English-speaking preparatory courses

IN AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

Imagine studying aerospace engineering in the language of global innovation, rubbing shoulders with students from all over the world and preparing for the industry’s most prestigious careers.

IPSA turns this vision into reality, thanks to an advanced teaching approach that combines project-based learning, industry immersion and international exposure.

Les points clés

Target audience

Terminales, specializing in Mathematics, Physics-Chemistry, Engineering Sciences

Application

Via our website

Rhythm

Initial

Language

English

Duration

September to July, including internship

Campus

Paris-Ivry

Further studies

Integration into AÉRO 2,^2nd year of the integrated aeronautics preparatory course

International aeronautics immersion
FROM YEAR 1 !

The Cycle Préparatoire Anglophone immerses you in a 100% English-speaking world from your very first year, offering you much more than a solid scientific foundation: personal transformation in a stimulating multicultural environment. Our top-notch aerospace school offers a program designed to make you an international leader, thanks to cutting-edge technical English, internships, enriching academic exchanges and conferences that leave their mark on your career.

Your professional success starts right now: with My Job Project’s personalized support, you’ll be guided towards employment right from the start of your course, ensuring that you develop the skills and professionalization that will set you apart.

Avion dans un hangar en cours de préparation

The program manager
Integrated English PREPA

Campus Paris

Naouel DEBIANE

Director of Studies Preparatory Cycle
Doctor of Automatic Control
Electronics Engineer

Photo d'un satellite au dessus de la Terre

Why choose
IPSA’s SECTION ANGLOPHONE aeronautical preparatory course

01/7

AN ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CURRICULUM

accessible from ^1st year

IPSA is the only post-Baccalaureate aeronautics and space school to offer you a perfect command of technical aeronautical English from your first year.

02/7

An immersion in aeronautics

from ^1st year

IPSA propels you into the aeronautics and space sectors right from the first year, with scientific courses focused on these sectors.

03/7

Active teaching

and professionalism

You’ll build your expertise through real-world projects that develop the skills recruiters are looking for.

04/7

A scientific foundation

at the heart of training

At IPSA, students acquire a solid scientific foundation in mathematics, physics and engineering sciences throughout their training.

05/7

Personalized support

for serene progress

At IPSA, each student can benefit from personalized tutoring and support courses tailored to his or her needs.

06/7

LE FEstival du vol ipsair

a unique immersion in aeronautics and space

As part of this festival organized by IPSA, students enjoy a unique immersion in aeronautics and space: initiation to piloting, flight simulators, exploration of aircraft engines and exceptional aeronautical and space parts, as well as participation in exciting themed conferences.

07/7

A rich and dynamic community life

More than 90 student associations turn your schooling into an adventure, with international competitions and entrepreneurial projects.

Access to an English-speaking curriculum

Aeronautics from year 1

Project-based teaching

A solid scientific foundation

Personalized support

The IPSAIR flight festival

A dynamic community life

The skills targeted by our aeronautical and space preparation

Reinforce knowledge of mathematics, physics and engineering sciences

Introduction to aeronautical and space sciences from first year

Learn programming and the digital tools used in engineering

Quickly develop their skills and project themselves into their future career as an aeronautical and space engineer

Experiment with practical laboratory work

Put theory into practice through practical projects, and learn about project management and teamwork.

Course pace

Courses

Internship

Sept

Oct

Nov

Déc

Jan

Fév

Mar

Avr

Mai

Jui

Juil

Sept

Oct

Nov

Déc

Jan

Fév

Mar

Avr

Mai

Jui

Juil

^1st Year – AERO 1

^2nd Year – AERO 2

Basic sciences – 20 ECTS

364H

Algebra

154h

Analysis and probabilities

158h

Science and Methodology Immersiont méthodologie

52h

Aeronautics and Space – 7 ECTS

110H

Introduction to sustainable engineering

16h

General aeronautics and space

58h

Aerospace Projects

36h

Engineering Sciences Core – 17 ECTS

276H

Point Mechanics

120h

Electrokinetics

82h

Algorithmic & Python language

42h

Experimental physics: geometric optics and calorimetry

10h

Introduction to mechanical design engineering

22h

Human Sciences and Languages – 14 ECTS

169h

History of Aerospace Science and Technology

56h

Impact Project

20h

Voltaire Teaching (except Freemovers)

English for Aeronautics and Space – TOEIC

91h

French as a Foreign Language (for Freemovers)

65h

Personal engagement – 1 ECTS

Internship – 1 ECTS

Basic Sciences – 27 ECTS

453H

Differential calculation

55h

Multiple and curvilinear integrals

48h

Linear and bilinear algebra

65h

Analysis and probabilities

72h

Mathematical engineering

22h

Thermodynamics

54h

Strength of materials

58h

Solid mechanics

52h

Wave physics: mechanical and acoustic waves

27h

Aerospace cluster – 9 ECTS

178h

Aeronautics

37h

Robotics project

64h

Fluid mechanics

27h

Aeronautical ethics

14h

Major project programming

18h

Major project

18h

Engineering Sciences Pole – 12 ECTS

193h

Electromagnetism

66h

Computer-aided mechanical design

16h

Electronics

58h

Practical programming in Python

30h

Wave physics

23h

Humanities and Languages – 7 ECTS

116h

Impact project

20h

Teaching Voltaire

English for aircraft engines

27h

Business english

53h

English: TOEIC / IELTS preparation

14h

Corporate knowledge and professional integration – 4 ECTS

2-month internship

Focus on internships

^1st year

Status : Optional
Theme : Work or humanitarian internship
Duration : 4 weeks

^2nd year

Status : Compulsory
Subject : Business knowledge internship
Length: 2 months

Worker internship in image annotation

Simple maintenance course on aircraft

Design and creation of a test bench for equipment overhaul

Support engine mechanics in the disassembly and reassembly phases

Internship in strategic supply and transport squadron

Participation in the development of a space instrument

photo de Adrien Belorgeot, étudiant en prépa aéronautique Aero 2 IPSA Paris

Adrien BELORGEOT 2nd year engineer program AÉRO 2 Paris

Passionate about this field since I started gliding, I naturally chose IPSA for its cutting-edge training and its focus on innovation…

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Basile GEST-MANFÉ 1st year engineer program AÉRO 1 Paris

I chose IPSA for its specialized training in aeronautics and space, a field that has always fascinated me…

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Maxime BALDENWEG 2nd year engineer program AÉRO 2 Paris

I’ve had a passion for aeronautics since childhood, and passed my BIA in 2020, followed by a Bac with Maths and Physics-Chemistry specialties. Next year, I’ll be starting the sandwich course…

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Paul CONIL 2nd year engineer program AÉRO 2 Paris

Next year, I’m going to specialize in aerospace propulsion via the new apprenticeship program. Passionate about aeronautics, I passed my BIA, then my PPL airplane…

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Sarah SCHLERNITZAUER 2nd year engineer program AÉRO 2 Paris

I don’t yet know exactly what career I’ll be aiming for after school, but I’m very attracted to space, especially exploration missions or debris recovery.

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