Language learning at ESCE : a priority for international success
At ESCE, language learning is much more than just a subject : it’s an essential skill for future international managers. As an integral part of our pedagogy, the school places particular emphasis on the language of business. The program is built up progressively and coherently throughout the curriculum, enabling students to acquire a vocabulary adapted to commerce and the business world.
Delivered in small groups, courses stimulate oral expression, boost self-confidence and promote in-depth linguistic immersion. Thanks to an immersive pedagogy and a wide choice of languages, students prepare to be fully operational in a multicultural, globalized environment.
Far from being limited to theoretical learning, language teaching integrates concrete, professional activities. Students practice working on contracts, drawing up business plans, making presentations or debating topical issues. These practical exercises develop skills that can be applied immediately in commercial and international contexts.
PEDAGOGY
A multicultural teaching team
Language learning is provided by a team of native speakers, experts in their mother tongue. With over 20 nationalities represented, these teachers bring linguistic authenticity and cultural immersion to our students.
This diversity offers unique exposure to the different accents, idioms and cultural nuances essential for international business. Taught in small groups, classes encourage direct interaction, boosting self-confidence and stimulating oral expression, while developing concrete business language skills.
This enriching pedagogical framework enables students to master foreign languages while acquiring a global perspective on communication modes and multicultural professional environments.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications to enhance your foreign language skills
The school integrates external certifications throughout the curriculum to validate students’ language skills and enhance their employability.
The TOEIC test, for example, is compulsory at the end of 1st year and again in 3rd year to measure progress in English.
In 5th year, an external LV2 exam is organized to certify the level achieved: COCEF for Spanish, WiDaF for German, DLECI for Italian, JLPT for Japanese, CAPLE-ULisboa for Portuguese, and HSK or BCT for Chinese.
Languages at the heart of the Grande École program
The Grande École Program puts the emphasis on language learning right from the first year. Each student takes a compulsory Modern Language 1 (LV1) and Modern Language 2 (LV2) throughout the five-year curriculum. For those wishing to enrich their linguistic palette, a third language (LV3) is offered face-to-face, while a fourth language (LV4) can be learned online. With 3 hours per week dedicated to each language, students benefit from an intensive, structured learning schedule.
A rich and varied language offering
ESCE offers an impressive selection of languages.
In the classroom, students can learn Arabic, Chinese, English, French as a Foreign Language (FLE), German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and sign language (as part of the International Political Science curriculum). In addition, an online platform enables students to discover languages such as Greek, Hindi, Irish, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Turkish and Vietnamese.
