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French is the language of love, and what better way to experience it than by studying in a French-speaking country? Learning French abroad lets you enjoy its romance and beauty while exploring amazing places. Whether you’re excited about the charm of Paris, the lively atmosphere of Montreal, or the sunny French Caribbean, you’ll find a French program that’s perfect for you. Say yes to the language of love and start your adventure!
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EF Education First

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EF - Language Abroad

Step beyond the classroom and into the world with EF Language Abroad. Our immersive programs combine academic excellence with life-changing cultural experiences in 11 stunning global destinations across 8 countries and 7 languages. Whether you’re a high school student eager to explore the world, a college student preparing for international studies or simply seeking global fluency, EF offers customizable programs that meet your goals and fit your schedule. You will learn a new language better and faster in fun and interactive classes alongside new friends from around the globe. After class, explore the city through planned activities like cooking classes, city tours, student parties, and more. Over the weekend, travel with EF staff to neighboring cities and countries to practice your language skills with locals and see the sights. You have the power to tailor your journey—whether you’re testing your limits in an intensive track, earning career credentials, or preparing for major exams. You’ll develop language skills faster, gain global experiences, and return equipped for the next step. Earn transferable college credit through our partner in education, The University of Montana.

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Prepare to speak confidently with the best online tutors

Learning with a tutor is life changing. That's why we match online tutors from across the globe with learners, and empower them to create personalized live language classes with tools and learning materials. This is how we deliver progress, create engagement and keep our learners motivated. If you are not satisfied with your trial lesson, we will give you a free replacement with another tutor or a full refund. Make the world your comfort zone Speak naturally with professional online tutors from 185 countries

Edu-inter, International French School in Quebec City

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Intensive French Immersion Programs in Quebec City

We are a top French immersion school renowned for quality immersion programs that we have been operated for 10 years. We guarantee you a memorable French life experience—a real and intense ''learning'' stay! Our school is located in Quebec City, the only major city in America that offers a total French-speaking environment, making it ideal for learning and practicing French. We are on the campus ''Merici Collégial Privé'' in downtown Quebec City, a 15-minute walk from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Quebec. We offer courses for everyone, from total beginners to advanced students in reduced classes. Students undergo an evaluation and are placed at the appropriate level. We use the successful communicative language teaching method with an emphasis on interactions. Programs for adults are offered all year long: Intensive French, Super-Intensive French, French & Volunteering, French & Work, French & Music, Private Class, and Exam Preparation for DELF, TFI or TEFAQ.

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Paris-French-Immersion

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Learn French & Stay at Your Teacher’s House (Near Paris)

Escape to the charming countryside of Paris, just 30 km southwest of the City of Light, in the heart of the breathtaking Vallée de Chevreuse. Welcome to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, a hidden gem where nature, history, and culture blend harmoniously. Here, I invite you to immerse yourself fully in the French language and lifestyle through my exclusive "All-in-French" immersion program designed for both adults and minors. With a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the Sorbonne in Modern Literature and Teaching French as a Foreign Language, combined with 20 years of experience, I offer personalized lessons tailored to your level and goals. You’ll not only improve your French with a dedicated private teacher, but also experience the warmth of real French life—from lively market visits to engaging cultural excursions. Fluent in English and Italian, I ensure smooth communication while guiding you toward French fluency in an enriching and supportive environment. Come live, learn, and speak French with confidence!

Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne

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Learn Business French in Paris

Business French is of growing importance in a world where intercultural communication and mastery of several languages are essential assets! The CCFS business French course thus allows students to integrate many language skills necessary to evolve in a French-speaking professional environment. This program offers the following combination, over 12 weeks of class (one semester), either in the Fall or in the Spring: - French language teaching focused on Business (10 hours per week) - phonetics with laboratory (5 hours every other week) - lectures on French civilization (optional, up to 9 jours a week) - sessions dedicated to oral and professional writing (job interview, administrative email, annual evaluation interview, meeting, telephone interview, cover letter, analysis of articles from the economic and professional press etc.) We also offer the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in the language and culture by living with a French host family!

