Introducing… the Louvre Museum

Welcome back to the latest in our Introducing series where we give you an insight into the French capital’s best-known landmarks if it’s your first time here plus some quirky facts if you’ve been here before. This time we’re introducing you to the Louvre museum, one of the biggest attractions in Paris and just half an hour on the metro from ACCORD Language School. Ready to explore?

Fast facts

Let’s review some facts that you’ve probably already heard before but just in case you haven’t… the Louvre is both the biggest and the most-visited museum in the world with 15,000 visitors in attendance at any given time. It was originally meant to be a fortress but was turned into a royal palace in the 16th century before becoming a museum in the late 18th century.
If you allocated 30 seconds to each and every item in the Louvre then it would take you 100 days to visit the entire museum (that’s not including breaks, meals or sleep!). It’s home to arguably the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa (we’ll come back to her later), and perhaps the most controversial architectural feature in recent history, the glass pyramid (which the Parisians hated when it first appeared). You can find out more about the history of France and Paris during your French language and culture lessons at ACCORD!

The Louvre Museum during World War II

During the Second World War, the Nazis looted homes and businesses for art all over France. The Louvre was emptied out and used as a storeroom to house all the stolen goods. What happened to all the art housed in the Louvre before the Nazi invasion? Well, Hitler’s army had already begun its systematic looting of artworks from homes and businesses in Germany so the museum’s director, Jacques Jaujard, thought it was only a matter of time before the same happened to his museum. He had 200 trucks carry nearly 2000 boxes of the Louvre’s treasures between August and December 1939, so that when the Nazi soldier’s reached the museums, they were met by empty frames. Despite the artworks having to be moved around several times to keep them out of enemy hands, miraculously none of the Louvre’s treasures were damaged or went missing!

The Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum

Everyone knows the Mona Lisa hangs in the Louvre, but did you know that she was once stolen? Long before security cameras and sensors, an Italian museum worker hid in a storage cupboard so he could stay inside the museum at the end of his shift. Once everyone had left the museum, he stuffed the painting into his jacket, spent the night in the Louvre and walked out the next morning with a masterpiece. The painting wasn’t as famous then as it is now so it took a day or two for people to notice it was missing and it made headlines around the world. Pablo Picasso was suspected of stealing the artwork until the culprit tried to sell it to an Italian art dealer who informed the authorities. The Mona Lisa was found safe and sound… and that’s why she’s so famous today! Depending on the overall level of the class, your teacher may well ask you to write a news article in French covering the great art heist at ACCORD Paris. Whilst we’re on the subject of the Mona Lisa, you may not realise that Da Vinci painted the artwork on two separate occasions so the one hanging in the Louvre may well be the copy he produced at a later date. Mind blown.

The Louvre Museum and its Urban Legends

The Louvre has a lot of history behind it so it’s no surprise that it has its fair share of urban legends that may or may not be true. First up is the 666 myth that there are 666 panes of glass in the glass pyramid (the locals really did not like it). Never fear, there’s no sign of the devil in the pyramid as any mathematician would tell you it wasn’t possible and there are actually 673 window panes. If you’re a fan of Dan Brown then you’ll know that The Da Vinci Code speculates that Mary Magdalene is buried under the inverted pyramid in the Louvre’s underground shopping centre. She probably isn’t but you’ll have fun spotting the people visiting the museum to try to see for themselves! Some visitors and museum workers believe that the corridors at the Louvre are haunted by a mummy called Belphegor. Then a ghost dressed in red has been seen on several occasions in the Tuileries Gardens surrounding the museum and has been described as “totally unthreatening”. Have you ever encountered a ghost at a museum? Share the story with your fellow French students at ACCORD Language School during your French class. Happy ghost hunting!

The Louvre, 75001, Paris, France
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You are looking for the Best French Courses in France?

Select one of the Accredited French Language Courses proposed by a Qualité FLE school. Study French in France with ACCORD Language School in the beautiful capital, Paris. ACCORD is an accredited Qualité FLE Private Institute of High Education.

