Go through the formalities of studying abroad at your own expense.

The process of studying abroad at your own expense is as follows:

(1) Choosing a school registration: Choosing a school is a very crucial step. You need to consider these factors: the nature of the school (public or private), major setting, academic system, diploma, tuition, registration period and deadline, English proficiency requirements, etc.

(2) Visa application: After all the materials are prepared, the visa application will be started. Visa processing time: it takes about 2-3 weeks to apply for government primary and secondary schools; Apply to government polytechnics and universities for about 2-3 weeks; Apply for a private language school for about 4-6 weeks; About 4-6 weeks after the application of private colleges is approved, the Immigration Bureau will issue a short-term entry visa, usually 14 -30 days; The validity period is generally 6 months; After entering the country, students must apply for a student pass at the immigration office. The student ID card is valid for: 1-6 years to study in government primary and secondary schools; 3-6 years of study in government colleges and universities; Private language school for 6 months; Private universities 1 year; You can renew it when it expires.

(3) Preparation for going abroad

1) Book international air tickets: Book air tickets to France in advance.

2) Packing preparation: understand the climate characteristics of France and prepare enough clothes.

3) Document inspection: Before departure, check all documents in person: passport, student permit approval letter, French Immigration Department visa, etc. You also need to bring all notarial certificates when you apply for a visa, which may be used in the future.

4) Exit Customs: Generally, international flights begin to check in two hours before departure and close 30 minutes before departure. What you need: China passport, visa, air ticket.

Extended data:

examination for studying abroad

1, TOEFL-English as a foreign language test

Organizer: Education Examination Service Center (ETS).

Category: language test, which tests candidates' English language ability.

Scope of application:

American colleges and universities tend to apply with TOEFL scores.

The TOEFL test in Britain was suspended.

2. IELTS-International English Language Testing System

Organizers: Foreign Language Examination Department of Cambridge University Examinations Committee, British Council and IDP Education Group * * *

Category: language test, which tests candidates' English language ability.

Scope of application: Commonwealth countries tend to use IELTS scores to apply.

Some American universities such as Stanford University and Georgetown University do not accept IELTS scores.

3.SSAT middle school entrance examination

Organizer: SSATB (Middle School Entrance Examination Committee) in Princeton, New Jersey, USA-released a question.

Category: American senior high school entrance examination

Scope of application: American and Canadian private secondary school entrance examinations.

4. Academic evaluation test

Sponsor: American College Board

Category: American college entrance examination examines students' comprehensive ability

Scope of application: undergraduate application in American universities

5.ACT- American College Entrance Examination

Moderator: Action

Category: American college entrance examination examines students' comprehensive ability

Scope of application: undergraduate application in American universities

6.GRE- Postgraduate Entrance Examination American Postgraduate Entrance Examination

Moderator: EST education testing service

Category: Postgraduate Examination

Scope of application: American graduate program application in other fields except law and most business majors.

7.GMAT Management Postgraduate Entrance Examination

Moderator: GMAC

Category: business administration, business postgraduate entrance examination

Scope of application: business school

8. Law School Entrance Examination

Moderator: Admission Committee of Pennsylvania Law School.

Category: American Law School Entrance Examination

Scope of application: American law school application?

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-France