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Sprachenatelier Berlin

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French Courses - Learn French In Person

Take in-person French evening classes at Sprachenatelier and still have time to study or work in the mornings while improving your foreign language skills. We offer French courses suitable for all levels, from beginners to more advanced students. After a free placement exam, we will find the appropriate level for you. We also offer private lessons with teacher support and effective teaching material. Our French Courses are individually tailored to each class, helping enhance your language abilities through a personalized training program. With the latest methods and teaching materials combined with highly qualified, experienced teachers who make learning French an exciting and rewarding experience, you will see results in no time! Please note that most courses will be taught in both German and the target language (particularly beginner levels), so we recommend at least a B1/B2 level in German. For very advanced classes, you might not need any previous knowledge.

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Edu-Culture Immersion

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French Individual Immersion in Paris

Join this individual French host family immersion program for high school students! Spend 2 to 6 weeks of your summer in stunning and historic Paris, living with a volunteer family. We will choose a family most suited to you and your interests and with a teen of a similar age. You will speak only French from start to finish and will be completely integrated into your host family's life and culture. This is the best way to improve your French! Our families live in and around Paris, giving you a unique and authentic experience living in the capital! Our families are carefully chosen and are all volunteers, eager to host and forge a connection with international students. Enhance your stay with the option to take one-to-one French classes and participate in sports or local activities. This is a highly flexible program—you choose the dates and length of stay. Your host family coordinator is on call 24/7. You will have regular contact with your amazing local host family coordinators during your stay.

ELFI - Ecole de Langue Francaise et d'Informatique

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Intensive French classes in Geneva (Switzerland)

Located in the center of Geneva, Switzerland, ELFI is a school intended for eager adults to start learning or improve their knowledge of the French language. Personalized computer lessons are also available. French lessons proposed by ELFI are intensive and are aimed at non French-speaking people, for every level, from beginners to advanced. French classes are held daily and throughout the year. Using well-known and efficient learning methods, the courses prepare for all major French certificates and diplomas like DELF/DALF, TCF/TEF, as well as for entrance examinations for university: the French admission examination and the French part of the ECUS examination, or Examen Complémentaire des Universités Suisses. ELFI brings an ideal environment for studying. In a serious yet family like atmosphere, the school offers quality lessons and tailors its teaching to the level, progress, and the difficulties of the students.

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SLImmersion

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Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France

Discover the most effective way to learn French through immersive, real-life experiences. Whether you're an individual traveler, a family, or a small group of friends, our programs offer an authentic and personalized approach to mastering the language and culture of France. Live and learn directly at your certified teacher’s home. Each immersion includes tailored French lessons based on your goals (conversation, exam prep, work-related French, or daily communication), as well as shared meals and cultural activities that continue the learning experience through guided conversation in real contexts. SLImmersion programs are intensive, flexible, and designed around your needs. You’ll benefit from one-on-one instruction, cultural integration, and the chance to explore France beyond the classroom. To prepare for your stay or continue afterward, we also offer private online lessons. Learn French, live like a local, and connect deeply with French culture with SLImmersion.

Greenheart Travel

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Teen Language Camp in Quebec, Canada with Greenheart Travel

Improve your French fluency through a full language and cultural immersion program during Greenheart Travel’s teen summer language camp in Canada! You will get to study in downtown Quebec City, a bustling and historic city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and meet international high school students from all over the world. Program at a glance: -- Beginners welcome! No previous French language experience required -- 15 hours of class a week (3 core classes per day in 1-hour blocks) -- Daily cultural and historical excursions -- Accommodation with a local French Canadian host family allows full immersion

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Abbey Road Programs

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Nice, France: French Immersion Summer Program

In Nice, you will live in a modern student apartment, in the beautiful Old Port neighborhood, in the very heart of town. Every student chooses two classes as their academic focus: a major and an elective. The French major class meets every morning Monday to Friday while electives meet three afternoons a week. Electives include French Conversation, Photography, Sports, and Studio Art. Abbey Road provides three meals a day of high-quality food through a variety of venues. We often cook together using traditional French recipes. On some nights we go out for group dinners. In any case, our students eat authentic, quality food, as opposed to fast food or tourist meals. Our teaching method emphasizes active, hands-on learning, cultural and language immersion. Most of our French classes include interacting with locals, practicing French, and small group French conversation workshops. The program also offers a great variety of cultural, educational, athletic, and travel activities. You will visit some of the most beautiful destinations on the French Riviera: St. Jean, Beaulieu, Monaco, Eze, Antibes, Cannes, and many others.

