FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY

I have a double-degree with a French and foreign university, can I participate to the SAI selection?

All applications of candidates who have studied or are studying in the framework of a double-degree with less than 3 years of higher education abroad will be submitted to the schools members of the SAI. Only the schools will take the final decision regarding the eligibility of the candidates.

I will be more than 30 when I take the selection tests, can I apply?

No, you cannot. You will have to be 30 maximum during the year you apply to the SAI.

I am studying in a career path which lasts more than 3 years, may I apply for the SAI competitive selection?

For specific degree courses of at least a 5 years-duration, a special dispensation can be granted for students who can provide a certificate of successful completion of 3 years of studies. This dispensation is possible only for applications to Audencia Nantes, ESCP Europe and HEC Paris.

I have made a mistake in choosing a session, can I transfer my application?

Yes, you can transfer your application to another session, taking into account that you must not have been declared eligible yet. To ask for your transfer, you have to send an e-mail to the SAI indicating your application number and the session for which you want to apply.

Should I have studied particular courses to participate to the SAI selection?

No, the selection is opened to all applicants whatever their degree course provided they answer to the criterias of eligibility.

Should I have studied courses in any university outside France to apply for the SAI selection?

You should have studied in an educational institution accredited by the competent authorities of your country.

Should I create several application forms if I wish to apply to several schools?

No, one application form will be sufficient and you will be able to tick your other chosen schools.

Under which conditions can I apply to ESA Beirut?

You may only apply to ESA Beirut if you are taking the SAI selection in the examination centre of Beirut.

APPLICATION FEES

If I choose one or several schools, should I pay more for my application fees?

The application fees are still 175 Euros for one or several schools.

I chose the TAGE-MAGE test, do I have to pay also the fees to the FNEGE if I pay the SAI enrollment fees?

Yes, the SAI does not organize anymore the TAGE-MAGE test. Thus, you will have to register on the TAGE-MAGE website and pay the FNEGE fees to take this test.

Can I pay my application fees in foreign currency?

No, the payment must be done in euros only.

Can I pay with my American express card?

No, you cannot. You can pay with any credit card allowed for international payment except the American Express card.

WRITTEN TESTS

What is the procedure to register to a Tage-Mage session?

To register to a TAGE-MAGE session, you must apply directly on the FNEGE website (www.tagemage.fr) and indicate your SAI form number when choosing your session and the schools for which you are applying.

How can I send my Tage-Mage score to the SAI?

It is not necessary to send your score to the SAI, the service will get it directly from the FNEGE.

Do you accept the “GMAT test taker copy”?

No, we will only accept the "school copy".

What is the SAI code to register to a GMAT session and to send my score directly to the SAI?

The SAI code to send your GMAT to us is: D14-M2-03.

What is the deadline to take my GMAT test?

You must take your test at least 10 days before the deadline of your test reception.

ORAL TEST EXAMINATION CENTERS

Can I change my examination center?

After validation of your on-line application, no change of examination center will be accepted.

There is no SAI examination center in my country, where can I take the exams?

First of all, you will have to ask the SAI for the opening of an examination center in your country; secondly, if this is not possible, you will have to choose another centre among the proposed list.

ENGLISH LEVEL TEST SCORE

What is the SAI code to register to a TOEFL session and to send my score directly to the SAI?

The SAI code for TOEFL tests is : 0700.

I have chosen the Tage-Mage test and I have studied in an English speaking country or a university. Must I take an English level test?

If you are admissible after the Tage-Mage test, you must send us an English level test report: TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS regardless of your studies or environment.

ADMISSIONS

Can I get statistics information concerning the SAI last and recent candidatures?

The SAI does not communicate on statistics as they remain confidential to the schools.

GRANDE ECOLE PROGRAMME

How can I get detailed information on the “Grande Ecole” degree course?

You will find details directly on the website of the SAI at “SAI competitive selection/member schools”.