For software testers in France, ISTQB Foundation Level gives employers a clear sign that you know standard testing language. The exam costs $229 USD through AT*SQA. You can test online, or you can look for a test center in the Paris area, Lyon, Toulouse, or Marseille. Stripe Adaptive Pricing may let you pay in euros at checkout.
France has strong demand for software testing in banking, insurance, aerospace, telecom, and large enterprise software. Many of these teams work across borders, so a testing credential with a shared vocabulary is useful.
ISTQB Foundation Level helps show that your testing knowledge is not limited to one employer or one project. It gives hiring managers a quick way to understand your baseline knowledge before the interview.
If you work with English-language teams or clients, the credential also helps show that you can use formal testing terms in an international setting.
Foundation Level costs $229 USD through AT*SQA. Prices are shown in USD. Stripe Adaptive Pricing may let you pay in euros at checkout, and the converted amount is shown before payment.
Your voucher is valid for up to 365 days from purchase. You can buy the exam, study, and then choose the date once your preparation feels solid.
The purchase includes one free AT*Micro™ exam. It is a simple way to add a second focused credential after your ISTQB purchase.
Kryterion centers reach four parts of France: the Paris area, Lyon in the east, Toulouse in the southwest, and Marseille on the Mediterranean coast. That creates a different access pattern than a one-city market.
Online testing remains available if a center is not close enough or if home testing is easier. For online delivery, plan for a webcam, a steady internet connection, and a quiet room.
| City | Area or Center | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Île-de-France | 233 Rue du Faubourg Saint Martin, 75010 |
| Bezons | Île-de-France | 20 Avenue Gabriel Péri, 95870 |
| Lyon | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Le Terra Mundi, 2 Place de Frankfort, 69003 |
| Toulouse | Occitanie | 1 Chemin du Pigeonnier de la Cépière, 31100 |
| Marseille | Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur | 7 Rue Gaston de Flotte, 13012 |
Availability and addresses can change. Confirm your center during scheduling in your AT*SQA account, or check Kryterion's live locator.
Foundation Level is the first step. After you pass it, these options are available through AT*SQA. All prices below are in USD.
| Certification | Level | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Level | Entry | $229 |
| Most Specialist exams, including AI Testing, Testing with Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, and more | Specialist | from $199 |
| Test Analyst Advanced, Technical Test Analyst Advanced, and Test Management Advanced | Advanced | $249 |
| Expert Test Management | Expert | $575 |
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It costs $229 USD through AT*SQA. Prices are shown in USD. Stripe Adaptive Pricing may let you pay in euros at checkout.
Yes. Listed centers include Paris, Bezons in the Paris area, Lyon, Toulouse, and Marseille. Confirm current availability during scheduling.
Yes. Online delivery with live remote proctoring is available from France if you prefer not to travel to a center.
Each ISTQB exam purchase through AT*SQA includes one free AT*Micro™ exam. You can see all AT*Micro™ exams here, with options like What to Test in AI-Based Systems, API Testing: Introduction and Testing Planning and Design, and more. You can also learn how to redeem your free AT*Micro™ exam.
You have up to 365 days from purchase to schedule and take the exam.
Yes. Eligible candidates can use Testing Tiers®, AT*Work™, and the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ for added career visibility.
Buy your Foundation Level voucher through AT*SQA, review any euro checkout option, and schedule online or at a France test center when you are ready.