Teaching Model

Fashion is a is a collaborative industry, where visions, beliefs and practices collide. As an international fashion school, IFA Paris welcomes more than 90 nationalities to its campuses located in the heart of Paris. the world’s capital of fashion and luxury, and Istanbul, a regional fashion hub, bringing together a multitude of cultures, ideas and experiences that will shape tomorrow’s trends.To ensure that each student can find their place in this rich and diverse environment, it is crucial that they feel supported. Discovering a new city, a new culture, joining a new school and adapting to a cosmopolitan environment are all major challenges faced when studying abroad. To address these challenges, our dedicated office, called Tailor Made for Students, offers personalized support to each student throughout their studies at our school: before their arrival, we assist with administrative formalities, finding accommodation, applying for a student visa, etc.) and during their studies (administrative procedures, help in finding an internship or work-study placement, a psychologist in the event of personal difficulties, etc.).

Because fashion is a blend of ideas, materials, visions and business models, our program prepares our students to master both theory and practice. At the crossroads between heritage and innovation, our teaching draws on French know-how to imagine renewed fashion. This is how we prepare students to master traditional skills such as patternmaking, sewing, creation and textile printing, while integrating new technologies into the process of designing, creating and managing fashion projects. Within our Fashion Tech Lab, named “Foundry », our students are introduced to digital pattern-making, body scanning, virtual reality, AI, machine learning, and more.

Fashion is learned both in the classroom and in the real world. At IFA Paris, we provide our students with numerous opportunities to connect with industry professionals. Through hands-on industry projects and internships, students gain practical experience and develop the skills needed to succeed in the fast-paced fashion industry. Our strong relationships with leading fashion houses, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel or Hermès, ensure that our curriculum is aligned with the latest industry trends. By fostering a deep understanding of the fashion industry’s evolving needs, we prepare our graduates to become adaptable and innovative professionals.

Actions speak louder than words. As a United Nations-certified responsible actor and a pioneer in sustainable fashion education, we’re committed to making a real-world impact. Beyond the classroom, we organize student fashion shows on timely topics like identity and upcycling, partner with community organizations such as Au fil du rail, Espace 19, or collaborate with migrants through the Hope Project. We also encourage our students to develop their own unique creative voice and support them in becoming ethical and socially conscious fashion professionals.

By fostering a deep understanding of the fashion industry and its role in society, we’re preparing the next generation of designers to drive positive change.