French Language Schools in Switzerland

Considering the size of the country, it sure has a lot to offer. Switzerland consists of 26 cantons, where two global economic cities (Geneva and Zurich) are nestled. Sacré bleu, don’t stop your search there! There are lots of smaller, but equally-charming, towns that offer French courses in Switzerland. They all come with generous portions of fondue, so what more do you have to think about?

As the capital of the French cantons, Geneva offers more French vibes than an average Swiss town. Also, it is the base for UN Headquarters, with international delegates coming to Geneva. Major news items will be discussed and analyzed, with potential actions impacting the world- if that’s not pretty epic, then bon, ça va! Order a freshly-baked cinnamon bun while doing your French homework in a local café; you’re guaranteed to overhear political and economic debates. If you understand the few words of French being tossed around the line of fire, you know you’ve now officially made it as a French speaker.

Zurich may be predominantly German-speaking, but don’t let that put you off. As a major economic hub of Europe, it attracts global companies and high individuals from all around the world. As a result, a flurry of numerous languages can be heard everywhere- French being one of the most frequent. If you want to explore career options at the same time as becoming linguistically français, Zurich is the city for you; oui or nein? 

As the fourth largest city in Switzerland, Lausanne is situated by Lake Geneva (especially appealing for water sport enthusiasts). Home to 19 museums and ten galleries, culture nerds can get their fix in Lausanne as well. It’s also a very easy city to get around in, with friendly locals to turn to (and an excellent opportunity to practice your French) at every corner.