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IS-DBAParis, France

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
3, rue de l'Arrivée Tour CIT - 75015 Paris - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Informative workshops offered.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50 of students are from Korea
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

Location. IS-DBA (Institut Supérieur - Doctorate Of Business Administration) Paris is a French language and business school located in the bustling and unique French capital city of Paris. The school is housed in the 15th district of the city, close to public transport networks, green spaces, eateries and attractions and places of social and cultural interest such as the Musée de La Poste, the Musée Bourdelle, the Musée Zadkine, the Gardens of Luxembourg, the Pantheon and much more.

Getting around: The school is a short 20m walk from the Montparnasse - Bienvenue metro station and around 50 m from the Gare Montparnasse train station ensuring travel around the city of Paris and further afield can be made easily.

Course selection: IS-DBA Paris offers general French programmes for students of all levels. In addition to these courses, the school also provides workshops, and cultural events for students to enjoy and practise their French.

Social and cultural: The school understands the importance of students using their time inside and outside of the classroom to further their understanding of the French language and culture. With this in mind, IS-DBA provides cultural events for students to enjoy with their peers. Such cultural events can enjoy trips to local sites and places of social and cultural interest, museums, markets, guided tours and many more.

French Courses

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General Language
General French Course Popular French course
20 lessons per week
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16 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
75€72€
Course Details

Our prices for IS-DBA include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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IS-DBA

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
French teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at IS-DBA and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2019
Legal name/parent company
INSTITUT SUPÉRIEUR - DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Tax registration ID: FR17853067213

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Business centre

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free coffee

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 17
Throughout the year: 17
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Korea 50%
USA 7%
Brazil 5%
Turkey 5%
Spain 5%
Japan 4%
Italy 4%
Chile 3%
China 2%
Germany 2%
Thailand 1%
Other nationalities 12%

Information for all courses offered by IS-DBA

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
100.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024 - 05 May 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 05 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 15 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025 - 17 Feb 2025, 17 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025 - 21 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025 - 04 Aug 2025, 04 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 - 22 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per French language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

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FAQ about IS-DBA, Paris

  • “You can extend through us!

    Just like the first time, you'll need to pay a deposit and then pay the rest to the school.

    We recommend that you extend your course through us, as you will receive a discount on your tuition.    ”
    SuJin Kim, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 26, 2024
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: General French Course
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at IS-DBA varies from 16 students (General French Course ) to 16 students (General French Course )
  • 100% of teachers at IS-DBA hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at IS-DBA comes from Korea with a 50% representation, followed by students from USA (7%) and Brazil (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • IS-DBA offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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