Iris English
for Inter-Cultural Communication
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Iris English About

Dedication, Experience, Diligence

 IRIS ENGLISH FOR INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION is a boutique training firm which has a demonstrated history of excellence in providing targeted English language services to professionals in the fields of industry, finance, and economic diplomacy. We specialize in interactive training for public speaking, negotiation, and specialized presentations using scenarios specifically tailored to the needs of our clients. We also help develop the crucial soft skills of creative leadership via cross-cultural training to think outside the box.

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Iris English specializes in customized training solutions for international professionals seeking advanced language skills and increased confidence in English.

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FOUNDER

Athar Carolyn Pavis

Athar Carolyn Pavis, originally from California and New York, is the founder of IRIS ENGLISH and has been living in France for more than twenty years with twice yearly returns to the States to remain connected. She has traveled extensively in Africa, the Far East and Europe and has lived in Australia, Italy, and Spain. Her academic training both in the U.S. and in France has given her a unique perspective on human resource needs in the area of language training. Her significant experience in training diplomats and other agents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given her a broad overview of the professional demands facing her clients. She mobilizes her experience and talent to customize a program suited to you. Contact her to discuss your specific needs. LinkedIn Page

 

Education

INSTITUT D'ETUDES POLITIQUES DE PARIS
Diplôme Lauréat

UNIVERSITE DE PARIS III (SORBONNE NOUVELLE)
Doctorat civilisation américaine

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE, Massachussetts USA
B.A. Magna cum laude Comparative Literature

Teaching Experience includes

  • University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) - member of the faculty teaching Master Pro programs:

    • Banque et Finances

    • Administration internationale

    • Transports internationaux

  • Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères - specialized training in English of adult professionals

  • Banque de France - English training for Inspecteurs des finances

  • IIAP - ENA: Cycle court English training for high civil servants from francophone countries

 

Activities & Affiliations

 

  • Active member of the Association des Sciences-Po

    • Groupe professionel Défense/Géostratégie

  • Member of the American Chamber of Commerce

  • Phi Beta Kappa

 
 

Clients have included:

  • Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

  • Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances

  • Ministère de l'Intérieur

  • Ministère de l'Environnement

  • Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur

  • CNAM - Conservatoire national des arts et métiers

  • Banque de France

  • Conseil d’Etat

  • Cour nationale du droit d'asile

  • Direction Sorbonne Université

  • Etablissement Public Territorial Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre

  • EFREI - Engineering School of Information and Digital Technologies