Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : French : France : Paris

Language school Paris
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In the heart of Paris, between the Opera, the Louvre and Notre-Dame, our partner school is ideally located for those who wish to study French while enjoying all the charms of the capital. Located on the second floor of a typically Parisian haussmanien building, the 20 classrooms are spacious and equipped with audiovisual material. During breaks, you can talk with the other students in the cafeteria. There, you will also find a large selection of French newspapers and magazines, as well as the school’s cultural program. Computers are available for surfing the Internet and checking your emails.

At a glance

Population 2'460'000
School size
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Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age 18
Accommodation
Host family / Residence
Certificates DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 26 of 45 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max.14 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 09:00–13:00
Intensive course
Lessons: 26+12* of 45 minutes
* intensive workshops
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max.14 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 09:00–13:00 and 14:15–17:15**
** 3 afternoons per week
Preparation for DELF/DALF certificate
Lessons: 26+4* of 45 minutes
* exam preparation
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max.14 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 09:00–13:00 and 14:15–17:15*
* 1 afternoon per week
Preparation for TCF/TEF certificate
Lessons: 26+4* of 45 minutes
* exam preparation
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max.14 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 09:00–13:00 and 14:15–17:15*
* 1 afternoon per week
French Culture and Civilisation or Business French
Lessons: 26+4* of 45 minutes
* Workshop (Culture and Civilisation OR Business French)
Duration of courses: 2 to 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max.14 students
Minimum age: 18
Daily schedule: 09:00–13:00 and 14:15–17:15*
* 1 afternoon per week

Accomodation

Host family
The school selects a network of quality host families to allow students to gain the maximum benefit from their stay. Having the chance to share meals with the family means that you can practise your French and adapt to daily life in France with greater ease and pleasure. You will have your own room and all the families live close to the city-centre, at a maximum of 30 minutes by train from the school.
Residences "Kellermann" and "Ravel"
If you would like more independence, you can also choose to stay in a high quality residence. Single rooms are available, each having a bathroom with shower and toilet, and breakfast only or breakfast and dinner can be provided daily. Further information and prices are available on request.

Leisure

To allow you to discover the fascinating French capital, our partner school offers you a varied program of activities, tours and excursions. Guided tours of the historic districts and monuments (the Marais, Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur, the Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse), river boat excursions on the Seine, guided tours to the famous Parisian museums (the Louvre, Orsay, the Museum of Modern Art, the Picasso museum and the Grand Palais), trips to the chateau of Versailles, to Chantilly and to Fontainebleau. For going out at night, Paris offers an unlimited choice of shows, concerts, cinemas, restaurants and nightclubs, open until dawn…

WiFi is free.
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For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us on +41 (0) 21 962 88 80 or via email: info@esl.ch

Key points of the language school in Paris

• School located in the city-centre, easily reached from all four corners of the capital
• Qualified and experienced teachers
• Modern and dynamic teaching methods, drawing on contemporary culture
• Good mix of nationalities
• Interesting and varied program of leisure activities


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