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If you’re looking for the best French classes in Paris, then Mômji is here to help.
We are language specialists and work with thousands of foreign-language speakers every year. If you want to brush up on your French, then we’ve picked out some of the best places where you can do that.
Why learn French in Paris?
In the French capital, it’s pretty rare that you won't get by just speaking English. The city is a tourist hotspot and the majority of Parisians have enough English under their belts to point you in the right direction on the street.
However, if you want to make the most of your time in Paris, mastering the French language is vital. Parisians respect foreigners who make an effort with the language and a smattering of French is a way into experiencing real Parisian culture.
So, what are you waiting for? Here are the best French courses in Paris.
Atelier 9
Renowned and well-rated French school, Atelier 9 has been running in a Parisian apartment since 2002. The school’s programmes are intensive crash-courses. Class limit is set at nine students for better interaction. With five classrooms in the school and a friendly student environment with kitchen appliances on offer, it’s fast become a popular chance among internationals as one of the best French courses out there.
There are intensive French courses of 80 hours a month, semi-intensive of 40 hours a month or evening courses with two 90 minute sessions per week. All the information about Atelier 9 can be found on latelier9.com.
Language Studies International (LSI)
Another popular choice for those wanting to brush up on their French is the LSI, located in the very centre of Paris. It’s a bit bigger than Atelier 9, with a maximum class size of 16 and seven classrooms available to use, as well as kitchen amenities, although also boasts good reviews.
There are courses for those 16 and older, as well as for younger learners between 12 and 17. Premium courses for individuals or groups no bigger than five are also available. Students can be put up in a host family too for further immersion. For more information, including a sample timetable, head over to lsi.edu.
French Langue Paris
Located all over France, French Langue has been opening its doors to those wanting to learn French for 41 years. Over 8,000 students join the programme across Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Lyon and Fort-de-France every year. In Paris, there are two schools available – one in the Latin Quarter and one nearby to the Arc de Triomphe.
As well as the usual intensive courses, French Langue offers an extensive programme of activities to its members including free visits to monuments and trips to the cinema, as well as reduced price travels to Disneyland Paris, Bruges in Belgium and more. Check out france-langue.fr for more.
ACCORD Paris
Working with adults, teenagers, families and even schools, ACCORD offers a diverse programme for French learners. The school prides itself on its mix of nationalities and also looks to lodge students with host families or at a student residence in certain cases.
Intensive courses range from 20 to 40 hours per week, with an option of afternoon lessons also on the programme. For those looking for more specific language skills, ACCORD also offers Business French classes, an Executive/Manager Programme, and French and Law Programme, as well as tailored lessons to over 50s. There’s more information on accord-langues.com.
Eurocentres
Similarly to its competitors, Eurocentres is also based in the Latin Quarter and offers a variety of classes. There’s a library, seven classrooms, a terrace and a lounge. Eurocentres also has accommodation links if students wish to benefit.
As well as beginner’s French courses, Eurocentres also has the DELF A2, DELF B1 and DELF B2 courses available for those who already have a good grounding in French. If you fancy something different, there are also private lessons and work experience orientated learning programmes too. Check out all the details on eurocentres.com.
Alliance Linguistic and Intercultural of Paris
Alliance Linguistic works alongside some of Paris’ most prestigious universities to set up its programmes with a focus on the needs of students. For University students, there’s a 12-week preparatory course before the school year with a maximum class size of 15 people.
Otherwise, intensive four-week courses of either 16 hours or 20 hours per week with a mix of classes and cultural activities are on offer. There’s also an option to swap a couple of classes for e-learning if that fits your timetable better. You can find Alliance Linguistic over as languageinternational.co.uk.
Apple Language Courses
Apple Language Courses are another school that prioritise class size with a maximum of six students per teacher. Impressively, the company operates in a three-floor detached villa in the city centre!
Apple Language Courses offer a standard course of 20 lessons per week and an intensive option of 40. Otherwise, there’s the chance to take a Combined Course which combines group lessons and one-on-one sessions. Lessons are taught in French for complete immersion. There’s even a third option of classes focusing on French culture! Accommodation is available in varying formats from host families to student residences and studio apartments too. All the information you need can be found on applelanguages.com.
Mômji!
If you’re an English-speaker in Paris, then why not get involved with Mômji? It’s our mission to give the power of language to French children in the capital and we recruit foreign-language speakers like you every day!
Benefit from our international community, our very own French courses and frequent events to make the most of your Parisian time. Sounds good? Get in touch through our application form.
