French School
Learn French in Paris - French school in Paris
The main French Language School in Paris is located near the famous Eiffel Towe and is just a few minutes’ walk from the Champs de Mars, the Musée du Quai Branly. You will also find the Invalides (with the tomb of Napoleon the 1st), the Seine river and the Bateaux Parisiens, the Trocadéro (opposite the Eiffel Tower) and its famous gardens and fountains nearby too. The school offers a wide range of French courses in Paris and is a firm favourite amongst students. I
There are 20 bright and spacious classrooms, fully equipped with audiovisual material. There is an internet area (free internet access) in which you can work on a computer as well as a cafeteria. Drink/snack machines and a public phone (card operated) are all available.
During the busier Summer months the school operates a second School located on the St Nicolas Campus where students can stay and attend classes in the same location. The Campus is located in southern Paris near the Exhibition Park of Porte de Versailles and under 5 minutes on foot from Aqua boulevard (swimming pool and water leisure centre).
This is a new, modern building comprising of 30 classrooms, a computer area (free internet access), a cafeteria and self-service restaurant with large terraces. Drink/snack machines are all available. Students can chose to stay in a single or double room with half-board on the St Nicolas Campus.
French Courses
Standard course
This short term course is suitable for students that want a general French course focusing on the four key language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening. Suitable for students with previous knowledge of French or complete beginners.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1-12+ weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 14 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Intensive courses
This course is as the standard course but with 6, 10, 14, 18, 25 or 32 extra French lessons per week. Ideal for students that want learn French in Paris on an Intensive short term course.
Lessons per week | 26, 30, 34, 38, 45 or 52 | Duration | 1-12+ weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 14 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Afternoon courses
These afternoon courses are as the standard French course of 20 lessons a week or the Intensive course of 26 lessons per week but with lessons in the afternoons. Perfect for student who have commitments that mean they cannot make morning lessons.
Lessons per week | 20 or 26 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 14 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Combined courses
Students follow the Intensive French course A or B in Paris and have an extra 5 or 10 private lessons each week depending on how intensive a course they desire. Perfect for students that want the diversity of a group course but would like a few private lessons to focus on a specific area of the language, topic or exam.
Lessons per week | 26+5, 26+10, 30+5 or 30+10 | Duration | 1-12+ weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 14 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
French AS/A-level revision course
The course will be adapted to the needs of the A/AS Level exam, and will be a combination of listening, writing, speaking and reading exercises, as well as grammar revision, incorporating authentic A/AS. Level material. Extra one-to-one lessons can be scheduled on request.
Lessons per week | 34 | Duration | 1 or 2 weeks |
Levels | AS or A2 level | Students per class | Maximum 6 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
French 50+ course
This French course of 20 French lessons is specifically for students 50 and over who want to learn French with their peers. It includes 3 half-days of activities, e.g. Eiffel Tower, boat trip on the Seine, sightseeing tour, Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, Montmartre, Latin Quarter, Ile de la Cité, Museum of Perfume, Petit Palais and the Rodin Museum. For more information please see: French for 50+ course: Paris
Lessons per week | 20 or 20+ 5 | Duration | 1 week |
Levels | Elementary to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 10 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 50 |
Private tuition
Lessons can be tailored to the needs and requirements of the students, to a particular subject or focusing on a specific exam. Students can have private lessons on a 2 to 1 basis providing they are of a similar ability.
Lessons per week | 10 or 20 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | 1:1 or 2:1 |
Minutes per lesson | 60 | Minimum age | 16 |
DELF preparation course
This French preparation course is specifically aimed at students wanting to sit the DELF exam.
Lessons per week | 34 | Duration | 1 or 2 weeks + |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 16 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Accommodation
Host Family
Our host families have been carefully chosen by the school and are located in Paris. Families are used to welcoming students and know how to help them familiarise themselves with the French way of life and culture. The following options are available: single room, shared room (if arriving with a friend), bed & breakfast, half-board (breakfast and dinner) and breakfast & kitchen access. The half-board option is ideal for practising French outside the classroom.
Residences
The school works with a range of Residences in Paris, in different locations and at different prices. For more information on the Residences available please contact the office.
Transfer
On request, the Language School can organise a personalized welcome for their students on their arrival in Paris. This service will meet you at the airport or the train station and drive you to your accommodation.
Leisure
In addition to language courses, the French Language School in Paris regularly organises cultural activities for its students enabling them to have a better understanding and appreciation of French culture. This program varies according to the season and the Parisian cultural events.
