Groupe ESSCA École de Management Angers
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Groupe ESSCA École de Management Angers
Visit our International Student pages on: www.essca.fr Contents Welcome to ESSCA .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Studying at ESSCA ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Orientation Days ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Communication Facilities .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Computer Facilities ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 ESSCA ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Bringing your laptop .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Médiathèque..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Social Life at ESSCA ..................................................................................................................................................................................... United Cultures ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 BDE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Sports ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Angers .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. The City ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Social Life in Angers ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Climate .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Coming to Angers......................................................................................................................................................................................... Visa...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Travel Insurance .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Health Insurance and Personal Health .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Arrivals .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Arriving by Plane ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Arriving by Train ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Arriving by Car........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Getting Around Angers.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Staying in Angers ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Accommodation................................................................................................................................................................................................................. La Résidence de la Maine ................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Private ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Temporary ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 CAF................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Opening a Bank Account........................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Doctors .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Telephone and Internet ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Electricity Standards .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Cost of Living ................................................................................................................................................................................................. Day to Day Expenses .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Restaurant Facilities................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Checklist ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Some facts about your studies at ESSCA: By studying at ESSCA you will be part of one of the most prestigious post BAC business schools in France ranked in the top 2 in this year’s survey carried out by L’Etudiant magazine. You will be taught by highly qualified and dedicated lecturers with an international background in business We welcome more than 400 international students each year, from over 40 different countries - so your experience of studying with us will truly be an international one! Thank you, for choosing ESSCA! Orientation Days Despite their name, the French “Grandes Ecoles” are actually rather small in size, and ESSCA is no exception. With an annual intake of around 450 students, it is the very opposite of a large anonymous institution. You will soon discover that it is extremely easy to find your way around the Angers campus and you may be surprised at how quickly everybody gets to know each other The Orientation Days are designed to make your transition to both ESSCA and Angers easier, so it is essential that you participate. You will be provided with all the materials necessary to make your first few weeks easier such as the bus network maps, timetables, information on local doctors and hospitals, and all your login details to the ESSCA information systems. At the beginning of each semester ESSCA organises orientation days. We advise you to arrive a week before them in order to have enough time to settle into your accommodation and your new environment. Moreover we strongly recommend all international students to attend the orientation session, before classes begin. Among the activities organised are course presentations by the different academic departments, course registration, photo sessions for the ESSCA student card, help with administrative formalities etc. The orientation days also give international students the chance to meet ESSCA staff and students, as well as the other international students who have chosen to study at ESSCA. Les Tableaux d’Affichage When you arrive you will find ESSCA uses traditional notice boards, one for each programme or year of study. You need to check them for details of any timetable or classroom changes. Communication Facilities ESSCA students have various means of communication: Le Casier Every student at ESSCA has his or her own personal mailbox called ‘casier’. They are all situated in block (bâtiment) G, next to the student association offices. These are used for official communication and faculty members. Within ESSCA’s relatively small