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Centre International D'Antibes - CIA

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Juan-les-Pins "Premium" Program Juniors (12-17 years old)

Join this exclusive program of activities, which includes a comfortable residence with a swimming pool in a fabulous setting next to the beaches and lively areas of Juan-les-Pins! Antibes/Juan-les-Pins, located between Nice and Cannes, is a beautiful town with a rich cultural life. Lively by day and night, it is our most popular destination for teenagers. Students enjoy excursions to Grasse, St. Tropez, Monaco, Cannes, and Nice. Standard: • 20 x 45 min. lessons/week • Monday to Friday (except the Monday of arrival, devoted to a French test and city tour). • 9:00-12:30 (with a 30 min. break); Maximum of 10 students per class. Intensive (extra fee): • 26 x 45 min. lessons/week • Monday to Friday (except the Monday of arrival, devoted to a French test and city tour). • 9:00-12:30 (with a 30 min. break); Maximum of 10 students per class. • Twice per week: 13:45-16:00, Maximum of 8 students per class Breakfast and dinner are served at the residence from Monday to Sunday. Barbecue evenings and themed dinners are held every week. From Monday to Friday, lunch is served at the school. On the weekend, picnic lunches are provided for excursions or free days.

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Kaplan International Languages

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Learning New Languages at Kaplan International Colleges

Immerse yourself in a language education experience while exploring the local culture firsthand with Kaplan International Colleges. Our wide range of destinations caters to your preferences, whether you’re drawn to the vibrancy of a major city, the tranquility of the coast, or the charm of a university town. Discover English, French, and German schools that offer specialized courses tailored to your goals. From adult English schools in the United States and Canada to junior English camps in the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we have options for every learner. Tailor your learning journey with courses that fit your schedule and budget. Connect with people from around the world, forge lasting friendships, and personalize your lessons to suit your needs. With our intensive courses, you’ll be guaranteed progress, giving you the confidence to achieve your language milestones.

ACCORD Tour Eiffel

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Academic French Program (9 Months)

This intensive French course is open to all levels, from complete beginner to advanced. ACCORD French language school follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). In the CEFR, there are six main levels, from A1 (basic user) to C2 (proficient user). At ACCORD Paris, we offer an A0 level for complete beginners. Join a high-quality intensive French course at a cheap price! This ACCORD Paris afternoon Intensive French Course PM2 combines 5 afternoon lessons and one-hour coaching per day. The 5 afternoon lessons include 3 afternoons dedicated to ‘Written French & Grammar’, and 2 afternoons dedicated to ‘French Culture and Civilisation’ or ‘Oral Communication’. This Intensive French Course PM2 invites students to practice their French through the use of authentic material and to learn related idiomatic expressions in various contexts. The emphasis will be on improving confidence in speaking and listening in French in a range of everyday situations. Subjects covered in class include topical vocabulary and language, the study of grammatical structures, pronunciation and listening skills, social skills, cultural awareness, and reading and writing skills.

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Putney Student Travel

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French Language & Culture Immersion in France

Immerse yourself in the French language as you journey through six distinct regions of France—each with its own identity, landscape, and history. Begin in a small Breton fishing village and experience daily life in the countryside, then explore Paris, the cultural capital of the world. Strengthen your language skills through hands-on interactions: shop in open-air markets, interview local artisans, and learn from chefs, historians, and outdoor guides. Live with a host family and gain real insight into everyday customs and conversations. Swim in the Mediterranean, hike in the Alps, and wander medieval streets in Provence. Return home with stronger French, greater confidence, and a deeper connection to France’s rich regional diversity.

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ILCF Paris

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Learn French in Paris Catholic University - ILCF Paris

Looking for a French programme in Paris? Founded in 1948, the ILCF welcomes 2,000 foreign students every year, from all over the world. Students come for one month to one year, individually or in a group, to learn French language and become acquainted with French culture and civilization in a university atmosphere. The ILCF Paris is an Institute of the Catholic University of Paris (ICP) - a place of intellectual and research tradition in the historical heart of Paris, near the students' Latin Quarter, the existentialists' Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir) and the painters' Montparnasse (Modigliani, Chagall). A team of qualified and experienced French language teachers, all specialists of FLE (French as a Foreign Language), teaching in a personalized way. The Catholic University of Paris is an academic campus housing faculties and higher education schools of professional training in three areas: Literature, Languages and Social Sciences; Science and Engineering; Theology and Religious Sciences. Registrations are open all year round.

