The bridge to the U.S. is firmly embedded in our academy’s DNA. Every student is specifically prepared for integration into a U.S. university. We do everything we can to maximize their chances of success.
• Profile assessment / Parent consultation / Project definition
• Setting ambitious tennis goals for admission to U.S. universities with scholarships
• Close collaboration with a specialized admissions consultant who visits the academy every month
• Development of a personalized admissions strategy
• Intensive English training and targeted preparation for the TOEFL and SAT entrance exams starting in 10th grade.
• Assistance with registration for the mandatory TOEFL and SAT exams.
• Optimizing academic records starting in 9th grade
• Making application materials available starting at the end of 10th grade
• Preparing application materials
• Compiling academic records
• Creating and editing a tennis video and sending it to university coaches
- Research of universities in coherence with the project and the student's wishes
- Coaching, briefing and accompaniment of the candidate for the selection telephone interviews with the American coaches
- Scholarship negotiation of the amount of the scholarship according to the criteria communicated
- Assistance with registration on the different platforms: NCAA, NAIA...
- Registration procedures with the chosen university
- Finalization of the academic file after obtaining the Bac
- Assistance in obtaining a student visa, advice in travel arrangements
- Pre-departure advice and organization of your arrival in the USA.
- Accompaniment during the 4 years of schooling
- Follow-up of the candidate in the USA / school guidance counsellor / coach relationship
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As most players aspire to cross the borders of their own countries and pursue a university curriculum in the USA, The French Touch Academy provides this exceptional opportunity with ease as all our graduates are confidently geared with all the skills and academia needed to fit in and flourish in our partner US universities.
The assurance of a solid and reputable university background that is highly recognised around the world and very sought after by recruiters combined with a complete mastering of the English language, as well as the acquisition of 'the American fighting spirit' are essential assets to possess in today’s professional world.
The U.S. adventure is first and foremost an extraordinary life experience, lived on a university campus in total immersion, for 4 (Bachelor's) or 5 years (Master's). It is also the integration of a university tennis team in which the training level can in some cases be close to the professionals’, and the possibility of financing part or all of the studies' tuition fees through tennis. Refer to (table Equivalence Ranking / Scholarships).
The high-profile enthusiasts will have the unique opportunity to participate in university championships and professional tournaments (ATP/WTA), while following a high quality student curriculum.
- Baccalauréat or BTS diploma
- Minimum requirements for TOEFL, SAT and/or Duolingo entrance exams
Charles Auffray and his team were pioneers in university placement in the United States.
Since 1998, our specialists have placed more than 1,000 athletes across all sports, building a network of over 800 universities in all American athletic divisions: NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA.
The academic year at La French allows students to balance training with ultra-intensive tournaments and is designed for students who want to improve their tennis and language skills to be as competitive as possible.
With a minimum of 20 tournaments played between September and June and preparation for college entrance exams (TOEFL/SAT), this program gives players the best possible chance of gaining admission to an American university.
- 32 hours of training per week
- A minimum of 20 tournaments played per year
- Customised sports programming and medical follow-up
- University curriculum BTS or equivalent 1st year university study online
- Physical supervision by our tutors
- Specific English training at the rate of 4h/week
- University grades validated and transferred to university in the USA
The available curriculums in American universities are numerous and varied. Students must follow a general requirement for an approximate duration of a year and a half. As a result, they are able to choose a “major” or speciality. Here is a list of the main curriculums generally offered by most universities with which we work:
- BA
- BS
- General Business
- International Business
- Accounting
- Finance
- Information system
- Management
- Economics
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Art
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Construction engineering
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Environmental Science
- European Studies
- Foods & Nutrition
- Health Communication
- History
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Management
- Humanities
- Information System
- Journalism & Media Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Micro Biology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Political Science
- Real Estate
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Statistics
We select Universities according to criteria that are important to the candidate as well as to his/her family preferences. Specialists in athlete placement in the USA support candidates in their pursuits to the most prestigious Universities in the USA.
We are proud to have placed and currently have young players studying at these Universities, in Div 1, Div 2 or Div 3.
- UCLA
- Berkeley
- University of Florida
- Florida State
- University of San Diego
- University of South Carolina
- University of Souh Florida
- UC Santa Barbara
- San Diego State
- Cal Poly
- Fresno State
- Pepperdine university
- Grand Canyon unievrsity
- St John's
- Florida Atlantic university
- University of South Alabama
- University of Miami
- Loyola Maymount
- Coastal Carolina
- Boston universtiy
- Stony Brook
- VCU
- Clemson
- Sacramento State
- Portland Stage
- Georgia State
- James Madison
- University of Louisiana Lafayette
- Barry
- Armstrong Atlantic Stage
- University of West Florida
- Hawai Pacific
- Concordia College
- Lander
- Abilene Christian
- Ouachita Baptist
- Florida Southern College
- Drury
- Florida Tech
- Delta State
- Valdosta State
- South Carolina Aiken
- Francis Marion
- Asbury university
- Loyola university New Orleans
- University of North Georgia
- Bker university
- Seward
- Tyler
- ASA Miami
- Eastern Florida
- Laredo
- Barton
- Collin
- Wallace State
We negotiate scholarships directly with universities on your behalf. The U.S. college system allows athletes to receive scholarships to represent the sports team. The number of scholarships available varies by sport and division.
In tennis, the number of scholarships awarded per team in Division 1 is 5 for men and 8 for women. The amount of these scholarships also varies depending on the player’s level and the university.
More information is available once you download the table above which represents the correspondence between the level of tennis and the percentage amount of the scholarship awarded.
Are you interested in the USA project and would like to test your suitability as a candidate for the start? join our detection day at the French Touch Academy, let's explore your athletic and academic profile.
On the program:
- Individual interview with the USA placement manager
- Tennis tests on the court: one hour of training/testing with a coach
- English test in the presence of an English teacher
- General debriefing with a French Touch Academy manager: general assessment of the athlete's US project with the player's family on the athletic & academic level.
Following the success of the first edition, French is repeating the event! Come show off your talent and experience American university life at this second edition of the College Tennis Showcase! Seize the opportunity to play several matches in front of the best coaches from American universities, who will be coming to France to meet you and evaluate your potential. Don't miss this unique opportunity to earn a scholarship to study at an American university!
Passionate coaches, a one-of-a-kind facility, and a variety of affordable tennis programs—all in the heart of the seaside resort town of Cap d'Agde.
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