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Continuing Education

Validation of Prior Learning (VPL)

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The VPL (Validation of Prior Learning) offers the possibility to recognise studies, professional experiences, and personal achievements for any candidate applying for a diploma or degree in higher education.

Any person, regardless of age, nationality, status or education level, who can justify of a relevant experience directly related to the desired certification, is eligible for VAE. This certification, which can be a degree, a title, or a professional qualification certificate, must be registered with the French National Directory of Professional Certificates (Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles).

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The VPL at TSM

At Toulouse School of Management, the VPL offers: 

  • A possibility to partially or completely earn a degree without taking classes;
  • An opportunity to progress professionally or to earn a promotion;
  • A clarification and validation of personal skills;
  • A demanding process;
  • An alignment between professional experience and academic reflection.

but beware, it is not:

  • A way of getting round failing an exam;
  • A quasi-automatic delivery of cheap or devalued diplomas;
  • A validation of personal projects.

The steps of a VPL

The VPL fees procedure

For the academic year 2024-2025, the VAE fees are identical regardless of the requested degree:

  • Employed candidates: 2 800€
  • Unemployed candidates: 1 800€

University fees are not included.

Under certain circumstances, VPL can be financed through a professional sabbatical period granted by Transitions Pro or by Pôle Emploi for candidates who are unemployed.
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    files declared admissible

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