Creative & Culinary

3iS – International Institute of Image and Sound

France: Paris · Bordeaux · Lyon · Nantes · Avignon

A school of film, animation, video games, sound and acting with 5 campuses in France and English-taught options.

5campuses in France
2,700+students
200+productions a year
At a Glance

Get to Know 3iS

3iS (International Institute of Image and Sound) was founded almost 40 years ago by film professionals and now has campuses in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes and Avignon, with over 2,700 students from 60+ countries.

Teaching is hands-on: industry-grade studios, sound stages, editing and mixing suites, and over 200 productions a year. There is a state-recognised Bac+3 diploma (DESTIS) with an English-taught international track. Studyfrance alumni study here too.

Type
Private film & creative industries school
Location
Paris · Bordeaux · Lyon · Nantes · Avignon
Levels
Preparatory class, Bachelor/DESTIS, Mastère (Bac+5)
Teaching language
French; several English-taught programmes
Intakes
September
Official site
3is-international.com
Programmes

Featured Programmes

A selection of the programmes most relevant to Indonesian students. The full list is on the official website.

EN

DESTIS – International Cinema & Audiovisual (state-recognised)

Bachelor · 3 years

EN

Bachelor in Sound Engineering

Bachelor · 3 years

FR

Bachelor in film & audiovisual · animation · video games · acting

Bachelor · 3 years

FR

Mastère: directing & screenwriting, production, animation, video games

Master · 2 years

Tuition

Estimated Tuition Fees

2027–2028 fees from 3iS's official admission & tuition page. Plus a one-off €490 registration fee and a €500 equipment deposit.

Living costs not included. Estimate them with our Living Cost Calculator.

ProgrammeFees
DESTIS International (English)€9,400 (year 1), €9,600 (year 2), €9,900 (year 3)
Other bachelor's€6,600–9,900/year (by programme & year)
Mastère€9,500–9,900/year
Admission

General Requirements

Exact requirements vary by programme. Studyfrance's academic team checks them and helps prepare your documents.

  • Bachelor: high-school diploma, application and interview (a portfolio helps).
  • English-taught programmes: proof of English.
  • French-taught programmes: usually DELF B2.

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  1. Free consultationTell our team about your interests, grades and plans.
  2. Choose a programmeWe match 3iS's programmes to your profile and budget.
  3. Prepare documentsCV, motivation letter, translations and language tests (DELF or IELTS).
  4. Apply & departOnce accepted, we help with your visa, housing and departure.
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Sources

Data collected from the campuses' official websites and checked on 13 November 2026. Fees and requirements can change at any time; Studyfrance always re-checks with the campus before you apply.

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