WorldStrides

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Study Abroad in Meknes, Morocco

Meknès, known as the "Versailles of Morocco," is home to a beautiful blend of the Arab, Berber, and French cultures composing modern Morocco. The diverse and distinct districts of Meknès, such as bustling Ville Nouvelle (modern city), labyrinthine Medina (medieval city), and relaxing plazas and green spaces, speak true to the traditional Moroccan lifestyle. Due to the cultural and historic richness of this medieval city, UNESCO declared Meknès a World Heritage site in 1996 (one of eight in Morocco). With its myriad opportunities for exploration, Meknès provides an ideal setting for studying abroad.

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Learn French at The University of Sorbonne

Learn French at the Sorbonne University, situated in the heart of the Latin Quarter of Paris on the Left Bank. The area has a bohemian character to it, and is an artists and students quarter. It also boasts the aristocratic and classical elegance of the Faubourg St. Germain. The Sorbonne University was founded in the 13th century and houses the University of Paris Arts and Human Sciences faculties. They have been running language courses for more than sixty years. Their programs are specially designed for teaching French to foreign students. They run the language lessons like regular university courses, with a practical element to it. The University represents those dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and higher education in France. They boast famous alumni, including St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bonaventure, and Albert le Grand.

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Language Vacation

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French Summer Immersion for Teenagers in Paris, France

Learn French this summer in the capital of France and one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Paris! This "city of lights" is filled with so many opportunities to visit famous monuments and landmarks, royal palaces, the lavish parks, endless wide avenues, ancient fortresses, world famous galleries – there is so much to see and do in the French capital. Discover Paris this summer and study with international students from around the world. Located in Issy les Moulineaux (bordering the 15th Arrondissement) in a modern campus close to the Exhibition Park of Porte de Versailles, the school is near the Corentin Celton underground station. This is a highly supervised vacation and teens will not be permitted to roam the city on their own.

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A Guide to French Language Programs Abroad

Prepare to Study Abroad

Understand the benefits

Learning French isn’t just about picking up a new language—it opens up opportunities in travel, education, and your career. Here’s how speaking French can make a difference in these areas:

  • Travel and cultural experiences. French is spoken in lovely countries like France, Canada, Switzerland, and some parts of Africa. Learning it helps you connect with locals and make the most of your travels.
  • Higher education. Knowing French can give you access to top universities and business schools in French-speaking countries.
  • Career advantages. Speaking French can enhance your job prospects, help you communicate globally, and broaden your career options.

Things to know

Heading to a language school abroad involves careful planning. What should you take care of before you go? Here are some essential things to do beforehand:

  • Visa and paperwork - Complete all your visa requirements and gather the necessary program documents to ensure a smooth start to your studies.
  • Language skills - Brushing up on some basics before you travel can be helpful. See if your program has language prerequisites.
  • Cost and logistics - Outline your budget beforehand and be aware of potential housing and daily expenses. Have a backup plan for unexpected costs and pack lightly to keep things simple.
  • Health and safety - Learn about your destination's health and safety guidelines and ensure you're up-to-date on recommended vaccinations.
  • Cultural etiquette - Understanding local customs and social norms helps you adjust better. Learn basic greetings and local practices to make your stay more comfortable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are hundreds of opportunities to study French in France. You'll be able to learn French in any city in France through university classes and immersion programs.

The cost of learning French in France depends on the length and depth of your program. For a two-week immersion program in Paris, you can expect to pay between $500-$2000, excluding airfare and insurance.

Some of the best places to learn French in France are Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice, Montpellier, and more. You'll obviously find native French speakers in every corner of France, so you can't go wrong!

You'll find some of the best language schools in France with Centre International D'Antibes, IPSL, Abbey Road Programs, Greenheart Travel, and more.

France can be cheap for international students if you stay out of major cities and plan your budget carefully. Additionally, non-EU students are qualified to work so long as they hold a student residence permit.

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J’ai eu une vacances vraiment incroyable en Florensac avec Caroline et sa famille.

November 26, 2025by: Bronwyn D - AustraliaProgram: Live and Learn French with Your Teacher in France
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Leur maison est belle et Caroline est un bonne guidée et proff. Les excursions et le nourriture préparée par Caroline m’a aide sentir totalement immersed dans la culture de française. Je le recommanderai l’expérience à toute.

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