Your Arrival in Paris

Welcome to ISMAC Paris ! This page will guide you through everything you need to know before you arrive and on your first day on campus.

Pre‑arrival checklist

Before leaving your home country:

Check the academic calendar and book your flight to arrive at least one week before classes begin
Visa obtained & OFII stamp checked (see Visa page)
If your visa is delayed, contact admission@ismac.fr immediately to inform the school and request authorization to start classes later.
Temporary accommodation booked for the first nights (see Accomodation page)
ISMAC admission letter saved on your phone and in your email
Email your flight details to admission@ismac.fr at least 15 days before arrival (mandatory)
Emergency contacts and local support numbers saved

Getting to ISMAC (Paris 13ᵉ)

Airport	Route	Time	Cost
Charles de Gaulle (CDG)	RER B to Denfert-Rochereau - Metro 6 to Corvisart	~60 min	€14
Orly	Metro 14 direct to Olympiades - 10 min walk to ISMAC	~30 min	€14
Beauvais-Tillé	Airport shuttle to Porte Maillot - Metro 6 to Corvisart	~2h15	€17+

CDG and Orly: purchase the Ticket Paris Région – Aéroports (€14) at the airport ticket machines or on the Île-de-France Mobilités app before boarding. For Beauvais, add a standard metro ticket (€2.55) on top of the shuttle fare.

You can also take an official taxi from any airport. Fares are fixed: €56 from CDG and €35 from Orly to central Paris.

Your First Day at ISMAC

On your first day, you will:

Validate your OFII residence permit (guidance provided on VLS‑TS validation and deadlines)
Enroll with CPAM (French health insurance)
Pre‑register with CAF (housing benefit)
Receive your campus badge and student ID card
Pick up a free 48‑hour RATP transport ticket
Get advice on opening a bank account with our partner, La Banque Postale, located 5 minutes from campus

Your Arrival in Paris