Schools are open all year round to students as well as to professionals, to French and foreigners alike.
Why Learn French?
- French is the eleventh most widely-spoken language in the world.
- French is the official language of 33 countries in the world.
- French is spoken in two of the G7 countries.
- French is the mother tongue of 75 million people.
- 200 million people around the world understand, speak, read or write French.
- French is the official language of postal services across the world.
- With globalisation and the development of the tourism and hospitality industry, French is a language more and more required by the international companies and their implantations all over the world.
- With some appropriate professional skills, speaking French will be a great advantage for the future career in many working fields, such as international business, international tourism and hospitality industry, education, etc.
For those with the appropriate skills there are also possibilities for work in the following fields:
- international business.
- international agencies.
- the tourism and hospitality industries.
- the diplomatic service.
- French research institutes.
- as a teacher.
- as a translator or interpreter.
French, along with English, is the official working language of:
- the United Nations
- UNESCO
- NATO
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- the International Labor Bureau
- the International Olympic Committee
- the 31-member Council of Europe
- the European Community
- the Universal Postal Union
- the International Red Cross
- Union of International Associations (UIA)
Popular Places to Study in France
- Paris
- Antibes
- Nice
- Montpellier
- Lyon
- Nice
- French Alps
- Aix-en-Provence
- Grenoble, Hyeres
- Montpellier
- Perpignan
- Toulouse
French Courses
French courses can be booked throughout France for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Adults, teenagers, and groups can book. Students can choose an accommodation in a selected Parisian host family or in private residences in single or double rooms.
Courses are offered all year round :20h, 23h and 26h/week intensive courses, ” Intensive-PLUS ” courses, evening courses, one-to-one lessons, and all the afternoon workshops.
Summer courses: Intensive courses 20h/23h and 26h per week, “Intensive-PLUS” courses, one-to-one lessons and all the teacher training programmes.
Study in Paris
Is there a more popular city in the world to study than Paris? We struggle to think of one.
Stroll along the banks of the Seine or while away the hours on a pavement café, there are more than enough fascinating museums and art galleries to explore. Check out the cutting-edge architecture of the Pompidou Centre, surrounded by colourful street entertainers and lively bars, or take time to admire the legendary Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa and the most visited art museum in the world.
No art lover should miss the world-famous collection of Impressionist paintings in the Musée d’Orsay, the imaginatively converted former railway station on the Left Bank of the Seine, close to the bohemian Latin Quarter with its student cafés and second-hand bookshops. And if cultural overload starts to creep in, a quick Metro ride will take you to the fashion heart of Paris, the Champs Elysées, where you can restore your spirits with the swipe of a credit card!
Benefits of studying in Paris include:
- A warm and friendly atmosphere.
- A modern and dynamic pedagogy integrating contemporary culture.
- Lively Parisian surroundings.
- A typical Parisian building with bright and spacious classrooms, in the heart of Paris, just a few minutes walk from the Louvre, the Opera, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Georges Pompidou Center and the Marais.
Feedback & Reviews
“I feel that staying in a family provided me with real insight into the French way of Life, as well as a complete immersion in the language.” Rebecca (Australia)
“The classes are extremly interactive, with most emphasis being placed on oral development. The materials and references you receive are invaluable.” Bernd (Germany)
“Attending the Accord language school is definitely money well spent. The fact is that Accord experience forces you to learn and attempt to utilise copious amounts of “practical” French – and the joy of eventual success is incomparably exhilerating.” Chiara (Australia)
“Thanks to your school, I passed the CCIP comercial french examination. I learnt a lot in Olivier’s class and I made lots of friends. Thank you!” Eugenia Chvetsova (Russia)