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Mandatory Graduation Internships (Stage Pratique)

For all government-accredited Technicien Supérieur (TS) diplomas, students must complete a mandatory end-of-studies internship (Stage Pratique) lasting between 3 to 6 months. The internship culminates in a graduation project report (Mémoire de fin d’études) and an oral defense (Soutenance) before an academic jury.

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Internship Process Timeline

  1. Company Search (S4 Start): Search for a hosting firm in your area of study (IT development, administration, marketing).
  2. Convention Approval: Submit details online via the Student Portal for convention issuance.
  3. Execution: Work on-site under the guidance of a company tutor and an Essal academic advisor.
  4. Writing Phase: Document your projects, case studies, or system implementations in the graduation report.
  5. Defense: Present your work to the Essal academic committee.

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Graduation Report (Mémoire) Formatting Guidelines

All reports must be submitted on the Student Portal in PDF format and bound physically according to these rules:
  • Page Count: 40 to 60 pages (excluding annexes and bibliography).
  • Font & Size: Arial or Times New Roman, 12pt size, 1.5 line spacing.
  • Structure:
    • Cover Page: Must follow the official Essal template (downloadable on the Student Portal).
    • Dedications & Acknowledgements
    • Table of Contents & List of Figures
    • Introduction: General context and objectives.
    • Theoretical Chapter: Review of concepts, tools, or literature.
    • Practical Chapter: Detailed implementation (e.g. database schema, source code blocks, marketing plans).
    • Conclusion & Recommendations
    • Bibliography & Webography

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Oral Defense (Soutenance) Structure

Once the academic advisor approves the final draft, the student is scheduled for an oral defense:
  • Duration: 30 minutes total.
    • Presentation (20 mins): Slide presentation summarizing key project achievements and results.
    • Q&A Session (10 mins): Answering questions from the jury committee (comprising the advisor and two examiners).
  • Assessment: Graded out of 20. This mark counts towards the final graduation average.

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Career Development Services

We offer resources to help students transition into the professional market:
  • Resume & CV Workshops: Sessions focused on crafting professional resumes tailored to the Algerian and international job markets.
  • Mock Interviews: Practical interview practice sessions conducted with experienced instructors.
  • Industry Days: Yearly recruitment events hosted at the Institute in Oran, bringing together local IT agencies, banks, and telecom firms.

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Local Partner Network

Essal Institute maintains relationships with key employers in Oran and Algiers to facilitate student placement:
  • Local Tech Startups: Opportunities in software design, digital marketing, and web analytics.
  • Telecom & ISPs: Placements in network operations, system administration, and infrastructure cabling.
  • Consulting & Accounting Firms: Placements for accounting, administration, and HR management students.
  • Industrial Enterprises: Operations management and IT infrastructure support in Oran’s industrial zones.