Summer session

Why Choose the Summer School with Skolae?

• 🌍 Study luxury in Paris, the world capital of fashion and luxury
• 🎓 Learn from industry experts and academic specialists
• 🏛 Combine theory, case studies and company visits
• 👥 Small groups for an interactive and personalized experience
• 📜 Earn a Certificate of Completion (ECTS optional depending on format)

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Program Overview

 
Paris | Luxury, Culture & Style

This summer course provides a comprehensive introduction to the luxury ecosystem, from heritage brands to contemporary global markets.

Week 1

Paris 360°: French Culture, Fashion & Lifestyle / EIML & Modart
29 June – 5 July 2026
A generalist cultural immersion week (with French language classes)

• Paris cultural landmarks and museums
• Fashion walks & lifestyle discovery
• French culture, creativity & aesthetics
• Creative and cultural workshops

Week 2

Decoding Luxury: Brands, Codes & Market Dynamics / EIML Paris
6-12 July 2026
Dive into the fundamentals of the global luxury industry:

• History and codes of luxury
• Luxury brand management & consumer behavior
• Fashion, accessories & retailing
• Company visits and boutique tours

Week 3

French Style & Heritage: Immersion into the World of Dior / Modart International
13-19 July 2026
Experience French fashion excellence:

• Fashion history & couture heritage
• Focus on the legacy of Christian Dior
• Creative workshops: moodboards, sketching, illustration
• Museum visits and fashion district explorations

The program blends academic content, business cases, group work and field visits, offering students a concrete understanding of how luxury brands create value and desirability worldwide.

Learning Experience

 
The EIML and Modart International follow a hands-on and experiential learning approach, inspired by leading international business schools:

• Interactive lectures and workshops
• Case studies based on real luxury brands
• Company visits and boutique explorations in Paris
• Cultural activities connected to the luxury and fashion ecosystem

This approach allows students to connect theory with practice while discovering the professional realities of the luxury and fashion industry.

Who Is This Program For?

 
This Summer School is designed for:

• International students
• Students interested in luxury, fashion, marketing, business or management
• Beginners or early-stage learners discovering the luxury sector
• Students considering future studies or careers in luxury industries
• No prior knowledge of luxury is required.

Program Format

• Duration: 1, 2 or 3 weeks
• Language: English
• Location: Paris, France

The program can be taken independently or combined with other Summer School weeks within the SKOLAE Summer School offer.

Beyond the Classroom: Paris as a Learning Lab

Studying at EIML Paris means learning inside the luxury ecosystem itself.
Paris becomes an open-air classroom, where students experience luxury through:

• Iconic fashion and luxury districts
• Cultural institutions and exhibitions
• Brand environments and retail spaces

This unique setting makes the Summer School a transformative academic and cultural journey.

Certification

 
At the end of the program, students receive:

• An EIML Paris / Modart International Certificate of Completion
• ECTS credits may be awarded depending on the program format and academic agreements

Tuition fees

• 1 week = 750 €
• 2 weeks = 1350 €
• 3 weeks = 1750 €

Accommodation

 
Either you choose your accommodation or we can advise you a partner housing with affordable pricing, where you will be sharing the accommodation between 2 or 4 students.

Registration

 
link to the application form : Application form
Application Deadline : May 10th, 2026
Do you have more questions? Join our webinar on the 1st of April at 10 AM (CET time) – registrer here or pick one of our info-session Calendly