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Admissions

What should I include in my portfolio?

The jury provides an Admission Guide that you must read carefully. This Guide provides information for:

Find details in the Admission Guide available on each course page.

game programming written tests (duration and content)
the interview (duration)
the portfolio to be prepared and presented

When are the results of the admission tests available?

We email results individually to each candidate within one week of the end of the written tests. There will be three possible answers:

candidate’s application accepted. You will need to accept your offer of admission and complete the enrollment process within the given deadline
candidate’s application waitlisted: depending on your rank on the waiting list, the school will come back to you if a place becomes available
candidate’s application rejected: unfortunately, the results of your tests are insufficient to enter the school.

What level of English is required?

A minimum English level is required for non-native speakers:

TOEIC 785
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 550
TOEFL iBT 80
Completion of four years of high school or post-secondary education where the primary language of instruction is English

Can I directly enter an upper-level year?

Admission to higher years is possible for the following courses:

3D Cinema
Game Art
Game Programming
Music & Sound Design
Producer

What are the selection criteria used by the jury?

The jury’s decision is based on your motivation and the results of the admission tests (interview + portfolio and/or written tests and/or other documents according to the course concerned).

These assessment elements provide a very clear view of each candidate’s profile.

What are ISART's admissions statistics?

One out of three applicants is selected following the admissions tests.

What is the cost of the admission tests?

Admission tests are free of charge.

Until when can I register for the admission tests?

Subject to availability, it’s possible to register up to the day before the competition.

How can I register for the admission tests?

Preregister with the “Admissions” form
The school will then contact you to arrange a meeting date.

What diploma is required to apply to ISART DIGITAL?

Students must present the national diploma that attests to the completion of high school (A-Levels/High School Diploma).

Financing

How much does it cost to attend ISART DIGITAL?

More information under the Fees & Financing tab.

Housing

How do I find housing in Paris?

ISART provides students with an accommodation sheet containing all possible options. This accommodation form is available on your personal space at myisart.com as soon as your application is accepted. The options are:

housing in Montreuil with rooms available at the beginning of each school year
partnerships with university residences close to the school
a private Facebook group “Colocation” (meaning “apartment-sharing”) which helps students in the search for ISART Digital roommates.

Summer Camps

How do I register?

Simply go to the dedicated “admissions” section and complete and return the registration form with the required details and your payment.

Are there any prerequisites?

No, these short courses are intended for beginners

What is the age requirement for Summer School (Paris) and Creative Camps (Montreal)?

Summer School (Paris) is a short one or two week summer program for teenagers between 14 and 18 years old.