Can I study in France if I don’t know French?

Because of the excellent standard of education in France and the wide range of courses offered by schools, many foreign students want to continue their studies there. However, many hesitate because of the language barrier. Some are afraid that they won’t be able to cope if they don’t have a good command of French beforehand. So the question arises: can I study in France if I don’t know French?

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In a nutshell :

It is possible tostudy in France without speaking French.

There are many advantages to studying in France, including high-quality teaching, learning French, state support and training in a wide range of fields.

INSEEC offers courses in French, French/English and English.

Language

Is it possible to study in France without speaking French?

It is possible tostudy in France without speaking French if you join a school that offers courses in a language you understand. It is also possible to study in French and English in certain programmes.

Opportunities

Why study in France?

Coming to study in France is particularly advantageous for the following reasons:

The quality of education in France is exceptional. The country even occupies^3rd place in the Shanghai international rankings in this field;

Coming to study in France will allow you to learn and familiarise yourself with the language. This will open up a wide range of opportunities for you in the future;

Even if you are a foreign student, the government can help finance part of your tuition fees. Grants and social assistance are also available;

Schools in France offer training in a wide range of fields.

Offers

Does INSEEC offer courses entirely in English?

INSEEC, a business school, offers courses entirely in English. This gives international students access to its programmes. However, daily immersion with fellow French students will certainly help them to learn the language quickly.

But French students can also apply for these English-only courses. In this way, they can extend their studies to an international dimension.

Courses offered in English or French at INSEEC

INSEEC offers a wide range of courses in English or French. All you have to do is choose the language in which you want to follow your course.

Once you’ve passed your baccalauréat, you can enrol directly in the International Business bachelor’s programme. Once you’ve completed the 3-year course, you’ll have a diploma at bac +3 level.

If you’re interested in a Bachelor of Business Administration, you can choose between the BBA International Finance, BBA Global Marketing & Brand Management, BBA Luxury Brand Management & Marketing and BBA Digital Marketing & Data Management at INSEEC. At the end of your course, you’ll have a degree at bac +4 level, which is very popular abroad.

If you decide to follow the Grande École programme, your studies will last 2+3 years. At the end of your studies, you will be awarded a state-approved Master’s degree, i.e. a diploma at bac +5 level. INSEEC offers 3 courses in the Grande École programme:

Master Grande École – Business and Purchasing Management;

Master Grande École – Digital Marketing, Innovation & Brand Management;

Master Grande École – Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence & Big Data.

If you opt for a Master of Science, you’ll also get a degree at bac +5 level. You can choose between the MSc Wine Marketing & Management, MSc Tourism Marketing & Hospitality Management and MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management.

There’s also the MSc Digital Marketing & E-Business, which can be taken in French, French/English or English only. The MSc Fashion Marketing, Design and Brand Strategy can be taken in French/English or entirely in English.

Courses offered entirely in English at INSEEC

Courses offered entirely in English at INSEEC include the BBA, the Master Grande École and the Master of Science.

The BBA International Business and Innovation is taught in English at INSEEC. To join the programme, you must have completed your third year of studies, i.e. 120 credits.

There are a wide variety of options for following a Master Grande Ecole programme in English at INSEEC:

Master Grande École – Toursim , Leisures & Gastronomy;

Master Grande École – International Business Management;

Master Grande École – Luxury Brand Management;

MSc Grande École – International Business Management;

Master Grande École – Corporate Finance and Financial Analysis.

To obtain a diploma at bac +5 level, there are a number of courses available:

MSc International Finance Analyst;

MSc Digital Marketing & E-Business which can be taken in French, French/English or English;

MSc Marketing & Brand Management;

MSc Fashion Marketing, Design and Brand Strategy in French/English or in English ;

MSc Cosmetics Marketing;

MSc Spirits Marketing & Management;

MSc Luxury Brand Management;

MSc International Business Management.

Terms and conditions

What is the admission procedure at INSEEC for international students?

If you are interested in one of the programmes offered by INSEEC, please visit the school’s website to find out about the admission procedure for international students. The FAQ section is also available if you need help.