Adopt the Parisian life for a few weeks and attend French language courses in Paris. Together with your French teacher and your international classmates, you study the French language on mornings and discover Paris on afternoons, evenings and during your weekends. Travel to France and attend a French School in Paris with Nacel.
Attend our French School in Paris, the city of lights
Travel to Paris, the city of lights and combine tourism and study! Book your French language courses in Paris at the French School in Paris. You live with a French host family living in Paris intra-muros who provides you with board and meals. You taste the real Parisian life from inside! You may take the Parisian Metro to join your school daily and take a croissant in a local Boulangerie for your morning break! You attend your French language courses in Paris with your classmates coming from all over the world and use your afternoons to either attend additional French communication classes or discover the city with your new friends!
Enjoy our French school in Paris!
Accredited French school in Paris
The French school is located on the Grand-Boulevards in Paris, in the heart of the Parisian life!
Easy access to the school.
Facilities and staff
- Creation: 1988
- Accreditation: Qualité FLE
- Wifi
- Highly qualified French teachers
French courses in Paris
- Type of course: General French, 15 or 20 hours/week. The course level is available from A0 (complete beginner) to C2 (proficient user).
On request: possibilities to take exam preparation, French Culture and Civilisation, Oral Communication, Grammar and Writing course, private classes, Business French, French for Law, Exam Preparation courses for ABITUR, Exam Preparation courses for A-Level, Exam preparation courses for Leaving Certificate, One-to-One Manager program, One-to-One Executive program. - Afternoon workshops (extra cost):
- Monday: Speaking / Oral Communication or French Culture and Civilisation
- Tuesday: Writing and Grammar
- Wednesday: Writing and Grammar
- Thursday: Writing and Grammar
- Friday: Speaking / Oral Communication or French Culture and Civilisation
- Course content: Vocabulary, communicative French, writing skills, listening skills, grammar
- Course duration: 60 minutes.
- Course material: On arrival, students receive a folder containing information about the French school in Paris. Pedagogical material given by the school is included in the tuition fees.
- Test on arrival: yes, as well as on departure on request: "End of Course Teaching Assessment” (50 EUR).
Note that you may also take a French Diploma. DELF and DALF preparation classes may be attended at the French School in Paris. The exam fee is 50 EUR.
Read our blog about the benefits of taking french courses in France instead of in your home country: 5 benefits of taking a French course in France
Dates of French language courses in Paris
It's you who chooses the length of the program and the dates when you would like to travel. But, please note that:
- Arrival date: Sunday
- Departure date: Saturday
- French language courses in Paris: From Monday to Friday
- Absolute beginner start dates: January 9th, February 6th, March 6th, April 3rd, May 9th, June 5th, July 3rd, July 17th, August 7th, September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th 2023.
No classes on the following holidays: April 10, May 1, May 18, May 29, July 14, August 15, November 1
Book French language courses in Paris with or without accommodation for adults and students of all levels!
What would be the best moment to register?
Any time during the year but at least 4-6 weeks before the starting date. You can start any Monday you wish (apart from absolute beginners, who have fixed dates). We still recommend booking as early as possible for the high season in order to provide you with the accommodation of your choice.
Would it be possible to share accommodation with my partner or friend?
Yes, this is possible in the student residence, in the aparthotel and in a hotel, and on request in a host family.
Paris has a lot to offer. Check out the latest events from the official website of the Office du Tourisme de Paris here
Please note that students attending the language school in Paris organize their own social activities. The school does not offer an official excursion or activity program. You can book excursions with recommended partners once you are in Paris.
Are you looking for a school with more organized activities? Then we can recommend you Lyon or Montpellier.
- Host family: single room; half board. the host families live in Paris intra-muros.
- Hotels and Residence: On request, from 18 years old.
French courses in Paris
incl. host family and half-board
Prices for longer length available on request.
Arrival on Sundays, departures on Saturdays.
How to arrive to Paris?
Join the French School in Paris using an international train to Paris or fly to Charles de Gaulle, Orly or Beauvais airports.
How do I get to my accommodation in Paris?
By Taxi, bus or subway.
Transfer possibilities: from Paris Charles de Gaulle (from 210 EUR, return transfer: 290 EUR); from Paris train station (from 180 EUR, return transfer: 230 EUR). A driver will wait for you at the airport or the train station and will drop you off at your host family's home.
Special dates for beginners.
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Accommodation in homestay, single room, half board
- Courses (15 or 20 hours a week)
- Teaching material, unlimited Internet access, free wireless connection
- Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Airport pick-up and transfers
- Extra activities organized by the school
- Exam fees and diplomas (50 EUR)
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (maybe provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (65 EUR)
- Age: 16+
- Minimum language level: absolute beginner
Complete Beginners: Minimum 2 weeks of intensive course are compulsory + specific dates of start of courses
Insurance: You must have both health and personal liability insurance before your arrival in France. Please ensure that you have these documents in your possession to prove that you are insured. Health insurance permits eventual medical fees to be taken charge of. Personal Liability insurance covers any eventual compensation to the family or school in the event that you cause damage to the accommodation of family possessions. If you are not covered by an insurance, you might be asked to pay for the damages. Nacel International offer insurance packages, please inquire after the possibilities.
How do I get a Visa? We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the language school will provide you with all the documentation you need to support your successful visa application.
