Classe internationale

A truly global pathway to French excellence

Backed by Campus France and a carefully selected network of a few distinguished higher education institutions across France, Classes Internationales embodies the nation’s strong commitment to academic excellence and international openness.
Among this exclusive circle, 3iS is renowned for its excellence in culture and the creative industries, where it nurtures the next generation of international talent.
Launched initially with India, Classe Internationale now extends its mission worldwide, welcoming outstanding students from seven countries: India, China, Vietnam, Nigeria, Indonesia, Kenya, South Africa.

Campus

Paris

Entry requirements

At a glance

Duration

1 Year

Languages

French Learning (for non-native speakers) 

Next intake

October 2026

Pace

Full Time

Study format

On-Campus

Tuition fees - Non-French tax residents

€5500

Program

Through Classe Internationale, students benefit from:

  • Intensive French language training → Fast progress up to B2 level
  • Specialized university-level courses tailored by each host institution
  • A gateway to prestigious French schools
  • Simplified visa procedures with strong support services
  • Affordable tuition fees (€5,500) — deliberately lower than standard fees to broaden access.

At 3iS specifically, students can:

  • Advance from A2 to B2 in French within one year
  • Explore the creative industries – cinema, sound, acting, animation, video games, digital communication, and live performance
  • Rely on strong international support, ensuring smooth academic and cultural integration
  • Prepare for entry into France’s leading culture and entertainment programs, within the country’s largest creative arts campuses.

From its Franco-Indian origins to today’s global reach, Classe Internationale has become a trusted pathway to French higher education, opening doors to success for talented students across continents.

Projects

Academic & Creative excellence

  • Learn in small groups with personalized guidance
  • Participate in hands-on workshops led by professionals
  • Train in professional studios, film sets, sound booths, and editing rooms

 

Personalized Support & Comfort

  • Bilingual assistance and simplified admission process
  • Priority access to the 3iS student residence, only steps from campus
  • Airport pick-up for a smooth arrival
  • Cultural & Social Integration
  • Cultural integration week upon arrival
  • Exclusive student events and activities
  • Tours and cultural discoveries across the region
  • Active participation in major events throughout the year

 

A vibrant community

  • Join an international and creative student network
  • Collaborate, create, and share projects with peers
  • Take part in activities designed to help you connect and feel at home from day one

At 3iS, your experience in France goes beyond academics.
It’s about studying, living, creating, and sharing unforgettable moments—inside and outside the classroom.

students group

Program outcome

At the end of the year, students will:

  • Reach B2 level in French
  • Build a first portfolio of creative projects
  • Experience a transformative immersion in French artistic and student life

 

Seamless progression to higher education at 3iS

Students who achieve the required French level may directly enter a degree program at 3iS, in fields such as:

  • Cinema & Audiovisual
  • Sound & Music
  • Animation & Video Games
  • Acting
  • Digital Communication
  • Live Performance Techniques.
  • Thanks to the Classe internationale, admission procedures are streamlined:
  • Direct entry upon successful completion of the program
  • Guaranteed continuity of studies with an overall passing grade

 

In short: it’s not only a foundational year, but a fully integrated pathway to your future studies at 3iS.

Ideal students

At the end of the year, students will:

  • Reach B2 level in French
  • Build a first portfolio of creative projects
  • Experience a transformative immersion in French artistic and student life

 

Seamless progression to higher education at 3iS

Students who achieve the required French level may directly enter a degree program at 3iS, in fields such as:

  • Cinema & Audiovisual
  • Sound & Music
  • Animation & Video Games
  • Acting
  • Digital Communication
  • Live Performance Techniques.
  • Thanks to the Classe internationale, admission procedures are streamlined:
  • Direct entry upon successful completion of the program
  • Guaranteed continuity of studies with an overall passing grade

 

In short: it’s not only a foundational year, but a fully integrated pathway to your future studies at 3iS.