Intercultural communication hub

All students at ICN have the opportunity to take in-person classes and learn either one or two foreign languages. English is mandatory for all students, and six other languages are offered in the second year (Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, French as a foreign language).

These classes are tailored to your main programme, allowing you to acquire the necessary communication skills to work in an increasingly global job market. Our approach to language learning is based on action. Teaching incorporates group projects and uses a wide range of digital and multimedia tools to consolidate knowledge.

The ICN language department is made up of around 40 staff, all of whom hold a Master’s degree and are qualified language teachers. Our teaching staff come from a range of countries including Peru, Australia, China and Germany. Along with their expertise and modern approach to teaching, they also share their love for their country and culture.

GlobalExam

All ICN students have access to the GlobalExam platform, which helps you prepare for language tests and improve proficiency in your chosen language (English, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, German). Students are free to access the platform and practise their language skills whenever they want. All teaching materials are designed by a team of professionals (language teachers, authors and linguistic experts).

We organise a presentation at the beginning of the year to help you get the most out of the platform, and hold regular Q&A sessions.

Busuu ou 7Speaking

If in-person classes aren’t available for your chosen language, ICN will provide you with a subscription to the Busuu or 7speaking platform.

PGE

StratSimMarketing

StratSimMarketing is a comprehensive marketing strategy simulation, based on the automobile industry, which demonstrates the impact marketing decisions can have on the rest of a business. Students produce a wide variety of both written work and presentations (shareholder letters, SWOT analysis, marketing analysis, presentations, reports, etc.) which helps them improve their level of business English. English-speaking teachers are on-hand throughout the simulation to offer support, provide vocabulary, and correct any mistakes.

In-person classes by specialisation

For the Grande Ecole Programme and the first year of Master's programmes, students need to develop language skills relevant to their field of study. To develop your vocabulary, a range of audio and written materials are provided during classes. Practical exercises and role-play activities also allow you to put the vocabulary you’ve learned into practice, boosting your employability.

Bachelor

In-person classes - Humanities

The humanities allow you to deepen your awareness and understanding of yourself and others, an essential skill for developing healthy and successful relationships with your classmates and/or future colleagues. The aim of these classes is to develop soft skills that will help you cope with difficult professional and personal situations, and to deal with complex moral issues while improving your English.

Business Game

Serious games lasting three days are designed to boost your English while demonstrating the importance of the language in an international and professional context. Students work in small groups and make strategic decisions to solve problems in various fields, such as marketing, finance, human resources and trade. The game emphasises teamwork and all students have to participate to lead their team to victory and take home 1st prize!