The Office of the Registrar has selected trusted insurance partners to meet your needs—whether for travel abroad, complementary health coverage, housing, visa requirements, or study interruption. Below are the recommended options for ESSEC students:
1. Gritchen Assurances
In partnership with ESSEC, Gritchen Assurances offers tailored insurance solutions for French and international students throughout their studies.
- One-year multi-trip contract with an excellent coverage-to-price ratio, including epidemic risk coverage and online consultations (upgraded since June 1, 2020).
- Covers:
- Study or private stays outside France.
- Health, housing, visa applications, and study withdrawal.
2. HEYME – Complementary Health Insurance ("Mutuelle")
For supplementary health insurance that complements French Social Security reimbursements, explore HEYME’s offerings.
- 10% discount with the code: 95ESSEC-10.
3. A.V.A – Health Insurance for Study Abroad
A.V.A’s Plan Santé Studies provides comprehensive coverage for students traveling abroad for studies or internships:
- 100% coverage of medical expenses (accidents/illnesses) with no deductibles or limits.
- Direct payment (no upfront costs) for hospitalizations and optional for other medical expenses (doctor visits, X-rays).
- 10% discount for ESSEC students with the promo code: ESSECAVA.
- Note: Only European residents studying at ESSEC Singapore are eligible for AVA coverage.
Support: +33 1 53 20 44 20 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM) or info@ava.fr
4. ISIC Assur – Global Travel Insurance
Selected by ESSEC for seamless coverage abroad (outside France):
- Flat rate: €128 for stays from 1 week to 12 months.
- Coverage includes:
- Medical expenses (illness/accident), repatriation, early return, liability, winter/dangerous sports, luggage, disability/death.
- Freedom to choose any doctor or hospital.
- 24/7 multilingual assistance.
Support: +33 1 55 48 07 07 or essec@isicassur.fr
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Your insurance certificate will be emailed immediately after payment.
5. April International – Insurance for ESSEC Singapore
With offices in Paris and Singapore, April International caters to ESSEC students heading to Singapore, offering coverage for:
- Study periods abroad, Schengen visas, health, and more.
Explore April International’s offers
⚠️ Important: Never travel without insurance! For questions before or during your stay, contact the dedicated teams above.
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