ACCORD Language School near the Eiffel Tower: Founded in 1988, the all year round French language school is located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Eiffel Tower, the Champs de Mars, the Musée du Quai Branly, the Invalides, the Seine river and the Bateaux Parisiens, and opposite the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro and its famous gardens and fountains. The ACCORD Language School is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

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15 reasons to learn French in Paris with ACCORD French Institute

Why 15 ?
Because the ACCORD French Institute is located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, nearby the Eiffel Tower.
Address: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France

What better way to learn French than in Paris, the city of artists, French cuisine and fashion. Here are 15 very good reasons to come to France to study the language of Victor Hugo, Proust and Serge Gainsbourg at the ACCORD French Institute.

1. A French language school located in the heart of Paris, nearby the Eiffel Tower:
Located in the 15th arrondissement, a very popular and lively Parisian area, the ACCORD French Institute offers its students a peaceful and historic setting. After classes, students can either enjoy the atmosphere of the lively neighbourhood with its cafés, bistros, ‘boulangeries’ (bakeries) and typical restaurants or they can enjoy a walk on the Champs de Mars till the Eiffel Tower and the Seine river. Our recommendation? Don’t hesitate and select our partner, the Bateaux Parisiens, to make a boat cruise. You will discover Paris from the heart of the town, from the Seine river.

2. An accredited school, a guarantee of quality:
Since 2007 ACCORD French Institute has been awarded ‘Qualité FLE’, the French as a Foreign Language Quality Label, with the best and highest marks in all domains. ACCORD French language school is registered as Private Institute of Higher education and is member of CAMPUS FRANCE and SOUFFLE.FLE (professional organisation for French as a foreign language training centres).

3. Intensive French courses that prepare you for French exams:
ACCORD French Institute offers French programs that prepare you for French exams: TCF, DELF, DALF. All intensive courses are designed to prepare the TCF as well as the DELF exams as they contain all the pedagogical content requested to take both exams. If you want to prepare the DELF or the DALF exam in the best conditions, join the DELF afternoon lessons or the DALF afternoon lessons which are available each Tuesday and Wednesday.
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4. Variety of French language courses:
ACCORD offers a wide range of French language courses to cater to different levels and needs, from beginners to advanced learners. You can choose your French language course from two semi-intensive courses of 15 hours/week, ten intensive courses (from 20 hours to 35 hours/week), three preparation courses for the DELF, DALF, A/AS level, ILC and Abitur exams, a Business French program in a mini-group and a legal French program also in a mini-group as well as courses proposed in partnership with IKI Paris Graduate School.
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5. Examination center:
ACCORD French Institute is an examination center for the TCF TP, TCF IRN, TCF Québec and TCF Canada.
The dates and prices of the TCF exams are available on the ExamensParis website.

6. A passionate teaching staff:
ACCORD Paris teaching method is based on a dynamic approach to teaching French, a high-quality teaching method recognised by many international partners, and a team of experienced teachers involved in creating their own teaching material and constantly updating ACCORD’s teaching method.

7. Over 35 years of experience:
Every year since 1988 ACCORD French Institute welcomes more than 1,800 students from over 40 different nationalities who come to learn French in Paris.
Great nationality mix in the ACCORD French school: no nationality over 12%.

8. A “boutique school” on a human scale:
Push the school door, enter the school and you will be welcomed as if you were in your second family. ACCORD Paris is a “boutique school” on a human scale. The classes have no more than 14 students per class (average is 10) which allows the teachers to have a real follow-up with all students, whatever their level of French. The administrative team at the reception area as well as the Head of studies are always there to listen to you, help you, advise you.

9. Flexibility:
ACCORD Language School offers a wide choice of French courses and study programs with flexible dates and durations. The ACCORD staff is always available to advise you during your stay at ACCORD so you choose the French lessons which suit you best. ACCORD also offers inexpensive French courses to always have an answer for students with limited financial means.

10. An accommodation service to meet everyone’s needs:
To ensure the best possible accommodation service, ACCORD has selected aparthotels and host families which allow students to choose the accommodation they want, according to their budget.
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11. An immersive learning environment:
In Paris you will be constantly immersed in the language, providing an ideal setting for language acquisition. “Sorties pédagogiques” (Walking in Paris lessons) are regularly organised so that students are placed in an authentic environment, enabling them to practice what they have learnt in the classroom whilst exploring Paris and its culture, as well as getting a better understanding of living in Paris.

12. No hidden fees:
When you enrol for a course at the ACCORD French Institute, there are no teaching materials/ books to buy. Everything is included in the price of the course, including level testing on arrival, teaching material and end of course certificate.

