In 1900, French classes were added, aimed at British students spending time in Paris, and thus a unique Franco-British community was created.

This was to consist of a bi-cultural teaching establishment (the guild, reorganised and expanded) and a Franco-British student hostel in the international Cité Universitaire, which was eventually opened in 1937 under the name Collège Franco-Britannique.

In addition to facilities for teaching, a library and clubroom were added to the guild's premises at this time and prominent French and British academics and intellectuals were invited to give lectures.

The English language programme has been discontinued – classes are now provided by the British Council – as ULIP has looked to develop itself as a research-led institute.

[1] Its strength is that because it is a relatively small institution it can offer a more intimate learning experience than is available in a larger, more anonymous University.

[9] The institute offers two three-year undergraduate courses: a BA in French Studies, which can be combined with minors in History, Business, or International Relations.