community, the “casiers” are a very efficient means of communication and students should check their “casier” once or twice a day. More teaching and administrative information can also be found online on our intranet system ESSCANET. On the orientation day students will receive a personal log-in password and take part in a session on how to access and use the intranet Computer Facilities Computer Facilities at ESSCA ESSCA has several computer labs with internet access (open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 10.30pm, Saturday from 8.00am to 12 pm). All students will have their own ESSCA e-mail address and password. In the school library you also have computers, essentially for research. Their use will be explained to you in detail during the orientation days. Bringing Your Laptop ESSCA offers wireless internet connection in certain parts of the campus. Login and connection details will be given to you during the orientation days. To connect to the internet at home, you may need to choose a service provider. They are numerous in Angers, the more popular being: Orange - FranceTélécom, SFR and Numericable. At student residences, the internet connection is included in the rent, but those staying at La Residence de la Maine will need to bring your own RJ45 cable to link your laptop to the internet. La Médiatheque In the past, international students have stated that studying at ESSCA has greatly improved their French language skills. If you are an open-minded student that likes to communicate with others, we can guarantee that your French speaking abilities will significantly improve with time, passing by just like a fine wine! To enhance your language skills you may wish to take a look at the reading material available in ESSCA’s médiathèque. The library is open Monday to Friday, from 8a.m to 7p.m. although hours may vary during holiday periods. Students who wish to study closer to the residence may also have access to the library at the University of Angers across the road from the La Residence de la Maine building. In order to use the UA library all students must have a valid student card, and bring it with them each time they wish to visit the library United Cultures United Cultures’ is an association which aims to ease the integration of the international students into ESSCA student life. Made up of both French and international students, they organise a variety of activities and excursions each semester. Examples include sports events, a wine and cheese evening, international dinner where each nationality prepares a national dish, visits to the Mont Saint Michel and finally the “parrainage”, giving each international student a French student mentor (Buddy network). BDE Each semester the BDE (Bureau des Elèves) at ESSCA arranges various events for all students to take part in. From trips to discothèque events, our students always have something to get involved in. Buddy Night was one of the events hosted by the UC in Sep 2012 and involved just over 40 French and International students In the spring semester 2013 the BDE organised a trip to Spain, as well as an exciting discothèque event in Paris. Sports To be able to take part in sporting activities, you should have your home country doctor complete this bi-lingual document first. This is to confirm that your DPT injections are up-to-date. Then when you arrive in Angers you can visit a doctor at ‘La Maison des étudiants,’ around the corner from ESSCA. It is open weekdays from 9am to 5.45pm. This visit will be free of charge. The French doctor will check your vaccinations and health before giving you the “certificate medical,” which should be returned to the Bureau des Sports at ESSCA allowing you to practice sports. The BDS is an association which organizes sports training sessions, tournaments and sporting weekends. Students can take part in a large variety of sports including weight lifting, volleyball and handball. The City Situated in the Maine-et-Loire department, Angers is both a historic and modern city. From the old fashioned, cobbled streets to the new Conference Centre, Angers has something to offer to everyone. Only 90 minutes from Paris, and 60 minutes from the spectacular beaches of the Atlantic coast, there are plenty of other beautiful places to explore. So you should never be lost for things to do and will have plenty to keep you occupied during your stay here. With a population of approximately 160,000 inhabitants it is still ranked as France’s 4th most student-friendly city (L’Etudiant, 2011) and is well known for its unique 12th Century fortress, as well as the world’s oldest medieval tapestry -which all add to the accommodating atmosphere of this beautiful city! Welcome, to Angers! Social Life in Angers Each year Angers welcomes approximately 30,000 students - as such, it is very student orientated and very diverse. There are plenty of cultural and social activities for students to get involved in. There are a number of museums, a chateau, theatres, cinemas and a very diverse shopping area. All in all, there is plenty of entertainment for everyone! A useful site to visit about Angers: http://www.angers.fr/indexstatic.html Here you will find updated information regarding some of the cultural activities as well as regularly updated transport information. The French climate Located in the centre of a temperate zone, France enjoys 4 moderate seasons: Autumn : September, October and November Winter : December, January and February Spring : March, April and May Summer : June, July and August Moderation does not mean uniformity: the climate in France is very varied. Angers weather is rather unpredictable but the “Angevins” are rarely confronted with extremes of heat or cold. The average daily temperature in winter is around 5°C and 19°C in the summer. Even though it can be quite cold and windy during the winter months, the summer is usually very warm with plenty of sunshine. You will need a warm coat and a sweater for the winter and one or two water proof items in the autumn months. You