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The official Pro Residency Academy of Paris Saint-Germain, designed for elite international football players

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Join the #1 Pro Residency Academy in Europe

Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency provides a professional Paris Saint-Germain training environment to prepare players for the highest level of football in the world.

The programs and facilities are specifically designed to drive high-potential football players towards a clearly-defined goal: kickstarting their professional football careers. Throughout the season, student-athletes progress through individualized development as well as high-level exposure opportunities to top professional clubs and prestigious universities around the world.

At this stage of the season, the online tryout process is your best chance to join the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro teams for the 2025 – 2026 season! With unmatched flexibility, this option is perfect for players and families unable to travel to France.

Now accepting applications for the waiting list for the 2025 – 2026 10-month Residency Academy!

Register for the tryouts, and if no spot opens, your tryout registration will be fully refunded.

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ONLINE ASSESSMENT

229€*
Individualized Feedback and Assessment
Individual Meetings with Enrollment Advisors
Step-by-step guidance

* The tryout has a cost of 229€, non refundable.

Our online tryout process gives players the chance to apply now. Tryouts welcome elite international players born between 2007 and 2013, to integrate the rosters of the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency for the 2025 – 2026 season and the following season.

Receive a personalized and individualized assessment

To enroll at the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency,  all players must go through the tryout application process. Student-athletes are professionally assessed by the professional Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Recruitment Team as well as the Technical Director as part of the selection process to enroll in the 10-Month Pro Residency program. When you go through the online tryout process, you will receive:

  • A comprehensive online questionnaire detailing their soccer history and understanding of the game.
  • An opportunity to send your highlight videos to the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Technical Director and Technical Team for feedback and analysis.
  • An individual presentation of the program by a Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Enrollment Advisor to go over the highlights and benefits of the program.
  • Step-by-step guidance and support during the entire process, and live meetings with the Enrollment Advisors.

Application Process

Apply

Create your application and fill out the soccer questionnaire that you will receive by email upon completion of your application.

Review of your Application

The Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Technical Team will review your application based on the information provided.

Introduction to the Program

Individual meeting with a Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Enrollment Advisor to go over the highlights and benefits of the program.

Highlight Videos

Carefully prepare and send your highlight videos to the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Technical Team.

Admission Decision

The Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Technical Team will make their selection of top players, based on your overall assessment (including an online questionnaire detailing your soccer history and resume and “video” on-field assessments).

Enrollment

Upon acceptance, student-athletes may begin their enrollment process to the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency with support from Enrollment Advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

With the current situation and the large number of international applications, our team understands how important it is to offer flexible tryout options for applicants who may be unable to travel at the time. We are happy to introduce our way of moving forward during this unprecedented time, with an innovative online approach to give all players the chance to apply and join the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency!

The tryout has a cost of €229, non refundable.

Your admission decision will arrive via email within 48 hours of completion of the entire process.
Upon acceptance, student-athletes may begin their enrollment process to the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency with support from Enrollment Advisors.

We encourage all players to have their parents join us in the application process so that they can fully experience what we have to offer to student-athletes. As well, parents should be present to attend the presentation of the program. Being present will also allow them to ask questions and get valuable information from the coaches and staff at the Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency.

Humanities Teacher (History, Geography, American Government)

Claire Watts

Claire holds degrees in Archaeology, French, and Biological Anthropology from the University of Oregon, along with a linguistics minor and an SLAAT certification. She has been teaching in international schools and privately in France for the last decade.

Since September 2021, she has served as Head of the Humanities Department at PSG Academy Pro.

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ESL Teacher

Simone Thompson

Simone is a native English speaker from Australia, residing in France since 2023. With over 10 years of experience in education, she has a diverse teaching background, working in schools, zoos, community outreach programs, and private tutoring.

At PSG Academy Pro, she utilizes her broad skill set to support students through tutoring and English lessons, helping them succeed in their core subjects.

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French Teacher

Héloïse Evans

Heloise is a native French speaker, who studied French language and literature at University in France before moving to the UK.  While living in the UK, Heloise pursued a teaching qualification at Brighton University and went on to teach languages in a variety of schools in the south of England.  Heloise has 15 years of experience teaching students from a young age through to the end of high school as well as taking on pastoral roles.

Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Junior Science Teacher

Emma Newman

Emma is a British teacher with 20 years of teaching experience across all phases of education. Her background includes 10 years teaching high school and junior school in London, where she held Pastoral and Departmental Leadership roles. She then spent 9 years at a London university, training graduate and postgraduate students to become teachers themselves.

Emma relocated to France in 2021 and joined the PSG Academy Pro teaching team in 2023.

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Math, Physics & Chemistry Teacher

Hans Kolster

Hans Kolster, from the Netherlands, has had a long and distinguished career in teaching. His passion for education started during his student years when he tutored mathematics, leading to a lifelong commitment to helping young people achieve their goals.

He served as Head of the Dutch School in Cobham, England, an institution created for Dutch expatriates in London. Later, he became Head of Mathematics at the British School Muscat in Oman, a prestigious British international school with over 50 nationalities.

Since September 2022, Hans has been supporting student-athletes at PSG Academy Pro in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

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English Teacher

Barbara Hill

Barbara is a native British English speaker with 20 years of international teaching experience. After earning her Bachelor of Education from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, in 2005, she taught in the United Kingdom, Australia, and now France. She has worked in diverse school environments, including public, private, and international schools, as well as both single-sex and co-educational institutions.

Academic Director / Spanish Teacher

Leandro Cruz

Leandro, a native of Brazil, had a professional career as a football player before transitioning into education. With 15 years of experience in the French school system, he has dedicated his career to guiding student-athletes toward both academic and athletic excellence.

Beyond the classroom, he plays a crucial role in securing college placements for high school graduates, ensuring they successfully transition to higher education while balancing their sports commitments.

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