Can you study in France without IELTS? Often, yes. Unlike the UK, France does not impose a fixed IELTS score for the student visa: each school sets its own English requirement. At AI2, students whose previous education was taught in English can apply with proof of English-medium education instead of an IELTS or TOEFL certificate.
How AI2 assesses your English
- Required level: B2, the level of an independent user.
- Accepted proof: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, or English-medium schooling (for example a Medium of Instruction certificate from your university), confirmed case by case by the admissions team.
- Interview: every applicant has an online interview in English with the academic team, which confirms your level.
Who can usually apply without IELTS?
Students who completed their bachelor’s degree or secondary school in English, which is common in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and other English-speaking countries. Ask your university for a Medium of Instruction certificate before you apply.
English-taught AI programmes at AI2
- Bachelor in Applied AI: three years, RNCP level 6, from €9,000 a year after the AI2 scholarship.
- BSc third year (entry with an HND, a BTS or two years of higher education), RNCP level 6, from €9,900.
- MSc Applied AI and Data Science, MSc Applied AI & Cybersecurity, MSc Applied AI & IoT, RNCP level 7 (master’s level), from €10,500 a year after the AI2 scholarship.
- 11-month Fast-Track to the level-7 qualification: €11,000.
All programmes are taught in English on the Écouen campus, 22 minutes from Paris Gare du Nord. See all programmes and scholarships.
Visa and Campus France
After your admission letter, complete the Études en France procedure with Campus France if it applies in your country, then apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) on France-Visas with proof of at least €877.50 a month of resources. Details in our visa guidance and cost of studying AI in France.
Campus France interview? Prepare with our guide to Campus France interview questions and the Études en France procedure.
Preparing your visa file? Avoid the most common French student visa rejection reasons.
No GRE? No problem: read masters in France without GRE to see how admission works.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study in France without IELTS?
Yes, in many cases. France does not set a fixed IELTS score for the student visa: the English requirement is set by your school. AI2 accepts English-medium education as an alternative to IELTS or TOEFL, confirmed by the admissions team on a case-by-case basis.
What document proves English-medium education?
Usually a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate or letter issued by your school or university, stating that your studies were taught in English.
What English level does AI2 require?
B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, or English-medium schooling. Your English is also assessed during the online admission interview.
Will Campus France check my English?
In countries covered by the Études en France procedure, Campus France holds an interview and may assess your English and your study plan.
Do I need to speak French?
No. AI2 programmes are taught entirely in English. Learning some French is useful for daily life and jobs, but it is not an admission requirement.
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