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Through an innovative, responsible, and sustainable approach, the Académie Charpentier trains students to meet the contemporary challenges of spatial design and interior architecture.

Our ongoing connection with the professional world—through internships, conferences, competitions, workshops, and partnerships—is at the heart of our teaching philosophy and our commitment to excellence.

An educational approach rooted in the realities of the profession

Throughout the year, students take an average of 25 hours of workshop classes per week, under the guidance of a teaching team made up of practicing professionals.

This close connection to the field fosters a practical understanding of design challenges and makes it possible to incorporate the actual expectations of businesses and institutions.

Internships & Professional Immersion

Internships are a key part of training and a stepping stone to employment.

  • 2-month internship during the 2nd year
  • 6-month internship during the 4th year

Supervised by practicing interior architects and designers, these internships offer a hands-on and rewarding experience, either in France or abroad.

Professional Training Contract: Document Signing

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Conferences & Workshops

Throughout the year, the Academy invites renowned professionals from the fields of design, luxury, architecture, and the creative arts to share their experiences:

  • Lectures: Mathieu Lehanneur, Stéphane de Pondt (Collection Director – Major Luxury Brands), William Pesson (ARCAS Architecture), Inès Imbert-Mathieu (Lustreries Mathieu)
  • Workshops: Loumi Lefloc’h (Precious Peels), Clémence Sayer (Verallia Design Awards)

These encounters foster students' curiosity, open-mindedness, and professional development.

Partnerships & Collaborations

The Charpentier Academy regularly collaborates withprestigious companies and institutions, allowing students to work onreal-world projects:

  • IN Group (formerly Imprimerie Nationale)
  • ICADE (real estate developer and property company)
  • Odéon, Theater of Europe

These partnerships illustrate the synergy between education, innovation, and the professional world.

Career Services & Alumni Network

The Academy supports each student inpreparing for their transition into the workforce:

  • Advice and Support for Internships, Work-Study Programs, and Jobs
  • Access to an active network of more than 15,000 alumni in France and around the world