13. A “Course Certificate” and an “End of Course Teaching Assessment”:
At the end of your French language course, you will be given a “Course Certificate” stating the number of hours of attendance, your initial level and the level you have reached.
On request, you can also receive an “End of Course Teaching Assessment”, which includes a detailed analysis of your competence in the French language. This assessment is available at a cost of 50 euros. It includes the predicted level, the level achieved as well as the levels reached in the 4 skills, a detailed description of your abilities and progress in the different areas: oral, written and socio-cultural plus general comments. This assessment can be used at university (to earn credits) or for professional purposes (training course validation, CV, etc.).

14. The “Diplôme de Langue et Culture Françaises”:
At the end of your course, if you like, you can pass the exam to get the official “Diplôme de Langue et Culture Françaises”, recognised by the Académie de Paris, for just a 50 euro fee.
A sample of the Diploma can be viewed here.

15. Immerse yourself in an international atmosphere and make friends with students from all over the world:
Each year we welcome more than 1,800 students from over 40 different nationalities. A mix of languages and cultures that will allow you to meet students whose goal is the same as you, to study French, and who will remain your friends for dozens and dozens of years. During your stay at ACCORD, visit Paris with your course mates, go for a drink with them in a Parisian bistro, go eat with them in one of the typically French restaurants located near the school… these will be great memories for all of you!

Learn French in France with ACCORD French Institute, the best way to improve your French language skills in the most beautiful city in the world!

The ACCORD Paris language school is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE.
ACCORD French Language School: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France.

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World Teachers’ Day at ACCORD Paris Tour Eiffel School

Today is October 5th and today is World Teachers’ Day! It highlights how education can fuel change in our world. It is a beacon of hope that empowers individuals, turns societies around and affects the future. So who is it that fuels this transformation? The devoted teachers who work so hard to inspire people of all ages and share their infectious love for learning.
Let’s take a quick look at the history of World Teachers’ Day and say a big thank you to our wonderful French teachers here at ACCORD Paris French language school.

A potted history

UNESCO launched World Teachers’ Day in 1994 to give the vital role that teachers play in shaping our society the recognition they deserve. It’s more than a celebration of teachers though. October 5th is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO recommendation regarding the status of teachers and setting the standard for their rights and responsibilities on an international scale. Every year UNESCO uses it as a platform to address issues facing teachers today. The theme for this year’s World Teachers’ Day is “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage.”  The 2023 event puts the spotlight on the significant fall in teachers and how we must make recruitment and retention our focus to put the brakes on the decline.

World Teachers’ Day at ACCORD Paris Tour Eiffel School: Celebrations in Paris

UNESCO has unveiled an original photography exhibition celebrating teachers from all over the world as part of World Teachers’ Day. Not only does the exhibition display portraits and testimonials in recognition of teachers’ devotion, passion and commitment to shaping the future, but it will also present UNESCO’s campaigns to support teachers. Where can you see the exhibition? It’s just a 15 minute walk from ACCORD language school outside the UNESCO Headquarters at 7 Place de Fontenay.

World Teachers’ Day at ACCORD Paris Tour Eiffel School: Celebrating ACCORD’s teachers

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our teachers for everything that they do for our wonderful students in our French language courses. ACCORD language school has had its fair share of challenges in recent years, with the pandemic, lockdown and new premises, but our teachers have always been our students’ rock, providing support and guidance wherever possible. We would like to thank them for sharing our French language, culture, history, traditions and more with our students of all ages and all nationalities. On behalf of all our staff and students, we would like to wish (…) a very happy World Teachers’ Day!

How to get to the ACCORD Tour Eiffel school:

• by Métro (underground/subway)
  Nearest stations: La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8 and 10) and Dupleix (line 6)
  Other stations: Ecole Militaire (line 8), Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
• by Bus: line no. 86 (Champ de Mars), line no. 82 (bus stops: Champ de Mars – Suffren, and/or Général Detrie), line no. 42 (bus stop: Desaix and/or Champ de Mars – Suffren)

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Discover with ACCORD the Spooky Paris

Paris may be known as the City of Lights, but it certainly has a dark side… With Halloween fast approaching, here are a few places to visit and things to do to venture into the French capital’s shadows. Prepare for thrills and chills as you see another side to Paris during your French course at ACCORD language school. Trick or treat? You decide!

