IS-DBA 
Paris, France 
3, rue de l'Arrivée Tour CIT - 75015 Paris - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Informative workshops offered.
- Top rated social activities4.3
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50 of students are from Korea
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
General Language
General French Course 
This course tends to sell out quickly!10 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Offer!from90€86€ / week More
General French Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
10 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Offer!from
90€86€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 33 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 360 342 | 450 428 | 540 513 | 720 684 | 900 855 | 1850 1758 | 2750 2613 | 3600 3420 |
| Price in US$ | 383 | 479 | 575 | 766 | 958 | 1968 | 2925 | 3830 |
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Starting dates
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 06 Oct 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 15:45
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 15:45
Possible course durations
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 33, 44 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
60 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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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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Group class23/25
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Student opinions about IS-DBA, Paris
4.7
Overall school rating of
IS-DBA, Paris
IS-DBA, Paris
3 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
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Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Jiwon
28 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I really liked the curriculum. The teachers were kind and easily approachable. The facilities were also nice and clean.”
“Maybe there were too many people. But overall, it was fine for me”
Details of the review
Course: General French Course [프랑스어] - 6 weeks
Review date: 26. Dec. 2024 by Jiwon Kim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of IS-DBA compared to ratings of all schools in France
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IS-DBA
Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
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.
Year of school foundation
2019
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
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% |
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.
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
Information for all courses offered by IS-DBA
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
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.
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
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.
FAQ about IS-DBA, Paris
- Is it possible to extend a course?“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 - Which countries are students of IS-DBA from?The highest Nationality percentage at IS-DBA comes from Korea with a 50% representation, followed by students from USA (7%) and Brazil (5%).
- IS-DBA offers courses for which ages?IS-DBA offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
Terms of IS-DBA
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
INSTITUT SUPÉRIEUR - DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Tax registration ID: FR17853067213
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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