will not go wrong in packing an umbrella if you are staying in Angers for the first semester. Adapting to the changeable weather is easy as long as you layer your clothing. Although even in the autumn months it is not very windy, it is always wise to have something warm especially if you are used to a much warmer climate. Angers has a number of fashion retailers, small boutiques, vintage shops and charity shops, where you can go to expand your wardrobe. Winter sales take place from mid-January to mid-February with summer sales lasting from the end of June to July. So if you cannot bring too much with you there are plenty of places where you can buy clothes for a reasonable price. In 2012-2013 our International Students have organized many group visits and trips in and around Angers. To help you meet other ESSCA students we have created a Facebook page, which you can visit here. Living and studying in a foreign country can involve a substantial amount of paperwork and it is the role of the International Office at ESSCA to help you with this. In order to make this stage easier for you and for the International Office we have created a checklist at the end of the document which tells you what you should bring before your arrival. For a study period of over 3 months in France non-EU students may have to apply for a visa. Please contact your nearest consulate or Campus France for details. Visa Visa to study in France for more than 3 months: As of the 1st June 2009, French consulates introduced a long stay visa D CESEDA R.311-3 6°. Long stay visa holders are allowed to reside in France for up to 12 months according to the validity of their visa and the purpose of their stay. Since February 2013, students who are applying for a renewal of their residence permit must physically go to the “Prefecture”, at least 2 months before the last valid day. In addition, each applicant must now have their fingerprints taken as part of the procedure. However, long stay visa holders will have to register to the French Office of Immigration and Integration (OFII) during the first three months of their stay in France. Detailed instructions on the registration to the OFII will be given during the orientation days. The long stay visa allows the student to stay in France for the duration of his/her studies, to visit the Schengen countries** and if necessary to apply for a visa for other countries from France. We strongly recommend that you make copies of your passport, visa and residence permit and keep them in a safe place in case you were to lose the original documents ** Please note UK and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen area Travel Insurance Travel insurance is also strongly advised. Before travelling to France you must make sure that you are covered while travelling, should something happen to you and your belongings. There are many specialist Insurance companies that can provide you with insurance best suited for you. Some countries such as the UK offer insurance tailored to a Study Year Abroad and Exchange students. Cover may include theft and damage of valuable equipment and emergency travel expenses - should you get seriously ill or injured. The best way to get a better deal is to do your research carefully, keep your options open and see what type of insurance is offered in your country. Keep in mind that even if your travel insurance covers your health costs abroad, students outside the EU will still be obliged to pay for the French Social Security. *Except Quebec students: see the “Health Insurance” section below To avoid any complications, should some important paperwork get lost, it is a good idea to take several photocopies of all the important documents. Health Insurance Health insurance is compulsory for all international students: Students coming from the European member countries should send ESSCA the European Health Insurance card -EHIC (or the E111 or E128 documents) before arrival. These can be obtained either via your university or your home country's health service. Quebec students should provide the document SE-401-Q106. This document can be obtained either via your university or your home country's health service. Non-EU students, born after 01/10/1984, must pay French Social Security (la Sécurité Sociale) of 207 Euros. Please note that it is compulsory and should be paid to ESSCA before arrival either by cheque in euros or wire-transfer to Groupe ESSCA’s bank account: Non-EU students 28 years of age and above should take out private health insurance in their home country. This insurance should cover the medical, hospital and repatriation expenses during their stay in Europe. Bank name : Crédit Mutuel SAINT LAUD, Bank address : 6 Place de la Visitation, 49100 ANGERS FRANCE Bank n°: 10278, Desk: 39405, Account N°: 00020518701 Key :11, Swift code: CMCIFR2A . IBAN code: FR76 1027 8394 0500 0205 1870 111 (Please make sure to mention your name with the payment and send us the remittance of payment). The health insurance is valid for one full year and can be used in all EU countries. It covers 70% of the cost of all medical and hospital expenses including visits to the doctor, dentist and pharmacy. You must therefore also acquire a complementary insurance policy covering the remaining 30 % which can be obtained either via an insurance company in Angers or a complementary health insurance policy in your home country. This should also include repatriation. Please note that we will require proof of your insurance documents on arrival. Your Social Security number and health certificate will be given to you within your first month of arrival. Please send a copy of your insurance policy to ESSCA before arrival. This copy should be translated into either French or English. NOTE: Students wishing to spend more than 1 year in France, will need to apply for a ‘carte vitale’ (French health insurance card) and will be required to show a birth certificate translated in French. Personal Health Please contact the International Office for a list of doctors and