Sommaire. A few words about Toulouse.. 3. TBS : Toulouse Business School Upon your arrival Phone & internet Electricity...

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1 Toulouse Business School Survival Guide Postgraduate program & Msc 1

2 Sommaire A few words about Toulouse.. 3 TBS : Toulouse Business School... 5 Upon your arrival... 6 Phone & internet... 6 Electricity... 7 Opening a bank account... 7 Resident permit... 7 Accomodation... 8 How to survive the French rental system and useful vocabulary Housing benefits 13 Monthly living budget Life at TBS : Postgraduate programs & Msc Postgraduate programs & Msc Team Map of campus Living in Toulouse Transports Services for foreign students...18 Translators. 19 French classes City cards.20 Other useful addresses Useful documents Accomodation : example of a notice letter Metro & tram map Map of Toulouse

3 A few words about Toulouse At the heart of the Midi-Pyrénées region, Toulouse has always occupied an important place in the South-West area of France. This 2000-year-old history shows itself in an architecture of bricks and tiles that is typical of the cities, villages and farms of the Midi-Pyrenees region. This is why Toulouse is often called la Ville Rose. This very special colour confers an atmosphere on the city that is gentle and warm. Toulouse, France s fourth biggest city, is bubbling over with life. There s nothing like a stroll around the historic centre, walking alongside the Garonne and the Canal du Midi, or stopping in one of the many cafés with terraces spreading onto the streets. All over the city, the ambience is friendly, tinged with the well-meaning familiarity that is particular to the people of Southern France. Toulouse is also a major shopping destination. All the major internationally-renowned brands in fashion, design, leather goods and jewellery are represented in Toulouse. The city neighbourhoods also live by the rhythm of the open-air and covered markets. Here you ll find local products from the Midi- Pyrenees, which is one of the South-West most important gastronomic regions producing wine, foie gras, cheese, charcuterie, and of course cassoulet the Toulousain dish par excellence. 2,000 years of Toulousain history have left the city scattered with a first-rate heritage that is representative of the Southern French style at various moments in history. The Saint-Sernin basilica, a jewel of 11th and 12th century Roman art, is an important stop on the Saint -Jacques-de-Compostelle pilgrimage path. It is home to the grave of Saint Saturnin, first bishop of Toulouse in the 3rd century. The Jacobins convent buildings are visited for their Southern-French gothic architecture including the amazing palm-tree, a pillar from which twenty-two branches stem. 3

4 At the heart of the antique dealer s quarter, the Saint Etienne cathedral bears witness to the evolution of several styles of sacred architecture. The city is also very rich in Renaissance townhouses: hôtel de Bernuy, hôtel d Assézat, hôtel de Pierre Not to forget the Capitole, currently the City Hall, with its magnificently decorated historic halls and the huge Capitole square with its Occitan cross. Sneaking a peek under a porch can sometimes reveal stunning gardens and façades. 19th century industrial buildings renovated as cultural venues prolong the tradition of brick such as the Galerie du Château d Eau, the Musée des Abattoirs or the Bazacle a permanent exhibition gallery on the banks of the river Garonne. Text extracted from the Toulouse Tourist Office website: You have been accepted in one of our postgraduate programs or Msc. in Toulouse Business School. The following pages will give you some useful advices and information about daily life in Toulouse in order to make your stay as pleasant as possible. 4

5 Toulouse Business School was created in Originally housed in a 15 th century monastery located in the old town centre, the School s present premises include a downtown campus and a campus located on the perimeter of the city. The downtown campus, a blend of aesthetic architectural harmony and functional excellence, is located at the heart of the business complex near the centre of metropolitan Toulouse. Today, Toulouse Business School is one of the leading French Graduate Business School. Its primary vocation is to prepare students to assume managerial responsibilities by developing their analytical, integrative and interpersonal skills while catering for their needs in the lifelong learning process. Toulouse Business School in a nutshell Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Toulouse was created in 1903 by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Toulouse. Part of the French Grandes Ecoles system (Engeneering and Business Schools) Full range of programmes on a triple campus (Toulouse /Barcelona/ Casablanca) BA, MSc, MBAs, Continual Education Triple accredited : EQUIS, AACSB & AMBA Ranked in the Top 10 Business Schools in France Ranked 18th best Master s in Management Programmes in the Financial Times campuses: Toulouse, Barcelona, Casablanca 5 Research Centres 1500 publications since European projects Around 4000 Students 86 permanent professors 50 affiliated professors 60 visiting professors 1300 lecturers affiliated with industry 140 partners universities 5

