French Touch &
Business Summer Schools
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ISIPCA Summer Schools
Art of Perfumery “à la française”
Dates: 1 to 12 July 2024
Duration: 10 days
Program content*:
- The history of perfumery
- The main fragrance families
- Raw materials olfaction / formulation initiation
- From creation to commercialisation
Admission requirements: none
Tuition: €3,400
Location*: Versailles
* The content and locations of the 2024 Edition will be confirmed later.
Art of Cosmetics “à la française”
Dates: 1 to 12 July 2024
Duration: 10 days
Program content*:
- Cosmetics Essentials
- Formulation
- Development
- From creation to commercialisation
Admission requirements: none
Tuition: €3,400
Location*: Versailles
* The content and locations of the 2024 Edition will be confirmed later.
Fragrance and Cosmetic Essential
Dates: 17 to 28 June 2024
Duration: 10 days
Program content*:
Cosmetics technical basics:
- Products, Effects, Skin biology
- Raw materials: hydrophilic, lipophilic, surfactants, preservatives, coloration
- Galenic forms: evaluation, formulation & control: gel, shampoo, emulsions, powders, lipsticks, mascaras
Development:
- Cosmetics product development cycle, stabily tests, compatibility (interactions content/product), challenge test (preservatives efficiency), pilote (production), skin effects (cell culture), efficiency (human being testing), technical record (formule and test results)
- History of perfumery
- Raw materials & formulation
- The perfumery market
Admission requirements: none
Tuition: €3,400
Location*: Versailles
* The content and locations of the 2024 Edition will be confirmed later.
Advanced Perfumery Composition
Dates: 15 to 19 July 2024
Duration: 5 days
Program content*:
- Raw materials
- The main accords
- Floral accords
Admission requirements: To have attended “The art of Perfumery à la française”
Tuition: €2,400
Location*: Versailles
* The content and locations of the 2024 Edition will be confirmed later.
Fragrance Product Development
Dates: 22 to 26 July 2024
Duration: 5 days
Program content*:
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From a formulated fragrance product: learn how to conceive, develop, design and distribute a fragrance product
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Give the keys to a project manager on packaging, in order to know the main issues and points
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The session will deal with the following technical points: materials, industrialisation, marketing and design
Admission requirements: To have attended a level 1 perfumery course at ISIPCA or to have a relevant experience in the field as a project manager or leader
Tuition: €2,400
Location*: 2 days at Versailles and 3 days in Grasse (to be confirmed)
* The content and locations of the 2024 Edition will be confirmed later.
Advanced Cosmetics Formulation
Dates: 15 to 19 July 2024
Duration: 5 days
Program content*:
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Emulsions
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Formulation of a cosmetic product with few guidelines, matching a sample product, under the expert supervision (autonomous work)
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Work with natural / biological raw materials
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Formulation of a reverse emulsion
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Make-up
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Formulation of a powder and lipstick product with few guidelines, matching a sample product, under the expert supervision (autonomous work)
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Work with natural / biological raw materials
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Adjustment of a powder color tint
Admission requirements: To have attended “The art of Cosmetics à la française”
Tuition: €2,400
Location*: Versailles
* The content and locations of the 2024 Edition will be confirmed later.
Art of Food Flavouring “à la française”
Dates: 1 to 12 July 2024
Duration: 10 days
Program content*:
- What are flavourings?
- Life cycle of aromas
- Release Flavour: Live experiment with Green Extraction
- Regulations
- Flavours, formulation and applications
- Aromas, odors and flavours
- Sensory evaluation
- Best practices in a Lab (visit of the Osmothèque)
- Raw materials families
- Formulation essentials (sweet and savoury products)
- Application essentials (sweet and savoury products)
- Marketing Flavourings
- Marketing Mix
- The pure players
- Product launch
- Case study
Admission requirements: none
Tuition: €3,400
Location*: Versailles
* The content and locations of the 2024 Edition will be confirmed later.