dentists. Take with you any medical records which may be of help to a French doctor such as list of vaccinations and allergies. Doctors La Maison des Etudiants is an establishment which offers free medical services to students and is just a 10 minute walk from ESSCA (Bus line 1). At La Maison des Etudiants you will not need to pay to see a doctor. However all prescriptions will still need to be paid for by you personally. If you go to see a GP elsewhere, you will need to pay 23 euros for each visit. When you come to Angers you will need to register with a doctor. By registering with one specific doctor you are more likely to get a better refund on your health costs. Refunds on health costs If you are a European student The best way to claim some of the cost back is to obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), these should be free in all European countries, and should help cover you for 70% of your medical costs. For the other 30% it is advisable to buy additional health insurance either in your home country or in France. When visiting the doctor and buying your prescriptions you should show your EHIC card, you should then be given a treatment form (une feuille de soins) which you can use to claim some of the cost back. You can ask for money back either in your home country upon your return or in France at la Sécurité Sociale office in the town centre. If you are a non EU student Upon your arrival you will be required to pay a fee to la Sécurité Sociale which should enable you then to claim some of the costs back. NOTE: The amount any student can claim back will depend not only on the insurance they will have, but also on the type of medicine prescribed to them. Arrivals Arriving by plane Whether you arrive in France by plane, train, car or motorbike, you generally pass by Paris. France’s capital has two major airports: Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Orly. Both are linked to the city centre and the Montparnasse train station by coach shuttles (run by Air France). Airport Shuttles You can take the free airport shuttle bus to Terminal 1, from where the regional express train RER, line B, takes you to DenfertRochereau metro station. There you have to take metro line 6 (direction “Nation”) to ParisMontparnasse. For a range of tariffs and where to buy the tickets click here. Travel time: 1 hour Departures: regularly all day From Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris Montparnasse train station: Another possibility, especially if the direct train times are not suitable for you, is to take the Air France coach shuttle from the airport terminal to ParisMontparnasse train station. From Montparnasse you can take the train to the Angers St Laud station. Travel time: 1 to 1½ hours depending on traffic. Single ticket: approx 16.50€ Departures: every half hour from 06h00 to 22h00 From Beauvais Airport to Paris Montparnasse train station: As Beauvais is outskirts of Paris, getting to Angers from Beauvais is more difficult. One way to get to Angers is by taking the train from Beauvais to Paris Nord. Then take the Metro (line 4) to Paris Montparnasse, which will take approx. 25 minutes. (See below for information on getting to Angers St Laud from the Montparnasse station) For more options for getting from Beauvais airport please see this link Cost: 12-28€ approx. Departures: every 15-20 minutes Arriving by Train From Paris-Montparnasse train station to Angers: Click here for more airport information From Orly airport to Paris Montparnasse train station: Take the Air France coach shuttle directly to Paris-Montparnasse train station: From Paris-Montparnasse train station you can take the highspeed TGV train to Angers (direction Nantes). Departures from here are more frequent than those from CDG airport. Timetables can be found at Voyages-sncf.com Travel time: 90 minutes approx. Cost: 20-60€ depending on when you travel Travel time: 35-50 minutes depending on traffic. Cost: approx 11.50€ Departures: every 30 minutes from 06h00 to 22h00 Please note that before you board the train you must validate your ticket by ‘punching’ it in the yellow machines situated on the platform. If your ticket has not been validated, the conductor will issue a fine. You can also take ““Orly bus”shuttle to Denfert-Rochereau metro-station and then the metro line 6 (direction ‘Nation’) to ParisMontparnasse. From Roissy-Charles de Gaulle (CDG airport) to Angers (St Laud): Travel minutes time: 40-50 There are several daily direct TGV high-speed trains for Angers (direction Nantes) from the TGV train station right below Airport Terminal 2 (terminal = aérogare in French). Travel time: 2½ hours approx. Cost: 20-60€ depending on when you travel Note when buying train tickets prices can vary. It is possible to buy them much cheaper depending on the time you will be travelling check here for upto-date times and prices. Arriving by car Click here to watch our Welcoming International Students video The “Océane” (also called A11, direction Nantes) is a motorway that links Paris directly with Angers. The toll fee for the 300 km distance is 26€ approx. Please note that the speed limit on French motorways is 130 km/h (78 mph). Arriving in Angers, you should drive through the city on the A11 motorway until the exit “BelleBeille Université/ Technopôle”. ESSCA is only a couple of minutes from this exit. However you choose to travel to Angers, please try to let us know the date and the approximate time of your arrival so that our welcome team of ESSCA students can come to pick you up at the train station, (or if you come by car, expect you at ESSCA) and take you to your apartment or temporary accommodation. Getting Around Angers Bus and tram Getting around Angers is very easy on the local Irigo bus and tram network. Services run regularly between the town centre, student residences and ESSCA. However be aware that after 8pm, on Sundays and on Public Holidays the service can be limited. As for train tickets, bus tickets must also be validated. This is done by placing them