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ESAIL

The Interior Design and Architecture School
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ESAIL was founded in 1984 by Jean Cottin, Architect DPLG and former student of Tony Garnier. Today, the school offers two programs: a 3-year interior design program and a 5-year interior architecture program.

ESAIL: Interior Design and Architecture School

Key figures

40

years of existence (created in 1983)

400

students each year

100%

of diplomas and certifications are recognized

1,340

graduates worldwide

School

Recognized by the CFAI (French Council of Interior Architects) and member of the Cumulus network (global network of Art and Design Schools)

Recognized diplomas

  • Interior Design Program (3 years | 100% French)
  • Interior Architecture Program (5 years | 100% French)

Pedagogy

Designing new spatial forms requires the ability to navigate seemingly contradictory domains: being both imaginative and rigorous, transitioning from abstract to concrete thinking, possessing artistic sensitivity while embracing technical expertise, maintaining a personal vision while meeting standardized expectations, and balancing creativity with economic realities.

The ESAIL pedagogy is designed to cultivate and develop these diverse skills. Through hands-on project work, students progressively learn to synthesize these abilities. Each year, the level of complexity increases, guiding students toward a structured thought process capable of managing increasingly intricate data. Ultimately, graduates must be versatile and adaptable to address the diverse challenges encountered in the professional world. This demand for technical expertise is reflected in ESAIL's educational approach.

ESAIL maintains a strong connection with the professional world by involving experts such as instructors, offering mandatory internships at the end of each academic year and providing students with real-world client projects.

At the same time, ESAIL remains a human-scale institution, fostering an environment that encourages communication, collaboration and personal investment. Our dynamic atmosphere promotes both passion and discipline, preparing students for seamless integration into the professional world.

Passing on the art of design to you!