Learn French, explore the creative industries and prepare to study in France.
Designed for international students who want to improve their French before entering higher education in France, this one-year foundation program combines intensive language learning with practical discovery of the creative industries.
Over one year at 3iS Paris West, you will improve your French, become familiar with French culture and higher education, and explore several creative disciplines, including film and audiovisual production, sound and music, animation and video games, performing arts and acting.
The aim is to give you the language skills, practical experience and confidence you need to choose the right study path and successfully continue your education in France.
Campus
Paris West
Entry requirements
At a glance
Duration
2 Years
Languages
English
Next intake
October 2027
Spring intake
February 2027
Pace
Full Time
Study format
On-Campus
Tuition fees - Non-French tax residents
€8,990
The program will help you to:
1) French language & preparation for higher education
French language learning is at the heart of the program.
You will work on:
Throughout the year, you will progressively build the fluency, independence and confidence needed to study and live in a French-speaking environment.
2) Introduction to the creative industries
At 3iS, creative disciplines are explored through hands-on learning.
Through practical workshops and projects, you will discover several fields, including:
You will gain a clearer understanding of the practices, creative processes, equipment and professional environments associated with each discipline, helping you make a more informed choice about your future studies.
3) French culture & immersion
Learning French also means understanding the culture and society in which the language is spoken.
Throughout the year, you will explore:
Program content is indicative and may change depending on educational objectives, the availability of lecturers and partners, and programming opportunities.
After the program
Successful completion of the International Foundation Program – French & Creative Arts allows you to continue your studies at 3iS without taking the standard admissions entrance assessments, provided you have reached the required level of French for your chosen course.
You may then progress to a program in:
You will move on to your chosen course with stronger French language skills, practical experience of the creative disciplines and a clearer understanding of the path you want to follow.
Some 3iS programs are also taught in English.
The International Foundation Program – French & Creative Arts is open to applicants who hold a secondary school leaving qualification equivalent to the French Baccalauréat.
No previous technical experience is required. Admission is based on your motivation, curiosity and interest in culture and the creative industries.
The main intake takes place in October each year.
A limited number of students may also join the program through the Spring Intake in February, provided they already have a sufficient level of French to follow an accelerated pathway.
The admissions process includes a French language placement test and an interview. Where appropriate, an intensive French language course may be offered before the start of the program.