6 Phone & Internet In France, phone numbers are made of 10 digits, the two first ones corresponding to the five big geographical areas. To phone France from abroad : or + 33 without the following zero. Ex: (0) or + 33 (0) Emergency numbers Police: 17 Fire brigades (fires, accidents, medical emergencies): 18 SAMU (medical emergencies): 15 European emergency number : 112 Cell phones There are three main telecoms operators in France: Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom. The best for you if you want to use a French mobile number, will be to go in one of these operators shop and buy a sim card which you can put in your own phone and then charge it with the amount of credit you wish to put in. Prices vary a lot depending on the duration of the subscription and if you need to buy a phone or not. Landlines The main telecom operator here is France Télécom (Orange). If you wish to get a land line it will cost you if you are aged between 18 and 28. Internet Several operators exist: Orange, Alice ADSL, Free, numericable etc. They all offer unlimited ADSL connection, unlimited calls with a land line phone number and TV Channels. Prices start off at /month. For further information or help go in one of the telecoms operators shops or visit the following websites:

7 Electricity EDF (Electricité De France) Documents requis : 1 Esplanade Compans Caffarelli -Appartment lease First floor Tél : Passport -Bank details (RIB ;Relevé d identité bancaire) Opening a bank account Currency in France and in most EU countries is the Euro ( ). Automated cash machine usually accept Visa cards, MasterCard's, Euro cards Any student staying in France for more than three months can open a bank account. To open a bank account you will need: Your passport Your student card A proof of address (telephone or electricity bill, accommodation certificate, a rental receipt, etc) Opening a bank account is generally free. However, bank usually charge for credit cards and other services. Rates vary from one bank to another. Some banks can offer a free house insurance when you open a bank account (ex: LCL). Some addresses: LCL 1, esplanade Compans Caffarelli TOULOUSE Tel : Société Générale 3 bis Bd Lascrosse TOULOUSE Tel : Residence permit Important : Before your arrival, it is your responsability to follow every steps in order to obtain a student visa with the required authorities (Campus France, Ambassies, etc..) Students holding a long-stay visa will need to send back the completed form handled to them by the French authorities at the time of issuing their visa to : Office Français de l Immigration et de l Intégration (OFII),7 rue Arthur Raimbaud, CS 40310, TOULOUSE Cedex 2, Toulouse@ofii.fr, tél : / Fax :

8 Accomodations Map of student residences : Toulouse Business School Résidence Atale Les Académiades Occitanes Studéa/Lamy Sainte-Catherine Lauréades de Brienne La Gravette Saint-Michel 8

9 Comparative table of different student residences Residences Atale Les Académiades Occitanes Lamy Residence Saint Michel Alezan Sainte Catherine La Gravette Distance from TBS 2 min (walk) min (walk) 15 min (walk) 15 min (metro) 25 min (bus +metro) 15 min (metro) 15 min (metro) Close to buses and metro stations yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Possibility of using the Midi-Pyrénées council as a guarantor No need (partnership with TBS) No need (partnership with TBS) No need (partnershi p with TBS) yes yes yes yes Short stays (less than 9 months) Flat sharing possible Possibility of reserving the flat now and moving in in September without paying rents for July and August Price Range* yes yes no yes yes no yes yes no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes From 490 to 780 From 472 to 680 From 520 to 600 From 440 to 660 From 415 to 590 From 350 to 400 *These prices may vary according to surface measurements, and exclude any agency fees. student residences : Residence Atale 20 bis Bd Lascrosses Toulouse Contact: Valérie De Scorbiac This residence is situated right next door to Toulouse Business School. Please note that this residence is under much demand and that unfortunately we will not be able to give a place to each student asking for accommodation over there. association.atale@orange.fr Residence Lamy-Studea Ouest 7 Avenue de l ancien vélodrome Toulouse Contact : Stéphane RAVARY sravary@nexity.fr Website 9

10 Les Laureades de Brienne 5, Avenue de l'ancien Vélodrome Toulouse ONLINE RESERVATION ONLY Website (English version available) Residence les Recollets 77, bd des Recollets Toulouse Contact: Christophe LAMON Residence la Gravette 42 rue de la Gravette Toulouse They offer rooms and studios. Website Les Academiades Occitanes 4 rue Anna Politkovskaïa Toulouse Furnished and equipped studios (brand new). Contact: Nicolas Giboulet Nicolas.giboulet@ca-immobilier.fr Website Residence Alezan 2 allée Antoine Osete Toulouse contact@alezan-toulouse.com Website Residence Saint-Michel 15 rue Bethoven Toulouse Contact: Françoise LEGEAY saint-michel@residences-ose.com Residence Sainte Catherine 18 rue Sainte Catherine Toulouse Toulouse@suitetudes.com Gescoloc 9 place d Assezat Toulouse Contact: Annella annella.gescoloc@gmail.com Specialized in flat sharing 10