on a blue card reader on the ticket machine, which is usually situated by the driver. NOTE: If your ticket has not been validated and there is a conductor on the bus you may have to pay a fine. Click here for a full list of up to date bus and tram tariffs. Bringing your car If you want to bring your car to Angers, check your insurance cover. Even minor accidents can be very costly. Parking at ESSCA is free and a limited number of spaces are available at Résidence de la Maine for a fee of around 20€ per month. However there are very few free car parks in the centre of Angers, the closest would be “La place Rochefoucault”. All car parking spaces are free on Sundays. Hiring a car Another option is to hire a car especially for tourism purposes. Many car hire companies all have offices at the St Laud railway station. Please be aware that with many of these companies, you must be at least 21 years old and have held your licence for a minimum of 1 year to be able to rent a vehicle. Please visit their sites for more information. A daily surcharge for drivers between the age of 21 and 25 will also apply. Accommodation ESSCA offers 2 main accommodation options Residence De La Maine & Couffon - Pavot, both offer: Great location Good transport links Useful facilities Affordable Prices Security & Reception Student communities We advise all international students to choose one of these options, as finding private residence can be difficult, involve multiple administrative procedures in French & actually be more expensive and stressful in the long run. Different options are available -some a little cheaper than others, depending on which room you choose: La Résidence de la Maine 3/4/5 bedroom apartments, each bedroom en-suite with its own toilet and shower toilet and shower – single or double bed. MonthlyStudio rents:apartments with a small kitchenette, Around the residence: Residence facilities Individual furnished bedroom (single bed) with en-suite shower 18m², and shared kitchen = approx. 424€ per month. A deposit of 172,03 € will be required. Furnished single bed studio 18m² en-suite shower and kitchenette = approx 454 € per month. A deposit of 227,46€ will be required. University restaurant : la Gabare University cafeteria Espace Culturel University Library Smeba student insurance Post office Subway : fast food Cinema Gaumont Carrefour express convenience store Easy access to bus lines -Lines 14, 1 and 6 for ESSCA Tram for Angers St-Laud train station: Direction Roseraie Walking distance to city centre Secure residence Furnished bedrooms Internet connection Kitchens with fridge, microwave and hob Laundrette Help with housing subsidy application for those eligible Click here for an updated map of the residence Note: All students will be required to bring their own Internet cable and bed linen. Students choosing to live in a studio will also need to bring their own kitchenware. Click here to view more photos of the residence on our FB page Please complete and return this reservation form A limited number of places in a State University residence hall are also available. Students interested in this option should contact Nadège PICQUENARD directly. Résidence Couffon – Pavot Monthly Rents : Bedroom €152 - an individual room of 9m² including desk and chair, wardrobe – shared kitchen and bathroom Studette €262 - an individual room of 14m² including shower, toilet, desk and chair, wardrobe and fridge – kitchen to share Click*Limited here toplaces available Click here for view more an updated map photos of the of the residence on our residence FB page Around the Residence : University restaurant Angers Castle & Catherdral The river City centre & shops Bars and cafés Residence Facilities : Residence reception Furnished bedrooms Internet connection Kitchens with fridge, microwave and hobs Launderette Reservable common room Easy access to bus lines Walking distance to city centre Note: All students will be required to bring their own Internet cable. Please complete and return this reservation form A limited number of places in a State University residence hall are also available. Students interested in this option should contact Nadège PICQUENARD directly. Private Accommodation Temporary Accommodation Finding private accommodation in Angers can be difficult, especially if you are only studying here for one semester. Flats available for rent are often unfurnished and many landlords will require a French guarantor. However it may be possible to live with a ‘host family’. Le Foyer Darwin. Campus Belle-Beille, 3 rue Darwin 4900 Angers, Phone: 00 33 (0)2 41 22 61 20 Email: [email protected] To look for a host family please see the following website: www.homestaybooking.net Prices per night: 17,95€ individual bedroom 27,90€ double bedroom 3,40€ for bed sheets 3,50€ for breakfast 7,60€ all meals (Prices are subject to change) Bus lines 4, 6 or 14 CAF – Housing Subsidy For your permanent accommodation European students and non-european students with a student visa D CESEDA R.311-3 6° may apply for the APL (“Aide pour le logement”), a state financed housing subsidy which helps cover a part of accommodation costs for students. The sum varies according to the rent paid and the number of tenants sharing the apartment. For a simulation of the APL amount you may be able to receive, try CAF (“Caisse d’Allocations Familiales”) (website in French only). Please note that you may be required to provide a copy of a translated Birth Certificate in order to obtain the APL. Please note that housing subsidy doesn't include the 1st month of rent. If you are eligible, you will receive the subsidy from the second month of your stay, solely into a French bank account. Please make note however that ESSCA cannot guarantee that you will receive APL Opening a bank account Even if you have a regular bank account in your home country, an account with a French bank will facilitate your payments during your stay. Please note that if you are eligible, the APL housing subsidy can only be wiretransferred into a French