French For Foreigners (FFF) courses
The French language courses, taught by a qualified and experienced teaching staff, are organized into groups of levels conform to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Complete Beginners (A1.1) - Elementary (A1 / A2) - Intermediate (B1 / B2) - Superior (C1 / C2).
To ensure participation and interactivity, each group consists on average of 15 students of equivalent level.
| Super intensive courses | Combined courses | Intensive courses | Extensive courses | "Au pair" courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General language (8 hours) |
General language (8 hours) |
General language (8 hours) |
General language (8 hours) |
General language (8 hours) |
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Tutorial |
Tutorial (7 hours) |
Tutorial (7 hours) |
Tutorial (7 hours) |
Tutorial (7 hours) |
| Language activities (3 hours) |
Language activities (3 hours) |
Language activities (3 hours) |
- | - |
| Practical work (2 hours) |
Individual courses (general or specific language, 5 hours) |
- | - | - |
Morning courses:
8:30am - 9:25am : tutorials
9:25am - 10:20am : general language
10:20am - 10:30am : break
10:30am - 11:25am : general language
Midday:
11:25am - 12:20pm: pratical works
Afternoon courses:
12:30pm - 1:25pm : general language
1:25pm - 2:20pm : general language
2:20pm - 2:30pm : break
2:30pm - 3:25pm : tutorials
End of afternoon and evening:
From 3:30pm : cultural animations, options, evening courses…
If you are not a complete beginner, you can integrate the course on the first Monday of each session (one session every 4 weeks) or, by derogation, at any other time.
French courses for beginners (except for constituted groups) begin in January, April, July and October.
If you are beginner and want to register for another session, we will propose French private lessons "face to face" or remote courses (a teacher or tutor for yourself) or courses in a small group (depending on the number of registered level "beginners"). The number of hours will be fixed according to the rates of this type of course and will be completed by supervised personal work to allow you integrate the A1 level courses of the next session.
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Super intensive courses (20 hours per week)
The super intensive French courses are for every person wishing to have a good language proficiency.
In this curriculum, the distribution of the courses is as follows:
- 8 hours of general French language: structured courses based on the use of books, authentic documents and multimedia;
- 7 hours of tutorials : written and oral comprehension, written and oral expression;
- 3 hours of language activities: practical language or specialized language depending on your level;
- 2 hours of practical work: phonetics, grammar, writing workshops…
At the end of the curriculum, you will have the exam of your choice (optional).
Rates :
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 months and more | € 595 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.44) |
| 3 months and more | € 570 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.12) |
| 6 months and more | € 540 per month (FYI 1 hour = 6.75) |
| 9 months and more | € 530 per month (FYI 1 hour = 6.62) |
Intensive courses (15 hours per week)
The intensive French courses are for every person who wants to strictly follow a language training.
In this curriculum, the distribution of the courses is as follows:
- 8 hours of general French language: structured courses based on the use of books, authentic documents and multimedia;
- 4 hours of tutorials : written and oral comprehension, written and oral expression;
- 3 hours of language activities: practical language or specialized language depending on your level.
At the end of the curriculum, you will have the exam of your choice (optional).
Rates :
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 months and more | € 470 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.83) |
| 3 months and more | € 425 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.08) |
| 6 months and more | € 420 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.00) |
| 9 months and more | € 400 per month (FYI 1 hour = 6.67) |
Semi intensive courses (12 hours per week)
The semi intensive French courses are for every person who wants to strictly follow a language training.
In this curriculum, the distribution of the courses is as follows:
- 8 hours of general French language: structured courses based on the use of books, authentic documents and multimedia;
- 4 hours of tutorials : written and oral comprehension, written and oral expression.
At the end of the curriculum, you will have the exam of your choice (optional).
Rates :
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 months and more | € 430 per month (FYI 1 hour = 8.96) |
| 3 months and more | € 400 per month (FYI 1 hour = 8.33) |
| 6 months and more | € 380 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.92) |
| 9 months and more | € 370 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.71) |
Au pair courses (12 hours per week)
The au pair French courses are for every person who wants to strictly follow a language training.
In this curriculum, the distribution of the courses is as follows:
- 8 hours of general French language: structured courses based on the use of books, authentic documents and multimedia;
- 4 hours of tutorials : written and oral comprehension, written and oral expression.
At the end of the curriculum, you will have the exam of your choice (optional).
Course times can be arranged on request and presentation of a proof.
