Short-Term Programs Practical Information

In addition to a busy academic schedule, participants of the IÉSEG High School Program benefit from the high-quality selection of extracurricular activities. (Subject to change without prior notice)

Guided Seine River Cruise

The traditional Seine river cruise is offered to all participants to the Summer Programs on Orientation Day. Since the Middle Ages, the Seine river banks form one of the most beautiful urban landscapes in the world. Many of Paris’ famous sights – Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, Palais de Chaillot, the Eiffel Tower – are located on the Seine river banks. That will be an exceptional, quick, and relaxing way to visit Paris during your first days with us.

The International evening

The international evening is a unique way to make new friends and get to know more about diverse nationalities. During this event, students are split in teams and take part in a fun game organized in La Défense area!

Our closing ceremony

An unforgettable closing ceremony marks the end of the IÉSEG High School Summer Program, followed by a farewell event celebrating your achievements and new global network of friends.

Specific Activities per program

You will be able to choose two elective activities among the potential following (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WHITOUT PRIOR NOTICE):

• Guided tours of Paris’ districts (Montmartre, Latin District, Paris’ Left Bank, secret passages, etc.)
• Museums (Louvre, Orsay, Palais de Tokyo, Pompidou, etc.)
• Opéra Garnier
• Château de Versailles
• Bakery class or French gastronomy class
• Street Art guided tour
• Etc.

In addition to a busy academic schedule, participants of the IÉSEG Summer Academy benefit from the high-quality selection of extracurricular activities. (Subject to change without prior notice)

Guided Seine River Cruise

The traditional Seine river cruise is offered to all participants to the Summer Programs on Orientation Day. Since the Middle Ages, the Seine river banks form one of the most beautiful urban landscapes in the world. Many of Paris’ famous sights – Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, Palais de Chaillot, the Eiffel Tower – are located on the Seine river banks. That will be an exceptional, quick, and relaxing way to visit Paris during your first days with us.

The International evening

The international evening is a unique way to make new friends and get to know more about diverse nationalities. During this event, students are split in teams and take part in a fun game organized in La Défense area!

Our closing ceremony

An unforgettable closing ceremony marks the end of the IÉSEG summer programs, followed by a farewell event celebrating your achievements and new global network of friends.

Specific Activities per program

You will be able to choose between two elective activities among the potential following (Subject to change without prior notice):

• Guided tours of Paris’ districts (Montmartre, Latin District, Paris’ Left Bank, secret passages, etc.)
• Museums (Louvre, Orsay, Palais de Tokyo, Pompidou, etc.)
• Opéra Garnier
• Château de Versailles
• Wine Tasting
• Bakery class or French gastronomy class
• Street Art guided tour
• Etc.

During the High School Summer Program, students will be accommodated in a host family.

• Your host family will be:
  Carefully selected for its quality of reception
• Living in Paris or its near suburban area

A questionnaire will be sent to you prior to the beginning of the program to better match you with your host family. Please, note that you will share your host family with one or two other participants of IÉSEG High School Summer Program. The host family housing includes everyday breakfasts and 3 dinners with the family (per week). Food will be available in the fridge for the remaining dinners. A curfew will be introduced during your study period at IÉSEG. From Sunday to Thursday, the curfew will be at 10PM (French time) and on Friday and Saturday at 11PM (French time). You will need to attend all of the family dinners included in your housing package.

• You will be able to check-in on Sunday 6^th of July, 2025
• The checkout for the 2 weeks program will be on Saturday 19^th of July 2025, at the latest.

For any other specific needs regarding accommodation, please contact short-term-programs@ieseg.fr

In partnership with:

During the program, students will be accommodated in single rooms at one of our partner residences in La Défense (5 to 10min walk from the School):

Canvas La Défense, Paris – Residence

All rooms are equipped with:

• Sleeping area: single bed (from 90 x 200cm to 140 x 200cm)
• Desk area: table and comfortable chair
• Storage space: closet, bookshelves, and additional storage space below your bed
• Bathroom: shower, large mirror, closet, sink and toilet
• Fully equipped kitchenette: 1 sink, 1 microwave/oven, 2-burner stovetop, 1 fridge and 1 full set of dishes with all you need for cooking and eating
  Bed linen, bathroom towels, cleaning kit and kitchen kit (plates, cutlery, pans, etc.) provided.
• The residences common areas within the building include:
  > 2 shared kitchens with ovens
  > a cinema room
  > a music room with a piano, guitars and electronic drums
  > a laundry room with Tulu System (Household appliances to share)
  > a study room
  > 2 meeting rooms
  > a games room
  > a fitness & yoga room
  > lockers for parcels
  > A stunning rooftop with a view over Paris

A dedicated multilingual (English, Chinese, Portuguese & Spanish) onsite team to welcome you from Monday to Friday from 7am to 9pm.

You will be able to check-in on Sunday 6^th of July 2025 between 9AM and 9PM (no early or late check-in will be possible).

• The checkout for the 2-week programs (Entrepreneurship & Innvotation, Digital Marketing, Fashion Business
  and AI & Sustainability) will be on Monday 21^stof July 2025, before 9AM at the latest (no late
  checkout will be possible).
• The checkout for the 4-week program (International Summer Academy) will be on Monday 4^th of August
  2025 before 9AM at the latest (no late checkout will be possible).

Please, note that we have a limited number of rooms offered at our partner residences. Do not hesitate to contact the
short-term programs office at short-term-programs@ieseg.fr for more
information.