Glossary
- ADM
Admis / Admise (pass). On a transcript, signifies success on a test or the receipt of academic credit.
- AJ
Ajourné / Ajournée (fail). On a transcript, signifies failure on a test or failure to earn academic credit (UE).
- Allocations
Several forms of financial assistance are available to international audiences in France, notably for housing: ALS, APL, ALF, etc.
See more information on the Financial support for housing page- ALS
Allocation de logement sociale (social housing assistance). ALS is the form of assistance most commonly awarded to international audiences seeking private rental housing. It is paid directly to the tenant.
See more information on 'Financial support for housing' page
- Amende
Fine. A sum of money payable in compensation for violating a rule or law (parking, transport, etc.). The amount due usually increases if the fine is not paid on time.
- ANEF
Administration Numérique pour les Étrangers en France. Ministry of the Interior teleservice for applying for residence permits in France, subject to conditions.
- APT
Demande d'autorisation provisoire de travail. demande d'autorisation provisoire de travail. Mandatory application to the Préfecture to work with a student permit (for every hour worked for Algerian students, over 964 hours per year for other students).
- Assurance maladie
A public service whose free and compulsory membership allows you to reimburse part of your medical expenses.
Social protection in France - Students and Researchers