11 Finding accomodations ads on the internet ImmoSchool You can choose the option of finding housing using the following website: a website (Spanish and English versions available) dedicated to TBS students. When inquiring, use "tbsgroupe" as a password. Locaday Locaday is a rental agency that offers fully furnished and equipped apartments. These apartments can be booked on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis. Please find more information on their website (English, French, and Spanish versions available). If you are interested please contact them directly. Other Here you will find classified ads from local newspapers and dedicated websites (directly from the owner to the renter, without going through an agency): Adele The following website is specialized in student accommodation. It can be very useful, as in most cases you can make your reservation online. But all information is in French. Classifieds You will find below names of real-estate agencies. Agency fees usually run from 100 to 200 depending on the duration of your stay. It can be a challenge to rent a place on your own from a real estate agency because these agencies usually ask for a lot of paperwork (copies of your income tax, paycheck ). They often require that you get a financial guarantor to secure rental payment but it can be a good option if you want to have quality accommodation

12 How to survive the french rental system & useful vocabulary The French language is not easy to understand and technical terms such as Bail, Caution and Dépôt de Garantie can be difficult to understand for international students. Glossary Bail: Lease It is a written contract that sets the relationship between the owner (agency or private owner for instance) and the tenant (you) Bailleur: landlord or lessor The person who owns the accommodation (can be the agency or a private owner). Garant: Financial Guarantor The person who will represent you ( se porter caution ) and secure your payment if you are unable to pay, also called a guarantor and it is usually a family member of the tenant. Generally, the person needs to have proof of French income. Dépôt de Garantie or Caution: Deposit The amount of money that is usually sent to the owner to confirm a reservation and also to secure payment in case of breach of lease. The sum is usually equal to a month of rental (without charges). It must be refunded to the tenant after the inventory departure and, at the latest, two months after the keys have been given back. If there is damage to the property which has taken place during your rental duration, part or all of the deposit might be kept by the owner. Most rentals require a lot of paperwork: copy of income tax, last 3 months paycheck (from you and your financial guarantor), a deposit payment in advance and one or two months rental to pay upon arrival. That is why we advise you to first check into flat sharing websites which often have less paperwork to do. It is also the best way to meet people and discover the local culture but also the fastest way to know the best spots in town How to understand classified ads SIZE: T1 or studio: 1 room (living area, kitchen, bedroom all in the same space) and bathroom T1 bis: 1 bedroom, kitchen and bathroom T2: 2 rooms: 1 bedroom (usually separated from the other room) with a bathroom and a kitchen with a living room (can be both in the same open space) T3: 3 rooms: same as above with 2 bedrooms instead of just one FLOORS: RDC: Rez de Chaussée: ground floor 1 er ET: First floor PRICES: CC or TCC: Toutes Charges Comprises: Taxes included FA: Frais d agence: Agency Fees HC or HT: Hors Charges: Without Taxes STANDING: TBE: Très Bon Etat: very good standing BEG : Bon Etat Général : good standing Be careful as most furnished studios do not provided kitchenware, linen and pillows. That means that unless you want to spend your first night on your mattress with just your coat on, you will have to either buy or rent these precious items. So do not forget to ask for these details once you have finally found your home sweet home! 12

13 Housing Benefits Housing benefits (APL and ALS) are granted by the Housing Benefits Office (CAF, Caisse d Allocations Familiale) to all students. Non-EU students will need to hold a valid residence permit. For further information: CAF, 24 rue Riquet, Monthly living budget Below is an approximate calculation of monthly living expenses for a student in Toulouse. This of course can vary depending on your personal living choices. EXPENSE Approximate cost Rent 450 Food 300 Electricity/gas 50 Public transport 10 other 150 Telephone/Internet 35 TOTAL