Rates :
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 months and more | € 285 per month (FYI 1 hour = 5.94) |
| 3 months and more | € 280 per month (FYI 1 hour = 5.83) |
| 6 months and more | € 275 per month (FYI 1 hour = 5.73) |
| 9 months and more | € 270 per month (FYI 1 hour = 5.62) |
Au pair courses (8 hours per week)
The au pair French courses are for every person who wants to strictly follow a language training.
In this curriculum, the distribution of the courses is as follows:
- 8 hours of general French language: structured courses based on the use of books, authentic documents and multimedia.
At the end of the curriculum, you will have the exam of your choice (optional).
Course times can be arranged on request and presentation of a proof.
Rates :
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 months and more | € 234 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.31) |
| 3 months and more | € 217 per month (FYI 1 hour = 6.78) |
| 6 months and more | € 200 per month (FYI 1 hour = 6.25) |
| 9 months and more | € 167 per month (FYI 1 hour = 5.22) |
Au pair courses (6 hours per week)
The au pair French courses are for every person who wants to strictly follow a language training.
In this curriculum, the distribution of the courses is as follows:
- General French language: structured courses based on the use of books, authentic documents and multimedia;
- AND/OR tutorials : written and oral comprehension, written and oral expression.
At the end of the curriculum, you will have the exam of your choice (optional).
Course times can be arranged on request and presentation of a proof.
Rates :
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 months and more | € 189 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.88) |
| 3 months and more | € 176 per month (FYI 1 hour = 7.33) |
| 6 months and more | € 162 per month (FYI 1 hour = 6.75) |
| 9 months and more | € 135 per month (FYI 1 hour = 5.62) |
Special formulae
Week of courses
Learn French with weekly courses.
Integrated to a group, you will follow the French courses of the general curriculum (between 15 and 20 hours per week).
Private courses – individual or job seeker
Individual French courses.
Customized program tailored to your goals and your level.
Special conditions for groups: 20% per additional person. Groups of 5 persons maximum. Contact us.
Evening courses
General French language courses.
16 hours per trimester.
Internship option
This option is available for every student who subscribes for at least 80 hours of French courses.
The duration of the internship will be the same as the duration of the courses.
The price includes the internship management and prospection fees as well as a presentation to a professional French exam.
Workshops in small groups
8-hour modules of French courses.
Several sessions during the year (exam preparation, phonetics, conversation…).
Cooking option
4 cooking courses or workshops per month.
This option is available for every student who subscribes for at least 80 hours of French courses.
Internship for FFF (French For Foreigners) teachers
40 hours on 2 weeks in July (or other month on demand for a group).
Courses level C1/C2 + option didactics + course observation.
Combined general French courses (15h group + 5h individually)
General French courses per week: 15 hours of French courses in a group and 5 hours of individual French courses.
Combined general and specific French courses (15h group + 5h individually)
General French courses per week: 15h of general French in a group and 5h of specific French individually.
Distance lessons (general French)
When?
- Without a linguistic stay
- To prepare your linguistic stay
- To extend your linguistic stay
Why?
- Correct your weak points
- Perfect or upgrade your knowledge
- Train orally or in writing, prepare your exams (TCF, TEF, DELF and DALF, diplomas of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris or Sorbonne)
How?
An internet connection, a headset with microphone and a webcam are enough!
After a precise evaluation of your needs, your duly qualified teacher will propose lessons and exercises adapted to your level and your objectives in an interactive approach.
You can register for 12 lessons (of 50 minutes each) or more in multiples of 12.
Distance lessons (specific French)
When?
- Without a linguistic stay
- To prepare your linguistic stay
- To extend your linguistic stay
Why?
- Correct your weak points
- Perfect or upgrade your knowledge
- Train orally or in writing, prepare your exams (TCF, TEF, DELF and DALF, diplomas of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris or Sorbonne)
How?
An internet connection, a headset with microphone and a webcam are enough!
After a precise evaluation of your needs, your duly qualified teacher will propose lessons and exercises adapted to your level and your objectives in an interactive approach.
You can register for 12 lessons (of 50 minutes each) or more in multiples of 12.
Cultural stay in France Christmas 2018
Discover France under the snow!
From 11/30/2018 to 12/14/2018
15 days of cultural tourism and introduction to French in immersion!
This program includes:
- Tourist visits:
- Paris, the City of Light
- Annecy, the Venice of the Alps
- Lyon, the Capital of gastronomy
- the Christmas Market
- the Light Festival of Lyon
- Housing in a French family
- Transportation (except international airfares)
- French language and culture classes adapted to your level (15 hours of classes)
- Cultural workshops (gastronomy, oenology, museums)