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Learn about the wine and spirits industry while building your professional experience

Choosing a sandwich course at the Institut Supérieur du Vin means opting for a professional training, rooted in the reality of the sector wines and spirits, with the added benefit of a human and personalised support every step of the way.

At ISV, work-linked training is not an option: it is an integral part of the school's DNA. Our courses are designed to enable students to develop their skills, join a company on a long-term basis and build a coherent and ambitious career plan in a field that is resolutely international.

Why choose a sandwich course at ISV?

ISV is a business school specialising in wines and spirits, The Group's strategy is based on an approach that is as close as possible to the realities on the ground and to the expectations of companies.

Choosing a sandwich course at ISV means benefiting from :

  • From a recognised training, leading to level 6 and 7 certified qualifications

  • A individualised support in the search for a work-linked training scheme

  • A network of partner companies of the wine and spirits industry

  • From small staff, to promote proximity and follow-up

  • From a teaching approach devised by industry professionals

Our objective is clear: make you operational, employable and confident, from the moment you start working.

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Work-linked training designed for the realities of the wine and spirits industry

As professionals in the sector, every year we put together a work-study timetable adapted to the sector's peak periods : key sales periods, trade shows, prospecting time, national and international events.

This organisation enables :

  • A better integration into the company

  • A consistency between teaching and assignments

  • A real added value for recruiters

At ISV, training is adapted to the sector - not the other way round.

Finding your work-study placement with ISV: individual support

At ISV, you are not never alone in your search for a work-linked training scheme.

As soon as you are admitted, a personalised coaching is set up to guide you step by step:

  • Individual interviews to define and refine your career plan

  • Personalised correction of your CV and covering letters

  • Help to enhance your profile (career path, skills, objectives)

  • Preparing for recruitment interviews

  • Access to the ISV work-study platform and the network of partner companies

  • Targeted contact with recruiters in the sector

This support continues throughout your work-linked placement, with regular monitoring of your work placements.

 

Bachelor's & Master's :
100 % courses available on a sandwich course basis

Did you know?
At ISV, the entire course can be completed on a sandwich course basis.

  • Bachelor :

    • 1 year sandwich course

    • Obtaining a certified level 6 qualification

  • Master's degree :

    • 2 years of work-linked training by joining the programme in M1

    • 1 year of work-linked training by joining the M2 directly

    • Obtaining a certified level 7 qualification

The course content is identical, regardless of how the course is followed.

A work-linked training scheme that facilitates recruitment

The rhythm 3 weeks at ISV / 1 week in a company is a real asset when looking for a work-study placement.

It enables :

  • A significant corporate presence

  • A better integration into teams

  • An organisation tailored to recruiters' expectations

  • Gradual and effective skills development

This pace is particularly popular with companies in the wine and spirits industry.

A wide range of work-linked professions and companies

Thanks to its sector-based approach, the ISV prepares students for a wide range of careers in wine and spirits:

  • Trade and business development

  • Marketing and communications

  • Export and international

  • Wine tourism

  • Project management and brand development

ISV work-study students work in SMEs, wineries, trading houses, international groups and spirits companies, in France and abroad.

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Work-study arrangements

What types of contract?

ISV training courses can be accessed via :

  • Le apprenticeship contract

  • Le professionalisation contract

These contracts may be concluded on a fixed-term or permanent basis. Applications are forwarded by the ISV to the relevant OPCO for approval of funding.

How much will I be paid?

On a sandwich course, you are fully-fledged employee of your company.

Your remuneration depends on :

  • Your age

  • Your level of training

  • Your length of service with the company

An official simulator is available on the work-linked training portal.

Recruitment aid (2025)

Since 24 February 2025, the maximum aid granted per apprenticeship contract has been :

6 000 € for the recruitment of apprentices with disabilities
5 000 € for companies with fewer than 250 employees
2 000 € for companies with 250 employees or more

This aid is paid for the first year of the contract.

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Frequently asked questions - ISV work-study scheme

Yes, all Bachelor's and Master's programmes are available on a sandwich course basis.

Yes, individualised support is provided from the moment of admission.

No, training costs are covered as part of the work-linked training contract.

Yes, you will receive a salary throughout your contract.

3 weeks at ISV / 1 week in a company.

Certain opportunities are available depending on the project and the host company.

Yes, in order to guarantee high-quality support.