FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Including the uncomfortable ones. ESPÉ degrees do not grant the protected French title of psychologue, which French law of 25 July 1985 reserves to graduates of a five-year state-approved university programme or of the École de Psychologues Praticiens. The school already awards one state-recognised degree: thanks to the partnership with EBS Paris, the double degree in Psychology and Human Resource Management confers the EBS Paris Master Grande École, recognised at master's level and listed in the French national register of professional certifications under RNCP 42264, which opens the way to doctoral study. For its other degrees the school is running the recognition process by the book: registration in the national register is targeted for 2028 and recognition of the degrees for 2029 / 2030. Those dates are the school's objectives, not guarantees: the decision rests with the French authorities.
Do ESPÉ degrees grant the French title of psychologist?
No. The title is protected by the law of 25 July 1985 and reserved to graduates of a five-year state-approved university programme or of the École de Psychologues Praticiens. ESPÉ degrees are institutional degrees and do not grant it today.
Is any ESPÉ degree state-recognised?
One is: the EBS Paris Master Grande École, obtained through the double degree in psychology and HR management. It carries the French master’s grade and is registered under RNCP 42264.
Are programmes taught in English?
The International Bachelor is taught in French and English, with the second year at the University of Portsmouth. The other programmes are taught in French, so a working command of French is required.
How much does it cost?
€9,000 per year for the Bachelor, €11,000 for the International Bachelor (€21,000 outside the EU), €18,000 in total for the MSc in Clinical Psychology, €11,000 per year (€22,000 in total) for the two-year MSc in Psychology and HR Management, plus €50 application fees (none for the MSc in Psychology and HR Management).
Are scholarships available?
Yes: a €2,000 merit scholarship for the highest distinction, a €2,000 annual excellence scholarship for the best students, means-tested scholarships covering up to 50% of tuition, and an international grant of up to €2,000. French state means-tested grants do not apply, as the school is not yet state-recognised.
What are ECTS credits worth here?
Programmes follow European ECTS standards: 180 credits for a bachelor, 120 for an MSc. They help further study elsewhere, but each institution remains sovereign over its own admissions.
Where is the school?
31 place Ronde, 92800 Puteaux, in the La Défense business district on the western edge of Paris.
The French FAQ is more detailed: see it in French.