Learn French with EF International Language Schools

Where can you learn French?
If you want to learn French, there is no better solution than to study abroad in a French-speaking country where you’ll be living in French all day every day. Whether you’re in French class with students from all over the world or just walking around town, you’ll always be surrounded by native French speakers. With constant practice, you’ll be amazed how fast you’ll learn French while studying abroad.

EF International Language Schools offer French courses in 2 attractive cities in France and a brand new French course this year in Montreal, Canada:

Learn French in Paris, France
Take a French course in Paris, at our centrally located school within walking distance of the Louvre, the Georges Pompidou Centre, and Notre Dame. Learn French with an authentic accent in the center of European culture and fashion. Paris offers you the chance to dine in a typical French bistro then take an evening stroll along the illuminated Seine river on your way to an underground bar with a live band.

Learn French in Nice, France
Located on the Mediterranean, Nice is a privileged crossroads between the Alps, Provence, Corsica and Italy. The city occupies an exceptional natural site in the heart of the French Riviera. Nice is a beautiful, glamorous coastal city - one of the world's best loved and most elegant resorts with a warm and pleasant climate throughout the year. Learn French at EF’s school in the center of Nice, just 2 blocks from the Promenade des Anglais and the beach, where you’ll find plenty of water sporting activities and friendly cosmopolitan people. During your French course in Nice you can also participate in the full schedule of local cultural events and celebrations throughout the year.

Learn French in Canada
Montreal is a rare bilingual city where you’ll find both English and French speaking inhabitants. The EF Montreal school is primarily an English-language school, but this year we will also offer French courses in Montréal for interested students.

Why learn French?
French is today spoken by about 350 million people around the world as either a native or a second language, with significant French-speaking populations in 54 countries. Most native French speakers live in France, where the language originated, or in Canada, Belgium or Switzerland. French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents. French as a foreign language is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English. French, along with English, is the official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the International Olympic Committee, the European Community and the International Red Cross.

France has the sixth largest economy in the world after the U.S., Japan, Germany, China and England. France is the second largest exporter of agricultural products, defense products and services in the world but is also strong in production of luxury goods, automobiles and industrial & high technology products. The world invests in France as well: in 2006, France was the third largest recipient of foreign investment in the world. Also, more tourists visit France each year than any other country in the world.

EF French course types

Intensive French course
EF recommends an Intensive French course for students who need to learn French as fast as possible. Intensive courses are offered in both Paris and Nice.

General French course
This French course is carefully structured for students to progress one skill level every six weeks. It is designed for students looking to learn French by mastering the essential disciplines of the language through a well-rounded program. The General French course is available in both Paris and Nice for students of any level, from absolute beginners to advanced.

Basic French course
A Basic French coursewith EF will help you to learn French for use in practical situations, while still leaving plenty of time for relaxing and exploring. Combine a relaxing holiday abroad with 20 morning and afternoon French lessons a week.

French Exam Preparation Courses
If you are preparing for a standardized French language exam, an EF exam preparation courses is an excellent way to make sure you learn the French skills you will need on exam day. Most of our French students are preparing for the DELF exam (Diplôme d'études en langue française), which is given at 4 different skill levels. For more advanced students, we also offer a DALF preparation course (Diplôme approfondi en langue française). A passing score on the DALF is required to study in French speaking universities worldwide.

Examples of French special interest courses*

• French reading and writing proficiency and grammar (Paris)
• French listening and speaking proficiency (Paris)
• French through media (Paris)
• TCF, DELF and DALF preparation (Paris, Nice)
• Business French
• French culture and civilisation (Paris)
• French Cooking Class (Paris)
• Tourism
• French Conversation (Nice)
• French Vocabulary (Nice)
• French Cinema (Nice)
• French Civilization & History (Nice)
• Writing
• French Literature (Nice)
• Art
• French Grammar (Nice)
• French Phonetics (Nice)

Or get some work experience during your French course by signing up for our French Internship program in Paris or Nice.

*Please note that availability of these special interest French courses is dependant on location and timing.