:: GENERAL QUESTIONS :
• Where is SPEOS located?
SPEOS is located in the east of Paris in the triangle Bastille/ République/ Nation.
The address is 7, rue Jules Vallès, 75011 Paris.
• Which is the nearest subway station?
Charonne on line 9: Pont de Sèvres - Mairie de Montreuil.
• Which are the opening hours?
- Our office is open from Monday till Friday from 9.00 AM to 7.00 PM
- Outside of courses, participants are expected to work on class projects in the darkroom, in the computer lab, in the studio, or in the city.
- Studios and classrooms are open from 9.00 AM to 6.45 PM
- Darkrooms from 9.00 AM to 6.45 PM
• Is it possible to visit the school?
Of course! If you have the possibility to come to Paris, we are happy to guide a tour for you, and answer any questions you might have.
• In which languages are courses taught?
Courses are primarily taught in English. If we have enough students who wish to attend courses in French, we set up French groups.
• I'm 40 years old - may I enroll at SPEOS?
There is no age limit to apply for our programs.
• Living expenses in Paris?
You should budget approximately the following amounts:
- Transportation: the cheapest way is to buy the monthly travelcard for 51 Euros per month, which allows you to travel in Paris by bus and subway.
- Living expenses: 480 Euros per month
- Housing:
1) A room in someone's home : 400 - 600 Euros
2) Studio (furnished) : 600 - 800 Euros
3) 2 room apartment (furnished) : 900 - 1200 Euros
• Could you help me find housing?
We have a housing file at students' disposal.
If you do not speak French or if you don't know Paris, we will help you in your search.
For short stays, the hotel/hostel is the easiest option.
We will provide you with addresses according to your budget.
• Do you offer correspondence courses?
It is difficult to teach photography that way.
We offer a possibility to correct your darkroom prints and studio tests through the following website: http://www.stop-system.com
• Will the Stop-System be taught?
The Stop System is a method invented by SPEOS and taught for more than 10 years at our school: http://www.stop-system.com
It is used in the in the darkroom and the studio.
• Does SPEOS have agreements with American universities?
Even if we have a lot of foreign students, SPEOS is a French company. We have exchange agreements with several American universities such as Rochester Institute of Technologies, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Rhode Island School of Design, Hartford College, but we do not directly give credits, only your home university can.
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