Our preparations
at a glance
International openness is a key pillar of Sciences Po’s influence.
With international dual degrees, selectivity is heightened by the need to adapt both
culturally and academically to 2 prestigious institutions.
The result is clear:
2 years
at Sciences Po + 2 years at the partner university = 2 degrees.
As of now, 10 partner universities are located around the world
(see the list)
.
The highly selective admissions process combines the expectations of both
universities, their own specific selection processes that you will need to master
thoroughly, and their tight and often conflicting calendars—usually in English.
This said, your bilingual coach
will have gone through one of these dual degree programs and can serve as an experienced source of support
programs and can serve as an experienced source of support.
Coaching
Resources
Individual
Format: 18 hours one-on-one with your personal coach
10 one-on-one sessions with your coach to support you in writing your application
file.
8 mock interviews to prepare you for the oral exam.
The Le Repaire Course
Format : vidéos + articles
A structured path with explanations, examples, and exercises to guide you through
each step of the application process.
This online course forms the foundation for your coaching and video call sessions. It
is designed to help you progress throughout the year, so you’re fully prepared for
every deadline.
Study Groups ("Écuries")
Format : 12 hours, max 3 students
Join your coach and two other students with similar goals to work on key
competition methodologies (press reviews, image analysis, etc...).
Method Workshops
Format : 20 hours of group classes
A weekly group session to work together using current events
and/or the online course,
to clarify each step of the application and strengthen your synthesis and critical
thinking skills.
Registration
Our prep program opens in September.
You can also join more flexibly by booking one-on-one sessions directly with our
coaches starting in September.
Sciences Po Paris Dual Degrees Prep
Comprehensive support for preparing Sciences Po Paris international dual
degree applications
• 10 fully individualized weekly coaching sessions
• 12 small-group sessions (max 3 applicants)
• 20 weekly group training sessions
• 8 mock interview sessions throughout the year
• 1 monthly supervised peer exchange session to strengthen your application
Access to the Le Repaire Ecosystem
• Online courses dedicated to dual degree programs
• Le Repaire’s collaborative platform (news briefs, general knowledge modules,
discussion groups)
• Weekly newsletters focused on the admissions process
Sciences Po Paris Dual Degrees Prep + IELTS
Comprehensive support for preparing the Sciences Po Paris international dual
degrees and the IELTS exam
Dual Degrees Prep:
• 10 fully individualized weekly coaching sessions
• 12 small-group sessions (max 3 applicants)
• 20 weekly group training sessions
• 8 mock interview sessions throughout the year
• 1 monthly supervised peer exchange session to strengthen your application
Access to the Le Repaire Ecosystem:
• Online courses dedicated to dual degree programs
• Le Repaire’s collaborative platform (news briefs, general knowledge modules,
discussion groups)
• Weekly newsletters focused on the admissions process
IELTS Preparation:
One-week intensive course during the fall break to prepare for the IELTS exam
• 5 half-days of e-learning (grammar points, vocabulary sheets, resources)
• 4 group sessions focused on each of the key skills and exam strategy
(listening, reading, speaking, writing)
• 2 full mock IELTS exams with personalized feedback from one of our coaches
(All our coaches scored 8/9 or higher on the IELTS – just saying!)
The best thing to do is to write to us at bonjour@lerepairedesetudiants.fr, or give us a call at
01 85 09 03 79.
We’ll do our best to answer your questions or explain everything directly over the phone!