Pro Residency at the International Center of European Football
- Evian-les-bains, France
- from 62 000 €
Each year, the International Center of European Football welcomes a limited number of elite international players (48 spots available), ensuring a high-quality and tailored experience.
Freedom to succeed anywhere.
The ICEF fosters professionalism in individuals who are ready to surpass all of life’s challenges, while exposing them to the best opportunities. Their methodology provides football players with a solid foundation that will help them stand out and be recognized by professional teams around the world.
The ICEF players train and compete at the highest level. As the leading professional football player development institution in Europe, the ICEF is designed to promote the highest values of football, to develop confident and successful players. By striving for excellence and taking full advantage of the European methodology, each student-athlete matures a competitive advantage to build a successful life on and off the field.
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Middle + High School program
- Evian-les-Bains, France
- 12-18 years old
- Boy
- 10 month program
- Day camp
- Middle school, High School,Language class
- English
Features of the program
Welcome to Europe’s top-rated football boarding school for elite international student-athletes!
- Highest-rated UEFA/ FFF certified Technical Staff
- Official competition in France and Elite competition in Europe
- Professional placements in professional football teams
- Accredited academic programs in English
- State-of-the-art professional amenities and facilities
Bachelor's degree
- Evian-les-Bains, France
- 17-23 years old
- Boy
- 10 month program
- Day camp
- University
- English
Features of the program
Welcome to Europe’s top-rated football boarding school for elite international student-athletes!
- Highest-rated UEFA/ FFF certified Technical Staff
- Official competition in France and Elite competition in Europe
- Professional placements in professional football teams
- Accredited academic programs in English
- State-of-the-art professional amenities and facilities
The Academy’s facilities
The essentials
- Professional football center and facilities on a 6-acre domain
- Multiple professional regulation size natural and heated turf fields
- Full gym: cardio, strength, recovery and Spa: hydrotherapy & balneotherapy
- Top-of-the-line equipment and amenities
- Safe location, 24/7 security and video surveillance
Location
Located only 45 minutes from Geneva International Airport, The ICEF Europe Campus is situated in Evian, France, on a 6-acre plot encircled by breathtaking mountains, lakes, and forests.
Surrounded by the Alps and Lake Geneva, the region is one of the ideal European destinations for leisure and outdoor activities, welcoming numerous tourists and
events all year long. It’s one of the safest and most attractive regions in the world and also one of the favorite destinations for professional clubs and teams such as Liverpool F.C., Paris Saint-Germain F.C. , Leicester City F.C., Southampton F.C. and Fulham F.C. The men’s national teams of Germany, Paraguay, Ivory Coast and Jordan women’s national team have also chosen Evian as their favorite destination for pre-season training during the summer.
The exact address is : Domaine de Blonay – 74500 Publier , France.
Accommodation
On Campus in fully renovated shared double rooms equipped with A/C :
- Fully equipped brand-new spaces
- Shared double rooms
- Professional laundry service
- 24/7security and video surveillance
- Housing supervisor
- High-speed Wi-Fi property-wide
- Air-conditioned shared spaces and bedrooms
The sporting Facilities
Football center and facilities on a 6-acre domain
Multiple professional regulation size natural and heated turf fields
Top-of-the-line equipment and amenities
Professional locker rooms
Full gym: cardio, strength, recovery
Spa:hydrotherapy & balneotherapy
Physical therapy room
School buildings
Class and study rooms available
Catering and food
Fresh and balanced meals prepared by chef onsite and designed by sports nutitionists.
Safety and security
On Campus 24 / 7 surveillance
The footballing program
Methodology
The ICEF has developped a professional program based on the the excellency and the best-in-class European methodology. We develop sharp, physically prepared, and mentally strong players capable of succeeding at the highest level of football in the world.
Student-athletes are in constant contact with Europe’s top rated technical staff and youth development experts:
UEFA / FFF licensed technical staff
Physical therapist
Physical preparators
Movement specialists
Sports Psychologists
Career Advisors
Scouts
Training sessions
INDIVIDUAL FOCUS
+ Football IQ
+ Analysis of strengths & weaknesses
+ Physical development &
strengthening
+ Mental conditioning
+ Individual analysis ofplayers
TECHNICAL EXERCICES
+ Defending disadvantage drills & small-sided games
+ Rondo
+ Execution of offensive & defensive plays
+ Specific technical skills: passing, dribbling, finishing
TACTICAL SETUP, POSITION – SPECIFIC TRAINING
+ Formation implementation
+ Offensive & defensive transitions
+ Position-specific training sessions
+ Set pieces
VIDEO ANALYSIS
+ Tactical study of professional teams
+ Creation of highlight videos
+ Video analysis (Training session preparation)
CUSTOM COMPETITION
+ Small-sided games
+ Internal tournament
Competition
Elite competition program including local national and international competition.
