• International Preparatory Class  

Eligibility: A state diploma equivalent to the French baccalaureate and a French level equivalent to A2 assessed by a TCF1 or DELF2 test 

• International Bachelor of Design

Eligibility: A state diploma equivalent to the French baccalaureate and an English level equivalent to B2 

• International Class – 3rd year 

Eligibility: 2 years of undergraduate study in design related to the chosen specialization 

• International Master in Design, Strategy and Innovation 

Eligibility: 3 years of undergraduate studies in design 

• MSc Brand Design & Luxury Experience

Eligibility: 4 years of study in design, architecture, communication, marketing, or a related field 

Step 1 : Prepare your application 

Submit your supporting documents :  

• School reports 
• Diploma(s) 
• Project portfolio (see details below) 
• Covering letter 
• CV 
• Language certificate (if applicable). 

 And pay the €50 application fee. 

Apprenticeship route: no application fee 

Step 2 - Submit your application 

Your application is assessed by the Course Leader based on your academic background, portfolio, and motivation. 

Step 3 - Attend your online interview (subject to eligibility confirmation) 

Meet with the Course Leader for a 30-minute online interview to discuss your background, motivation, and aspirations. 

Step 4 - Receive your admission decision 

Receive your admission decision within 48 hours at the latest. 
If admitted, you will also receive your tuition agreement. 

Step 5 – Confirm your enrolment 

Sign your tuition agreement, pay 25% of the tuition fees, and gain access to the Feel Français platform and dedicated administrative support to prepare for your arrival in France. The remaining tuition fees are paid in five instalments, from October to February. 

A good portfolio shows your ability to :

• Define a context, a problem, a design response
• Illustrate your technical and creative skills
• Highlight your autonomy, curiosity and ability to tell the story of your projects

Each project must contain an analysis, an approach and concrete proposals. 

• Opening: On October 12, 2026
• Closing: August (subject to availability)
• Deadline for reply: within 2 weeks of submission of complete application form

Any question regarding our programs or the application process? Please leave us a message, while indicating the program you wish to apply for:

• international-admission@lecolededesign.com
• (+33) 2 51 13 50 70.