ICES
ICES, the Institut Catholique de Vendée, is a private Catholic institute founded in 1990 in La Roche-sur-Yon. It describes itself as a university school: state-recognised Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in law, history, languages, science and politics, taught in small groups with close supervision.
ICES tuition fees for international students
Yearly tuition as published by the school. Fees can change, so check the school’s website before you apply.
Check the school’s website for this level.
A year. State rate for students from outside the EU.
Programmes at ICES
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with the teaching language and yearly fee for each.
Double licence - Science politique / Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Double Licence LLCER Anglais / Science Politique
Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours Anglais parcours Communication
Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours Anglais parcours Enseignement
Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours Anglais parcours Traduction / Interprétation
Double licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales / Science politique - Double Licence LLCER Espagnol - Science politique
Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours Espagnol parcours Communication
Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours Espagnol parcours Enseignement
Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours Espagnol parcours Traduction / Interprétation
Master Histoire, civilisations, patrimoine – Histoire Vivante (expertise historienne, médiation et valorisation de l'histoire)
Applying to ICES: your questions
How can Dimensions France help me get into ICES?
We start from your profile: your grades, your degree, your budget and what you want to do after your studies. From that we help you choose the ICES programme where your application is strongest. Then we build the application with you, so that it is as strong as it can be: we work on your CV and statement of purpose, check every document the school asks for, and submit the file on time. We then follow the application with ICES and tell you what the school asks for next. If the school invites you to an interview, we prepare you for it. ICES makes the final decision, and admission is never guaranteed.
What does a strong application to ICES need?
Three things carry most of the weight: your academic record, a statement of purpose that explains why this programme fits your studies so far and your plans, and proof of your level in the teaching language. Private schools such as ICES usually add an interview, and for a Master’s they look at how your first degree connects to the subject. We read your file the way an admissions team would, tell you honestly where it is weak, and help you fix what can be fixed before it is sent.
What English level do I need for ICES?
ICES sets the English level for each programme; for English-taught degrees in France this is normally level B2 or above, shown by a test such as IELTS or TOEFL. Some schools waive the test if your previous degree was taught in English. We check the exact score for the programme you choose before you book a test.
When should I apply to ICES?
ICES sets its own dates for each intake, and popular programmes can fill before the final deadline. Applying early gives you more choice and leaves time for your student visa.
What does it cost to apply to ICES with Dimensions France?
One fee of €250 covers your whole admissions file: up to 7 public universities, up to 3 partner schools and any number of top schools. It is paid in full when you start and is not refundable. Tuition and any application fee charged by ICES are paid to the school and are separate.
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Dimensions France is an independent admissions service. It is not affiliated with ICES.
Programme information comes from the French Ministry of Higher Education’s open data (Parcoursup and MonMaster). Programmes from the ministry’s data are assumed to be taught in French. Last updated November 2026.