14 Postgraduate programs and Msc Team Postgraduate programs and Msc are located in the Bosco building. You will find the postgraduate and Msc office at the 4th floor, it is open for students from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Monday to Friday. Program Head of program Assistant Management Juridique des Affaires MJA Banque et Ingénierie Financière BIF Banking and International Finance BIF (english speaking program) Ingénierie et Modèles de la Finance IMF Marketing, Management & Communication (French & English) M2C Marie PIERRE m.pierre@tbs-education.fr ; Jean-Claude GABILLON jc.gabillon@tbs-education.fr ; Jean-François VERDIE Jf.verdie@tbs-education.fr ; Jean-Claude GABILLON jc.gabillon@tbs-education.fr; Jacques DIGOUT j.digout@tbs-education.fr; Carole MESPLE c.mesple@tbs-education.fr ; Marie-José MARTINEZ mj.martinez@tbs-education.fr Catherine DROIT c.droit@tbs-education.fr ; Marketing, Management des Secteurs Voyage, Hôtellerie, Tourisme M2VHT Jacques DIGOUT j.digout@tbs-education.fr; Correspondant pédagogique : Alain FAIVRE DUPAIGRE : a.faivre- Emmanuellle DELEFOSSE Community Management Jacques DIGOUT j.digout@tbs-education.fr; Correspondante pédagogique : Renaud ROUALDES r.roualdes@tbs-education.fr e.delefosse@tbs-education.fr ;

15 Program Head of program Assistant AUDIT INTERNE ET CONTROLE DE GES- TION Full Time et Part Time AICG LOGISTIQUE ACHATS ET ECHANGES IN- TERNATIONAUX LAEI Fabienne ORIOT ; f.oriot@tbs-education.fr Christophe BERNARD c.bernard@tbs-education.fr ; Lorène CONTE ; l.conte@tbs-education.fr Virginie DECROIX GESTION DU DEVELOPPEMENT DU- RABLE ET DU CHANGEMENT CLIMA- TIQUE GDDCC MANAGEMENT INNOVATION TECHNO- LOGIQUE MIT RESPONSABLE RESSOURCES HUMAINES RRH MANAGEMENT DU TRANSPORT AERIEN en partenariat avec l ENAC MTA MANAGEMENT DE LA SANTE : STRUC- TURES SANITAIRES ET SOCIALES SANTE : 3S MANAGEMENT DE LA SANTE : INDUS- TRIES DE LA SANTE ET BIOTECHNOLO- GIES SANTE : IS & BIO Michel FARENG (Panathénées Stratégie Management) michel.fareng@psm-pfm.com ; Gérard DROUET g.drouet@tbs-education.fr; Alain KLARSFELD a.klarsfeld@tbs-education.fr ; Cordula BARZANTNY c.barzantny@tbs-education.fr ; Françoise LE DEIST f.le-deist@tbs-education.fr ; Patricia CESTAC P.cestac@tbs-education.fr v.decroix@tbs-education.fr ; Carole MESPLE c.mesple@tbs-education.fr ; Marie-José MARTINEZ mj.martinez@tbs-education.fr Zohra BA z.ba@tbs-education.fr ; Josiane SARAZIN J.sarazin@tbs-education.fr 15

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17 Transports Bus, Metro & tram Toulouse offers several types of public transport: buses, metro (subway) and tramway. The metro system network is open from 5.15am until midnight on week days and from 5.15am until 1.00am on Fridays and Saturdays. Trains run every 1-2 minutes during rush hour, every 5 minutes out of rush hour and every 7 minutes at night. There are approximately 70 bus routes. Tickets and prices are the same for both buses and metro. For further details about the different bus and metro routes: Tickets can be bought from automatic machines (instructions are available in English at metro stations). Tickets are valid for one journey and can be used on the metro, tramway and bus networks (metro and tram map p.33 and 34). Cheaper rates are available through a Pastel Card. To get a Pastel Card, you must complete the form available on the web site ( or you can get a form in any Tisseo Agency. You will need to give the following documents: A copy of your ID or passport A proof of address (telephone or electricity bill, accommodation certificate, a rental receipt, etc.) A identity photo A cheque of 6 Bike VelôToulouse is a self-service bike rental system. It is open from 5.30am until 2.00am and you can buy a ticket for one-time use, for a week, or for the year at a very reasonable price. For further information: Taxi There are various private taxi firms in Toulouse, but the main one is Capitole Taxi: or 17

18 Airport The local airport is Aeroport Toulouse-Blagnac: or A shuttle bus between the airport and the center of Toulouse (with a stop just outside the TBS Lascroses/Toulouse center campus) is available every 20 minutes between 5.00am and 9.30pm. The journey lasts minutes depending on the traffic and only costs 8 one way. You ll find more information and the shuttle stop map here: Tisseo_hivAeroportweb.pdf Train and bus station Gare SNCF Matabiau 64 boulevard Pierre Sémard Tel : Gare routière 70 boulevard Pierre Sémard Tel : Services for foreign students POLE DE RECHERCHE ET D ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR DE TOU- LOUSE (Toulouse Center for Research and Higher Education) : 15 rue des lois EGIDE Centre international pour étudiants et stagiaires (International center for students and interns) : 18 place Roguet PREFECTURE Service accueil étranger (Police service for foreign nationals) : 1 rue St Anne

