
French School
Learn French in Paris - French school in Paris
The main French Language School is located on the second floor of a typical Parisian building on the Grands Boulevards in the heart of the French capital and offer s a wide range of French courses in Paris. It is just a short walk from the Louvre, the George Pompidou Centre (Beaubourg) and the infamous Grands Magasins. This area of Paris is world-famous as many films have been shot on location here. The area is a well-known and endless source of inspiration in the film-making industry.
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
SPECIAL OFFERS: In 2018, the French school in Paris celebrated it's 30th Anniversary and to celebrate rolled out some fantastic special offers which they are continuing with in 2019. Offers include additional weeks free in Paris when booking a 4 week course or more. Click Paris 30th Anniversary Special Offers for more details.
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
SPECIAL OFFERS: In 2018, the French school in Paris celebrated it's 30th Anniversary and to celebrate rolled out some fantastic special offers which they are continuing with in 2019. Offers include additional weeks free in Paris when booking a 4 week course or more. Click Paris 30th Anniversary Special Offers for more details.
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 | € 300.00 | € 330.00 |
2 | € 600.00 | € 660.00 |
3 | € 900.00 | € 990.00 |
4 | € 1200.00 | € 1240.00 |
6 | € 1620.00 | € 1860.00 |
8 | € 2160.00 | € 2480.00 |
12 | € 2880.00 | € 3600.00 |
16 | € 3360.00 | € 4160.00 |
20 | € 4200.00 | € 5200.00 |
24 | € 5040.00 | € 6240.00 |
extra weeks | € 210.00 | € 260.00 |
Week (s) |
AFTERNOON STANDARD COURSE 20 lessons/ 15 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
AFTERNOON INTENSIVE COURSE (A) 26 lessons / 20 hours per week/ Max. 14 per class |
1 | € 220.00 | € 240.00 |
2 | € 440.00 | € 480.00 |
3 | € 660.00 | € 720.00 |
4 | € 880.00 | € 960.00 |
6 | € 1200.00 | € 1320.00 |
8 | € 1600.00 | € 1760.00 |
12 | € 2160.00 | € 2400.00 |
16 | € 2560.00 | € 2880.00 |
20 | € 3200.00 | € 3600.00 |
24 | € 3840.00 | € 4320.00 |
extra weeks | € 160.00 | € 180.00 |
1-4 weeks | |
INTENSIVE COURSE (30)
30 lessons/ 23 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 360.00 per week |
INTENSIVE COURSE (34)
34 lessons/ 26 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 390.00 per week |
INTENSIVE COURSE (38)
38 lessons/ 29 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 420.00 per week |
INTENSIVE COURSE (42)
42 lessons/ 32 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 450.00 per week |
INTENSIVE COURSE (52)
52 lessons/ 40 hours per week / Max. 14 per class |
€ 480.00 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 | 30 group + 5 private | 30 group + 10 private |
€ 780.00 | € 1150.00 | € 810.00 | € 1180.00 |
FRENCH AS/A LEVEL REVISION COURSE
34 lessons/ 26 hours / Max. 6 per class |
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1 week | 2 weeks | extra week |
€ 430.00 | € 780.00 | € 390.00 |
DELF PREPARATION COURSE
34 lessons/ 26 hours / Max. 6 per class |
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1 week | 2 weeks | extra week |
€ 430.00 | € 780.00 | € 390.00 |
PRIVATE TUITION | |
4-9 lessons per week | 10+ lessons per week |
€ 98.00 per lesson | € 80.00 per lesson |
Accommodation Prices
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday to Saturday
Week (s) | HOST FAMILY
Single room/ Breakfast |
HOST FAMILY
Single room/ Half board |
1 | € 285.00 | € 360.00 |
2 | € 570.00 | € 720.00 |
3 | € 855.00 | € 1080.00 |
4 | € 1140.00 | € 1440.00 |
6 | € 1710.00 | € 2160.00 |
8 | € 2280.00 | € 2880.00 |
12 | € 3420.00 | € 4320.00 |
16 | € 4560.00 | € 5760.00 |
20 | € 5700.00 | € 7200.00 |
24 | € 6840.00 | € 8640.00 |
extra weeks | € 285.00 | € 360.00 |
extra night | € 80.00 | € 95.00 |
Week (s) | HOST FAMILY
Single room/ No meals |
HOST FAMILY
Single room/ Breakfast & access to kitchen |
1 | € 240.00 | € 295.00 |
2 | € 480.00 | € 590.00 |
3 | € 720.00 | € 885.00 |
4 | € 960.00 | € 1180.00 |
6 | € 1440.00 | € 1770.00 |
8 | € 1920.00 | € 2360.00 |
12 | € 2880.00 | € 3540.00 |
16 | € 3840.00 | € 4720.00 |
20 | € 4800.00 | € 5900.00 |
24 | € 5760.00 | € 7080.00 |
extra weeks | € 240.00 | € 295.00 |
extra night | € 60.00 | € 85.00 |
STUDENT RESIDENCES | From € 400.00 per week. Please contact the office for details. | |||
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING FEE | € 80.00 per person |
TRANSFER SERVICE ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE | One way | Return | |||||
PARIS AIRPORT | € 160.00 | € 270.00 | |||||
PARIS STATION | € 90.00 | € 190.00 |
2019 Dates
2019 DATES
STANDARD, INTENSIVE, AFTERNOON COURSES, COMBINED & DELF PREPARATION COURSE: Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. | |||||
JANUARY | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
FEBRUARY | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
MARCH | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
APRIL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 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 |
FRENCH AS/ A LEVEL REVISION COURSE | 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th July and 5th, 12th & 19th August |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 22nd April, 1st, 8th & 30th May, 15th August, 1st & 11th November. Christmas break: 14th December 2019 to 5th January 2020.Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded. |
2020 Dates
2020 DATES
STANDARD, INTENSIVE, AFTERNOON COURSES, COMBINED & DELF PREPARATION COURSE: Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. * Indicates a Tuesday start date. | |||||
JANUARY | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
FEBRUARY | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
MARCH | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
APRIL | 6 | 14* | 20 | 27 | |
MAY | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
JUNE | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
JULY | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
AUGUST | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 |
SEPTEMBER | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
OCTOBER | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
NOVEMBER | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
DECEMBER | 7 | 14 |
PRIVATE TUITION | ANY MONDAY |
FRENCH AS/ A LEVEL REVISION COURSE | 20th & 27th July and 3rd & 10th August |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 13th April, 1st, 8th and 21st May, 14th July and 11th November 2020. Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded. The school will close for Christmas from Saturday 19th December to Sunday 3rd January 2021. Re-opening on Monday 4th January 2021. |
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SPECIAL OFFERS: In 2018, the French school in Paris celebrated it's 30th Anniversary and to celebrate rolled out some fantastic special offers which they are continuing with in 2019. Offers include additional weeks free in Paris when booking a 4 week course or more. Click Paris 30th Anniversary Special Offers for more details.