The Standard French course consists of 20 lessons per week of group instruction. Teachers focus on an interactive teaching method with the goals of expanding the students' vocabulary and knowledge of French culture and civilization; broadening his or her familiarity with grammar and its structures, as well as written expression of the French language; improving oral expression through group discussions, reading comprehension through the analysis and discussion of authentic documents and listening comprehension.
This course is designed for students who wish to combine a group course with private lessons in order to fill their knowledge gaps or acquire a deeper knowledge of some difficult points. Taking extra private lessons is an excellent way of intensifying oral communication exercises outside a group.
The PRIVATE course is tailor-made to your individual aims. With your private teacher, you will work specifically on the skills you wish to develop and progress according to your needs and at your own pace.
The PRIVATE course is tailor-made to your individual aims. With your private teacher, you will work specifically on the skills you wish to develop and progress according to your needs and at your own pace.
This course is the most popular at the school as it offers the possibility to learn to speak french in beneficial conditions in small groups of 10 students maximum (often less). It focuses on structured oral activities, on aural comprehension, and on practical grammar, all of which you will be able to apply immediately to everyday life.
Standard 20
20 lessons per week
This basic French course helps you develop and improve your core general linguistic skills while allowing plenty of free time to practise your French with others and during extra-curricular activities around the city. The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks.
Intensive 25
25 lessons per week
With a core foundation built on general linguistic skills, extra attention is also given to verbal communication, helping you grasp the subtleties of the French language. The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks.
This programme will suit students who wish to benefit from the advantages offered by group courses, above all for the dynamic and motivating group environment, but also for those wishing to undertake individual classes that focus the teaching method towards the specific needs of the student. It is the ideal mix which links quality and price for the students only having a little time to dedicate to their French and those wishing to work on particular aspects or who require French for specific purposes: business...
The course offers 3 afternoon classes dedicated to the Grammar & Written French.
Each afternoon is 3 hours, from 2:00 to 17:00 with a maximum of 14 students per class.
Afternoon French course which combines one 3 hour afternoon per day + one hour coaching / tutorial
Timetable: Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 17:00 and from 17:15 to 18:15
Afternoon lessons (from 14:00 – 17:00):
The 5 afternoon lessons include 3 afternoon classes dedicated to ‘Written French & Grammar’, and 2 afternoon classes dedicated to ‘French Culture and Civilisation’ or ‘Oral Communication’.
Coaching (from 17:15 to 18:15):
One hour coaching per day.
The course offers 2 afternoon workshops dedicated to the oral communication.
Each afternoon is 3 hours, from 2:00 to 17:00 with a maximum of 14 students per class.
Our intensive french courses adress various aspects of the French language. Language immersion allows you to quickly improve your language level and discover French culture.
This program is suitable for adults who wish to acquire the basics of French as a foreign language for everyday situations and to express themselves fluently in French.
The standard French course is accessible to everyone, from beginner to advanced level.
*Prices are subject to change without notice due to exchange rates.
Which course type is right for me?
Intensive Study: For adults who want to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
Test Preparation: For students who want to prepare for language proficiency tests.
Business: For business executives who want to study a language to be able to do business.
Junior: For children ages 8 to 12 and teenagers ages 13 to 18 who want to study a language in the summer.
How long should I study?
The minimum duration for a language course is usually two weeks, but students benefit the most starting from the 3rd and 4th weeks of their language course, after they get used to the new environment. By this time, the early distractions are over and the student has "settled in". The average student takes about 12 weeks of language studies abroad.