Quick Reference: Key French Administrative Websites

Purpose Website
Campus France application campusfrance.org
Student visa application france-visas.gouv.fr
Visa validation (ANEF) administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr
CROUS housing and meals crous.fr / messervicesetudiants.fr
CAF housing aid caf.fr
CVEC payment cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr
French social security ameli.fr
Doctor appointments doctolib.fr
Mental health support monsoutienpsy.sante.gouv.fr
Tax portal impots.gouv.fr
Administrative guide service-public.fr
Visale (free guarantor) visale.fr
GarantMe (paid guarantor) garantme.fr
Student housing (remote) studapart.com
Verified furnished apartments spotahome.com
International student housing housinganywhere.com
Train travel sncf-connect.com
City transport (Paris) ratp.fr
Job search (student) studentjob.fr / jobteaser.com

CV Template Structure (French Format)

`[PRÉNOM NOM] [Ville, France] | [[email protected]] | [+33 6 XX XX XX XX] | [linkedin.com/in/...]

OBJECTIF PROFESSIONNEL [2-3 lines: your target role, key skills, what you bring]

FORMATION [Year] – [Year] | [Degree, Field] | [Institution], [City] [Year] – [Year] | [Degree, Field] | [Previous Institution], [Country]

EXPÉRIENCES PROFESSIONNELLES [Month Year] – [Month Year] | [Job Title] | [Company], [City]

COMPÉTENCES Langues : [Language (level)], Français (B2/C1), Anglais (C1) Informatique : [Excel, Python, etc.] Certifications : [Any relevant certifications]

CENTRES D'INTÉRÊT [2-3 interests relevant to the job or that show personality]`


Key French Administrative Terms Glossary

French term Meaning
Titre de séjour Residence permit
Préfecture Local immigration/administrative office
Justificatif de domicile Proof of address
Attestation de scolarité Enrollment certificate
Bulletin de salaire / Fiche de paie Pay slip
Numéro de sécurité sociale Social security number
Carte Vitale Health insurance card
Bail / Contrat de location Rental lease
État des lieux Housing inventory
Garant Guarantor (for rental)
Déclaration de revenus Tax return
Caisse d'Allocations Familiales Family and housing benefits agency
Charges comprises (cc) Rent inclusive of utility charges
Hors charges (hc) Rent excluding utility charges
SMIC Minimum wage
CDD / CDI Fixed-term / Permanent contract

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