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Study paths and exams

Choosing a work-study programme is prepared ahead, often following the school calendar. This topic gathers our guidance articles: the Parcoursup and Mon Master phases, results of the brevet, bac, CAP and BTS and how to continue in work-study, even after failing an exam. You will also find advice on choosing your programme, distance learning, retraining while employed and employment rates after an apprenticeship.

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Apprenticeship or professionalisation contract: which to choose in 2026?

Full comparison of the two work-study contracts: eligibility, objective, duration, pay, qualification and support. Summary table to help you choose the right contract for your situation.

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AI Developer apprenticeship 2026: the RNCP38603 State-recognised title

AI Developer RNCP38603 title, new INSA Rouen TIIA engineering track, salary, career paths: everything you need to know to become an AI developer through work-study in 2026.

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New BTP vocational qualifications 2026: what changes for your apprenticeship

Revised bricklayer and formwork setter titles, a new building electrical design draughtsman title, 2026 hiring grants: what changes for BTP apprentices.

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Remote apprenticeships in 2026: what's really changing

Distance learning in apprenticeship: 20% funding cut, list of exemptions, cerfa contract. What every apprentice must check before signing.

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Bac 2026: dates, results and work-study after the exam

Bac 2026: June exam dates, results on 7 July, retakes and how to move straight into a work-study programme for the new term. The full guide.

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Bac 2026: failed the bac, 5 work-study solutions for September

Bac 2026: 91.4% pass rate, but around 64,000 candidates did not pass. 5 concrete work-study solutions to bounce back from September.

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Choosing your work-study programme: the complete 2026 guide

Criteria, a 5-step method and pitfalls to avoid when selecting the apprenticeship (training + company) that truly matches your career goals.

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Brevet 2026: results and the path to work-study

Brevet 2026: exam dates, results released in July and how to move into a work-study programme after Year 9. The complete guide.

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Mon Master 2026: Work-Study Admission Decided on June 12

Mon Master 2026: work-study admission offers from June 12, response deadlines, contract upload and complementary phase. The complete guide.

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Parcoursup 2026: Admission Phase and Apprenticeship Wishes

Parcoursup 2026 admission phase: key June dates, ranking pending wishes and apprenticeship applications still open. The complete guide.

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Focused student in front of a laptop and a textbook, searching for a programme during the Parcoursup supplementary phase

Parcoursup 2026 supplementary phase: your second chance

The Parcoursup 2026 supplementary phase opens on 11 June. Up to 10 new applications, work-study (alternance) places and CAES support: here's how it works.

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BTS 2026 results: dates, resits and work-study options

BTS 2026 results: publication dates, access to the resit exams and how to bounce back into a work-study BTS after a fail. The full guide.

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CAP 2026 results: dates and continuing in work-study

CAP 2026 results: publication dates by académie, where to check them and how to continue in work-study (bac pro, CS ex-MC, BP). The complete guide.

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Apprenticeship employment rate: why it leads to a job

62% of apprentices from CAP to BTS level are employed six months after finishing their studies, compared with 41% through the school-based route. A breakdown of the 2026 figures.

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Career transition period 2026: train through work-study without resigning

The new scheme that replaces Pro-A from 2026: retrain through work-study while remaining an employee. Conditions, duration, pay and OPCO funding.

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