Architektôn Annual Prep: the best way to become an architect in France
Are you a foreigner looking for a new exciting opportunity in France? Do you want to study architecture in a country where arts and culture are deeply rooted? Do you dream of a new lifestyle? Are you passionate about architecture? Do you want to immerse yourself in a country famous for its monuments and historic sites?
If you want to study at one of the most renowned architecture schools in Europe, this is the place for you!
Our missions
Getting into a French architecture school can be difficult and competitive. That’s why we’re here to help you!
- There are more than 20 French architecture schools, spread across the country: we give you orientation advice
- The administrative process can be scary, especially for people who don’t speak French fluently: we assist you every step of the way
- The admission process is selective, with an admission rate of less than 10 %: we help you develop a solid admission strategy, from portfolio creation to interview preparation
- Getting into an architecture school requires a lot of word and a good general culture: we teach you everything you need to know thanks to courses tailored to your specific needs
Be careful: getting into a French architecture school can be tricky, here is why!
There are many architecture schools in France
France is home to 23 architecture schools, and each of them has its own specificities. They all have their own programs, their special diplomas, their network and offer different opportunities to students.
Feeling confused when it comes to the French higher education system? That’s okay! We know it’s not that easy!
To sum up, there are different types of architecture schools in France:
- The public schools, called ENSA (Ecole nationale supérieure d’architecture or Superior national architecture school);
- The private schools: ESA (Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture – Special School of Architecture) and Confluence, but the latter one delivers a degree that is not recognised by the French government;
- A public engineering school, INSA Strasbourg, that delivers an Architect Diploma like the ENSAs.
The administrative procedure is long, difficult and scary
The administrative procedure to apply to architecture schools and to obtain a student visa can be lengthy. The process may differ depending on your nationality, your country of residence, your High school Diploma and the school you want to study at.
Are you afraid of missing a deadline or a document? Afraid of making mistakes? Afraid of getting lost in the maze of the French administration?
It is even harder when you are not fluent in French!
The admission process is selective and divided into several steps
In order to apply to an architecture school, whether it is public or private, you’ll have to meet different admission requirements and go through several admission phases:
- collect all the required documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters;
- write a personal statement or motivation letter;
- create a portfolio to show your artistic techniques and visual universe;
- attend an interview with an admissions committee of the school.
Getting into an architecture school requires a lot of word and a good general culture
It’s true, only the best students can be admitted into architecture schools. You’ll have to work seriously and to show the admissions committee you are truly passionate about architecture.
This can be done through a solid architectural culture and architectural references.
Architektôn Annual Prep provides you with the tools and resources needed to deal with the admissions process in architecture schools
We give you orientation advice
You don’t know which architecture school is right for you? You don’t know the differences between public and private schools? You don’t know France well and have no clue where to study?
Our teachers know all of the French architecture schools and what they have to offer. Depending on your background and your objectives, they are able to analyze which one of them would be the best fit for you. They’ll give you all the information you need to consciously choose the school and the region you want to live in.
We assist you with the administrative procedure
You don’t know where to register to start your application? Or which are the documents you need to apply for a student visa?
Our staff makes sure you understand every step of the procedure and adapt to your personal situation, so you do everything right and don’t miss anything.
They’ll guide you through all the administrative procedures and make it easier for you to apply for your visa and to architecture schools.
We help you develop a solid admission strategy, from portfolio creation to interview preparation
Applying to architecture schools can be tough, because there are different phases and you need to prepare for all of them. Not sure you understand exactly what to do?
Our teachers know what architecture schools are looking for. They are all licensed architects and will make sure you submit an application that is true to you and fits the schools’ expectations.
With the help and guidance of our architecture teachers, you’ll be able to build an admissions strategy and an effective application file.
We teach you everything you need to know thanks to courses tailored to your specific needs
All our teachers graduated from the best art and architecture schools in the world. They developed a program throughout the year aimed at giving you all the tools you need to enter an architecture school and to perform during your studies.
They offer you various courses about architecture, art, history and modeling, but also practical cases through cultural visits, study trips and internships.
Why should you join Architektôn Annual Prep?
- Gain time and energy: make it easier for yourself to organize your architecture studies in France!
- Get all the information you need about architecture studies, French architecture schools and admissions
- Get orientation advice from experts based on your profile and professional project
- Prepare your application and admissions strategy with architecture teachers who graduated from the best art and architecture schools in the world!
- Build a solid and wide architectural culture
- Make sure you join a school that is a good fit for you
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You don’t know which architecture school is right for you? You don’t know the differences between public and private schools? You don’t know France well and have no clue where to study?
Our teachers know all of the French architecture schools and what they have to offer. Depending on your background and your objectives, they are able to analyze which one of them would be the best fit for you. They’ll give you all the information you need to consciously choose the school and the region you want to live in.
Watch some testimonials from alumni of the annual prep school, class of 2022
💡 Note : the videos are in French, but you can activate subtitles and choose the language you prefer. To do so :
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Marine, admitted to ENSA Versailles
Martin, admitted to APA Versailles
Clara, admitted to ENSA Strasbourg
Loane, admitted to ENSA Versailles
Théophile, admitted to EPS-AA
Join Architektôn and maximize your chances of succeeding in your architectural studies!
More testimonials from annual prep school students
Nolan Cordier
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Cordier Nolan entered ENSA Versailles after completing the 2020-2021 « annual full-time preparatory course ».
An incredible year with incredible teachers and a great atmosphere. It’s a prep school so you have to work! But you come away with a head full of knowledge. Thanks to them! If there’s an architecture prep school to go to, this is it!
Meryl Miassi
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Meryl Miassi entered ENSA Lille after completing the 2020-2021 « annual full-time preparatory course ».
I spent a year at Architekton that was both rich in learning and emotion. The kindness and dedication of the teaching staff and administration enabled me to join a school. The quality and rigor of the teaching ensure total immersion for the student. I thank them for everything.
Maxime Mathar
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Maxime Mathar joined ULB Brussels after completing the 2020-2021 « annual full-time preparatory course ».
At Architektôn, the teaching staff help us to surpass ourselves, allowing us to discover ourselves and progress effectively. I’ve enjoyed a year rich in knowledge and emotion. The staff at Architektôn are caring, attentive to students’ needs and offer sound advice. Thank you for everything!
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