VOICED : Gaming academy preps French students for eSports stardom

The E Sports Academy in France offers a pioneering online gaming course aimed at turning video games into a viable career. The nine-month course, costing €5000, has attracted 20 students, despite parental concerns about gaming as a career. The Academy prepares students for various roles in the gaming industry, similar to traditional sports, including professional players, managers, and commentators. Classes are split between theory and practical gaming. Students are selected based on gaming skills and a psychological assessment, with no academic qualifications required.

What is the cost of the gaming course, and how did the student's parents react to this decision?

What psychological assessment must applicants pass to be selected for the course?