What are the conditions for coming to France from a country in the European Union or the Schengen area? From June 9, fully vaccinated people from associated EU or Schengen countries will not be subject to testing or isolation requirements. Travelers are considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after taking the final dose of the vaccine….
Today, we are offering you a little getaway to our beloved neighboring city of Marseille. Take a break after your French lessons and explore the city of Marseille. With its seaside, its cultural addresses and its bright sunshine, Marseille is a trip you won’t ever forget ! You are probably wondering why it is called the…
The Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’azur region is known for its sunny climate, pleasant living environment and beautiful countryside – but also for the culinary specialties of the south of France. This tasty regional cuisine combines a wide variety of products: tomatoes, garlic, goat cheese, green and black olives, dry sausage, sardines, herbs from Provence, and the list goes…
Do you have to prove your level of French as part of applying for French nationality? As part of obtaining a long-term resident card? Or do you need to assess and validate your French language skills for personal, academic or professional reasons? To do so, you must take a ‘Test de Connaissance du Français’ (TCF), which is managed by the French…
Maribel’s profile The daughter of Spanish parents living in France, Maribel holds both French and Spanish nationalities. Her first language is Spanish, but she was educated in the French language. Maria Isabel quickly developed a passion for languages and also learned English and Italian. During her professional career, Maribel was in charge of an administrative…
Aix-en-Provence is a city of art, history, markets, traditions, delicacies, festivals and sunny walks. But its asset also lies in the fact that it is an ideal base to discover the surrounding Provence which offers you magnificent landscapes. Today, we would like to share our love for the Luberon, only 20 km from the IS…
Stay home! This is the instructions given by the French authorities until at least April 15 in order to limit the Covid-19 epidemic. In France or abroad, a large part of the population has to stay at home. This is admittedly disrupting our daily lives, but we keep our energy! Now is a good time…
In this period of confinement, IS Aix-en-Provence teachers ensure pedagogical continuity from their home office. With the help of computers, exchanges between teachers and students are still very much taking place! Due to the health situation in France, the institute has had to close its doors and suspend all online classes since March 16, for…
Haru Ohkawa, who came straight from Tokyo, followed French courses at IS Aix-en-Provence institute for eight months. This young father didn’t speak a word of French when he arrived in the country a year and a half ago. After ten months of learning in Besançon, Haru attended various courses at IS Aix-en-Provence which enabled him…