Why learn French in Paris?
A language stay in Paris puts you at the heart of French culture, from the banks of the Seine to the hilltop streets of Montmartre. Each arrondissement has its own personality, whether it's the student buzz of the Latin Quarter around the Sorbonne, the boutiques of the Marais or the canal-side cafés of the east. The métro makes every corner of the city easy to reach.
Paris suits students preparing for French universities, professionals who need French for their career and teenagers dreaming of a first stay in the capital. Choose general, intensive or exam preparation courses. A placement test on arrival makes sure you join the right class from day one.
- Accredited partner schools in central Paris
- Host family or student residence - both vetted and close to your school
- Placement test on arrival so you join the right class
- Insurance and transfer from Paris-CDG or Orly airport organised
Your stay at a glance
Paris highlights
Make the most of your time beyond the classroom: the places worth seeing, and the city at its best.
The events that bring Paris to life
From major festivals to once-a-year traditions, these are the moments that give the city its own rhythm.
Nuit Blanche
June
A free all-night contemporary art event, with installations across museums, streets and parks.
Fête de la Musique
June
On 21 June, free concerts fill every street, bar and square in Paris.
Bastille Day
July
France's national day, with a military parade on the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower fireworks.
Frequently asked questions
Paris gives you daily immersion in French alongside an unrivalled cultural life. Museums, theatres, markets and cafés turn every outing into a lesson, and the métro takes you everywhere quickly. The city is also only around an hour and a half by direct train from Brussels, so it's easy to plan.
You don't need any French to start. Our partner schools in Paris run courses from complete beginner to advanced level. A placement test on your first day puts you in the right class, and your teachers keep track of your progress throughout the stay.
Yes. Many of our partner schools offer preparation courses for the DELF and DALF, and some for the TCF, often used for university or residence applications. Paris also has many exam centres, so tell us your target and date and we'll help you plan.
It can be. Staying with a vetted host family is a wonderful way to live like a Parisian and practise every evening, while a student residence offers more independence. Paris is large, so we choose accommodation with a practical métro link to your school and confirm everything before you leave.
Paris has a temperate climate, with warm summers, cool winters and rain possible all year. Spring and early autumn are especially beautiful, with café terraces full and parks in bloom. Summer is lively and busy with visitors, while winter is quieter and ideal for focused, intensive study.
Yes, with the right programme. Summer courses for teenagers usually include supervision, cultural outings and activities, and a host family provides a caring base in the big city. Minimum ages vary by school and some courses are for adults only. Contact us and we'll advise you on the best choice for your teenager.
