Have you completed the second year of a mathematics-focused bachelor’s degree? The Actuarial and Statistical Schools Competition (CEAS) is a unique opportunity to enter the first year (level L3) of actuarial or statistician training at one of the six prestigious schools in France. Examination from 13 to 14 May 2025 at one of the following centres: Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Brest (France), Fort-de-France (Martinique), Le Mans (France), Libreville (Gabon), Lyon (France), Paris, Saint-Denis de La Réunion, Strasbourg (France), and Yaoundé (Cameroon). More information below.
**Objective of the Competition: The competition aims to select students with a scientific baccalaureate (C, E, D) who have completed the second year of a mathematics-focused bachelor’s degree (Preparatory Classes or Mathematics or Mathematics-Economics Bachelor’s). Candidates must also have a good academic record and be able to afford the training costs in France.
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Important Dates:
- Submission of applications: From 1 February to 28 February 2025
- Examination: From 13 to 14 May 2025
Application Composition:
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Certified copies of transcripts from the first and second years of the bachelor’s degree
- A motivation letter (one page)
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Competition Tests:**
- A Mathematics test (4h)
- An optional test: Option A (Mathematics) or Option B (Probabilities) (3h)
- A French test (2h)
- An English test (2h)
Centres for Written Tests:
| Centre | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) | to be specified | Lassana SAMASSI samassilassana@yahoo.fr |
| Brest (France) | EURIA UFR Sciences et Techniques Université de Bretagne Occidentale | Franck Vermet franck.vermet@univ-brest.fr |
| Fort-de-France (Martinique) | to be specified | Gaël Sufrin postbacbellevue@gmail.com |
| Le Mans (France) | IRA Institut du Risque et de l’Assurance du Mans | Anis Matoussi ira-bceas@univ-lemans.fr |
| Libreville (Gabon) | to be specified | Marie Herrise marie.herrise@diplomatie.gouv.fr |
| Lyon (France) | ISFA 50 avenue Tony Garnier 69007 LYON | Eddy Caron contact@ceas.fr |
| Paris | to be specified | - |
| Saint-Denis de La Réunion | to be specified | Lycée Leconte de Lisle ce.9740001h@ac-reunion.fr |
| Strasbourg (France) | UFR DE MATH/INFO Amphithéâtre PAM (Petit Amphi de Math) | Jean Berard jberard@unistra.fr |
| Yaoundé (Cameroon) | to be specified | Pr. Fono Louis Aime lfono2000@yahoo.fr |
Presentation of the Actuarial and Statistical Schools Competition (CEAS) Since 2014, six university programmes in actuarial and statistical fields have combined their written recruitment competition tests. The CEAS website provides detailed information about this competition and allows candidates to register online.
The tests include mathematics, French, English, and an optional test. Candidates can choose from several examination centres in France and abroad. The site also offers information on registration fees, past editions of the competition, and events like the Actuarial Week.
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List of participating schools:
- Institut de Science Financière et d’Assurances (ISFA)
- Institut de Recherche en Actuariat (IRA) - Université du Mans
- Institut de Science Financière et d’Assurances (ISFA) - Université de Strasbourg
- Université Paris-Dauphine - MIDO
- Université de Bretagne Occidentale - EURIA
- Institut de Statistique de l’Université Pierre et Marie Curie (ISUP)
For more information, please visit the website: CEAS.