WICE is one of the oldest Anglophone organizations in Paris. For more than 33 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 for Anglophones in Paris
- A welcoming and supportive environment
- Opportunities to acquire and maintain marketable skills through Paris 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
- The internationally known Paris Writers Workshop (20 years of bringing celebrated writers together to discuss the craft, challenges, and power of writing.)
- Publication of Upstairs at Duroc, an international literary and arts journal that promotes innovative English language writing from the Paris area and around the world (celebrating its 12-year anniversary.)
- Women on the Move (WICE served as a co-host for this conference on professional relocation for geographically mobile women.)
- Money Matters for Women Conferences
- WICE World Watch (discussions of global issues), in partnership with the American Library of Paris.
- Writers on Writing (informal conversations with celebrated authors), in partnership with the American Library of Paris.
- Publication of Paris Health Care Resources, a guide to the French health-care system.
- Charter sponsorship of Message, a successful Paris mothers’ support and resource group with a membership of some 1200 parents.