Yes, Chilean students can study AI in France in English, with no French required at AI2. You get a letter, complete the pre-consular procedure and interview, then file at the embassy in Santiago. Here is every step.
In short: Chilean students with an acceptance letter use Campus France Chile’s pre-consular procedure, at CLP 165,000, with a mandatory interview of about 30 minutes. You then file at the French Embassy in Santiago, with no contractor, at most 3 months before classes. At AI2, the Bachelor costs €9,000 a year in Years 1 and 2, and MSc Year 1 costs €12,500, from €10,500 with scholarship. Intakes are in February, May and September 2027.
AI2 (Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence) is a French school of applied AI and data science at Écouen, 22 minutes from Paris Gare du Nord. French is not required for its English-taught programmes.
What AI2 costs
| Programme | Tuition | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, Years 1 and 2 | €9,000 a year | February, May or September 2027 |
| Bachelor, final year | €9,900 | Follows Year 2 |
| MSc, Year 1 | €12,500, from €10,500 with scholarship | February, May or September 2027 |
| MSc, 18-month direct entry | €13,000 single fee, from €11,300 with scholarship | See tuition fees |
| Fast-Track Data Science, 11 months | €12,500, or €11,000 before 15 November 2026 | February 2027 |
AI2 bills in euros.
Your route from Chile in 6 steps
When to start
Campus France Chile says to allow at least 2 months for everything, and the consulate cannot issue a visa more than 3 months before classes. Your file needs accommodation proof for at least 15 days. For February 2027, start now.
How much money you must show
France requires at least €877.50 a month, or €10,530 for twelve months. Some 2026 Campus France guides still show €615, so do not use that figure. See the cost of studying AI in France for a realistic budget near Paris.
Does a Chilean diploma get you in?
Campus France Chile says the destination school alone decides on a candidate. These are AI2’s entry points, and admissions confirms yours in writing.
| Your background | AI2 entry to ask about | What admissions looks at |
|---|---|---|
| Licencia de Enseñanza Media | Bachelor, Year 1 | Transcripts, with mathematics, or science for the Industrial IT track |
| One year of higher education | Bachelor, Year 2 | One validated year in a related field |
| Técnico de Nivel Superior or two years of higher education | Bachelor, Year 3 | Two years of higher education in a related field |
| Licenciatura | MSc, Year 1 | Your degree, transcripts and field of study |
English: AI2 asks for B2 level, shown by IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or English-medium schooling. TOEFL iBT and IELTS are both available in Chile, with IELTS in Santiago and Antofagasta. Without a degree: Campus France asks for your PAES result, international and apostilled, with your full secondary transcript. Apostille: study documents go through the Ministry of Education, and the apostille itself is free. Translation: Campus France says you do not need to translate documents into French.
Funding
AI2’s scholarships for excellence and early application can bring MSc Year 1 from €12,500 down to €10,500. Campus France Chile says there are no scholarships for pregrado. Becas Chile Magíster is not shown as open today, so ask ANID in writing before you count on it for an MSc. Confirm any other funding with its provider.
Student visa or working holiday?
France and Chile run a working holiday scheme with 400 visas a year. It lasts one year and is not a route into a Bachelor or MSc.
Is an AI2 qualification recognised?
AI2’s degree programmes prepare RNCP titles at Levels 6 and 7, recognised by the French State. Campus France states that the value of a French diploma is guaranteed by the State for national diplomas, Ministry-approved diplomas and titles registered in the RNCP. You can look up each code on the France Compétences website. See is AI2 recognised and all programmes.
After you graduate
The one-year job-search permit is open to master’s-level graduates, among others, so most bachelor’s graduates who want to stay continue to a master’s first. Any AI2 BSc graduate can progress to MSc Year 1. No school can promise a job or a visa, and AI2 does not. While you study, the student visa allows up to 964 hours of work a year.
Getting to the campus
Air France connects Santiago to Paris-CDG up to 10 times a week in winter 2026-27. Check the current schedule before you book. Also read visa guidance, the guides for Argentina, Peru and Brazil, and all country guides.
Frequently asked questions
Can students from Chile study AI in France in English?
Yes. AI2’s Bachelor and MSc programmes at Écouen near Paris are taught 100% in English, and French is not required.
Is Campus France mandatory from Chile?
Yes. The consulate rejects any study visa request not approved first by Campus France.
How much is Campus France Chile?
CLP 165,000 full rate, valid since October 2024 and subject to change. Confirm by email before you pay.
Is there an interview?
Yes. It is mandatory, about 30 minutes, online or in person, at least 1 week before your consular appointment.
Where do I file the visa in Chile?
Only at the Consular Section of the French Embassy in Santiago, by appointment. There is no contractor.
Do I need PAES for AI2?
If you have no degree, Campus France asks for your PAES result, international and apostilled, in your file. AI2 reviews your secondary record.
How much does AI2 cost?
Bachelor Years 1 and 2 cost €9,000 a year. MSc Year 1 costs €12,500, or from €10,500 with scholarship. AI2 bills in euros.
Are there scholarships from Chile?
Campus France Chile says there are none for pregrado. AI2 offers scholarships for excellence and early application.
Last checked on 2 November 2026 against the official sources listed below. Rules and fees change, so confirm them with Campus France and the French consulate before you pay.
Official sources: Campus France Chile: pre-consular procedure · Campus France Chile: steps 2026 · Campus France Chile: diplomas · France-Visas: Chile · ChileAtiende: apostille · Service-Public: student visa, resources and tax
Tell AI2 your current level: admissions confirms your entry year, tuition and scholarship in writing, then you start your visa file.
