At AIVA, student life takes place on a 5,000 m² campus designed for hands-on learning: tasting rooms, an amphitheater, workspaces, and relaxation areas. In small groups, guided by professionals, students learn the trades of wine, beer, and spirits in an atmosphere that is both studious and friendly.
5000 m² of classrooms, lecture halls, tasting rooms, and relaxation areas offer an exceptional setting entirely dedicated to studious studies. Teamwork finds a serene space here, allowing each individual to flourish.
The stated commitment to linking theory to practice translates for the student into quality teaching, delivered by recognized professionals and highly involved partner universities.
The classrooms are also adapted to our innovative teaching methods: They aim to place the student in a real and professional situation, with quality materials, as is the case for example in our tasting rooms.
Student life at AIVA is designed to be dynamic and inspiring. Small class sizes foster close relationships between students and teachers, creating a genuine group dynamic where everyone progresses at their own pace.
The diversity of ages and backgrounds—students in initial training, career changers, or already professionals—fosters particularly enriching exchanges of experiences and knowledge. One learns as much from one's peers as from one's professors.
Throughout the year, tastings, group projects, and events punctuate the curriculum and strengthen team spirit. This atmosphere, both studious and friendly, provides everyone with a serene environment to flourish and succeed.
«"My goal is to take over a wine estate.
AIVA provides me with practical knowledge about wine and tasting, but also about exporting, IT, management… We cover a lot of ground. Because the classes are small, we get truly personalized instruction; the teachers are genuinely invested in our success.
The atmosphere is very warm, while remaining professional.»
«After a preparatory class for HEC and a first year in business school, I chose to join the Double Degree Bac+3 at AIVA to specialize and with the aim of growing my family business in the wine trade.
AIVA is a young school; I appreciate the small class sizes because the work is much more productive, the teachers are dedicated and passionate about what they do, and the tasting and oenology courses are very enriching, whether it's about wines or spirits.»
«I come from a BTS in viticulture/oenology in Charente, today my goal is to specialize in the trade and marketing of wines as well as spirits.
That's why I chose AIVA, for its professionalism but also for its close relationship with students thanks to small class sizes.»
«"Having worked in the wine industry as a salesman for 15 years already, AIVA allows me to deepen my knowledge and enhance my skills.
There is 1 day of classes per week: this allows me to continue working normally the rest of the time.
Being surrounded by professionals, whether students or professors, is also a plus.»
«"As the manager of a wine cellar, joining the AIVA school allowed me to validate managerial skills and improve my sommelier skills.
Going back to school at 40 is a challenge that suits me perfectly!
My goal is to die less stupid! And to get rich so I can enrich others… »
«"In order to continue my initially technical studies in the field of wine, I turned to AIVA which offers a professionalizing pedagogy.
Indeed, the internship provides a complete immersion in the profession, and the training is supervised by professionals from the wine industry. You learn a great deal in a friendly yet professional atmosphere.»
«Being at AIVA means opting for a complete education.
We are immersed within the company:
Both the theoretical side, with very enriching courses taught by professionals, and the practical side, with the completion of numerous projects and case studies.
This degree also gives me an international perspective, which opens many doors.»
«A trained sommelier, I work as a department manager in a hypermarket. When I learned that an innovative wine academy was going to open, I inquired about coming to take a diploma in addition to my job.
Today, the diploma I am taking allows me to review my knowledge of wine, but also to learn more! Wine knowledge is infinite.
Wine tasting guided by experienced individuals like Yvan Gerber allows for even faster progress.»
«Following a BTS Technico-commercial Vins & Spiritueux, I was looking for a BAC +3 apprenticeship in the same field.
I chose AIVA for the quality of its faculty, its small class sizes, and above all for its truly innovative teaching methodology!»
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