🗣️ Immigration & Studies in France

Campus France interview preparation

In many countries, an interview with a Campus France adviser conditions the validation of the file. This is when your motivation, the coherence of your project and your level of French or English are assessed live.

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15-20 Minutes on average

2-3 Recommended coaching sessions

0 Memorised answers

The real purpose of the interview

The adviser is not trying to trap you: they check the authenticity of your file, the coherence between your background and the programmes requested, the reality of your study project and, often, your career plans on returning to your home country.

Recurring themes

Some questions come up almost systematically, in different wordings.

Why this country, this city and this particular institution?
Why this programme, and how does it fit into your background?
How will you finance your studies and your stay?
What is your career plan once you have your degree?
What is your level in the language of instruction?

Our coaching

We organise mock interviews in conditions close to the real thing, with immediate feedback on substance (coherence of the project) and form (delivery, posture, stress management). The goal is never to memorise answers, but to build a natural, well-argued discourse.

Filmed mock interviews with debriefing
Work on the arguments for your choice of programme and institution
Presentation and posture tips for the big day
Preparation for tricky questions on budget and returning home

Frequently asked questions

What our applicants ask us most

Is the interview mandatory in every country?

No, it depends on the agreements between France and your country of residence. We tell you at the start of the support whether an interview is required in your case.

What happens if the interview goes badly?

An interview judged insufficient can lead to an unfavourable opinion on the file. That is why upstream preparation with dedicated support greatly reduces this risk.

Do I have to take the interview in French?

It depends on the targeted programme: a programme taught in French generally requires an interview in French, sometimes with an additional level test.

Campus France interview preparation

The real purpose of the interview

Recurring themes

Our coaching

What our applicants ask us most

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