Understanding French Culture Before Joining ICN

Étudiante confiante à ICN

Get familiar with French and European cultural codes so you feel confident from day one, thrive in your studies, and take the next step toward your application.

Étudiante confiante à ICN

What you'll discover

France has its own rhythm, its own rules, and its own way of doing things, and the gap between what you expect and what you find can be jarring. This webinar gives you an honest, practical introduction to French and European culture: how people live, study, work, and connect. Whether you’re still weighing your options or already committed to joining ICN, this session will help you arrive ready, not overwhelmed.

  • Daily life in France

    Social habits, food culture, unwritten rules, and everything that surprises international students when they first arrive.

  • Academic culture

    The professor-student dynamic, classroom participation, the French tradition of debate, and what critical thinking looks like here.

  • Professional & social codes

    How French people work, communicate, and network — and what's different from what you're used to.

  • Values & society

    Secularism, diversity, freedom of expression: the cultural foundations that shape everyday life in France.

Ready to discover France from the inside?

Join this webinar to approach your future in France with clarity and confidence — and take the first step toward your ICN application.