Prépa Polytech24–28 August
On-site in Lausanne or 100% online.
The course in detail
Five days to start EPFL with a head start.
We don't skim the syllabus: we work on the key concepts of the first semester and, above all, how to work on them. The goal: the first day shouldn't feel like a surprise.
Subjects
What we cover
MATHCalculus
MATHLinear algebra
PHYSMechanics
METHODNote-taking & revision
METHODTime & workload management
EXAMSExam strategies
The exact content is adapted each year to the current syllabus and the group's level.
Good to know: the course is especially suited to engineering sections (microengineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering…). The Mathematics and Physics sections follow a slightly different core curriculum — you're still welcome, some topics will simply be less specific to your track.
Typical schedule
One week, day by day
Each day alternates targeted lessons, guided exercises and small-group practice.
DAY 01
Warm-up & calculus
Diagnostic, calculus foundations, and a first grip on EPFL study methods.
DAY 02
Linear algebra
The semester's core concepts, with the typical exercises that come up in exams.
DAY 03
Physics & mechanics
Understanding the reasoning rather than memorising formulas. Lots of practice.
DAY 04
Methods & organisation
Managing the workload, planning across a semester, revising efficiently.
DAY 05
Mock exam
Real conditions, detailed correction and strategies for the big day.
Dates & options
Choose your week
31 August – 4 September
On-site in Lausanne or 100% online.
On-site — 950 CHF
Online — 690 CHF
Duo — 1,700 CHF
The duo offer saves you 200 CHF in total.