Competitions & Admissions

This year is open to candidates with a baccalauréat (any type of baccalauréat) or equivalent foreign qualification.

Admission is final only after the results of the entrance exam, which requires an average of 10/20, and subject to availability of places.

The Creative programme is designed for people who wish to develop their artistic talents and work in the field of visual communication. To access this programme, it is strongly recommended that you submit a portfolio. This portfolio will include artwork (drawings, paintings, collages, photos, etc.). In addition to the portfolio, candidates must demonstrate their interest and curiosity in art. Basic drawing skills are a plus.

2 back to school session per year
In September or in February (only in Paris)

This year in communication is open to candidates who have completed a 1st year of higher education.
Admission is only definitive after the results of the entrance exam, which requires an average of 10/20, and is subject to validation of a first year of higher education, subject to places available.

To enter the creative field, a portfolio is compulsory. This portfolio will showcase graphic and plastic work and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to reflect on a communication issue. A good knowledge of the Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is required.

1 back to school session per year
In September

This 3rd year is open to candidates with a Bac +2 specialising in communication, design, marketing, graphic arts, advertising, or an equivalent foreign diploma. Access to certain options will be subject to availability of places, after studying the applicant’s file and depending on previous experience.

Students with a Bac +2 not specialising in communication (law, economics, LEA, Khâgne, history, social studies, etc.) can join the SP3 Digital Marketing option or the SP3 Global Communication option in 3rd year.

Admission to the school is subject to an entrance examination, which requires an average of 10/20.

Pour entrer dans le programme créatif, un portfolio est exigé. Ce dossier démontrera la capacité du candidat à répondre à un briefing créatif. Il doit également démontrer sa capacité à conceptualiser des idées et à les réaliser et/ou les écrire. Une très bonne connaissance de la suite Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign et Illustrator) est requise. Des compétences artistiques et/ou rédactionnelles sont également indispensables. Et, bien entendu, les candidats doivent également avoir un intérêt pour la création publicitaire.

Direct access to the 4th year SP4 is possible for all applicants who hold a 3rd year Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS, Bachelor’s degree, Professional degree, etc.) specialising in communication, design, marketing, advertising or commerce, and certified or accredited by the State.
Not all programmes are automatically open to all Bac +3 students; a pre-selection process will be carried out by the admissions department.

Holders of a 3rd year bachelor’s degree or a 1st year postgraduate degree in another speciality may be admitted to certain options only after a study of their application and previous course of study.

For students holding a 3rd year bachelor’s degree that is not certified or approved by the State, an individual decision will be taken on each application, provided that the student is eligible to sit the entrance exam.

Admission to the school is subject to availability after passing the entrance exam, which requires an average of 10/20.

To enter one of the creative fields, a portfolio is compulsory. This portfolio will demonstrate the candidate’s graphic and conceptual skills. One or more artistic practices (drawing, painting, photos, videos, song lyrics, etc.) is strongly recommended. A good basic knowledge of the Adobe suite is required (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). The Art Direction stream is the most selective. In addition to the portfolio, for all courses candidates must demonstrate an interest in art, graphic design and, of course, advertising. A good general knowledge is also essential.

Direct access to the 5th year SP5 is possible for all applicants with a Bac +4 (240 ECTS, Licence, Licence professionnelle…) specialising in communication, design, marketing, advertising or commerce, and certified or accredited by the State.
Not all programmes are automatically open to all Bac +3 students; a pre-selection process will be carried out by the admissions department.

For holders of a Bac+4 in another speciality, access to certain options is only possible after a study of the applicant’s file and previous course of study.

For students with a Bac +4 not certified or approved by the State, each application will be dealt with individually, provided that the student is eligible after the entrance exam.

Admission to the school is subject to availability after passing the entrance exam, which requires an average of 10/20.

To enter one of the creative fields, a portfolio is compulsory. This portfolio will demonstrate the candidate’s graphic and conceptual skills. One or more artistic practices (drawing, painting, photos, videos, song lyrics, etc.) is strongly recommended. A good basic knowledge of the Adobe suite is required (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). The Art Direction stream is the most selective. In addition to the portfolio, for all courses candidates must demonstrate an interest in art, graphic design and, of course, advertising. A good general knowledge is also essential.