About ISIPCA
As part of the Ecole Supérieure de la Production de la Mode et du Luxe, ISIPCA is the international school of the Greater Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, dedicated to higher education in business and science in Perfumery, Cosmetics and Flavourings. It was created in 1970 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain.
The reputation of ISIPCA is the fruitful result of over 50 years of knowledge and know-how in formulation and applications of fine and functional fragrances, and white and coloured cosmetic producs, and flavourings with food applications.
ISIPCA is headquartered in Versailles, and located in Paris and Grasse, the cradle of perfumery. It provides students with 14 cutting-edge laboratories specialised in the manufacturing process.
Contact info
Mme Myriam POLYGONE
mpolygone@isipca-lafabrique.fr
HEC On-line & Summer Schools
INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024
Start date(s) / Duration:
2-week intensive programs during the summer
Session 1: June 17 – 28, 2024
Session 2: July 1 – 12, 2024
Program content:
The HEC Paris Summer School provides motivated students and young professionals from around the world the opportunity to experience the world-class faculty teaching of the school, and to network with bright-minded peers, all eager for an academic challenge.
Session 1 - Choose one of the following programs:
Corporate Finance / Luxury Management / Business & Climate Change / Investment Banking & International Finance
Session 2 - Choose one of the following programs:
Digital Entrepreneurship / Geopolitics, Globalization & Business Strategy / Fintech / Luxury Management / Mergers & Acquisitions
Additional programs may be added. Please consult our website for further information.
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of study at Bachelor’s level.
- Proof of English proficiency as all programs are taught in English. (Where necessary, a telephone interview may be proposed.)
- Several short essay questions, including personal motivation
Note: some Finance programs will require a background in a finance-related area.
Tuition:
Please see our website for details on the Tuition, Housing & Campus Fees.
Interactive Online Program - Business & Geopolitics: A Global View
Dates: End of January – 1st March 2024
Starting as of the last week of January 2024, the first module will take place on your own time with interactive online activities and readings.
As of February 2nd, on each Friday at 14h30 CEST time, you will have the chance to interact with Professor Ghez and the other international participants during live-time weekly online sessions, providing another dimension and further value-add to this interactive online experience.
Duration: 6-week online program
Program content:
Overview
The past two decades have served as a reminder that companies do not make decisions in isolation. Various external factors, such as geopolitics, global warming, and evolving societies, have a significant influence on their successes and failures. Assumptions that were once considered solid about how the world operates and its stability are now constantly being tested by both expected and unexpected events that can unfold rapidly, as the health crisis showed. Furthermore, geopolitics not only presents global risks but also serves as a conduit for contagion, potentially turning an incident into a systemic failure of the international system. Some observers even question whether globalization as a whole may face challenges.
This program empowers participants to draw operational implications from geopolitical analysis. In business today, we can become easily obsessed with inboxes, and be tempted to micromanage, isolate issues and be excessively backward-looking in our analyses as a result. In this program, we seek to go beyond the headlines and rethink what deserves our attention and resources.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the strategic landscape in which decisions are taken
- Assess business risks and opportunities entailed by geopolitical dynamics
- Monitor changes in the international landscape, including the likelihood of low probability and high-impact events (black swans)
- Integrate geopolitical analysis in the firm’s broader international and risk-mitigation strategies
- Develop a long-term, consistent strategy and vision, beyond mere day-to-day tactics
How to apply:
Applications for this program are now open. As places will be filled on a rolling basis for eligible candidates, it is recommended that you apply early. Applications will close on December 14th, 2023 at midday CEST.
Admissions juries will be held on the following dates:
- Wednesday, 8th November 2023
- Tuesday, 5th December 2023
- Tuesday, 19th December 2023
You will be informed of the decision of the admission committee within 48 hours following the jury.
Pre-requisites:
All core concepts will be explained during the class. There is no prerequisite for attendance. A background in economics or finance is however welcome. Applicants are expected to have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies at the time of the program. Young professionals without significant experience in the field are welcome to apply.
Language of Instruction:
The program will be taught in English. Applicants whose native language is not English will be required to submit proof of proficiency in English. In the case of undergraduate studies that were taught in English, a transcript will be requested as documentation.
Tuition:
Currently enrolled students – € 1 900
Young professionals - € 2 450
Location: on-line

About HEC
Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HEC Paris is a leader in research and education in management sciences. The HEC Paris community has been united for over 140 years around five values: excellence, curiosity, entrepreneurship, responsibility and diversity. HEC Paris offers a comprehensive and unique range of programs for high-potential students and leaders from around the world.
Contact info
admissionsummerschool@hec.fr
GOBELINS Summer Schools
Character Animation
Dates: 1 - 12 July 2024
Duration: 2 weeks
Program content:
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Master Character Animation in 2D or 3D
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A mix of theory and practice during 2 weeks: morning conferences & afternoon workshops -
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The morning classes will present you with different aspects of the animation pipeline and will be followed by workshops, where – depending on your goals - you will be able to create a unique animation sequence in 2D, or a body mechanic shot in 3D, under tutors’ guidance.
Admission requirements:
Background in Animation or Visual Arts, good drawing skills, proficiency in TVPaint software for 2D, or Maya for 3D (to be accepted in the workshops).
Tuition:
Full Package > 3200 €
- Participation to morning lectures and afternoon workshops
- A welcome breakfast at GOBELINS, and a get together dinner in a typical French restaurant
- Accommodation in a student residence in Paris- starting the day before the class
- Travel pass.
Package 2 > 2600 €
- Participation to morning lectures and afternoon workshops
- A welcome breakfast at GOBELINS, and a get together dinner in a typical French restaurant.
Auditor Package > 1800 €
- Attendance to the lectures only
- A welcome breakfast at GOBELINS, and a get together dinner in a typical French restaurant
ONLINE package!
Full Online > 1800 €
(lectures and workshops)
Live streamed masterclasses from Paris, and online workshops with a dedicated tutor!
Auditor Online > 700€
- Attendance to the lectures only
Location: Paris or online
Visual Storytelling
Dates: 8 - 19 July 2024
Duration: 2 weeks
Program content:
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Learn storytelling tools and techniques
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Explore the art of combining story and image
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Craft a visual presentation (a “pitch”) of your story
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A mix of theory and practice during 2 weeks: morning conferences & afternoon workshops
Admission requirements:
Full Package > 3200 €
- Participation to morning lectures and afternoon workshops
- A welcome breakfast at GOBELINS, and a get together dinner in a typical French restaurant
- Accommodation in a student residence in Paris- starting the day before the class
- Travel pass.
Package 2 > 2600 €
- Participation to morning lectures and afternoon workshops
- A welcome breakfast at GOBELINS, and a get together dinner in a typical French restaurant.
Location: Paris

About GOBELINS
- Ranked #1st School in Animation
- Project-Based Teaching
- Immersive experience in Paris
- Internationally renowned working professionals
- Individual coaching
- Build on Gobelins’ reputation and strong network to boost employability at an international level
Contact info
summerschool@gobelins.fr