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Discover, learn and master the French language with high-quality courses at an institute specialising in the teaching of French as a Foreign Language (FLE)… an institute endorsed with the FLE Quality Label!
The French Language Institute offers a wide range of courses, lasting from 2 weeks to 3 terms, designed to meet the needs of private individuals, professionals, and students. Whether you choose one-to-one or group courses, the French Language Institute will support you at every stage of your learning to enable you to master the French language both efficiently and effectively.
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LanguageFrench
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Location
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Tuition Fees
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In shortGeneral French, Business French, One-to-one, Experience French, Culture
5 Reasons to choose the French Language Institute
An institute boasting an official quality label
Excelia's French Language Institute has been awarded the FLE Quality Label which is issued by several French ministries and is a guarantee of high quality teaching and services.
A wide range of courses and specialisations
The institute’s French language courses cater for different needs, from general French language to business French, including methodology lessons for teachers of French as a foreign language, as well as other specialised courses. This means you can choose the course that best suits your linguistic and professional goals.
An institute offering the possibility of bespoke training solutions
Whether you are a private individual, a business professional or a student, our French Language Institute can organise one-to-one or group courses lasting from 2 weeks to 3 terms. It also runs summer courses combining the French language with a specialision such as gastronomy or sport.
An institute in attractive locations
Based in La Rochelle, Paris, Tours and Orleans, our French Language Institute offers an opportunity for immersion in the French language and culture in regions of France that are both historically and culturally important, as well as providing pleasant learning environments.
An institute with a reputation for academic excellence
Our French Language Institute is recognised for its expertise in teaching French as a foreign language, offering you an enriching and structured academic experience.
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FAQs
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What exactly are French as a foreign language courses?
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French as a foreign language courses are designed to enable international learners to discover, learn, and master the French language. These programmes are delivered by Excelia's French Language Institute, endorsed with the FLE Quality Label, guaranteeing high quality teaching and an enriching learning experience. The courses are offered in several formats, lasting from 2 weeks to 3 terms, in one-to-one or group lessons.
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Who are the French as a foreign language courses for?
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The different courses are aimed at everyone... from private individuals and business professionals to students, from a wide range of backgrounds, who want to learn or improve their level of French. Whatever your reason for learning French, personal, academic or professional, our courses can be tailored to your needs.
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What are the different course formats available?
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The French Language Institute offers a variety of formats to cater for all needs:
- Short courses: 2 - 4 weeks
- Medium-length courses: 1 - 3 terms
- One-to-one or group lessons: to suit your personal preferences and your goals
The institute also offers summer courses that combine learning French with specialisations such as gastronomy or sport.
Lessons
Several areas are covered:
- General French
- Business French
- Methodology courses for teachers of French as a Foreign Language
- Specialised French courses
Cost of studies
Tuition Fees 2023-2024
International students
- 2 weeks: €600
- 4 weeks: €1,200
- 1 term: €2,850
- 2 terms: €5,700
- 3 terms: €7,700
Tuition fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
Multiservice charge
- Fee (1 semester): €175
- Fee (1 year): €350
Services included in the Multi-service fee:
- Administration and support services
- International mobility insurance-assistance
- Reprographics credit (photocopying, printing)
- Unlimited access to all content on Exceliaprime Edutainment platform
- Personalised support and coaching from our Talent Centre
Admission
1 / Online application
Submit your application online and select your programme:
List of supportive documents required : CV and Proof of current academic level (exam certificate/s or letter from current academic establishment etc.)
Admission fee : An admissions fee of €50 is required (to be paid by bank transfer or credit card)
2 / Online video interview
Details of admissions tests
- Online video interview on our online admissions platform (in French or English depending on the chosen programme and track).
- Candidates have 5 days to respond to a series of questions (motivation, academic and professional projects)
Upcoming admissions deadlines
Possibility of taking the admissions test all year long.
3 / Admissions test results released and deposit to be paid
Admissions test results
Candidates will receive notification of their admission or non-admission within 6 days following their interview.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit, which will be deducted from your annual tuition fees, before the specified deadline.
Excelia has partnered with Flywire to provide our overseas families with an easier method of sending international fee payments. Flywire offers a best price guarantee when sending the payment by bank transfer, real-time payment tracking and 24x7 multilingual customer support.
4 / Administrative assistance
Confirmation of enrolment
You will receive confirmation of pre-enrolment as well as confirmation of accommodation which are necessary for your student visa application.
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5 / Proof of academic level required
Conditions of acceptance
To confirm your final acceptance, you must provide proof of your current qualifications and language ability:
English-Track and French-Track Programmes:
- Bachelor, Master, Masters of Science (MSc): B2*
- Foundation and preparatory programmes**: A2 or B1 depending on programme*
- For Summer School and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses: Open to students of all abilities
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
** Business Foundation Programme et Bachelor First Year
Proof of language ability is NOT required if:
- Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
- You hold a qualification issued in a French-speaking country and are applying for a French track
- You hold a qualification issued in an English-speaking country and are applying for an English track
Please note that only official certificates will be accepted.
