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DO YOU SPEAK ENSTA PARIS ?

> PRE Le Projet de REcherche. The Research Project is a period of research in a field
chosen by the student. It lasts for a minimum of two months (often extended to
four months by taking advantage of the summer period) at the end of the 2nd
year. It can be carried out in an academic or industrial environment.
> PRÉFORMA- The revision week offers courses for French and foreign ASTs and consists of an
TION accelerated review of several courses studied in the 1st year of ENSTA Paris, in
mathematics, electronics, computer science and mechanics.
> PROMO Each student is attached to a “Promo" class which bears the number of the year
of theoretical graduation from the school. The ASTs admitted in 1A, who will enter
the school year 2023, will belong to the « Promo » 2026. ASTs admitted in 2A will
belong to the “Promo" 2025.
> RATTRA- A student who gets a grade of less than 10 in a course is allowed to take a re-
PAGE (REME- take examination if they attended courses regularly during the year. The grade
DIAL EXAM) obtained in the remedial examination is limited to 10 / 20. If the student has been
absent for medical reasons and provides medical evidence, they will take an
uncapped replacement exam.
> RER B The Réseau Express Régional (Regional Express Network) : commonly known as
RER, is a rail network of public transport serving a highly urbanised region. The
network is divided into 5 lines A, B, C, D, E. Line B, which serves Palaiseau, crosses
the Parisian agglomeration along a north-east / south-west axis, with several
junctions. It links Charles-de-Gaulle 2 TGV airport and Mitry - Claye to the north-
east to Robinson and Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse in the south, passing through the
heart of Paris.
> RESPONSA-Civil liability corresponds to the obligation to repair damage caused to others. This
BILITÉ CIVILE damage may result, for example, from carelessness (e.g.: you open your umbrella in
the street and injure a passer-by in the face). It is imperative to be covered by civil
liability insurance. In the event of unintentional injuries to a person, your insurance
will compensate the victim.
> SEMAINE This week consists of a study trip during which 3rd year students are taught
DE MILIEU about an industrial environment and visit laboratories and companies in the sector.
> SIF Stage Intensif de Français. The Intensive French Course organised for international
students aims to teach French, both written and spoken, in order to be able to
communicate in most situations and to follow ENSTA Paris courses. This course
includes daily language lessons (oral and written expression) for a period of 4 to 6
weeks.

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