Trick!  The Catacombs

Discover with ACCORD French language school the Spooky Paris! This is probably the best-known macabre landmark in Paris… The sign above the gate to the ossuary says it all: “Arrête! C’est ici l’empire de la Mort.” The site even set the scene for the 2014 horror film, As Above, So Below. The story began in the 18th century when remains from cemeteries were moved underground due to public health concerns in the city. This site used to be a network of quarries and was consecrated as the “Paris Municipal Ossuary” on April 7th 1786. It has always been known by its nickname, the Catacombs, because of the public’s fascination with Roman catacombs and the aura surrounding them. The site is as deep as a 5-storey building with 243 steps and covering 1.5km. The tour takes around 1.5 hours.
Visitor entrance: Catacombs of Paris, 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (place Denfert-Rochereau), 75014 Paris

Treat!  A Halloween Cruise

After your French language course at ACCORD the “Vedettes du Pont Neuf” boat company bring you a real treat for Halloween: a cruise on the River Seine. Get dressed up in a frightfully fabulous outfit, bask in the moonlight and set sail on the dark river with a blood red cocktail in your hand. Listen to terrifying tales about the French capital and uncover the dark secrets behind the famous landmarks you sail past on the 1 hour cruise. Do the monster mash as the DJ plays scarily good tunes and have some good old Halloween fun on October 31st!
Boarding point: Vedettes du Pont Neuf, 1 Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris

Trick!  Discover with ACCORD the Spooky Paris: the Père Lachaise Cemetry

The biggest cemetery in Paris is also one of the most haunted places in the French capital: Père Lachaise. You may run into the ghosts of the rock star Jim Morrison (who many claim to have caught wandering around the graveyard on camera), French prime minister Adolphe Thiers (who tugs your clothes if you get too close to his grave), Chopin (who had his heart removed after his death and walled inside a Polish church due to his fear of being buried alive) and Marcel Proust (who roams the cemetery in search of his lover). Are you feeling brave? Let us introduce you to Elisabeth Stroganov who is buried in a mausoleum here. The wealthy Russian died at 39 and left a challenge in her will: anyone brave enough to spend an entire year in her mausoleum would inherit a large sum of money. Many have tried but all have failed… and now it’s illegal to sleep in a mausoleum so that’s a good enough excuse to avoid it!
Père Lachaise: 16 Rue du Repos, 75020 Paris

Treat!  The Choco-Story Halloween Workshop

As the saying goes: “Trick or treat? Trick or treat? Give me something good to eat!” What could be better than a chocolatey treat after all that excitement? Take a tour of the chocolate museum before heading to the workshop to make your own chocolates using ingredients such as chili and garlic as well as a chocolate spider (it is Halloween after all)! The tour and Halloween workshop package is just a 25 minute metro ride away from ACCORD language school.
Discover with the ACCORD Paris Institute the Spooky Paris and go to the Choco-Story, 28 Bd de Bonne Nouvelle, 75010 Paris.

Best French language courses in France

You are looking for the Best French Courses in France?  Select one of the Accredited French Language Courses proposed by a Qualité FLE school and study French in France with ACCORD French Language School in the beautiful capital, Paris. ACCORD is an accredited Qualité FLE Private Institute of High Education.

ACCORD French Language School near the Eiffel Tower: Founded in 1988, the all year round French language school is located just a few minutes’ walk from the Eiffel Tower, the Champs de Mars, the Musée du Quai Branly, the Invalides, the Seine river and the Bateaux Parisiens.
ACCORD French Language School: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France
The ACCORD Paris language school is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

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Introducing… Musée de Montmartre

Welcome back to the latest in our Introducing series where we give you an insight into the French capital’s best-known landmarks if it’s your first time here plus some quirky facts if you’ve been here before. This time we’re introducing you to the Musée de Montmartre, a hidden gem of a museum for those in the know! Ready to explore?

The Montmartre museum

The Montmartre Museum was founded just a stone’s throw from the Sacré Coeur in one of the oldest buildings on the Butte Montmartre: the 17th century Maison du Bel Air. Its permanent exhibition takes you on a trip back in time through the history of Montmartre with a unique collection of posters, paintings, drawings and more. Find out how the mills and vineyards gradually disappeared to make way for urbanisation in the 19th century, before artists began to flock here for the local boho lifestyle and buzzing cabarets.