bank account. Many of the French banks offer interesting incentives to students enrolled at a Grande Ecole, for example free home insurance or reimbursements on your bus pass. Our international students’ orientation team will be pleased to organise appointments for you at one of the major Angers branches. Opening a bank account in France is free of charge, and we strongly advise you to order a cheque book which is still very much in use in France as a secure method of payment. In order to open an account, you will need to provide: Your bank details from home, Your passport, A proof of your address in France (Attestation de Residence) Your student certificate (which will be provided by ESSCA). Banks are generally open from Tuesday to Friday, 9h00 to 17h30 and Saturday mornings. Many banks have deposit machines allowing you to deposit money into your account outside these hours. Sometimes banks can take time to open your account – to ensure that you do not run out of money while waiting for your finances to settle it may be useful to take enough money with you in cash for at least the first month Something else to note; It is not advisable to be overdrawn, even for a few days! Telephone and Internet If you wish to set up a land line connection, go to the France Telecom shop on rue Lenepveu and buy a French telephone for a land line. You can also ask for internet access on the same phone. Remember to bring some proof of residence in Angers such as your lease contract. There are numerous phone shops in Angers where you can purchase a mobile phone: France Telecom, the Phone House, Orange, SFR Vodafone. You can either pay a monthly contract or opt for a “pay as you go” prepaid card. Make the effort to do a little research because there may be special promotions to take advantage of during your time here. Just watch out for the small print! Do ask our welcome team for advice on arrival. Another option is to take out a contract with a French company, allowing you to use your own phone from home. To do this you need to buy a French SIM card to replace your existing one. Note that this is not always possible due to the technical restrictions of certain mobile phones. However, if you take your phone along with you, the salesperson should be able to tell you if this option is possible or not for your mobile. Here are some telephone numbers we hope you won’t need to use: Emergency services: 15 or 112 Police: 17 Fire brigade: 18 Day to day expenses Is life generally expensive in France? Or is it rather cheap? The answer here depends very much on where you come from. We estimate a total monthly budget to be between 600 and 800€ but this will vary depending on your choice of accommodation. It is worth remembering that during your first few weeks in Angers you will probably find yourself spending more money than usual as it is necessary to buy bus and train passes, pay for insurance etc. Electricity Standards The French electricity supply works on 220 volts/ 50 hertz (Hz), so make sure you have the necessary adaptors for any electrical equipment you bring with you from home. We recommend that you buy adaptors before you leave rather than on arrival. Above all, remember to avoid overloading sockets with too many plugs. Shops are normally open from 9am until 7pm with bigger supermarkets staying open until 10pm. On Sundays however all shops are closed, and some remain closed on Mondays as well. In Angers, the main market is held every Saturday morning. Restaurant Facilities Here’s a rough price guide to give you an idea (Note: prices are subject to change) Bus and tram pass: 29€ for 1month, 114, 4 months200€ for 9 months Discount rail card ‘carte 12/25 SNCF’: 49€ (valid for one year) Baguette: 0.85€ from the bakers and 0.75€ from the supermarket Integration weekend with United Cultures Association up to 35€ A “café crème”: 2,50€ A small beer : 3€ A stamp: 0.56€ A cinema ticket : 7-9€ “Le Monde”: 1.70€ Text book : 60 € In and around ESSCA The university restaurants: the main one, called Restaurant Universitaire (“RU”), is situated just across the street from ESSCA in the Belle Beille University area. There is another in the city centre, the “RU des Beaux Arts”, 35 boulevard du Roi René, not far from Angers Castle. Payment for food in the RU is done using a special chip and pin card given to you by the restaurant which you can top up regularly with your bank card. You can purchase the RU card by presenting your student card at the counter. Once purchased you will have to pay just 3,05 € per meal (main course, salad and dessert). ESSCA student associations also sell sandwiches and snacks during lunch time at the “La Kaz” cafeteria. If you wanted to eat out there are places in the shopping centre on Boulevard Beaussier, just around the corner from ESSCA. There are several restaurants, snack bars and a supermarket selling sandwich. Exchange Student Application Stages Student DATE ESSCA International Office DOCUMENT PROCESS OUR RESPONSE Exchange Student Application Form Completed and either scanned and sent via email or sent by post. ESSCA Student Acceptance Letter. Step1: APRIL –MAY Deadline: May 31st Including the attached documents : Past Academic Transcripts TOEFL score (for nonnative English speakers) For EU Students: A scanned version will be sent to you and your home university. For non EU Students: Original letters will be sent to your home university by express postal service for use in the application for a French Visa. Sent by: Mid June Step 2 APRIL –MAY Accommodation Form To include a second choice as a reservation. Confirmation Email Sent By: Mid June Deposit payment to confirm and reserve your choice: please follow the procedure according to each accommodation option. Deadline: May 31st Step 3 MAY-JUNE Deadline: June 10th Course Choices and/or Learning Agreement This document can also be attached to your previous application form. If you hear no response from the office, your course choices have been accepted and preregistered. Official registration takes place on Orientation