3iS International Institute of Image & Sound
French & Culture Preparatory Program (FLE)
Paris, France
Preparatory Program
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The French & Culture Preparatory Programme (FLE) at 3iS prepares non‑French speakers for study or careers in the creative industries. Over one year, you’ll get 450 hours of French language instruction and 250 hours of workshops in cinema, audiovisual production, sound, music, animation and video games, plus projects building artistic practice, oral and written fluency and intercultural awareness.
Career Outcomes: You’ll leave ready for postgraduate study abroad or roles in film production, sound design, performing arts and game development. Personalized coaching, industry visits and collaborations support career opportunities in content creation, production assistance, language‑mediated roles, teaching FLE and festival programming.
"Le cinéma, c'est l'écriture moderne dont l'encre est la lumière."
Jean Cocteau
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Where Language Meets Culture...
The French & Creative Arts Preparatory Program is designed for non-French speakers who aspire to study or build a career in the arts and cultural industries. Over the course of one year, participants immerse themselves in approximately 450 hours of French language instruction alongside 250 hours of hands-on artistic workshops and projects—advancing steadily in both language and creative practice.
Where Fluency Meets Confidence...
Through a carefully structured progression, you will develop confidence in oral and written French while engaging directly with fields such as cinema, audiovisual production, music, animation, and video games. These experiences go beyond artistic exploration: they connect you to the living pulse of France's creative sectors and prepare you to navigate them with fluency and purpose.
Where Words Become Life...
By the end of the program, you will leave with a strong command of French, a concrete artistic practice, and the intercultural awareness to pursue higher education or professional opportunities across the arts and creative industries—in France and beyond.
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Your voice deserves to be heard. Your journey to fluency starts here.
Upon completing the preparatory year, students who have reached a sufficient level of French may enter directly into 3iS higher education programs, including Cinema & Audiovisual, Sound & Music, Animation & Video Games, Acting, Digital Communication, and Live Performance Techniques.
Students whose French is not yet at the required level but who have a solid command of English may instead enter directly into the English-taught Bachelor programs in Cinema & Audiovisual or Sound & Music.
In both cases, admission is streamlined: successful completion of the preparatory program with an overall passing grade is all that is required. It's a fully integrated pathway to the next chapter of your studies.
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Internal Scholarships (Coming Soon) We are currently developing internal scholarships and grants for 3iS students. Stay tuned for updates.
Government & External Scholarships While 3iS does not currently offer direct scholarships, international students may be eligible for financial support through French government programs and external funding sources. We strongly encourage you to explore these opportunities early, as availability varies by country of origin:
- Campus France: Comprehensive scholarship database for international students
https://www.campusfrance.org/en - French Ministry of Higher Education: Scholarships specifically for foreign students
https://www.campusfrance.org/fr/bourses-etudiants-etrangers
CROUS Scholarships Students enrolled in the Higher Education Diplomas in Image and Sound Techniques (DESTIS) in Film & Audiovisual and Sound at 3iS Paris are eligible to apply for CROUS scholarships, which are awarded based on financial need and academic merit.
To apply, submit your Dossier Social Étudiant (DSE) at messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr. Upon approval, CROUS will send a conditional scholarship notification to present during your registration at 3iS.
Flexible Payment Plan To make tuition more manageable, 3iS offers an installment plan: 50% due at enrollment, followed by two payments of 25% each.
Master French with confidence and gain a powerful advantage in today's global job market. Develop hands-on skills through workshops in cinema, audiovisual production, sound, performing arts, and acting. Benefit from personalized coaching to map out your professional pathway with clarity and purpose. And immerse yourself in French culture through visits, events, and collaborations that bring both heritage and innovation to life.
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