French Business Schools Prebachelor Programme

Institution Introduction

The French Grandes Écoles de Commerce (Elite Business Schools) are highly prestigious institutions co-managed by the French Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, and major corporations. The Grandes Écoles system is a distinctive feature of French higher education, producing graduates with strong career prospects and high salaries. These institutions are highly selective and offer world-class business education.

According to QS Business School Rankings and the Financial Times, French business schools consistently rank among the top in the world. In 2023, 21 French business schools were among the top 100 global business schools, and four were in the top 10.
Notably, HEC Paris has ranked first in Europe for several consecutive years, and its alumni include a high number of Fortune 500 CEOs, ranking third globally after Harvard and Stanford.

French Business School Prebachelor Timeline

· February – July 2025 – Preparation of Application Materials

· September 2025 – January 2026 – Domestic Prebachelor Programme (English, Interview Training, Career Planning)

· December 2025 – IELTS Examination

· January 2026 – Business School Interviews

· March – June 2026 – Intensive Training (English, Visa Interview Prep, Business Foundations, Career Guidance)

· March 2026 – Admission Notification

· June 2026 – High School Graduation & Visa Application

· September 2026 – Start of Bachelor’s Degree at a French Business School