Visit a reconstruction of one of the artist’s studios from the neighbourhood’s heyday at the Musée de Montmartre. The designer Hubert le Gall has worked with well-known establishments to faithfully recreate the apartment/studio that Suzanne Valadon, Maurice Utrillo (Valadon’s son, painter) and André Utter (Valadon’s husband, painter) called home in the early 20th century. Soak up the atmosphere and picture the bohemian artists working and living together right here.

The grounds

The Musée de Montmartre grounds are a haven of peace in the heart of the bustling city. The museum is surrounded by three gardens named after Auguste Renoir. Why Renoir? Because he lived here between 1875 and 1877 and this is where he painted a few of his masterpieces: Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette, La Balancoire and Jardin de la rue Cortot. You can settle down for a bite to eat or a drink at Café Renoir either outside or inside as you gaze at views of the gardens and vineyard. If you fancy visiting the gardens for a bite to eat or a little stroll, it costs 5 Euros without museum admission. The gardens have been renovated according to Renoir’s paintings. They provide a good view of the vineyard, which has existed since the Middle Ages and was replanted in 1933.
A tip from ACCORD Paris: the Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival

Musée de Montmartre: Visitor information
The museum itself is open between 10am and 7pm every day and takes around 1.5 hrs to visit.
The café is open between 11.30am and 6pm.
Musée de Montmartre: 12 rue Cortot, 75018, Paris.

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You are looking for a high quality French language course in France? Select one of the Accredited French Language Courses proposed by a Qualité FLE French language school and study French in France with ACCORD French Language School in the beautiful capital, Paris.
ACCORD: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France
The ACCORD Paris language school is located nearby the Eiffel Tower and is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

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Introducing… the Père Lachaise Cemetery

Welcome back to the latest in our Introducing series where we give you an insight into the French capital’s best-known landmarks if it’s your first time here plus some quirky facts if you’ve been here before. This time we’re introducing you to the Père Lachaise cemetery (Cimetière du Père-Lachaise), one of the biggest attractions in Paris and just 35 minutes on the metro from Accord Paris language school! Ready to explore?

A bit of background

Not only is it the biggest cemetery in Paris at 44 hectares, it’s also the most visited cemeteries in the world with over 3.5 million visitors a year. It was opened in 1804 by Napoleon and is home to over 300,000 human remains. Père Lachaise has seen battle too with armed combat on two occasions: it was overrun by the Russians during the Napoleonic War in 1814 then 147 workers were killed here during the chaotic Paris Commune in 1871. You can actually see the bullet holes in the “Mur des Fédérés” commemorating the massacre.

Humble beginnings

The cemetery may be famous for being the final resting place for some of the world’s most famous names, but things didn’t start so well for Père Lachaise. It was thought to be too far away from the city so not many funerals were held here. It also hadn’t been blessed by the Church so many Roman Catholics refused to be buried here. That meant there were only 13 burials here in 1804 when it first opened. 1817 marked a turning point when the French authorities made the smart move of moving the remains of the famous 17th century playwright Molière and the fable writer Jean de la Fontaine to Père Lachaise. Although there is much debate about whether they really are buried here, the move saw flocks of Parisians request burial sites here and today’s there’s even a waiting list for a plot.

Dead famous

The cemetery is home to famous people and equally famous graves. Some of the tombstones are recognised as “historical monuments” so have listed status. It’s like being in a museum! One of the famous names is Jim Morrison from The Doors, who is buried here and watched over by a security guard since his bust was stolen. Another is Oscar Wilde whose tomb is covered in lipstick and even a glass barrier can’t stop visitors from kissing the stone! Keep an eye out for Louis-Sébastien Gourlot’s grieving widow… you can’t miss her (she’s painted gold!). Cemeteries can be creepy places and Père Lachaise is no stranger to the macabre: the Raspal family mausoleum has the Grim Reaper trying to get in through the window whilst the Robertson family tomb is all winged skulls and creepy owls. You’ve been warned!
Notable figures in the arts buried at Père Lachaise include Colette, Frédéric Chopin, Édith Piaf, Marcel Proust, Georges Méliès, Marcel Marceau, Sarah Bernhardt, Georges Bizet, Sir Richard Wallace… and many more.

