keep the conversation going.

Aligned with Saudi priorities
Quality of Life Program National Industrial Development Tourism & Heritage Human Capability Saudi Cultural Vision National Transformation
Scholarship and visa

Two doors that open the journey.

Beyond admission, two practical hurdles decide whether your French project happens. We handle both.

Custodian Scholarship

Full coverage of your French studies, secured.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship covers tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation and annual flights for eligible Saudi students enrolled in approved French institutions. We help you assess eligibility, prepare the file, and follow it through.

Read full eligibility guide
Student visa for France

Three weeks average turnaround for our students.

Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS), Etudes en France procedure, financial guarantees, accommodation proof, French embassy interview preparation. We file with you and follow up until your visa is in hand.

Read the visa guide
Our packages

Three levels of support, one standard of care.

Whether you need orientation alone, full admission filing or a turnkey package including visa and arrival, we have a tier built for you.

Orientation
Free
No commitment

A focused 30-minute discovery call to clarify your project and point you to the right path.

  • 30-minute video call with a founder
  • Orientation test review
  • Recommended schools and programmes
  • Custodian Scholarship eligibility check
Turnkey France
On request
Full premium service

Admission filing plus visa, accommodation, banking, insurance and arrival support in France. End to end.

  • Everything in Admission filing
  • Student visa filing and follow-up
  • Accommodation search in France
  • Bank account and health insurance setup
  • First-week support in Paris or your host city

Ready to start your French chapter?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We will assess your project and walk you through the most relevant path, from orientation to enrolment.

Book a free 30-min call