The gateway to the USA is part of the academy's DNA. Every student is prepared to enter a university in the USA. Every effort is made to optimize the chances of success.
- Evaluation of the profile / Interview with the parents / definition of the project
- Implementation of ambitious tennis objectives allowing the access to the U.S. universities with a scholarship
- Privileged relationship with the specialized placement agent present every month at the academy
- Implementation of a personalized placement strategy
- Intensive English language learning and intensive preparation for the TOEFL & SAT entrance exams from the second grade.
- Assistance with registration for TOEFL and SAT exams (compulsory exams).
- Optimization of the academic file from the 3rd year
- Opening of the application file at the end of the 1st year
- Preparation of the application file
- Assembly of the academic file
- Production and video editing of the tennis sequence and distribution 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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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.
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.
- Baccalauréat or BTS diploma
- Minimum requirements for TOEFL, SAT and/or Duolingo entrance exams
Charles Auffray and his team were the pioneers of university placement in the USA.
Since 1998, more than 1,000 athletes, all sports combined, have been placed by our specialists who have built a network of more than 800 universities in all American sports divisions: NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA.
The academic year at La Française combines training and intensive tournaments, and is aimed at candidates 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 the entrance exams (TOEFL / SAT), this program gives players every chance of successfully entering 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 the scholarship process for you, directly with the university's admission team. The American university system enables athletes to obtain a scholarship to represent the sports team. The number of available scholarships varies depending on the sport and divisions.
In tennis, the number of scholarships offered per team in Division 1 is 5 for men and 8 for girls. The percentage amount awarded also varies according to the level of the player 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.
After the success of the very first edition in 2023, the French are renewing the event! Come and show off your talent and live the US university experience at this 2nd edition of the College Tennis Showcase! Seize the opportunity to play several matches under the eyes of the best coaches from American universities, who will come to France to meet you and assess your potential. Don't miss this unique opportunity to win a scholarship to study at an American university!
Passionate trainers, a unique infrastructure, varied and affordable tennis programs, all in the heart of the seaside resort of Cap d'Agde.
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