⎢Unique Alternation Structure

ESITC Paris has developed a distinctive apprenticeship model, alternating between 4 to 8 weeks of academic courses and 4 to 8 weeks of company placement. This structure enables apprentice students to acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, with continuous training in management and corporate immersion.

The three-year apprenticeship contract can be established with various construction companies, including major firms, SMEs, and mid-sized enterprises, provided they cover the program's defined topics. The apprentice's specialization—either Sustainable Building or Roads, Civil Engineering Structures & Regional Planning—is determined by the host company's field.

⎢Progressive Program Structure

The apprenticeship curriculum spans the entire engineering cycle over 36 months, divided into 17 periods : 8 academic sessions (including one international) and 9 company periods :

□ Academic Periods

Each year includes:

• Two or three Teaching Units (UE) in sciences and technologies
• A UE in expression and communication (French, English, second language)
• A UE emphasizing experience gained during alternation or covering management, business administration, or law

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The first two years feature modules and projects shared with engineering students in the traditional student status program. The curriculum also includes an international period at a partner university. In the final year, apprentices and traditional students unite for the last academic semester, which includes technical courses and the Final Cross-Disciplinary Project.

Continuous assessment validates learning through assignments, practical work, and group projects. Progression to the next year requires meeting minimum grade thresholds.

□ Company Placements

During company placements, each apprentice is supervised by a Training Supervisor and, depending on the topic, a company tutor. Topics include :

• Project management
• Management of subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers
• Business management
• Design office tasks (technical, methods, costing, etc.)
• Worksite management
• Final Year Project (TFE)

Three unscheduled periods are distributed over the three years, typically during summer. Supervision includes on-site meetings, written reports, and oral presentations.

⎢Admissions and Eligibility

Admission is available for candidates with a Bac+2/3 in civil engineering.

⎢Important Information for International Applicants

International candidates must have resided in France for at least one year to be eligible for the apprenticeship program. Additionally, a minimum B2 level in French is required to undertake this curriculum.

| Multi-Campus School

In September 2022, ESITC Paris expanded its offerings by opening a new site in Égletons, complementing and strengthening existing programs. The curriculum mirrors that of the Arcueil campus, addressing the growing demand for qualified engineers in the construction sector.

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- Program Overview

- Detailed Curriculum

- Internship Brochure