Some examples are:
- Walks in historic and picturesque areas of the capital either with a guide or on fact-finding missions designed by our teaching department: the Latin Quarter with Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Marais, Montmartre with the Sacré-Cœur .
- Guided tours of the city’s many museums: the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art, thePicasso Museum, etc.
- Outings to the cinema or the theatre which often give rise to lively discussions in Parisian cafés.
- Excursions in the Loire Valley and its famous castles.
In the summer, students are invited to attend weekly conferences held at the school on various topics of French civilization.
Course Prices
FRENCH COURSES
1 lesson = 45 minutes / Minimum age = 18
ADMINISTRATION FEE: € 60.00
Week (s) | STANDARD COURSE (20)
20 lessons/ 15 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
INTENSIVE COURSE (26)
26 lessons / 20 hours per week/ Max. 14 per class |
1 | € 380.00 | € 395.00 |
2 | € 760.00 | € 790.00 |
3 | € 1140.00 | € 1185.00 |
4 | € 1520.00 | € 1580.00 |
6 | € 2160.00 | € 2250.00 |
8 | € 2880.00 | € 3000.00 |
12 | € 4080.00 | € 4140.00 |
extra weeks | € 320.00 | € 345.00 |
Week (s) |
AFTERNOON STANDARD COURSE 20 lessons/ 15 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
AFTERNOON INTENSIVE COURSE 26 lessons / 20 hours per week/ Max. 14 per class |
1 | € 275.00 | € 295.00 |
2 | € 550.00 | € 590.00 |
3 | € 825.00 | € 885.00 |
4 | € 1100.00 | € 1180.00 |
extra weeks | € 275.00 | € 295.00 |
1-4 weeks | |
INTENSIVE COURSE (30)
30 lessons/ 23 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 425.00 per week |
INTENSIVE COURSE (34)
34 lessons/ 26 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 455.00 per week |
INTENSIVE COURSE (38)
38 lessons/ 29 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 495.00 per week |
INTENSIVE COURSE (42)
42 lessons/ 32 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 525.00 per week |
INTENSIVE COURSE (46)
46 lessons/ 35 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 555.00 per week |
Discounted per week price for courses of more than 4 weeks. Please contact the office for details. |
COMBINED COURSES | ||
26 group + 5 private | 26 group + 10 private | 26 group + 20 private |
€ 890.00 | € 1385.00 | € 2355.00 |
PRIVATE TUITION | |
4-10 lessons per week | 11+ lessons per week |
€ 135.00 per lesson | € 120.00 per lesson |
REGISTRATION FEE | € 50.00 per person |
Accommodation Prices
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday to Saturday
Week (s) | HOST FAMILY
Single room/ Breakfast |
HOST FAMILY
Single room/ Half board |
1 | € 340.00 | € 460.00 |
2 | € 680.00 | € 920.00 |
3 | € 1020.00 | € 1380.00 |
4 | € 1360.00 | € 1840.00 |
6 | € 2040.00 | € 2760.00 |
8 | € 2720.00 | € 3680.00 |
12 | € 4080.00 | € 5520.00 |
extra weeks | € 340.00 | € 460.00 |
extra night | € 80.00 | € 175.00 |
Week (s) | HOST FAMILY
Single room/ Breakfast & access to kitchen |
1 | € 380.00 |
2 | € 760.00 |
3 | € 1140.00 |
4 | € 1520.00 |
6 | € 2280.00 |
8 | € 3040.00 |
12 | € 4560.00 |
extra weeks | € 380.00 |
extra night | € 110.00 |
STUDENT RESIDENCES | Please contact the office for details. | |||
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING FEE | € 100.00 per person |
TRANSFER SERVICE ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE | One way | Return | |||||
PARIS AIRPORT | € 210.00 | € 290.00 | |||||
PARIS STATION | € 180.00 | € 230.00 |
2024 Dates
2024 DATES
STANDARD, INTENSIVE, AFTERNOON COURSES & COMBINED COURSE: Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. | |||||
JANUARY | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 | |
FEBRUARY | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
MARCH | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
APRIL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
MAY | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
JUNE | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
JULY | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
AUGUST | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
SEPTEMBER | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
OCTOBER | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
NOVEMBER | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
DECEMBER | 2 | 9 |
PRIVATE TUITION | ANY MONDAY |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 1st April, 1st, 8th & 9th May, 15th August, 1st & 11th November. Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded.
Christmas break: 14th December 2024 to 5th January 2025. |