France | Paris
Intensive French Course
Intensive Language Course
These courses are available throughout the year starting every Monday. Students can travel for a week, two weeks or longer. We are able to tailor packages to suit your requirements and the time you have available.
Courses are available for all abilities of language skill from complete beginners to degree level and business French.
You may also be interested in pairing a language course with a work experience placement by enrolling on our popular Work and Study courses.
Courses for complete beginners start on 06/01/25, 03/02/25, 03/03/25, 07/04/25, 05/05/25, 02/06/25, 07/07/25, 04/08/25, 01/08/25, 06/10/25 and 03/11/25. For all those with at least a basic level of French courses start every Monday except when that coincides with a public holiday, in these cases it will begin on the Tuesday.
Please note that students must be at least 17 years old to join this course. Although similar courses are available in other destinations, please enquire for more information.
Location
Studying French amongst the history, culture and cosmopolitan life of Paris is truly an experience to remember! The language school in Paris is right in the heart of the city.
The school is situated in the heart of Paris, offering students a quintessential Parisian experience. The campus is situated in the 7th arrondissement, placing students within a short walking distance of iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Champ-de-Mars. You will find a young and dynamic atmosphere at the school, which has modern classrooms, free wifi, and study areas including computers. The school is wheelchair friendly.
Students will be allocated to a class depending on the results of their level test prior to their arrival.
Language Course
The core course comprises 20 lessons which concentrate on learning and actively using French. The tuition is very much practice oriented. You will participate in group sessions alongside other students of a similar level, with lessons focused on improving all aspects of the language; speaking listening, reading and writing. There are four 45 minute lessons per day and these take place during the morning. This course is designed for students who wish to learn or improve their French, meet new people and have some free time to participate in French culture and life in Paris. The core course of 20 lessons also combines very well with a work experience option in our Work and Study package.
For students who want a more intensive experience, it is possible to add an extra group lessons focusing on either Culture, Speaking or Grammar (for an additional cost).
There is also an option of 4 1:1 classes throughout the week (for an additional cost), the content of which will be decided by you in advance. We will ask you before you travel what you would like to cover with your tutor during these individual sessions, for example grammar, a specific thematic topic, conversation or pronunciation.
You will be given a written assessment before you travel and a speaking assessment on the first morning before lessons in order to place you in the group most suited to your ability level. Classes have an international flavour and a lively feel because they are grouped by ability not nationality or age.
Optional Social and Cultural Programme
The school offers a range of activities during the week, such as a film club, meal out at a local restaurant and excursions to the many cultural and historic sights and venues in Paris. Some of the activities incur an extra cost (payable on the week of your stay directly to the school) however, many of the activities in Paris are free. All activities are optional.
Accommodation
For students wanting to completely immerse themselves in the French language and culture we recommend that you stay with one of our carefully selected French hosts. They will not only introduce you to the French way of life and help you practise the French language but will also give you a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host Accommodation is situated within 50 minutes travel time of the school and provide half board (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day on one side of your trip may be available on request to facilitate flight dates. A surcharge is payable for any extra nights.
You can read more about what it means to stay with a host in our Host Accommodation Guide.
Centrally located studio accommodation with private bathroom and kitchen is available is available to students aged 18+ on request.
Transfers
The school is easily accessible via the Paris Metro and we are happy to provide details on request. We can also arrange private transfers for you from any of the Paris airports or train stations for an additional cost.
School Closures
The school will be closed on 01/11/24, 11/11/24, 21/04/25, 01/05/25, 08/05/25, 29/05/25, 14/07/25, 15/08/25, 11/11/25 and 13/12/2025 - 04/01/2026.
On these days the school does not make up lessons on other days. Of course in Paris, there is no shortage of opportunities to spend the day exploring the galleries, museums (many with free entry) and shops.
Insurance
Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.
Paris, France
Blue Stamp Travel were very helpful and always at the end of the phone to discuss any questions or issues we had organising a language school and host family stay for our son during the covid impacted summer of 2020. I would highly recommend their professionalism and care.
I had a really good stay in Paris. The language school was excellent and my host family were very accommodating and friendly. Most importantly, I feel my French speaking and listening skills in particular have really benefited. Thank you.
Included in the Package
- 20 Core French lessons per week
- Option to add to additional 5 or 10, 1:1 lessons
- Option to add extra group lessons (Culture, Speaking or Grammar)
- Accommodation (optional)
- Social & Cultural Programme (optional)
- Course Certificate
- 24/7 Emergency support from UK office
- Travel and Medical Insurance (optional)
Longer stays
Students are welcome to book into the school for any number of weeks. Many students will travel to the school for long (12 weeks+) at a time, even starting from limited or no level in the language. We have prices for 1-4 weeks on our website. We are able to arrange any duration of stay at the language school. Contact us if you would like a package that we have not listed.
Paris
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