An International Art School in Paris

Centrally located in Paris, IESA arts&culture is a private institution of higher education specialized in the management of the arts (Art markets; Art curation; Performing arts; Cultural mediation ; Cultural heritage) and production (Performing arts / Contemporary music). IESA arts&culture hosts about 700 students, 100 of which attend the courses of IESA International, the department that delivers courses and degrees in the English language (Bachelor, MBAs, MA). IESA’s thriving neighborhood is known for its cafés, artists’ studios, small shops, artisans, and street art. 

IESA education methods combine the critical study of works of art with the acquisition of practical skills through internships. Students attend classes and lectures in museums and historical sites, and their education is enriched by their proximity to major artworks and cultural events. 

This proven, hands-on approach has helped us secure numerous partnerships with leading universities and cultural institutions across the world who value our students’ practical approach.   Our partners in the Erasmus and international exchange programs value IESA’s reputation and send us the foreign students from 30 countries who make up 10% of our student body ever year. Our collaborators are located in Senegal (Madiba, Dakar), China (Chengdu, Tianjin, and the Research center of the University of Tsinghua), Europe (Portugal, Hungary, UK, Ireland, Croatia, Poland, Italy), the USA (SUNY, Purchase), Peru (Corriente Alterna, Lima), and Brazil (PUC Rio). 

IESA has become a cultural meeting ground where both French and foreign students benefit from enriching foreign perspectives, and can build an international network of contacts and friends.