days. Step 4 MAY-JUNE French VISA Non EU Students Students need to apply for a Visa by contacting the closest consulate or campus France. You will need to provide your ESSCA Acceptance Letter and in some cases proof of residence in France. Health Insurance EU Students must scan a copy of their EU Health Insurance card to the International Office Non EU Students under 27 must make the payment of 207€ (price May 2013). Non EU Students over 27 must purchase private international insurance before arrival and send a copy to us. Will give a French health insurance certificate within the first month of your arrival. Plan your transport and travel arrangements to Angers and inform the international office and our welcome team. If you have not informed the office about your arrival details and send a delayed email concerning your arrival, ESSCA will do their best to be available. ARRIVE IN ANGERS After providing your arrival form, the ESSCA Welcome Team will pick you up from the Angers train station and take you to your accommodation. Step 5 JUNE Deadline: Before arrival Step 6 ARRIVAL FORM JULY –AUGUST Arrival August 21st-27th ESSCA Orientation Days for International Students August 28th-30th COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE ESSCA course choice official registration The IT network and Wifi Introduction the staff and services Student card Buffet Lunch Help with administrative procedures – OFII, housing grant, bank accounts & phone contracts. Send the following documents back to the International Relations Department (by post or e-mail [email protected] , before your arrival): □ Application Form sent out to you via e-mail □ 1 passport photograph (scanned photo) □ Accommodation Reservation form - To return before May 30th (Fall) or October 31 (Spring) □ Sports Medical Certificate (only for students who would like to play sports at ESSCA) □ Course Choices EU Students Studying in French: students should send in a completed ECTS Learning Agreement from their home university NON- EU students studying in French: Should send the ESSCA pre-arrival course choices form or a Learning Agreement from their home university (equivalent to the ECTS Learning Agreement provided by EU students) □ □ Recent academic transcripts Students wanting to study in English at ESSCA : TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent) for non-native English speakers or students not studying in English at their home university □ Copy of your health insurance, or your health insurance payment for non-European students under 27 (see the Health Insurance pages for more details on the type of insurance you need and how much you should pay) Once you have sent all the above documents you can wait for your Acceptance Letter and confirmation of accommodation. Visa – You may have to do this quite early, depending on which country you are coming from. Some general guidance can be found on our visa page. Before arrival please e-mail our team with the exact arrival dates and times, or fill in the Arrival Form. This will enable the Welcome Team meet you and take you to your accommodation. Arriving - please use the prices in the guide as a rough guide. Prices can change significantly depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book your tickets. Check the links on our arrival pages to search for a better option. And don’t forget to join our Facebook page to meet the other students you will be studying with! ANGERS ACCOMMODATION FORM 2013 - 2014 PLEASE COMPLETE THIS PRE-RESERVATION FORM AND RETURN IT to Nadège PICQUENARD, ESSCA, 1 Rue Lakanal, BP 40348, 49003 ANGERS CEDEX – FRANCE, by E-mail to [email protected] BEFORE MAY 30 FOR THE FALL SEMESTER OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31 FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER NAME _______________________________________FIRST NAME_____________________________ YOUR AGE __________________________________ Female Male NATIONALITE____________ UNIVERSITE PARTENAIRE (if applicable) ___________________________________________________ YOUR EMAIL_____ ____________________________________________________________________ Pease note that your accommodation will be confirmed on your email address given above. ESSCA offers places in 4 residences. Please note the vacancy for each of the residence and make your choice below by order of preference. Accommodation will be allocated on first-come, first-serve basis. Before making your choice please make sure to check the photos and ask former students for feedback using our Facebook page. Should you not need Essca’s reservation, please tick the box below: I do not need a reservation with ESSCA - I will find accommodation by myself OPTION 1 RESIDENCE DE LA MAINE : 18 allée François Mitterrand, 49100 ANGERS (town center) Please reserve accommodation at the Residence de la Maine*: From mid-August to December from January to May From June to mid-August *Should you like to rent for the full year, please tick the 3 boxes CHOICES TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION Individual bedroom 19 m² with en suite bathroom + shared kitchen for 3 to 4 persons hobs, fridge, table & chairs, kitchenware, microwaves Rent all inclusive 424,14 euros/month/person (1) (2) : Furnished studio 18 m²: 1 room with hobs, table, chair, desk, single bed, en-suite bathroom. Rent all inclusive 431,83 euros/month/person Furnished studio 20.38 m²: 1 room with hobs, table, chairs, desk, single bed, en-suite bathroom. Rent all inclusive 447.84 euros/month/person Should you like to share the kitchen with other student(s), please write their name(s)______________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Bring an electrical adaptor -if necessary for your computer & appliances Please note there is no kitchenware, duvet and pillow in the studios Bring towels and bed sheets.(single: 1.90m x 0.9m or double: 1.90m x 1.40) Washing machines available at the residence – cost around 3 euros for a wash, 2 euros to dry clothes Underground car parking available for 20€/month.