Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE)
VAE
Validation of acquired experience serves as a mechanism enabling individuals, irrespective of their age, educational background, or professional status, to have their accumulated experience formally recognized for the purpose of obtaining professional certification. A minimum of one year of relevant experience pertaining to the content of the desired certification is required. This process facilitates the attainment of professional bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees through the French VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience) system.
How VAE works
The VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience) process enables individuals to obtain, either fully or partially, a diploma, title, or professional qualification certificate listed in the National Directory of Professional Certifications. Candidates are required to complete a dossier in which they detail the principal activities they have undertaken, the contexts in which these activities were performed, and the resources utilized. This dossier is subsequently evaluated, followed by an interview with a jury. The jury then determines whether to grant full or partial validation of the desired diploma. In cases of partial validation, the jury provides recommendations to the candidate to facilitate the attainment of the complete diploma.
Every individual possesses the right to have their experience formally recognized.
- Employees, non-employees, job seekers (whether compensated or not), and individuals who have engaged in social or voluntary activities are all eligible. The sole prerequisite is that the individual must have engaged in an activity for a minimum duration of one year that is pertinent to the content of the desired diploma.
Sites to consult
- Validation of acquired experience
VAE , an individual right
VAE for diplomas from CAP to BTS
Submit a file: DAVA contact details - France VAE
Dates of information meetings in the DAVA - www.cncp.gouv.fr
www.centre-inffo.fr - Ministry of Higher Education and Research
Operation of the VAE in higher education
www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr
- University continuing education
- Directories, training offers, etc.
www.fcu.fr