Study Abroad Programs in France

Popular Study Abroad Programs in France

For students who are interested in studying abroad while learning or improving their French, Paris is an extremely popular study abroad destination and the famous ACCORD Paris Language  School in partnership with IKI-PGS and the CIA in Antibes offers many Study Abroad Programs in France.

Paris is a vibrant destination for study abroad students looking to study French before to continue their studies in France in architecture, art, fashion design, and more.

One of the advantages of building your own study abroad program is that you can select the type of French language course (intensive, semi-intensive, super-intensive) and its duration (from a few weeks to several months) according to YOUR needs and objectives. So, depending on your level of French, you can choose to come in the summer to follow a short-term program or during the year, on the date you want, to follow a course lasting several months. You choose your French course and you determine how long your program in France should last. Many universities and schools accept credit from these programs, even if their own study abroad department offers its own study abroad program as well.

Popular Study Abroad Programs in France

Study in France with IKI-Paris Graduate School and ACCORD:

IKI-Paris Graduate School offers all year round a full range of well reputed Masters, MBA, MPhil (Pre PhD) as well as BA Foundation programs. The IKI-PGS School and ACCORD partnership combines the academic expertise of IKI and ACCORD Paris to offer foreign students looking for a highquality study abroad program a fantastic jointly taught program, making them ever more attractive to employers.

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

• The 20 hours per week French language course taught face-to-face on the IKI-ACCORD campus nearby the Eiffel Tower is shared with extensive online support through IKI-Paris Graduate School professors and staff.
• The IKI-Paris academic programs 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 programs meets the requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Students receive two awards, one from each partner institution, doubling the prestige and recognition of the degree.

For more information, please contact IKI-Paris Graduate School by email at info@ikinstitute.org or info@parisgraduateschool.org
Or use the ACCORD online contact form

Learn French in Paris with ACCORD:

The PARIS-MOVE editorial team has selected the Private Institute ACCORD as the French language school to learn French in France. The ACCORD French language school in Paris is accredited “Qualité FLE” for the fifth time in a row.
ACCORD is member of CAMPUS FRANCE  and SOUFFLE, professional organisation for French as a foreign language training centres.

Don’t hesitate any longer and choose one of the courses offered by the ACCORD Paris school: 2 semi-intensive courses, more than 10 intensive courses and 3 super intensive courses.
Starting dates every Monday for all levels except complete beginners, and book for a few weeks to several months.

French in France with ACCORD and the CIA-Antibes:

By learning French in France, in Paris and in Antibes, you will appreciate what each of these two famous cities has to offer. For example the famous monuments for Paris, and in Antibes, the sea.

Study abroad programs in France
Follow a French course at ACCORD then a French course at Antibes, with the possibility of modulating your course. An intensive or super-intensive French language course in Paris then a semi-intensive French course in Antibes. Or the reverse, especially if you want to visit many monuments in Paris.

To go to your two French Language Schools in France:
To go from Paris to Antibes, nothing could be easier! All you have to do is take the TGV (high-speed train).

Recommended accommodation in your two French Language Schools in France:
Accommodation recommended in Parisa lovely host family
Accommodation recommended in Antibes: a very nice residence

To register for this Paris-Antibes program, nothing could be simpler. Contact us and tell us how long you want to stay in Paris and in Antibes. We will send you a complete proposal.

 

Introducing… Musée de Montmartre

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 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

If you visit the Musée de Montmartre between now and October 11th 2023, entry costs 8 Euros due to partial closure and renovation work.
After this date it costs 15 Euros per adult and 8 Euros per child aged 10-17.
Children aged under 10 go free.
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

Learn French in France

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 school. Study French in France with ACCORD French Language School in the beautiful capital, Paris.

ACCORD: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0) 1 55 33 52 33

The ACCORD Paris language school is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

ACCORD is rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor

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)

Introducing… the Père Lachaise Cemetery

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 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
Tel: +33 (0) 1 55 33 52 33

The ACCORD Paris language school is recommended by the editorial staff of PARIS MOVE

ACCORD is rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor

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)

 

Study in France with IKI-Paris Graduate School and ACCORD

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.
The ACCORD School is accredited by the official “Qualité FLE” and is a member of CAMPUS FRANCE.

In 2023 ACCORD school is accredited Qualité FLE for the fifth time in a row with the best score, 3***, 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 EnvironmentIKI-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
Or use the ACCORD online contact form

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 : info@ikinstitute.org & info@parisgraduateschool.org
Or use the ACCORD online contact form

Study in France with IKI-PGS and ACCORD Paris

Study in France with IKI-PGS and ACCORD Paris

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

IKI-PGS is delighted to partner with ACCORD Paris, one of the leading schools in France teaching French to foreign students and offering high quality French language courses in Paris.

ACCORD has an excellent track record with 34 years’ experience teaching French as a Foreign Language in a multinational environment, welcoming students from more than 30 different countries. The ACCORD School is accredited by the official “Qualité FLE” and is a member of CAMPUS FRANCE.

IKI-PGS offers a full range of well reputed, Masters, MBA, MPhil (Pre PhD) as well as BA Foundation programmes.

Our model combines the academic expertise of IKI-Paris School and ACCORD Paris to create one 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-PGS 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-PGS and ACCORD

Key elements of the IKI-PGS & ACCORD joint programme model

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 campus 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 EnvironmentIKI-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-PGS by email : info@ikinstitute.org & info@parisgraduateschool.org
Or use the ACCORD online contact form

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 : info@ikinstitute.org & info@parisgraduateschool.org
Or use the ACCORD online contact form

Study in France with IKI Paris Graduate School

IKI Paris Graduate School
Academic and French language programs

Study in France with IKI-PGS and ACCORD

For more information, please contact Innovative Knowledge Institute – IKI Paris Graduate School by email: info@ikinstitute.org or/and info@parisgraduateschool.org
Or use the ACCORD online contact form

IKI website

Innovative Knowledge Institute – Paris Graduate School

IKI-PGS offers a full range of well reputed, Masters, MBA, MPhil (Pre PhD) as well as BA Foundation programmes.

Our model combines the academic expertise of IKI Paris School and ACCORD French language school to create one 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.

Innovative Knowledge Institute IKI-PGS and ACCORD French Language School are both registered as Private Institutes for Higher Education and ACCORD is member of CAMPUS France.

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.

IKI Paris campus:
Address: 3bis rue Jean-Pierre Bloch, 75015 Paris, France

Do I need a visa to learn French in France?

Before to book a French language course in France or a Master or MBA or MPhil (Pre PhD) or BA Foundation programme proposed by IKI-PGS, especially if you plan to stay in Paris during a few months, ask yourself the question:
– Do I need a visa to learn French in France?
– How can I get a visa for my French language course in France?

If so, please read the article written about Visas.

For more information, please contact Innovative Knowledge Institute/ IKI-PGS by email: info@ikinstitute.org & info@parisgraduateschool.org
or use the ACCORD online contact form