19 Translators ABC Transworld 23 rue Aimeric De Peguilhan, Toulouse Tel : toulouse@transword.fr Translations to/from: English and French Agence Myrem 2 rue Mon Aigoual, Residence Oxford, Toulouse Tel: info@myrem.fr Translations to/from: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian Alphatrad Le Pre Catelan, Batiment F, 78 alless Jean Jaures, Toulouse Tel: toulouse@alphatrad.com Translations to/from: English, Spanish, German and Portuguese French classes Some local institutions which offer private French classes are below: Pôle de Recherche et d Enseignement Supérieur de Toulouse: 15 rue des Lois Alliance Française: 9 place du Capitole Contacts: Pascal ESTRADE Directeur Karen DESTARAC Responsable administrative 19

20 Hôtel St Jean: 32 rue de la Dalbade Institut Catholique de Toulouse (IULCF): 31 rue de la Fonderie Contact: Karine PLACQUET Responsable administrative Langue Onze Sud-Ouest: 4 bd d Arcole Activ Langues: 10 rue Raymond IV City Cards These city cards will enable you, as a student, to gain discounted access to many cultural, commercial and social events and areas. o Toulouse en Liberté - 10 Over 180 discount offers and services available with this card (museums, restaurants, shows, shops etc.) Card is valid for one year from the date of purchase, available from the tourist office Card is personal and can only be used by one person For further information: -toulouse-!,e1123 o Toulouse Culture - 7 (adult)/5 (under 25) Valid from September 1st until August 31st, this card provides discounts for cinemas, theaters, museums, etc. These cards can be purchased at: Espace Croix-Baragnon, 24 rue Croix-Baragnon, Tel : To buy it, you will need your passport or ID. For further information: o Cheques Toulouse Jeunes If you are aged between 18 and 26 these cheques are for you! Two different cheque books exist: Toulouse Jeunes culture: 12 for 7 «culture» cheques. Toulouse Jeunes culture & sport: 18 for 7 «culture» cheques and 4 «sports» cheques. They can be purchased at: L Accueil du Capitole, place du Capitole (ground floor) Open Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Tel: You will need your passport or ID and a proof of address. For further information: 20

21 Other useful addresses Commissariat central Conseil Régional 23 bd de l embouchure 22 boulevard du Maréchal Juin Hôpital Purpan Place du docteur Baylac Office du Tourisme de Toulouse Donjon du Capitole Hôpital Rangueil Avenue Jean Pouhles Maison de l étudiant 14 rue Riquet Mairie de Toulouse Place du Capitole Conseil Général 1 boulevard de la Marquette 21

22 Accommodation: example of a notice letter Depending of your type of accommodation you may have to send a letter of notice before leaving your accommodation (if you are staying in a Student Residence it is compulsory!). You may have to send it a month or three months before leaving depending on your type of accommodation so it is best to check in advance. Nom Prénom /Name Adresse/Address N de téléphone/téléphone number Coordonnées de l agence (Name and address of Estate Agency, or residence) Objet : préavis «Ville», le «date»/toulouse and date Madame, Monsieur Je vous informe que je quitterai mon appartement, situé «lieu» le «date»./address of the apartment and date of departure) Je vous prie de bien vouloir en prendre note et reste à votre disposition pour réaliser l état des lieux. Veuillez agréer, Madame, Monsieur, mes salutations distinguées. Prénom Nom/ Surname name Signature : 22

23 Metro and tram map 23

24 Metro Lines A and B Toulouse Airport Shuttle 24

25 Map of Toulouse 25

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27 Transport The Tisséo Network > Métro Line A - Basso Cambo / Balma Gramont. Serving 18 stations, journey time 22 minutes. Line B - Borderouge / Ramonville. Serving 20 stations, journey time 26 minutes. Connections between the two lines can be made in the town centre at Jean Jaurès station. Lines A and B run every day from 5.15 am until midnight from Sunday to Thursday and until 1am on Friday and Saturday. > Trams Line T1 - Arènes / Aéroconstellation. 18 stations from Toulouse to Beauzelle via Blagnac. Journey time 33 minutes. > Bus 81 scheduled bus services. > Transport on Demand (TAD) Complementary to the bus, tram and metro, there are 12 on demand lines, serving the areas on the periphery of Toulouse, requiring a simple telephone reservation at least 2 hours before departure. You can reserve using the Itinerary calculator or by phoning between the hours of 6.30 am and pm. > Night service From 9.30 pm to 1 am on Friday and Saturday and from 9.30 pm to midnight from Sunday to Thursday the following lines run in at night : Metro lines A and B, Tram line T1, Bus lines 2S 10S 12S 16S 22S 38S 78S 79S 81S and 88S, TAD and 120. These lines are accessible to people with reduced mobility. > Noctambus The night service serving the main University residences on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights between 1 am and 5 am. > The City Centre Shuttle The town centre shuttle is electric, free and will take you to the heart of the historic city, «les quais de la Garonne», «les Carmes», «le quartier Saint-Etienne», «la place Wilson», «le boulevard de Strasbourg», «la place Jeanne d Arc», «la place du Capitole». The shuttle operates between 9 am and 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. A simple wave and the driver will stop for you.

