Institut de Formation de Cadres pour le Développement

Founded in 1965 in Ixelles (Brussels), the Institute for Training Executives for Development (IFCAD) has a dual mission oriented towards international openness and integration. On one hand, its Executive Training department supports students and professionals, particularly from developing countries, in acquiring managerial, administrative, and financial skills adapted to the socio-economic realities on the ground. On the other hand, its Social Promotion school, officially recognized and subsidized by the Federation Wallonia-Brussels, offers intensive courses in literacy and French as a Foreign Language (FLE) for adults. Through personalized support and active pedagogies in small groups, the institute promotes rapid skill development and autonomy for its learners.

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Admission procedures at IFCAD depend on the chosen program. For the Executive Training department (Graduates and Master's degrees), applications are accepted based on academic records throughout the year until the October intake, without an entrance exam, upon presentation of previous diplomas. For the Social Promotion department (FLE and literacy courses), admission occurs through intensive modules throughout the year after passing a mandatory language placement test, while candidates from outside the European Union applying for a student visa must submit a specific pre-registration request between January and March.

Admissions open from January 15, 2027.

Application deadline: March 31, 2027.

Why choose IFCAD?

• A recognized dual expertise combining advanced managerial training and intensive French language learning (FLE).
• Management and project management programs specifically tailored to the challenges of developing countries.
• Des cours de langue officiels subventionnés par la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles délivrant des attestations reconnues (CECR).
• Practical pedagogy in small groups allowing for individualized support for each student.
• A strategic location in the heart of Brussels (Ixelles), in immediate proximity to international institutions and Bois de la Cambre.
• A long experience of over 55 years in welcoming and supporting an international and multicultural audience.