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Are you interested in joining CEFAM after high school, while pursuing higher education, or after completing a three-year degree?
Applications are submitted directly to the school, outside of the Parcoursup system.
You can apply if you are:
CEFAM verifies your English proficiency through an official certification (Duolingo English Test, IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge) and assesses your motivation during the admissions process.
You may apply after completing a three-year degree program in business and management. This admission is for the fourth year of the Business track.
A very high level of English is expected: CEFAM recommends a C1 level, though it does not require candidates to be bilingual.
Applicants holding an international English-language diploma. For post-baccalaureate admission, CEFAM waives the English proficiency requirement, particularly for holders of an IB diploma, a Dual Diploma, or A-Levels, as well as for applicants whose native language is English. They are required to complete only the motivational interview in English.
There are two start dates: September 2027 for both tracks and January 2028 for the Business track only.
Submit your application directly to CEFAM, without going through Parcoursup. Select the program and entry level that match your situation.
Exam fee: 70 €.
Provide proof of your English proficiency: Duolingo English Test (DET), TOEFL, IELTS, or a Cambridge certificate.
Attend a job interview in English.
CEFAM releases the results within two weeks of the exam session. A successful admission remains valid for one year.
If your application is approved, you will receive an offer of admission to accept via your applicant portal, along with an admission letter and documents to complete, sign, and return to us along with a deposit of €800 (which will be deducted from the first semester’s tuition and is refundable if you do not pass the baccalaureate exam or are denied a visa) to confirm your enrollment.
Since all CEFAM courses are taught entirely in English, you must provide proof of your English proficiency: the Duolingo English Test (DET), TOEFL, IELTS, or a Cambridge certificate. The minimum required score depends on the year of admission:
FIRST YEAR
DET = 95 | TOEFL = 64 | IELTS = 5.5 | Cambridge = B1+
2ND–3RD YEARS
DET = 100 | TOEFL = 69 | IELTS = 5.5 | Cambridge = B2
4TH YEAR
DET = 125 | TOEFL = 93 | IELTS = 6.5 | Cambridge = C1
Do you live abroad or are you an English speaker? If you have earned—or are about to earn—an IB (International Baccalaureate), a high school diploma, or A-levels, you are exempt from providing proof of English proficiency.
Motivational Interview: Online or On Campus
All applicants must participate in a motivational interview in English. This interview may take place online or on campus.
This interview provides an opportunity to get to know the candidate better, learn about their career goals, and assess their fluency in English.
Two open house events will be held on October 27, 2026, and February 23, 2027. These events will give you the opportunity to meet our students, attend classes, and get a firsthand look at the CEFAM experience.
Accommodations may be provided for exams if the situation has been reported to the administration in advance and up-to-date official documentation has been submitted. Contact the Admissions team before your exam session to make the necessary arrangements.
Back to School | Relevant route | Application and Dates |
September 2027 | Business and International Relations | Applications are now being accepted, and students are admitted on a rolling basis. |
January 2028 | Business only | Back-to-school season announced in the brochure. |
Deadlines and rules to be aware of:
The Admissions Team is here to support you as you move forward with your plans.
Contact us at 04 72 85 73 63 or info@cefam.fr.
Mattieu Montero — Admissions Director
René Cassin Campus, 47 rue Sergent Michel Berthet, Lyon 9th arrondissement
* Your educational background and entry level: post-high school, one year after high school, two years after high school, or three years after high school.
* The program you wish to join: Business or International Relations, depending on your entry level.
* Your preferred start date: September or January.
* Proof of your English proficiency, if you have any, or information that would allow us to consider a possible exemption.
* The current official documentation required for an exam accommodation, if applicable.
* Exact list of documents to upload to the application folder: report cards or transcripts from 11th and 12th grade (as of the date of the entrance exam), diplomas earned (if applicable), proof of identity, a passport-sized photo, a cover letter, and proof of English proficiency (if required).
No. You apply directly to CEFAM, outside of the Parcoursup system.
Yes. Students in their final year of the general or technological track may apply.
Yes. CEFAM accepts applications from students who have completed high school, as well as those with one or two years of post-secondary education, and offers a separate admission process for students seeking admission to the fourth year after completing three years of post-secondary education in business and management.
No. For applicants with a high school diploma, CEFAM requires a B1+/B2 level of English and a commitment to making rapid progress. For applicants with a bachelor’s degree, a very good level of English is expected, and a C1 level is recommended.
Yes. The contest is available online.
There are no written exams at CEFAM; we require an official language proficiency certificate Duolingo English Test (DET), TOEFL, IELTS, or a Cambridge certificate. The minimum required score depends on the year of admission:
FIRST YEAR
DET = 95 | TOEFL = 64 | IELTS = 5.5 | Cambridge = B1+
2ND–3RD YEARS
DET = 100 | TOEFL = 69 | IELTS = 5.5 | Cambridge = B2
4TH YEAR
DET = 125 | TOEFL = 93 | IELTS = 6.5 | Cambridge = C1
