French Category

1. At least First-year Undergraduate student/First-year master’s student/First-year doctoral student. According to the year of study recorded in the Office of Academic Affairs system at the time of internal selection..
2. TOEFL iBT 90 (Do not accept Home Edition) or IELTS 6.5 or The General English Proficiency Test (High-Intermediate), 僅具備英語能力者，請詳閱注意事項.
or
3. French at least B2(High-Intermediate) level.

3 students for 1 semester.
(Limited to 3 exchange students for the 2nd semester)

Fall Semester

• Humanities: September 15th to December 20th
• Sciences: September 15th to January 24th

Spring Semester

• Humanities: January 20th to May 10th
• Sciences: January 20th to June 20th

Orientation / Recommended Arrival Day
Fall Semester: From August 30th to September 14th
Spring Semester: From January 16th to January 19th

Students must register as a full-time student at NTU and are liable for tuition fees at NTU while overseas. Students do not have to pay tuition fees to the host university, but remain liable for miscellaneous, accommodation, living, insurance, transportation and other personal fees.

1. The language requirements listed are the minimum standards. Applicants are advised to look into specific departments and courses to ensure they meet all prerequisites and additional language criteria. The host institution reserves the right to deny admission if no suitable departments or courses are available.
2. Prepare your stay at ENS-PSL (Everthing you need to know before your exchange to ENS-PSL)
3. The course catalogues are updated in September. Students may prepare their choice of courses based on the current year's catalogue, published on the website.
4. The number of humanities courses taught in English is very limited.
5. The École normale supérieure - PSL is a selective and demanding institution. A very high standard is required of students. They must feel at ease with the teachers, other students, and their discipline.
6. Exchange students who are not eligible for the European Health Card (EIHC) and who are not covered by national health plans must have private health insurance.

ECLA (ENS-PSL Languages Center) offers an intensive French course to international students during the first two weeks of September. The course is free of charge, for all levels (A1 to C2) and includes cultural outings.

A similar course in a shorter format (3 days) is offered in mid-January for students studying abroad during the Spring Semester.

Exchange students may also attend French courses throughout the semester/year and validate ECTS credits.

Students must arrange for housing on their own. The ENS-PSL International Office will provide a list of useful links for students looking for accommodation in Paris. (2025.11.05 updated)