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School-Going Minor — Long Stay

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What education or training is this pathway designed for?

The pathway is designed for a minor staying in France to pursue studies of more than 90 days in a primary or secondary educational establishment (public or private) or in a linguistic or sports training centre (only for minors aged 16 to 18).

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  • Séjour de plus de 3 mois
    La demande de l'enfant mineur séjournant en France pour y suivre des études d'une durée supérieure à 90 jours : Dans un établissement d'enseignement primaire, secondaire, public ou privé, ou Dans un centre de formation linguistique ou sportive (uniquement pour les mineurs âgés de 16 à 18 ans) ;

What type of institution/course must accept or enrol the applicant?

The applicant must be enrolled in a primary or secondary educational establishment (public or private) or in a linguistic or sports training centre (only for minors aged 16 to 18).

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  • Séjour de plus de 3 mois
    Dans un établissement d'enseignement primaire, secondaire, public ou privé, ou Dans un centre de formation linguistique ou sportive (uniquement pour les mineurs âgés de 16 à 18 ans) ;

What are the most important financial or study-related conditions: tuition, funds, insurance, full-time study, attendance or equivalent?

The applicant must present the child's enrolment in a French educational establishment, school reports from the previous year, proof of French language level, proof of accommodation in France, financial support and insurance, parental authorisation and the contact details of a guarantor in France. The official source does not state amounts, tuition fees or attendance requirements.

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Limits of the record
  • The document does not specify amounts, tuition fees, or whether full-time study or attendance is required.
  • Séjour de plus de 3 mois
    Doivent notamment être présentés les justificatifs relatifs à l'inscription de l'enfant dans un établissement scolaire français, ses bulletins scolaires de l'année précédente et un justificatif de son niveau de connaissance de la langue française, ainsi que des justificatifs de son hébergement en France, de sa prise en charge financière et son assurance, une autorisation parentale et les coordonnées d'un répondant en France.

Can the student work? Under what major restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?

The "mineur scolarisé" long-stay visa is only for minors whose parents do not reside in France and who stay in France separated from their parents to study; vocational classes (which may include apprenticeship contracts) are not open to foreigners not residing in France. The official source does not state whether the student may work.

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Limits of the record
  • General work rights not stated.

How long does the status last, how is it renewed, and what officially documented post-study work or residence possibilities exist?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the duration, renewal and post-study work or residence options.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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