Visitor information

You can pick up a free map at the Conservation Centre at the cemetery’s entrance so you can find your way around the maze-like landmark and visit the famous tombs. Entrance is free and the cemetery is open all year round. Please remember that this is a cemetery so no picnics, jogging, alcohol or anything deemed disrespectful is allowed here. Your closest metro stops are Père Lachaise and Gambetta.

ACCORD French Language School: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France
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Don’t hesitate and study in France with IKI-Paris Graduate School and ACCORD

IKI-Paris Graduate School & ACCORD French Language School
Joint Academic & French language programme

IKI-Paris Graduate School is the partner of ACCORD, one of the leading “Qualité FLE” accredited schools in France teaching French to foreign students and offering high quality French language courses in Paris. ACCORD is member of CAMPUS FRANCE.

Study in France with IKI-Paris Graduate School and ACCORD

ACCORD is worldwide known for its 35 years’ experience in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) in a multinational environment, welcoming students from more than 30 different countries. In 2023 ACCORD school is accredited “Qualité FLE” for the fifth time in a row with the best score for the 5 areas audited, and therefore obtained 15 stars out of 15 possible!

IKI-Paris Graduate School offers all year round a full range of well reputed Masters, MBA, MPhil (Pre PhD) as well as BA Foundation programmes.

The IKI-Paris Graduate School & ACCORD partnership combines the academic expertise of IKI-Paris School and ACCORD Paris to create a fantastic jointly taught programme, blending the strengths of different educational cultures and providing a better understanding of your learning both in terms of high-level academic skills and French language and culture proficiency. The programmes are collaboratively designed to respond to a globalised environment, and to equip students with a combination of the best aspects of our unique education systems – making them ever more attractive to employers across the globe.

IKI-Paris Graduate School and ACCORD Language School are both registered as Private Institutes for Higher Education.

Our ACCORD Paris & IKI- PGS “boutique” campus is in a great location, at walking distance from the Eiffel Tower, with excellent facilities, friendly and experienced teachers and staff.
Address: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France

Study in France with IKI-Paris Graduate School and ACCORD

Key elements of the IKI-Paris Graduate School & ACCORD joint programme:

• Students receive two awards, one from each partner institution – doubling the prestige and recognition of the degree.
• The 20 hours per week French language course taught face-to-face on the campus nearby the Eiffel Tower is shared with extensive online support through IKI-Paris Graduate School professors and staff.
• The IKI-Paris academic programmes are taught entirely in English, preparing the students to work in a multinational environment.
• Dedicated Virtual Learning Environment – IKI-Paris Graduate School portal.
• Quality of the programmes meets the requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Students will be able to gain part time employment of up to 20 hours per week.

For more information, please contact Innovative Knowledge Institute/ IKI-Paris Graduate School by email : info@ikinstitute.org & info@parisgraduateschool.org
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What our students say:

Our students come from all over the world. We work hard to make sure they have the best experience possible while pursuing their PhDs, whether they are on campus with us in Paris or a non-residential student as far away as India.

“I recommend PGS-IKI because as a student who has had an experience, I found that the delivery provided by them is unique. In short, all students and indeed African prospective students have an opportunity to study in English language in the city of light, Paris, with the best professors from across the globe. I therefore recommend the school.”
Christos Beretas, PHD student
Research title: Security research and protocol design of self-protection against online threats.

“My doctoral experience at PGS has been excellent. I received a huge amount of support from my supervisor, Dr Bakht. The School offers the platform to work in collaboration with academic experts whilst also providing the freedom to think differently and work with new ideas.”
Oj Faghani, Doctoral student
Thesis title: A study of emotional intelligence of leaders and its relationship to transformational leadership.

“I enjoyed the “blended learning” experience, and I found that the delivery provided by PGS is unique, in a sense that, I DO get to see the professor and have a face-to-face with live interaction at one of the study centres, it is like having a classroom interaction with a lecturer at your own chosen destination, I enjoy the whole learning experience!”
Mihaela Gaulea, Romania, MBA student

Study in France with IKI-PGS and ACCORD

For more information, please contact Innovative Knowledge Institute/ IKI-PGS by email at info@ikinstitute.org & info@parisgraduateschool.org
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