Admission to the DER in Chemistry at ENS Paris-Saclay is
- for the first year: through a competitive exam or based on academic records in the third year of a bachelor’s degree
- for the second year: based on academic records in the first year of a master’s degree
Admission by Competitive Exam
Admission to the first year through a competitive exam is open to students from preparatory classes for the grandes écoles (CPGE) in physics and chemistry (PC) and biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth sciences (BCPST). Successful applicants enroll at ENS Paris-Saclay as trainee civil servant students for four years of paid training.
Admission based on application materials
Admission based on application materials and a possible interview in the first year is intended for candidates currently pursuing a second-year bachelor’s degree (Licence 2) or equivalent, who enroll at ENS Paris-Saclay as student teachers for four years of training.
Admission based on application materials and a possible interview in the second year is intended for applicants currently pursuing a third-year bachelor’s degree (Licence 3) or equivalent, who will enroll at ENS Paris-Saclay as “normaliennes” and “normaliens” for a three-year program.