Hip, hip, hurrah...! Here comes la rentrée, again! There’s something exhilarating about the onset of September. The city comes alive with the beep, beep... toot toot... of honking cars and renewed energy of Parisians all bronsés and refreshed on returning from their vacations. La rentrée in France is the buzzword for back to school and back to business. It’s also a good time to study a language, complete that unfinished degree or take a course just for “le fun”!
Food and wine
Centre d’Information, de Documentation et de Dégustation (CIDD)
Learn about the vine and wine, and how to harmonize the best vintages with your meals. 30 rue de la Sablière, 14e, tel: 01 45 45 44 20, fax: 01 45 42 78 20
Le Cordon Bleu
This famous cooking school provides a complete culinary education on a year-round basis. In addition to its full-scale Grand Diplôme program spread over nine months, there are 10-week certificate courses, along with half-day to one month options, focusing on everything from French regional cuisine to foie gras and Christmas chocolates. Bilingual. 8 rue Léon Delhomme, 15e, tel: 01 53 68 22 50
The Ritz Escoffier School
Specializing in French classical and contemporary cuisine, Ritz Escoffier dispenses a large choice of courses geared to amateur gastronomes as well as qualified chefs. Students may opt for one of six diploma programs. Bilingual. 38 rue Cambon, 1er, tel: 01 43 16 30 50, www.ritzparis.com
Language courses
The Alliance Française
The world’s largest network of French language schools offers courses in written and conversational French, at all levels. 101 bd Raspail, 6e, tel: 01 42 84 90 00, info@alliancefr.org/www.alliancefr.org
Berlitz
The most famous language program in the world has six centers in Paris. Opt for private tuition, intensive lessons or ongoing classes geared to your schedule. For addresses and info, tel: 01 40 74 00 17
The British Institute
With a university perspective, this institute provides English and French courses, as well as a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and there is also a creative writing workshop. 11 rue de Constantine, 7e, tel: 01 44 11 73 70
Ecole Eiffel
Ecole Eiffel specializes in teaching French to small classes of foreigners. Several options are available, including private tuition in the workplace. 3 rue Crocé-Spinelli, 14e, tel: 01 43 20 37 41
Institut de Langue Française
French language classes are offered at all levels — you can enroll at any time and start the following Monday. 3 av Bertie Albrecht, 8e, tel: 01 45 63 24 00, www.inst_langue_fr.com
Institut Parisien de Langue et de Civilisation Françaises
Geared to foreigners who want to learn the French language in the context of the country’s historical and cultural background, this institute combines lectures with outings. Year-round programs begin each week, at all levels, and courses focusing on French fashion are a further option. 87 bd de Grenelle, 15e, tel: 01.40.56.09.53.
Art, design and photography
Ecole Lesage
From one of the most celebrated embroidery houses in Europe comes a unique school specializing in the old-world art of hand embroidery for clothing, furniture or jewelry. In French or in English. 13 rue de la Grange Batelière, 9e, tel: 01 44 79 00 88
Christie’s Education
Professional training in French, covering all aspects of fine art, as well as the decorative arts. A Cambrige University diploma course is available, while further options include 10-week and evening classes. 11 rue Berryer, 8e, tel: 01 42 25 10 90, www.christies.com
WICE
This organization specializes in continuing education. It offers a range of quality programs including Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), classes in photography, painting and art history, writing forums and floral arrangement workshops. Visits to various Parisian neighborhoods and landmarks are arranged to complement many of the programs. In English. 20 bd du Montparnasse, 15e, tel: 01 45 66 75 50
Parsons School of Design
Parsons Paris offers a variety of fine and applied arts classes. Dispensed in conjunction with Parsons New York, the four-year BFA program comprises studies in all aspects of fine art along with design classes connected with fashion, marketing and communication. On the continuing education front, evening classes include life drawing, painting and photography. Bilingual. 14 rue Letellier, 15e, tel: 01 45 77 39 66
SPEOS Photographic Institute