28 > The Airport Shuttle The shuttle provides a link between the airport at Toulouse-Blagnac and the station at Matabiau (train, metro, local bus, coach) departing every 20 minutes, every day. The shuttle also serves the Pierre Baudis Convention Centre (Compans-Caffarelli stop), the centre of Toulouse and the Jean Jaurès metro station (lines A and B). This shuttle has its own specific fares. Your journey To optimize your trip, use the journey calculator found on all pages of this website. > Where to buy your ticket Automatic Ticket Dispenser found in every metro and tram station, On board from the bus driver, from a Tisséo Sales Points, From certain approved retailers (Newsagents, tobacconists and bakeries) in the metropolitan area. They are identifiable by a Tisséo sign or logo in the shop window. > How to validate your ticket Insert your ticket in the automatic validating machine located in the Metro stations and onboard the trams and buses. Keep your ticket until the end of your journey. > Connections The tickets allow you to travel on any metro, tram or bus (with the exception of the airport shuttle). In any journey you may change 3 times on 3 different lines within one hour from the first time your ticket is validated. Attention : making a return journey on the same line, or recommencing your journey on the same line, will be considered as 2 separate journeys. Fares Underground, tram and bus network tickets Price 1 single same day single trips Where to buy Bus, DAT(1), Tisséo Sales points, Partner retailers and shops Bus, DAT, Tisséo Sales points, Partner retailers and shops DAT, Tisséo Sales points, Partner retailers and shops Evening ticket From 7pm unlimited number of rides Day Pass Unlimited number of rides 2.70 DAT, Tisséo Sales points 5.50 DAT, Tisséo Sales points

29 2 Day Pass Unlimited number of rides for 2 consecutive days 3 Day Pass Unlimited number of rides for 3 consecutive days Tribe tickets 12 singles per day (groups of 2 to 12 people) 8.50 DAT, Tisséo Sales points DAT, Tisséo Sales points 5,50 DAT, Tisséo Sales points Airport shuttle + underground, tram and bus network tickets Price Where to buy 1 single to airport 5,00 6 singles to airport 20,00 Airport Shuttle, DAT, Tisséo Sales points, Pierre Semard bus station DAT, Tisséo Sales points, Pierre Semard bus station Airport Day Pass Unlimited number of rides 8,00 DAT, Tisséo Sales points, Pierre Semard bus station Travel and Tourism Price Where to buy 24 hours Pass Tourisme Tisséo Sales points, Tourist Office 48 hours Pass Tourisme Tisséo Sales points, Tourist Office 72 hours Pass Tourisme Tisséo Sales points, Tourist Office Unlimited number of rides, as from purchase date, on underground, tram, bus network and airport shuttle + access to certain tourist sites during (24, 48 or 72 hours). For more information go to toulouse-tourisme.com. (1)DAT Automatic Ticket Dispensers located in underground and tram stations. Conditions of Use It is compulsory to validate your ticket each trip, even when making connecting journeys. Each trip allows 3 changes on 3 different lines within one hour of your ticket first being validated (1h30 for the airport shuttle). Payment by bank card : purchases over 2 It is possible to use a bank card to purchase tickets costing over 2 on all the automatic ticket dispensers (DAT).

