Training Structure
Institute for Preparation for General Administration (IPAG)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
Preparation for Public Officials
Objectives
Our main goal is to help you acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed on the internal competitive exams for Categories A and B of the federal civil service.
It's not just about passing your exam—it's also about turning your potential into opportunity!
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Classes are scheduled on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from mid-September to mid-April.
Program
The program is led by a group of experts:
- Experienced Instructors
- Government Officials
- Renowned Scholars
- Former members of competition juries
All the key topics are covered to help you succeed:
- General Administrative Culture
- Public Policy
- Human Resources Management
But that's not all! We also focus on methodology to round out your training:
- Preparation for the Written Exams
- RAEP Writing Techniques
- Methodology Seminars
- Practice in Writing Summary Notes
- Case Studies
Classes are held in person at the IPAG campus (Building B on the Richter campus).
Admission
Admission Requirements
On selection
The application package will be available for download on the IPAG website, under the "Apply to IPAG" tab, starting in early February.
Registration Procedures
Once your application has been reviewed, if you receive a positive decision, you can move on to the next step:registration.
Visit our website, click on the "Apply to IPAG" tab, then "Registration After Applying to IPAG"
Target Audience
Internal preparation involves:
- Category B and Ccivilservants ofthe government and its agencies
- Contract employees who meet the eligibility requirements for internal competitive examinations
Tuition Fees
Price: 100 euros
Capacity
35 people
Expected Results
Our training programs prepare you to succeed on internal civil service exams, including:
- Administrative Secretary
- SAENES (Administrative Secretary for National Education and Higher Education)
- Entrance Exam for the Regional Institutes of Administration (IRA)
- Attached to various ministries
- Inspector, DGFIP – DGCCRF – Customs
- Etc…