How to Obtain Recognition of a Foreign Diploma in France
- List of disciplines,
- Amount of material covered,
- Volume of practical sessions completed.
WHY REQUEST A CERTIFICATE?
The only organization authorized to issue a certificate of comparability is the National Information Center for Academic Recognition of Foreign Diplomas, France Education International (ENIC-NARIC France Center). It is part of the ENIC-NARIC European network, with representations in most European countries.
To Study
Higher education institutions are autonomous in their admission decisions, some may ask you for a certificate of comparability in order to better understand your academic background abroad.
To work
The certificate of comparability can allow an employer to better understand and assess an employee's background and academic level. Each employer is free to require the certificate or not. The certificate of comparability is not an authorization to practice a so-called "regulated" profession, access to which and its exercise are subject to the possession of a specific professional qualification and/or registration with a professional body.
To Work
The certificate of comparability can allow an employer to better understand and assess an employee's background and academic level. Each employer is free to require the certificate or not. The certificate of comparability is not an authorization to practice a so-called "regulated" profession, access to which and its exercise are subject to the possession of a specific professional qualification and/or registration with a professional body.
To obtain the mention of a French-speaking course as part of a naturalization application
Since April 1, 2020, the certificate of comparability issued by the ENIC-NARIC France center can, under certain conditions and for a given list of countries, be used as part of a naturalization application (decree of March 12, 2020).
To obtain the mention of a French-speaking course as part of a naturalization application
Since April 1, 2020, the certificate of comparability issued by the ENIC-NARIC France center can, under certain conditions and for a given list of countries, be used as part of a naturalization application (decree of March 12, 2020).
HAVE A FOREIGN DIPLOMA RECOGNISED IN 5 STEPS
No training courses of less than 200 hours can be processed, furthermore, certain diplomas allowing you to practice a regulated profession, and language level certificates.
Your application must contain an identity document,
a final diploma, your transcripts and sworn translations. For documents in German, English, Arabic, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, translations are not required
The submission of applications (one diploma per application) should be done only online through the digital platform. Please do not send your documents by post.
The application fee is €20 when submitting the application and €70 when processing it. Asylum seekers, refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary or temporary protection are entitled to this service free of charge upon presentation of proof.
The ENIC-NARIC France center is committed to processing files within a reasonable time frame. Deadlines vary depending on demand. As current demand is particularly high, the average processing time is approximately 3 months. You will be notified of the decision by email.