High-Performance Soccer School for Elite Players in Europe

International Center of European Football:
Are you a young, highly-skilled international football player or a parent / guardian seeking professional soccer training in Europe for your child? Based in Evian, France (close to the Switzerland border and only 40 minutes from Geneva International Airport), The International Center of European Football is Europe's ultimate soccer residency academy designed to develop the skills of elite international players from ages 12 to 23 years old. Following the excellence of European professional methodology, we extend our expertise worldwide to prepare talented players to succeed in life, on and off the field. The ICEF Official Pro Residency Program is available for 10 months. Whether your objective is to prepare for a serious career in football worldwide or obtain a scholarship in a university in the U.S., our 10-month Pro Residency Program is made for you. You may also experience the European methodology through 3 month, 1 month, 1 & 2 week intensive camps in the Spring, Summer and Fall.

The International Center of European Football was established in Europe in 2017 in Evian, in south-eastern France (close to the Switzerland border and Geneva). The international network has since continued growing, with a second campus in Miami, Florida, and additional campuses planned to open in the Middle East and Asia as well. Following a unique methodology in each of our centers, we extend our excellence throughout the world.

All aspects of our centers, including programs, staff, amenities, and facilities, exceed the necessary requirements to offer talented football players, from around the world, a unique chance to reach the next level. We provide the best-in-class European methodology, and coaching through an expert youth development staff, who are all FFF and/or UEFA licensed.

At ICEF, players reach their maximum potential and enhance individual and collective performance. We build smart, physically prepared and mentally strong players capable of succeeding at the next level. Individualized development programs and exposure opportunities lead players to top professional organizations and prestigious universities around the world.

+ American Middle & High School - Grades 8th – 12th (English)
+ Cambridge Educational Program - Grades 9th through 12th (English)
+ Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (studied in English or French)
+ SAT & ACT / College Advisors
+ French & English language classes
+ French Middle & High School - “French Baccalaureate” (French)

The ICEF DOES NOT OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS: 10-month full boarding tuition fees start at 62,000 EUR. 

Professional Football Facilities & Amenities:
The center and its facilities are newly renovated. Built for a French Ligue 1 professional team a few years ago, the center boasts top-of-the-line equipment and professional amenities.

Performance:
+ Full gym: cardio, strength, recovery
+ Spa: hydrotherapy & balneotherapy
+ Physical therapy
+ Real-time individual and team statistics
+ Healthy and balanced menus prepared by French cuisine chefs on-site.

Athletics:
+ Football center and facilities on a 6-acre domain
+ Multiple professional 11 vs. 11 natural and heated turf fields
+ Top-of-the-line equipment and amenities
+ Professional locker rooms.

Student Lifestyle in Evian-les-Bains, France:
• Located just 40 minutes from Geneva International Airport and 2 hours 30 minutes from Lyon–Saint Exupery Airport, ICEF is surrounded by breathtaking mountains, picturesque lakes, and forests, close to the border with Switzerland. Recognized worldwide as a region with some of the purest spring water, Evian is the ultimate European destination for a healthy lifestyle.

• The area annually welcomes high volumes of tourists, families, top athletes, and world-class events. It’s also one of the top destinations in Europe for pro clubs and teams such as Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Liverpool F.C., Leicester City F.C., and Southampton F.C. among others.