Orientation Agenda for Exchange Students
Thursday, September 3rd
Arrival at the ENS-PSL
Students housed at the ENS-PSL accommodations may arrive beginning on Thursday, September 3rd. Please email hebergement@ens.psl.eu and dri@ens.psl.eu with the date and approximate time of your arrival.
Friday, September 4th
10:15 am to 12:00 pm
Salle Dussane
10:15 am to 12:00 pm
Salle Dussane
Welcome Day opening and presentation on Campus life
The ENS International Office (DRI), Direction des études, de la vie étudiante et des carrières (DEVEC), ENS-PSL Language Center (ECLA), PSL Welcome Desk, and ENS-PSL student associations will give a presentation to welcome you and provide further information concerning your stay at ENS-PSL. All international students will be offered a welcome package.
Friday, September 4th
12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Salle Dussane
12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Salle Dussane
Group photo
A group photo is planned for all international students
Friday, September 4th
12:15 pm to 2:00 pm
ENS-PSL Dining Hall
12:15 pm to 2:00 pm
ENS-PSL Dining Hall
Lunch offered by ENS
ENS-PSL will offer a lunch to each international student.
Friday, September 4th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Salle Dussane
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Salle Dussane
Presentation on academic matters and administrative procedures
The ENS International Office will hold a welcome event specifically for exchange students in the Salle Dussane. During this event, you will receive important information for your stay, your ENS-PSL Student ID Card (which allows you to enter the campus, take out books at the library, and pay for meals at the dining hall). Please bring any questions you may have about your stay at the ENS-PSL.
Friday, September 4th
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Dining Hall
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Dining Hall
Campus Tour and Forum
While various offices (PSL Welcome Desk, health, student life, student associations, ENS international relations, IT department) will be running stands in the dining hall to answer any questions you may have, you will have the opportunity to tour the campus in groups.
Monday, September 7th
From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cour aux Ernest
From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cour aux Ernest
Welcome speech
By the director of the École Normale Supérieure - PSL, Mr Frederic Worms. This will be followed by department photos with all new ENS students gathered in the Cour Pasteur. There will be a "Humanities" group and a "Sciences" group.
Tuesday, September 8th to Wednesday, September 16th
1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
French Language Intensive Course
Whatever your level of French (unless, of course, you're already completely fluent!), you'll find at the ENS a variety of courses to learn the French language and culture, to help you succeed in your studies and feel more at ease in your daily life in Paris.
In September, before your course starts, you can register for a free intensive French session, with classes for all levels. It will take place from September 7 to September 20. The intensive French lessons will include free cultural outings around Paris.
Hélène Boisson, the professor in charge of French courses at the ENS, will contact you by the end of August and indicate you how to register.
After that, to make sure you make the most effective progress, you can sign up for the ENS's annual French courses for all levels (A1-C2), which will take place every week. Here is a bilingual presentation of these annual courses on the ECLA (languages) center.
Monday, September 7th to Sunday, September 20th
ENS-PSL Welcome Activities
Keep an eye on this website to find out about university-wide welcome events, including department presentations, events, conferences, and student activities. Registration for these activities will take place via the "Mon Agenda" menu.
Fall semester courses begin for Humanities departments on September 21st. Most courses in the Sciences departments also being on September 21st. Please see your department's website for more specific information.