(to reserve in advance) Utilities and internet connection are included in the rent. Students need their own RJ45 cable to access the Internet. On arrival, you will need to buy a home insurance (help will be provided by the welcome team) and 100 euros administration fees. Rent should be paid directly to the residence. Students arriving later will still need to pay for the entire month of January. Be aware that the residence is closed to visitors. Therefore you need to inform ESSCA of your date and time so as to book a check-in with the residence. Should you ever need to reserve temporary accommodation. OPTION 2 FAC HABITAT – Residence Internationale , 12 avenue des droits de l’homme, Angers (town center) Please reserve accommodation at the Residence Internationale: from mid-August to December from January to May *Should you like to rent both semesters, please tick the 2 boxes Furnished studio 18 to 20m² with microwaves, fridge, own bathroom with toilets. Rent between 421 to 430 (internet, electricity and heating included) Kitchenware, bed linen and pillow included Bring an electrical adaptor -if necessary for your computer & appliances Bring towels Washing machines available at the residence On arrival, you will need to buy a home insurance (help will be provided by the welcome team) and pay your first rent, please make sure to have sufficient funds. Rent should be paid directly to the residence. Students arriving later will still need to pay for the entire month of January Be aware that the residence is closed to visitors. Therefore you need to inform ESSCA of your date and time so as to book a check-in with the residence. Should you ever need to reserve temporary accommodation; the Welcome Team will be able to help you. OPTION 3 RESIDENCE VOLTA – Opposite the ESSCA Angers campus Please reserve accommodation at the Residence VOLTA: from mid-August to December from January to May *Should you like to rent both semesters, please tick the 2 boxes Furnished studio 18m² with private bathroom & kitchenette. internet included. Rent from 309 euros/month, Electricity and heating are not included in the rent (assessed on personal use) Bring towels and bed sheets.(single: 1.90m x 0.9m or double: 1.90m x 1.40) Bring an electrical adaptor -if necessary for your computer & appliances Washing machines available at the residence Parking available Bike storage – FREE bike hire for 4 months from VéloCité. On arrival, you will need to buy a home insurance Rent should be paid directly to the residence. Students arriving later will still need to pay from mid-August and the entire month of January. Be aware that the residence is closed to visitors. Therefore you need to inform ESSCA of your date and time so as to book a check-in with the residence. Should you ever need to reserve temporary accommodation; the Welcome Team will be able to help you. To reserve this accommodation, you will be required to pay one month deposit directly to the residence. DORMITORY: COUFFON PAVOT : 1 rue Léon Pavot, ANGERS (near the railway station) Please reserve accommodation at the Couffon-Pavot: from mid-August to December from January to May *Should you like a full year rental, please tick the 2 boxes Please make your choice below a bedroom (rent/month 152€ )* a studette (rent/month 262€)* an individual room of 9m² including desk and chair, wardrobe – Kitchen and bathroom (2 toilets and 2 showers) per floor (each floor has around with around 15-20 students) an individual room of 14m² including shower, toilet, desk and chair, wardrobe and fridge – Kitchen to share In both cases students will share a kitchen. Students looking to rent a bedroom will need to share a bathroom and toilets as well. Microwaves, fridge, hob provided in the shared-kitchen Bed linen, pillow, blanket at 15 euros Students should bring their own towels and kitchenware Washing machines available at the residence – cost around 3 euros Bring electrical adaptor -if necessary for your computer & appliances Utilities and internet connection are included in the rent (an internet cable can be provided by the residence on demand). Compulsory content insurance of 28 euros (SMEBA insurance company) provided by ESSCA Rent should be paid to ESSCA (invoice will be provided at the beginning of each month). Students arriving later will still need to pay for the entire month of January The residence is opened from August 29 to May 31st. (closed on December 25 and January 1) Your accommodation is available on the day of arrival, but only from Monday to Friday between 9 am to 12 pm and 1.00 pm to 5pm. (admission closed on Saturdays and Sundays) Be aware that the residence is closed to visitors. Therefore you need to inform ESSCA of your date and time of arrival at the Angers train station so that the Welcome Team can come to pick you up and accompany you to the residence. Should you ever need to reserve temporary accommodation; the Welcome Team will be able to help you. Take a look at the photos of the residences website and on our Facebook page Access bus line 4 to ESSCA (15 to 20 min) This is a pre-reservation form. A confirmation of reservation will be sent to you. Then if you would like to reserve, you will be required to pay the DEPOSIT by wire-transfer. Please note that bank transfer costs are at your expense. Please note that rents may slightly be revised (from 1 to 2 euros/month) in January 2013 We look forward to welcoming you in Angers! SPORTS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE To play sports at Essca (Angers) students need to obtain a medical certificate from a doctor in France on arrival. The French doctor will require a medical confirmation that DPT injections are up-to-date. For translation purposes, students will need to have their personal doctor complete this bi-lingual document. This formality is compulsory for students who would like to play sports on our Angers campus. Students who do not want to play sports on our campus will not be requested a sports certificate. 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