Training structure
Institute for Preparation for General Administration (IPAG)
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
Written preparation for the IRA (Regional Institute of Administration) exam
Objectives
Our main goal: to optimize your success in the written exams for admission to the Regional Institutes of Administration (IRA).
What you will learn:
- A methodology for written exams
- Digital literacy skills
- Regular meetings with civil servants and senior officials to discover the full range of careers available after completing IRA training.
Know-how and skills
Experts at your service:
Our training team brings together professionals who understand the intricacies of civil service examinations. Academics, senior civil servants, former jury members: each member contributes their own experience.
Our head of teaching, Ms. Frédérique MIAILHE, embodies this dual expertise as a senior civil servant and associate lecturer.
Organization
Special facilities
Preparation for the written exams for the IRA entrance exam is also offered remotely :
- submission of topics on a download platform
- video corrections (live and/or recorded)
Program
A tailor-made preparation program that focuses on practical experience:
- 10 mock exams with personalized feedback
- 20 hours of digital culture
- Career conferences throughout the year
In terms of organization, we adapt to your constraints:
- In-person training
and/or
- Remote training (live or recorded)
Admission
Admission requirements
On selection
Applications must be submitted via the University of Montpellier's E-candidat application (red base) starting in early April.
The link to the E-candidat platform is available on our website under the "Apply to IPAG" tab.
Registration procedures
Once your application has been reviewed, if you receive a favorable response, you can proceed to the next step: registration.
Visit our website, click on the "Apply to IPAG" tab, then "Registration after applying to IPAG."
Target audience
Anyone who meets the requirements to register for the entrance exam to an IRA (Bastia, Lille, Metz, Lyon, Nantes), whether it be the external exam, internal exam, or third route (identical exams).
Tuition fees
Students: 400 euros
In addition, there will be the CVEC and university fees.
Returning to education(civil servant, employee, undergoing professional retraining, or job seeker): €480 (€730 if the training is covered)
- Eligible for CPF
If you are a scholarship recipient or job seeker, there is a specific program reserved for you:the IRA talent prep class.
Capacity
50 people
Mandatory prerequisites
Meet the regulatory requirements for registration in the competition (see IRA website).
Expected results
Passing the IRA exam opens up the possibility of becoming a manager in three professional fields:
- Central administration: Ministries, Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (Deposits and Consignments Fund), etc.
- State territorial administration: Decentralized services in regions and departments...
- School and university administration: Universities, CROUS (Regional Centers for University and School Works), local public educational institutions, school districts, etc.