30 Visa & residence permit After being accepted in a program, Admissions or International Services will send you an acceptance letter. With this letter you may register on-line with the French Embassy or Consulate in your country of origin to obtain a student visa (procedure CEF). I. EUROPEAN STUDENTS You are an EA citizen (ie from 1 of the 27 European Union countries, Liechtenstein, Norway or Iceland) or from Switzerland: you don t need a resident s permit in order to study in France, just your identity card or a valid passport and the European Health Insurance Card. II. NON-EUROPEAN STUDENTS To study in France, non-european students must hold a long stay visa called «VLS-TS». This visa is valid for 6 months up to 1 year and must be validated when you arrive in France. Students who are already in France and hold a residence permit must renew it two months before the end of the permit. If you are Algerian, you are entitled to a long stay 3-month visa. On you arrival, you must apply for the residence permit. For the procedure, please refer to the second part Obtain or renew the residence permit. If you are Romanian or Bulgarian and do not hold a Master 2 degree, you need a residence permit in case you would like to work in France. To obtain the residence permit, please follow the second part Obtain or renew the residence permit. a. Validating the VLS-TS When you got back your passport with the visa, the French Authorities also gave you a special stamped form: Demande d Attestation OFII. Upon your arrival in France, this form has to be filled out with your definitive postal address (MAISEL s address) and your contact details ( and phone) and signed. Once you have filled out and signed the attestation, you should give it to the person in charge of foreign student affairs at TSP or TEM with: A copy of your passport A copy of the visa A copy of the page with the date of entry in France (stamp from the customs) Complete applications will be sent to the OFII center based in Créteil, then, one week later, you will receive an acknowledgement. After two weeks, you will receive another letter from OFII summoning you for a medical examination. The mail is composed of three pages: First page: date and time of the appointment and documents you have to bring with you Second page: how to reach the OFII center

31 Third page: payment of the tax. The tax stamp: you have to pay the fees as a stamp bearing the initials OMI. You can buy this stamp: Online from In some tobacco shops In some tobacco shops At offices of the French tax authorities. At the end of the medical visit, your visa will be validated (they will stick a sort of label on your passport) and you will get a medical certificate. You don t need a residence permit because the visa gives you the same rights, that means: You can travel You can complete all the administrative procedures You can work (part-time job 60%) TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE END OF THE VISA, YOU HAVE TO APPLY FOR THE RESIDENCE PERMIT. b. Applying or renewing the residence permit You have to apply for or renew the residence permit at the Police Administrative Headquarters (Préfecture) for the area where you live 2 MONTHS before the end of your papers. For Evry, it is Préfecture de l Essonne, a 5 minute-walk from our campus. The procedure is the same for both VLS-TS or residence permit. Step1. You print the form with the list of documents requested from the website of the Police Administrative Headquarters (Préfecture de l Essonne): DON T PANIC! Everything is in French but if you follow carefully the instructions, it will be easy: Click on Formulaire in the red header Select your nationality and click «OK» type de demande, they ask you the topic of your request, you select renouvellement de titre de séjour They ask you again type de demande, you have to give your status, you select étudiant (student) Step2. Now, there is a long sentence written in black and a kind of violet color. This first sentence tells you to go to the Préfecture with your passport, the form and the materials requested. To get the form you click on formulaire et des pieces jointes (in violet). A form (in French) appears. The first part has to be filled in with your personal details and the second part is the list of documents you have to prepare: Original and copy of the passport

32 Original and copy of the VLS-TS and the OFII label OR original and copy of your residence permit Copy of your transcript of records attestation d assiduité, on this letter the school certifies that you are regularly enrolled in a program and you regularly attend the courses Evidence of financial support (scholarship, personal funds ) Evidence of residence in Evry or in the Essonne Area 3 photos If you hold a VLS-TS, you add: Original and copy of your birth certificate in French Original and copy of the OFII medical certificate ALL THE DOCUMENTS MUST BE IN FRENCH. If you need to translate a document into French, a list of official translators is available in Dir 209. Step3. To have an appointment, you return to the last page and click on prendre rendez-vous (second sentence). You will thus open a page with the title ACCUEIL, you select the first proposition EVRY: Prise de Rendez-vous pour les ressortissants étrangers titulaires d un titre avec la mention étudiant : MODULE DE RESERVATION DE LA PREFECTURE : it is a short presentation of the system with the legal mentions and condition of confirmation. You have to tick the box at the bottom of the page to accept the conditions and click on Effectuer une demande de reservation Choix de la nature de réservation : you select the first proposition and click on «Etape suivante» and you chose a day and time for your appointment You may have 30 minutes to confirm the appointment from your mailbox. On the appointed day, you go to the Préfecture with your documents and the mail confirming the appointment. Once your complete application is accepted, you will be issued with a receipt that serves as an interim residence permit. You will receive your annual residence permit within 2 to 3 weeks. Bank account How to open a bank account in France? To open a bank account, you need to bring these documents to the banker: A proof of identity (ID, passport) A proof of residence (please contact the Maisel) Société générale, BNP and LCL are the three main banks in Evry, click here to see their timetable:

