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Learn French in Paris

Highlights

  • Learn French in France's dynamic and cultural capital.
  • Fun and friendly language school in two central locations.
  • Cultural and social activities programme to experience Paris.

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What you'll do

Overview

Learn French on this popular 1 week French course suitable for any French language learners; you’ll be amazed at how much you pick up when learning French in Paris as your lessons can be put into practice outside of the classroom every day.

Whatever your level; choosing to take French classes in France is the best way to accelerate your learning experience. Immerse yourself in the local culture and progress rapidly practising your new found skills in your free time.

You will be taught by highly qualified native French speakers who have a passion for teaching and use proven teaching techniques.

Lessons are highly interactive and you will speak French from day 1 both inside and outside of the classroom. Focusing on the four main language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, each day will see you increasing in confidence.

Get more from your holiday, have fun, meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.

A Typical Day

– You will be placed in one of the following groups depending on your level and the group you are placed in will be confirmed to you during your induction (you cannot state a preference):
– Group 1 = Monday 10am-12pm / Tuesday to Friday 8:30am to 12pm
– Group 2 = Monday to Friday 2:45pm – 6pm
– You will have a short coffee break during your lessons

What can I do in my free time?
Many people on these holiday courses travel solo as they make perfect singles holidays so the language school organises a host of social and cultural activities each week to help you to get to know your fellow classmates and to integrate you into the French way of life, some activities are free and others have a small charge and may include:
– The school offers free cultural activities such as guided tours to: Montparnasse, The Opera quarter, The Marais quarter, The Library Francois Mitterrand, Paris “luxe” and fashion, Ile de la Cite, The Bastille quarter, among others
– Weekend excursions to Chateaux de la Loire, Fontainebleau Castle, Cordon Bleu Cooking Demonstration and more can be arranged
– You will have plenty of free time to explore the local area and practice your new found language skills or just kick back and relax on this learning holiday with a difference

Where can I stay?
You’re welcome to make your own arrangements so you can pick accommodation to suit your needs, however, optional accommodation can be booked in addition to your language course with a local host family. You can simply add this option to your booking (for an additional charge) and more information can be found in the FAQs section at the bottom of the page.

What's included

Included

  • 20 group French lessons per week, each lasting 45 minutes
  • Language level test (note: in advance of arrival)
  • Enrolment fee
  • Internet/WiFi access
  • A certificate of attendance and completion of the language course
  • Guided tours in Paris
  • A Visa introduction letter if required
  • Please note that text books are not included in the price and cost between 26-40 Euros payable on arrival
Your local host

French Language School in Paris, Nice & Biarritz

This award-winning friendly French language school has taught French as a foreign language since 1976 and gives students the opportunity to study in Paris, Biarritz or Nice. There are two locations in the centre of Paris, Notre Dame and Victor Hugo, a few minutes walk from the Champs Elysées. The location is Biarritz is minutes from the beach, while in Nice the school is situated in the Liberation-Borriglione quartier.

This award-winning friendly French language school has taught French as a foreign language since 1976 and gives students the opportunity to study in Paris, Biarritz or Nice. There are two locations in the centre of Paris, Notre Dame and Victor Hugo, a few minutes walk from the Champs Elysées. The location is Biarritz is minutes from the beach, while in Nice the school is situated in the Liberation-Borriglione quartier.

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Location

This friendly French language school in Paris has taught French as a foreign language since 1976 at two locations, one near Notre Dame and the other near the Champs Elysées – learn to speak French in one of the most fascinating cities in the world.

Features
– Centrally located in the heart of Paris, in the historical neighbourhood of Notre Dame Cathedral or near the famous sights of Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe
– Public Transport within easy reach with the metro close by or why not hire a ‘velo’ to cycle around the city?
– Internet access
– Coffee Machine
– Study Room
– Offers a host of optional activities (some with a small charge)

Nearest airport:
Charles de Gaulle and Orly – taxis are readily available outside of the airport and cost approximately 60 Euros each way and will take around 1 hour.

FAQs

Who is it suitable for?

- Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced learners
- Minimum age 17
- Please note if you are aged 17 you will need to complete a parental consent form after booking and if you decide to book accommodation you will need to book a minimum of half-board home stay

When can I start?

- The school is open year round
- French courses start every Monday throughout the year for elementary to advanced levels
- Beginners must set on specific set dates
- If you book the optional accommodation with this learning holiday, you’ll check-in on Sunday before the course starts

French language level test

- You are requested to complete a compulsory level test in advance of arrival so the course organisers can place you in the right group for your level
- Please arrive at the school by 8:30am or 2pm on your first day for a short oral language test
- This test will assess your understanding of the language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level

Public holidays / Closures

Please note the school will be closed on the following days:

2021
5 April
13, 24 May
14 July
1, 11 November

More about the optional accommodation

Host Family

Choose a Home Stay with a local family to enhance your language learning experience. Your hosts may be a couple, family or a single person. All hosts are sociable, like to meet new people and can give a warm welcome to students giving you the opportunity to practice your language skills on a daily basis. You will have your own private room and will share a bathroom. Rooms are safe, clean and are all inspected and approved by the school on a regular basis. You will be provided with breakfast each day and evening meals during the week. Room prices run from Sunday evening before your course starts to the Saturday morning after your course has finished. Please note it is recommended, when possible and depending on the flight’s arrival time, to arrive at the family after 6pm on Sundays. For arrivals before 6pm, the student must inform the host family or the language school at least a week before the trip. For arrivals before 3pm, an early check-in fee of 35 euros will be charged. Departures are on Saturdays before noon. Home Stay accommodation is always located within 45 minutes of the school by public transport and you are completely free to come and go as you please and will have your own key. If you have any special requests such as non-smoking, no pets, allergies and so on, please note these in the special requests box during the booking process. These requests will be accommodated where possible but cannot be guaranteed. Please note you will be asked for a refundable deposit of 100 Euros on arrival for breakages and it is refundable.

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