Collége International de Cannes

Founded in 1931 by the poet and philosopher Paul Valéry, the Collège International de Cannes is a private institution of higher learning that draws students from around the world. The Collège was founded on the principles of international harmony and tolerance, with the express purpose of introducing foreign students to the French language and culture. The Collège has trained hundreds of students to enter the French university system. Its initiatives with the local community ensure your study of French is not confined to the campus. The Collège is a supportive place for anyone interested in learning another language or being introduced to a new culture.

The campus has modern facilities with 22 classrooms, audio visual equipment, a language lab, Internet access (for an additional fee), library and theater/cinema/conference hall. It is situated on spacious grounds with views of the sea and is within walking distance of the Old Port and city center. The campus has its own laundry and parking facilities. The Collège has a café bar with an open-air terrace, gym, large residence hall and courtyard where students gather under palm trees and pines. Valuables can be stored in the Collège safe.

The Collège offers a diploma issued by the Ministry of Education in elementary and advanced language qualifications the Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française (DELF diploma).