33 Checks Checks in France are often used, especially to have a mobile phone or rent an apartment. Your credit card (about 30 per year) and your checkbook (free) will arrive one week after your account opening. Your code number will be sent in your Maisel address, so be careful about your information. Do not hesitate to give your mobile phone number to your bank in case they need some more information. In case of loss or theft of the credit card or check book, you must immediately stop the card or check book ( faire opposition ) by calling the phone number your bank gave you Travelers Checks Traveler s checks are NOT easy to cash in France, because you must go to a bank and banking hours are not very practical. You can instead use an international credit card such as Visa or MasterCard. American Express is recognized as well but is far less easily accepted. As well, if your credit card has a pin code, almost all ATMs will allow you to withdraw Euros using these credit cards. But be sure to check with your bank concerning the charges and exchange rate applied when using the card in France in shops AND withdrawing money from ATMs. Other spending During your journey, you will spend a lot of money at your arrival: Your rent (which depends on your Maisel room). Note that you can benefit from the CAF which pays you a part of your rent. Maisel membership cost (around 150 non-refund) Maisel deposit (arounf 450 ) House insurance (around 40 for one year, please contact school life office) Food Dishes (5 ) Public transport: count 70 /month for unlimited trips with the Imagin r Card Other: clothes, associations, school stationery Mobiles The main companies are: SFR, Orange, Bouygues Telecom, The others: Free Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Nrj Mobile, Lebara, Sosh, B&You, Universal Mobile, La Poste mobile- Have a look on Internet for more detailed information. There are three types of mobile subscriptions: Prepaid card: you buy a Sim card and you top up your mobile phone when you don t have credits anymore. The inconvenient is that the companies don t offer good deals. Lock subscription: the best for those who want to call in France and also worldwide without paying any extras charges. The company takes the money from your bank account every

34 month. (Need a bank account in France: go on the ). When you leave France, you call to stop the subscription. Normal subscription: if you know that you just call and send SMS/MMS in France, it s the best choice because it s cheaper but if you call worldwide, the company is going to take more money in your bank account than the subscription price. (need a bank account in France) What s on the market? Prepaid card: If you want to call and send SMS in France and worldwide, the best offer is LEBARA MOBILE (you can check the price list according to the country you are calling on the website There is no unlimited SMS or Internet in this prepaid card. You just need to go to the TABAC (cigar store) to top up your mobile. Lock subscription: (without engagement, need a bank account in France Normal subscription: (without engagement, need a bank account in France) You can compare prices here students will need to pay for a translated copy of their birthcert before they go to France in order to avail of the living allowances granted by the French government

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36 Erasmus year in Toulouse 2011/2012 Positive first : Toulouse is a very nice city, especially for students, I think it is THE student city after Paris and Lyon! There is lots to do here, even during the winter months, for example skiing in the Pyrenees!! There are many bars and pubs and during summer everybody gathers down at the river banks (la Garonne), bringing their own drinks, which makes it really cheap to go out at night! I also find the people here in Toulouse very nice, I know French people have a bit of a reputation for being rude, but I haven t really had any bad experiences here, so far anyway. It s not unknown to have a random chat with a stranger in the supermarket while waiting in the queue! Another great thing about Toulouse is that even though it is big enough to be a proper city, it is not too big to find your way around easily. The metro is a great way to get around, monthly tickets cost only 10 Euro for the under 26, valid for metro, bus and trams!! Now to the negative: Unfortunately, I did not find Toulouse II Le Mirail to be a great University. To somebody coming from DCU, everything seems rather unorganised, and even the lecturers themselves don t seem to be too keen to help their students out (it s not just me, I heard it from other Erasmus students too). I had the hardest time at the beginning to figure out how many credits my modules were actually worth (the teachers themselves didn t know anything!), forget about the internet, the website was still showing modules from 2010 when I arrived! I also didn t find the international office to be very helpful at the beginning. I did have a co-ordinator assigned to me at le Mirail, but at the start I found him to be more annoyed with those Erasmus students than anything else. In all fairness though, as time went on, I think he did warm up to us bit, and was more willing to help in the end. However, I don t know if that is just le Mirail or if all public Universities in France are actually that messy. So, as an Erasmus student, I would recommend to take some courses in the DEFLE (Département d Enseignement du Français Langue Etrangère), at least in the first semester to make the transaction phase a bit easier. The department actually gives you an outline of the modules with credits, the office ladies there are generally a bit more approachable in academic matters, and the teachers are quite nice! The only thing negative about Toulouse is that during the winter months, there are no direct flights from Toulouse to Dublin. Easyjet offers flights from Carcassone to Dublin. However, its not too bad as Carcassonne is only about 1 hour away by train.