WICE is one of the oldest Anglophone organizations in Paris. For 40 years, the non-profit association has been offering cultural and educational programs to the international and expat community in Paris. Day-to-day operations are supported by a dedicated group of volunteers, diverse in age and nationality.
WICE offers:
+ Varied classes and cultural activities in English in Paris
+ A welcoming and supportive environment and community
+ Opportunities to acquire and maintain marketable skills through classes and volunteer activities
+ Programs and resources to ease the transition into life in France
A bit of history:
WICE was founded in 1978 by a small group of expats to meet the intellectual, professional, and self-development needs of English-speaking community of Paris. Originally affiliated with the American University of Paris, WICE grew quickly, welcoming men and women including permanent residents and short-term visitors to Paris. In the late 1990s, WICE’s membership grew to 900 men and women, and the curriculum offered nearly 300 classes and events.
WICE is also well known for its programs, most notably
- Paris Writers Workshop
- Publication of Upstairs at Duroc
- Women on the Move
- Money Matters for Women Conferences
- WICE World Watch
- Writers on Writing
- Publication of Paris Health Care Resources
- Charter sponsorship of Message