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Learn French in Paris Catholic University - ILCF Paris

by: French Language and Culture Institute - ILCF Paris

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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 plac...

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Program Highlights

Courses on a university campus in the heart of Paris

A dynamic student life, with multiple student associations

A quality education, with innovative and dynamic teaching methods

A rich and varied course offering

Free conversation workshops and cultural outings

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Paris, France
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year Round, 2026, 2027, 2028
Age Requirement: Varies
Types & Subjects
Languages:
  • French
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Nov 26, 2025

Awards

ADCUEFEAPUAFLabel FLEBienvenue en France

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

3

Highly recommended

May 05, 2026by: Sebastián Moya

Program: Learn French in Paris Catholic University - ILCF Paris

10

I chose the ILCF to study French because of its outstanding professors, the qualifications it offers, and its location in a neighborhood I highly recommend to anyone wanting to immerse themselves in Parisian life. All my professors were always committed to helping me reach my full potential and provided me with the tools I needed to adapt and thrive in my life in France.

Sebastián Moya

Loved the experience!

May 05, 2026by: Viktoriia Kornіi

Program: Learn French in Paris Catholic University - ILCF Paris

10

My name is Viktoriia, I’m 19 years old, and I’m from Ukraine. I studied at the ILCF for two semesters, and I absolutely loved the experience. The professors were incredibly kind and helped me improve so much. Thanks to them, I now speak with much more confidence. I also made amazing friends from all over the world. I’m truly grateful to the ILCF—it helped me take a big step toward my dream of attending university in France.

Viktoriia Kornіi

Great teachers!

May 05, 2026by: Félix Lelong

Program: Learn French in Paris Catholic University - ILCF Paris

10

What I particularly appreciate about ICP is the quality of the teaching. Thanks to the carefully prepared methods of each professor, my French level has improved significantly over the past two years. Additionally, ICP is a place where you can make wonderful friends, regardless of age, background, or nationality—you never feel isolated!

Félix Lelong

Program Details

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Locations

  • Paris, France

Types and Subjects

  • Languages
  • French

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round, 2026, 2027, 2028

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Transcript Fees
  • Academic Credit

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Other
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    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 ...