Full- and part-time courses, as well as workshops, valid for transferable credit. Among the subjects: photography (including photojournalism and a fashion option), as well as fine art, computer imaging and advertising. And visits to studios, galleries and museums are arranged. 8 rue Jules-Valles, 11e, tel: 01 40 09 18 58
Horticulture/gardening classes
The Paris Garden Guild sponsors classes focusing on landscape gardening, floral arrangements and horticulture. Tel: 01 47 41 21 59
Theater/dance
Acting International/Actors Studios
European and American methods of working and training in theater. Full- and part-time classes in both French and English. Bilingual. 55 rue des Alouettes, 19e, tel: 01 42 00 06 79
Hawaiian dance
Learn hula in Paris and discover Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage. Tel: 01 43 87 55 08
L’Académie Américaine de Danse
Ballet and creative movement for children and adults. Classes taught in English and French. 22 rue Vaugelas, 15e, tel: 01 56 08 14 26
The Acting Lab
Acting workshops in English and French. Technique, improvisation, scene studies and performance. Weekly classes and workshops. Tel: 01 46 06 66 10
Business & General Education
The American University of Paris
Part-time studies: As the oldest American institution of highter learning in Europe, AUP offers a four-year liberal arts undergraduate degree leading to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science qualifications. With over 100 courses from which to choose, AUP prepares you to enter a broad range of careers including studies in art history, languages, business and communication. Tel: 01 40 60 07 20 admissions@aup.edu/www.aup.edu
Continuing education at AUP:
Professional certificates include — Web & Site Management, Computer Graphics, International Marketing, Technical Writing, Photography and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Special courses will also be offered in Advanced HTML, Dreamweaver for Web design and Screenwriting. The Division of Continuing Education,102 rue St-Dominique, 7e. tel: 01 40 62 06 14
American Business School
A bachelor of business administration (BBA) program can be completed in France in four years (eight semesters). Transfer students are accepted into the BBA program. All courses are in English. 12 rue Alexandre Parodi, 10e, tel: 01 40 03 15 49
American Graduate School
This school offers MA and PhD degrees in international relations and diplomacy. Students are provided with the in-depth knowledge and skills required to work at the highest echelons. 6 rue de Lubeck, 16e, tel: 01 39 73 13 40
CEMHI
The European Center of International Hotel Management qualifies its students for an international management career in hospitality and service industries. Full- and part-time classes leading to a Bachelor of Science in International Hotel Management and an Executive Master in International Hospitality Management. Bilingual. 52 rue St-Lazare, 9e, tel: 01 45 26 59 28
The Open University
The UK’s largest distance teaching university offers a wide range of courses to be accumulated toward bachelors or masters degrees (including an AMBA and EQUIS accredited MBA) or studied on a stand-alone basis. Contact R. Pearson — tel: 01 47 58 53 73, fax: 01 47 58 55 25, e-mail: r.pearson@open.ac.uk, 51 rue de Villiers, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
Schiller International University
Schiller provides a full curriculum of undergraduate courses leading to AA, AS, BA or BBA degrees in business administration, international relations and diplomacy, economics, and French. There are also continuing education programs for adults. In English. 32 bd de Vaugirard, 15e, tel: 01 45 38 56 01
The European University
The European University in Paris offers evening classes geared to an MA in International Management. Working professionals who wish to further their education while pursuing an active career can opt for the “Executive MBA,” while “Flex-MBA” consists of intensive three-day seminars held twice a month on a eight-month basis. In English. 34 av de New York, 16e, tel: 01 47 20 96 96
INSEAD
One of the world’s top international business schools proposes an intensive 10-month MBA program which gives students a thorough grounding in the tools and skills of management, as well as helping them to understand how global companies operate. In English. bd de Constance, 77300 Fontainebleau, tel: 01 60 72 40 00
International School of Management
A fully-accredited school leading to executive-level MBAs in international management, as well as doctorates in business administration. 148 rue de Grenelle, 7e, tel: 01 45 51 09 09
