Redirect your path
in February.
Join a business school without losing a year.
A condensed bridge program into the Grande École Program or a Master’s degree in 18 months instead of 24. For those redirecting their path, for international students who missed the window — not for those who wait.
FEB 1
2027 intake18 Months
AcceleratedMaster's
2 tracks
French · European15 Dec
Application deadline
One
Semester To Change Everything.
The Foundation Year Program is an intensive 6-month track. At the end of it, you join the program of your choice directly — 2nd year of the Bachelor's or 2nd year of the Master Grande Ecole — without losing a year, without starting from scratch.
Students Redirecting Their Path
Have you started another program in France that isn't the right fit for you? You want to switch to a management track without losing a gap year.
International Students
Missed the usual September deadlines? Coming from a different education system and looking to join a French school partway through the year.
Two Entry Levels. One Shared Goal.
In January 2027, two entry points open up: join the 1st year of the Grande École Program, or go straight into an accelerated 18-month Master's. The choice is yours.
Catch up with your
class. Join the program of your choice.
An intensive semester to catch up with the pace of the Grande École Program: management fundamentals, professional English, a group project. At the end of the Foundation Year, you join the 2nd year of the PGE — in French Track or European Track.
Foundation Year (condensed semester)
management fundamentals, project, English
Entry into 2nd year of the PGE
track choice, gradual specialization
Grande École diploma
Master's degree, recognized by the French State
courses in French
Courses taught in French with mandatory international exposure (exchanges, internships).
100% English
Program taught entirely in English, international cohort, dual European campus.
Four Reasons Not To Wait Until September.
The Foundation Year isn't a plan B. It's a strategic choice to turn a missed deadline into a career accelerator — without compromising on the quality of the degree.
Save a year
No gap year. You join the next class and graduate on time — or even early.
Fast track to work-study
In the Master's track, you move to a work-study schedule as early as 2nd year, alongside your specialization.
Europe at the core
Choice between French Track and European Track for those joining the PGE — beyond France.
Enhanced support
Small cohort, one-on-one mentoring, tailored catch-up support to align with the standard calendar.
Five Steps, No Turning Back.
From submitting your application to starting with the February 2027 cohort, here's what to expect.
Applications Open
Online application, cover letter, transcripts.
Dec
Application Deadline
Final submission date for the January 2027 cohort. No applications accepted after this date.
Dec
Admission Interviews
A 30-minute conversation, by video call or on campus, with a member of the academic admissions panel.
Dec
Final Decisions
Admission notification. Confirm and pay within 7 days to secure your place.
Jan
2027 Cohort
Day 1 on the Paris campus. Orientation week and start of the condensed semester.
They Didn’t Wait Until September Either.
Two journeys, two successful redirections. For them, the Foundation Year was a turning point, not a fallback.
I came from Lebanon to continue my studies and discover life in Paris. The Foundation Year opened every door for me — I even received a scholarship from the European Business School endowment fund. Today, I'm on a work-study contract in my second year of the Master's.
I chose to leave my engineering prep school in my second year to join the Bachelor's mid-year intake at European Business School, and it was a great decision. This change let me start fresh on a path better suited to my ambitions, in a stimulating, dynamic and highly rewarding environment.
Apply Before December 2026.
+33 1 47 54 42 00
Admissions office · Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm
admissions@ebs-paris.fr
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