This degree (available in French or in English) prepares students for an international career in directing, screenwriting, producing, filmmaking and editing.
This degree allows the students to either get admitted to a Master's degree, or to enter the job market as Film Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer or Lighting Camera Operator, Editor, Producer etc.
DESTIS is a state-recognized degree. This diploma is recognized as well through a professional certification registered with the RNCP.
This degree (available in French or in English) prepares students for an international career in the sound industry.
This degree allows the students to either get admitted to a Master's degree, or to enter the job market as:Sound Editor Assistant, Boom Operator, Creative Producer, Sound Designer, Audio/Sound Engineer
DESTIS is a state-recognized degree. This diploma is recognized as well through a professional certification registered with the RNCP.
HOURS OF FRENCH CLASSES | 490 hours |
HOURS ACADEMIC / METHODOLOGY CLASSES | 240 hours |
TOTAL HOURS | 730 hours |
For 35 years, the International Institute for Image and Sound, 3iS, has been preparing students for careers in the creative industries: cinema & television, sound & music, performing arts, video games, animation, acting, as well as audiovisual & digital communication. This cross-disciplinary approach is one of the school’s strengths, enabling students to interact on cross-disciplinary projects and enhancing their skills and personal creativity. Professional integration is at the heart of the 3iS educational offer. Thanks to innovative teaching methods, as well as the group’s long-standing links with companies and key players in the cultural and creative sectors, the school offers exclusive work-linked learning schemes adapted to each student’s professional projects and career choice. 3iS is the only school in the cinema, audiovisual and sound sectors to award both a diploma approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and professional qualifications registered by the government (RNCP).
YEAR | BA | MA |
Y0 Classes Internationales |
5500 € | X |
Y1 | 11500 € | X |
Y2 | 11500 € | X |
Y3 | 11500 € | X |
Y4 | X | 14800 € |
Y5 | X | 14800 € |
Grand total | 40000 € | 29600 € |
At 3iS, we believe that having diverse cultures represented on our campus and in our classrooms enriches the education of the entire school community. We assist international students with the transition into student life, as we understand how studying and living in a foreign country can be both exciting and challenging. So all the staff at 3iS are ready to help our international student body in any way we can. Dedicated support is offered to the international student body to facilitate their reception and integration in France. One of our main priorities is therefore to assist students by giving them all the necessary information during the application process prior to their arrival, including details on 3iS accommodation, transportation, and social security, general visa application process, etc. 3iS also has created an International Student Guide.
3iS facilitates additional orientation workshops and programs for new international students, such as a student orientation week. The student orientation week is organized at the start of the school year, with a special welcome for international students. Cultural visits and themed evenings are organized throughout the week as well as workshops on social security, transportation, visa application general information, opening a bank account, and tour of the campuses. The students also have the chance to join the "buddy system," where they will be paired with a local student for further support and cultural exchanges.
Moreover, 3iS sets up various student engagement programs and activities including cultural trips to Paris, Versailles, Bordeaux with visits to exhibitions, museums, etc... but also parties, themed evenings, ping-pong tournaments, cinema evenings, which are organized during the whole year. Indian candidates in the International Class are invited to participate in clubs and events both on and off campus throughout the school year. Students will have access to numerous extracurricular events, such as weekly film clubs, monthly masterclasses with renowned profiles, as well as parties and meet-ups, which will enable them to integrate easily.
Each year, clubs or initiatives participate in the animation of the campuses and are an integral part of the student experience: student office, Cinema Club, Music Club, Beekeeping Club, Photography Club, ESport, Association for the Environment… Students can freely engage within an existing community or create their own project. These clubs or initiatives allow them to come together around common interests, consolidate their network, and acquire real human and professional experience.
Numerous events also punctuate school life: 3iS Fest, 3iS Days, Game-Jam, workshops and international challenges with partners, end-of-year gala, etc.
Throughout their time at 3iS, the International Class students will be supported by the entire International Department and by the teaching staff, who will be in touch with them on a regular basis to discuss their progress. So they will benefit from the support of the school, which is specifically tailored to their needs as international students all throughout their studies.
The 3iS Paris West campus has its own student residence with 200 fully-furnished studios, just a few meters from the school. To make the process easier for its international students, 3iS has set up a “housing package” specifically for them, guaranteeing them access to a comfortable furnished apartment in the immediate vicinity, as soon as they enrol in the program of their choice at 3iS Paris West. Our student residence also offers additional services such as regular cleaning and linen changes, a gym, a relaxation room and a cinema. Events such as ping-pong tournaments and themed evenings are frequently organized to ensure a rich student life. Welcoming and integrating our students are key priorities. Finally, our residence and its management team provide 24/7 surveillance, with access exclusively limited to tenants, all of whom are students at 3iS. We listen, understand and respond to the multiple needs and requirements of our students, whose safety is an absolute priority.
Academic Calendar: September 2025 to June 2026
- Semester 1 (autumn): September to December
- Semester 2 (spring): January to June