Players gain essential preparation, experience, and recognition through the ICEF’s competition program, helping them receive the necessary exposure opportunities to play at the highest level of football in the world.
– Intensive competition schedule with highly competitive games against top youth academies in Europe
– Valuable exposure opportunities through participation in the official national leagues, as well as high-profile tournaments and games against top European teams.
– Selected players receive the opportunity to compete with Thonon Evian Grand Geneve FC against the best teams in the official French leagues.
The coaching team
UEFA / FFF licensed technical staff, Physical therpist, Pysical preparators, Movement specialists, Scouts and career advisors, sports psychologists
Opportunities to get scouted
Student-athletes at the ICEF receive direct and priority access to the pro clubs owned by the group:
– in Belgium K.F.C. Mandel United (National Division 1)
– in France THONON EVIAN GRAND GENEVE F.C. (NAtional Division 3)
– in the U.S. FC MIAMI CITY (USL2 League)
They also benefit from scouting opportunities through the ICEF’s global network, enabling players to get exposure to professional partner clubs. Student-athletes receive visits from pro scouts of major French teams such as Olympique Lyonnais, Lille OSC and AS Saint-Étienne.
The most deserving and capable players also can integrate the training centers of highly-ranked European teams to be evaluated by these professional clubs (9 players of the 2021-2022 season were invited to trials with professional Italian clubs, Cagliari – Serie A and Olbia – Serie C).
Curriculum
About the school
Student-athletes in middle and high school benefit from the flexibility of online academic programs and the support of in-class teaching and tutoring in partnership with an international boarding school located nearby the center. Bechelor’s degree students receive on-campus experiences and teaching and are given the possibility to arrange their schedule to train on a daily basis.
The ICEF places a strong emphasis on academic success and has established partnerships with leading educational institutions to ensure world-class academic accredited preparation in English, from middle and high school to higher education.
Curriculum and diplomas
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
- American Middle & High School
- Cambridge Middle & High School
- French Middle & High School
- Bachelor’s degrees
- Master’s degrees
- SAT & ACT
- TOEFL & DELF
- French & English language classes
ACCREDITATIONS
- NCAA approved
- Advanced by Cognia
- SACS CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
Individual work and homework
Throughout the year, our academic educators provide tutoring and a personalized academic plan for each student-athlete, ensuring they’re making consistent progress and succeeding in the classroom.
WHY ARE THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS UNIQUE?
- On-site teachers
- Low student to teacher ratio
- Individualized attention
- Flexible and adapted schedules
Daily life at the Academy
Everyday life
Student-athletes engage in academic acativities in the morning and typically attend to training every afternoon. Games are scheduled on Wednesday afternoon and over the week end. Week ends are perfect to rest, study, compete and participate in cultural activities.
Typical day and week
Admission and tuition fees
How to enrol
This year, we are offering two different application processes to give players the chance to be part of the ICEF Europe for the 2022 – 2023 season.
In-person tryouts are hosted at both the Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Campus (Broward County Stadium, Florida, USA) or at the International Center of European Football in Evian, France.
An online tryout process has been developed to enable International applicants and applicants unable to travel at the time to receive a professional assessment and be evaluated to join the ICEF.
Tuition fees
Matriculation (one time payment): 3,000 EUR
Registration fee: 575 EUR
Financing modalities
Each season, 70% of the total tuition fee must be paid prior to student-athletes arrival on September. The remaining 30% must be paid through December 1st.
The academy in a nutshell
- Room and Board
- Academics
- Football program
- competition
- uniforms
- Health Insurance
- Leisure and activities.
- flights
- aiport transferts
- pocket money
- SAT/ACT Preparation
- tutoring
Academy reviews Pro Residency at the International Center of European Football
The football coaching has been excellent. the icef staff also takes the boys’ education as seriously as the football. we would recommend the icef to anyone who is serious about soccer, but also wanting to ensure their son’s education is not left behind.
chris cro. (max’s dad) | lives in new york, usa
The icef has helped me mature at such a young age and has allowed me to play football at the highest level. at the icef, practicing every day with professional coaches and strict planning helps any player grow tremendously.
achille tru. | player at the icef – lives in florida (usa)
as a parent, i was impressed with the icef’s facilities, comforted by their staff, and instantly knew that my son would be in safe hands. i was confident that we made the right decision in choosing the icef to become a part of his trajectory to a career on the pitch.
frank nan. (diego’s dad) | lives in new york, usa
The icef is a very professional and well-organized training center. the center has helped me tremendously as i have become both more mature and more independent. the pro coaches and the training sessions are great and have boosted my performances. i feel like the icef has the perfect environment to improve your game, reach your maximum potential as a player, and become a better person
hugo oli. | players at the icef – lives in florida (usa)
I thank every member of the icef team for their passion, commitment, understanding, warmth, and responsibility in providing a safe, happy, enjoyable, and rigorous environment for our son!
Alfan jet. (Noaah’s dad) | lives in ontario, canada
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