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About us

Interior architects and interior decorators design interior spaces. Transmitting the art of design is in itself an ambitious teaching mission. Indeed, what is the best way to prepare students to imagine something that does not yet exist spatially, but which is supposed to become a physical reality? Designing new spaces requires knowing how to navigate through seemingly contradictory fields. It requires being imaginative yet rigorous, knowing how to move between the abstract and the tangible, possessing an artistic sensibility and an interest in things technical, having your own way of thinking and knowing how to satisfy the demands of a standardised world, balancing wants with economic realities. 

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ESAIL also intends to control its growth to preserve its human touch. It is a place conducive to communication, with an atmosphere that drives a dynamic and great personal investment. It is a place where students study with passion and rigour to be ready to join the professional world. 

Pascal Bertrand, Head of ESAIL 

An officially recognised and listed school

An officially recognised and listed school

  • ESAIL is recognised by the French government (Ministerial order of 8 June 2010, published in the Official Gazette on 7 July 2010). This recognition is a mark of quality awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. It’s based on specific criteria such as educational objectives, organisation of the educational scheme, curriculum, international dimension, alumni employment and quality of faculty. 
  • ESAIL is authorised to accept student scholarship holders. The degrees awarded by ESAIL are certified by the French government. Authorisation to award certified degrees is granted for a period of 2 to 5 years by an interministerial committee chaired by the prime minister and managed by the Ministry of Labour. 
  • Bac+5 Interior Architecture Program: Level 7 European-certified degree Code/s NSF 233n,  
  • Bac+3 Interior Design Program: Level 5 European-certified degree Code/s NSF 230n,  
  • ESAIL is recognised the French Council of Interior Architects (CFAI). This recognition is granted based on the criteria defined by the Teaching Charter of 1996 signed by the Direction de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine (DAPA), the Ministry of National Education and the profession. 
  • ESAIL is a holder of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education which is awarded by the European Commission. 
  • ESAIL is a member of Cumulus, an international network of universities, associations and companies specialized in art, design and media.