French in Paris

Mondes Nouveaux, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization specializing in language homestays in France. Their teachers are dedicated specialists, and host families give students a warm welcome into their homes. Each student is individually and fully covered by a comprehensive insurance upon request. Mondes Nouveaux is an excellent choice for your French language immersion needs.

The Ecole Suisse Internationale is a non-profit organization specializing in teaching French as a foreign language and is recognized by the Paris Education Authority and the Swiss government. The institute is open to anyone over 16 who would like to improve their knowledge in the French language and its culture.
The school is represented in two different locations: in the heart of Paris and in Dijon, capital of the Burgundy region. Thanks to their small capacity, they have successfully developed a nice and friendly atmosphere. Their French program is adapted to the student’s level and each person can choose the best formula compare to his/her objectives whether you choose part-time or full-time programs, exam preparation (Delf, Dalf, CCIP, TCF, etc.), private lessons, or summer teacher training programs.

Les Cèdres is a French language school in the small, friendly town of Massy, in the leafy southern suburbs of Paris, just 30 minutes by train from the Notre-Dame cathedral. Not only are class sizes small (an average of eight or nine per class), but there is also a system of personal help, and excellent relationships with the local community (clubs, societies, churches, language helpers). Courses are offered at five levels; with study periods ranging from the three-week summer school in July to a programme of up to two years (minimum period, six weeks) during the school year (September to June). On-campus child care is available, as well as on- or off-campus accommodation. Many students choose the school for its Christian leaning (short daily chapel service), but others are attracted by the friendly atmosphere.

 

French in the Alps

Breathtaking mountains and deep valleys form Alpine France which borders Switzerland and Italy. The paradiscal city of Gap is one of the most significant cities in the Southern Alps. Rich in color, bathed in mountain tradition, Gap is ideal if you want to truly experience French society.
The University of Studies and Leisures of the Alps of South (UELAS), in Gap, is a school that offers intensive French foreign language courses for adults. UELAS accomodates people from all over the world who wish to learn or improve their French in short, intensive classes at such a quality school. If you are 18 and over, and wish to improve your French quickly and efficiently with a dynamic and experienced staff, this friendly school is worth considering. The school offers numerous touristic, cultural, and sporting activities supervised by specialists and their teaching team. At UELAS, they make sure your stay in Gap and at their school will be an enriching experience you will never forget.

Côte d’Azur Southern France
The Côte d’Azur, or French Riviera, boasts a combination of tropical Mediterranian weather, sparkling blue seas, and countless activites making this area one of the most magnetic in the world. The ELFCA institute, in Hyères, on the Mediterranean coast, offers excellent French language courses. Hyères has a heart and a history dating back to the XII century, of which the old town bears witness, with its picturesque winding streets, small shops, and traditional markets. For a long or short stay, they offer the unique possibility of learning in a group of mature international students (from college age to seniors), and exchanging experiences in an unstressed atmosphere. To make it a true immersion, students are given the option of sharing the life of a French family by boarding with them to discover the French culture from the inside.

Montpelier
Renowned for its dynamism and for its university faculties (including the first Faculty of Medicine in the western world) Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon, is one of the leading university towns in France and one of southern Europe’s main business centers. It is a very pleasant area in which to live, thanks to its beautiful sorroundings, its wealth of activities for students, and its rich culture. I.L.A. is a well-regarded French immersion school in Montpellier, where they are committed to providing you with high quality teaching and services. Not only do they provide efficient, effective training in a friendly atmosphere, but they will also be there to advise and guide you throughout your stay. A wide range of courses is offered for all levels from beginners to advanced taught by fully qualified teachers. Accommodation is arranged with carefully selected families or in student residences as well as apartments or hotels. The weekly changing activity program offers cultural visits and excursions such as: guided tours of the historic center, dinners in French restaurants with your teacher, and excursions to Avignon, Nîmes, Provence, and Camargue, etc.