SPÉOS Photo-Video-CGI School – Paris, Biarritz, London


Spéos is the school of reference in the field of photography and the leader of higher education in professional photography in France. Spéos is also recognized internationally and ranked in the Top 5 best photo schools in the world.

For more than 35 years, Spéos has been preparing students for today’s market demands and accompanying them to become accomplished photographers in the field of their choice.

Spéos diplomas are recognized by the profession and the French State. The title of photographer RNCP level 7 awarded by Spéos represents the highest level of professional training qualification for photographers, equivalent to a Bac+5.

Spéos offers courses in English and French, in Paris, Biarritz, and London, with a wide choice of programs in 5 months in Paris or in London and professional photography programs in 1, 2 or 3 years addressing all the themes of professional photography: photojournalism, studio, fashion photography, processing and management of digital images, visual identity, history of photography. The courses are complemented by personal work on shooting, creation and management of images.

The school only involves professional photographers in its programs. Emphasis is placed on practice thanks to the spacious studios and high-quality equipment.

The Spéos Alumni Care program actively supports young graduates in taking their first steps as professional photographers in the industry.

Spéos Protects the World Heritage of Photography with the Invention of Photography Museum: the Nicephore Niépce House was awarded the prestigious label “Maison des Illustres” by the French Ministry of Culture in 2013, with the sponsorship of the Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Fine Arts.

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