<h3>School Calendar 2014-2015</h3>

<p>The academic year is divided in 3 quarter terms:</p>

<p>The first term begins September 22, 2014, and ends December 6, 2014<br />
The second term begins December 8,2014, and ends March 14, 2015<br />
The third term begins March 16, 2015, and ends June 6, 2015.<br />
For students who would prefer semester study:</p>

<p>The Automn Semester begins September 22, 2014, and ends January 24, 2015<br />
The Spring Semester begins January 26, 2015, and ends 6 June 2015</p>

<p>There is generally a ten-day vacation break at the end of October, a two-week vacation break at the end of December, a two-week vacation break at the end of February and a two-week vacation break at the end of April.</p>

<h3>Languages</h3>

<p>Students must have sufficient working knowledge of the French language in order to take advantage of studies at ESAG/Penninghen.<br />
Teaching is in French. However English is spoken by teachers and students. Tutors (French students designated by the school) will assist you during classes. Students who wish to study French are advised to enrol at the &laquo; Alliance Fran&ccedil;aise &raquo; <a href="http://www.alliancefr.org">www.alliancefr.org</a></p>

<h3>E.C.T.S.</h3>

<p>The European Credit Transfer System is utilized at ESAG. 20 credits correspond to one term of study (full-time course work), 30 credits to one semester, and 60 credits to one academic year.</p>

<h3>Courses</h3>

<p>Courses are organized on a full-time weekly schedule. Study involves approximately 30 hours of workshops and 35 hours of outside preparation.<br />
The third and fourth year of study are open to exchange students (Course Catalogues: L3AG3, L3AI3, M1AG4 and M1AI4). The duration of programs may vary, but a minimum of two projects per course are completed during each term. The students are not free to organize their study program. A weekly schedule has been set up to conform to the requirements of professional practice and incorporates a diversity of disciplines.</p>

<p>In September and in January, a general introduction meeting will furnish all informations on your schedule.</p>

<h3>Housing</h3>

<p>The school cannot make housing arrangements for foreign exchange students. Students must find rooms or flats on their own. French housing legislation calls for one-year leases. Students who wish to stay only one term or one semester may have difficulties in finding short-term accommodation. List of addresses recommended by the school.</p>

<h3>General Information about Paris</h3>

<p><a href="http://www.parisinfo.com">www.parisinfo.com</a></p>

<h3>Classified ads</h3>

<p>You may post a classified ad in the school premises provided you address it to the ESAG Secretarial Office, ads for exchange of flats with incoming foreign students included.</p>

<h3>Insurance</h3>

<p>In order to receive foreign students under optimal conditions, LMDE Social Security has put out information sheets in foreign languages. These documents are intended to clarify the Health Social Coverage system to students upon arrival.<a href="http://www.lmde.com/index.php?id=1031"> Information in English</a></p>

<h3>Computers</h3>

<p>A computer room and printers are available for all enrolled students. Students may use the school&rsquo;s material but must pay for each sheet that is printed (A3 in color: 1 euro/page, A4 in color: 50 cents/page, A3 or A4 in black and white: 10 cents/page).</p>

<p>There is free access to internet &amp; Wireless network in the whole school area</p>

<p>Mac and PC Software: Adobe CS6. PC Software: Autocad 2013, 3Dstudio max 13</p>

<p>Photography laboratory and studio</p>

<p>Digital photography, color print A3</p>

<h3>Registration</h3>

<p>All applications must be sent through the home institution at :</p>

<p>ESAG Penninghen<br />
31 rue du Dragon<br />
75006 Paris<br />
France</p>

<p>And must enclose the following documents :</p>

<p><a href="http://www.penninghen.com/files/student_application_form_esag.pdf">Incoming student application form</a><br />
Curriculum Vitae<br />
Portfolio of recent works, printed format A4<br />
<a href="http://www.penninghen.com/files/learning_agreement_esag.pdf">Learning agreement </a><br />
Letter of application</p>

<h3>Application deadlines:</h3>

<p>May 15 for the 1<sup>st</sup> and 2<sup>nd</sup> term or 1st semester<br />
November 15 for the 3<sup>rd</sup> term or 2<sup>nd</sup> semester<br />
May 31 for the whole academic year</p>
