GENERAL FRENCH COURSES
General French Courses
Improve your French with our French courses in Aix-en-Provence, designed for all levels and a range of learning goals. Whether you want to improve your general French, develop your communication skills for everyday life or receive more personalised support, we offer courses adapted to your needs.
Our General French courses help you progressively develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a friendly and international environment.
For a more personalised learning experience, our private French lessons allow you to learn at your own pace and focus on your specific objectives, whether you want to make rapid progress, prepare for a particular project or improve your French for professional or personal reasons.
Located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, our school offers the ideal environment to learn French in France while enjoying the lifestyle and culture of Provence.
General French (FG)
This course is designed for adults of various nationalities who wish to improve their French
communication skills in a professional or personal context.
Objectives
- Greater ease and confidence in everyday oral communication.
- Development of skills and competences in an intercultural context.
Program
- Development of key skills: listening and reading comprehension, spoken and written production, as well as interaction and mediation.
- Teaching based on everyday-life situations using a variety of authentic and varied materials.
- Practice of oral interaction: discussions, debates, and presentations.
- Various working methods: cooperation, small-group work, individual tasks in class.
Schedule
From Monday to Friday
From 9:00 am to 10:30 am and from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Detailed schedule communicated on the first day.
The schedule may be adjusted if a public holiday falls during the week.
In-person courses
Duration
- 1 week course renewable up to 24 weeks
- 20 lessons per week (including level assessment, information and city tour on the first day)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
Group
- Average of 7 participants, maximum 10
Level
- A1 to C2 *
- Beginner only at certain dates
Each participant completes an online written assessment before arrival and an oral assessment on the first day.
Teachers
Our teachers all have a degree in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and receive ongoing training to develop pedagogical techniques. They animate alternately the course and coordinate with each other for a precise follow-up.
Progress, assessment & certificate
Progress is assessed throughout the programme through regular assessments and a final evaluation. Attendance is monitored in every class. On the final day, each student receives a certificate stating the duration
and level of the course completed, in accordance with the CEFR.
Accessibility
We assess the specific needs of people with disabilities in order to implement any appropriate accommodations.
- Average of 7 participants, maximum 10
- Up to 24 weeks
- 1 lesson 45 min
- 20 lessons per week
- A1 to C2 & Beginners
Course dates
Start date: Every Monday. |
Course dates beginners
| Dec 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept |
| 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28 | ||||
| 11 |
- FG: average of 7 participants, maximum 10
- FG+: 6 participants maximum
- Up to 24 weeks
- 1 lesson 45 min
- 30 lessons per week
- A1 to C2
Course dates
Start date: Every Monday. |
General French Plus Course
Objectives
- Acquire ease and confidence in oral communication in everyday life
situations. - Discover Francophone cultures and societies.
- Develop your skills and competences in an intercultural communication context.
- Strengthen your language skills in the form of thematic workshops.
- Improve your pronunciation.
Program
- Development of key skills: listening and reading comprehension, spoken and written production, as well as interaction and mediation.
- Practice of oral interaction: discussions, debates, and presentations.
- In-depth study of language systems.
- Pronunciation and intonation training.
- Practice of oral and written skills.
Schedule
From Monday to Friday
Mornings: from 9:00 am to 10:30 am and from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Afternoons: from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Detailed schedule communicated on the first day.
The schedule may be adjusted if apublic holiday falls during the week.
In-person courses
Duration
- 1-week course renewable up to 24 weeks
- 30 lessons per week: 4 lessons per day in the morning in FG, and 2 lessons per day in the afternoon in FG+ (including level assessment, information and city tour on the first day)
- Duration of a lesson: 45 minutes
Group
- Average of 7 participants, maximum 10 in FG in the morning
- 6 participants maximum in FG+ in the afternoon
Level
- A1 to C2*
Each participant completes an online written assessment before arrival and an oral assessment on the first day.
Teachers
Our teachers all have a degree in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and receive ongoing training to develop pedagogical techniques. They animate alternately the course and coordinate with each other for a precise follow-up.
Progress, assessment & certificate
Progress is assessed throughout the programme through regular assessments and a final evaluation. Attendance is monitored in every class. On the final day, each student receives a certificate stating the duration and level of the course completed, in accordance with the CEFR.
Accessibility
We assess the specific needs of people with disabilities in order to implement any appropriate accommodations.
General French and Private Lessons (FGCP)
This course is designed for adults of different nationalities who wish to develop their French language skills in order to communicate effectively in everyday and professional situations. The group classes are combined with private lessons that are tailor-made.
Objectives
- Develop greater fluency and confidence in everyday spoken French.
- Develop practical and interpersonal skills in intercultural communication situations.
- Improve French language skills to meet specific personal or professional needs.
Program
- Development of key skills: listening and reading comprehension, spoken and written production, as well as interaction and mediation.
- Learning through every day situations with authentic and varied materials.
- Speaking practice: discussions, debates and presentations.
- Group, pair and individual work in class.
- Private lessons tailored to individual goals.
Schedule
Morning FG : From Monday to Friday,
09.00 – 10.30
11.00 – 12:30
Afternoon CP:
Between 14.00 and 17.30. Detailed schedule will be communicated on the first day
Schedule is subject to change if public holidays during the week
Duration
- 1 week course renewable several up to 24 weeks
- 24 to 30 lessons per week : 4 daily lessons in FG in the morning + 4, 6, 8 or 10 private lessons per
week (including level assessment, information and city tour on the first day) - 1 lesson = 45 minutes
Group
- Average of 7 participants, maximum 10 in the morning
- Private lessons in the afternoons
Level
- A1 to C2 *
- Beginner only at certain dates
Each participant completes an online written assessment before arrival and an oral assessment on the first day.
Teachers
Our teachers all have a degree in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and receive ongoing training to develop pedagogical techniques. They animate alternately the course and coordinate with each other for a precise follow-up.
Progress, assessment & certificate
Progress is assessed throughout the programme through regular assessments and a final evaluation. Attendance is monitored in every class. On the final day, each student receives a certificate stating the duration and level of the course completed, in accordance with the CEFR.
Accessibility
We assess the specific needs of people with disabilities in order to implement any appropriate accommodations.
- FG: average of 7 participants, maximum 10
- CP 1 participant
- Up to 24 weeks
- 1 lesson 45 min
- 20 lessons per week
- A1 to C2 & Beginners
Course dates
Start date: Every Monday. |
Course dates beginners
| Dec 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept |
| 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28 | ||||
| 11 |
Private Lessons (CP)
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to learn or improve their French. Enjoy the advantage of a course offering that meets your specific linguistic needs and benefit from personalized supports and individualised teaching.
Objectives
We analyse your request after which the program is prepared in detail by your teacher according to your objectives that are set up with the help of the questionnaire.
Program
- Targeted reinforcement of your language skills based on your needs: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Oral teaching and practice using a variety of authentic materials adapted to your French language environment.
- In-depth study of language structures (morphosyntax, vocabulary, phonology).
Schedule
Duration
- Length and intensity of the course tailor made
- Duration of a lesson: 45 minutes
- Lessons are always scheduled two at a time minimum (1.5 hours)
Group
Level
All levels
Preparatory file required
Teachers
Our teachers all have a degree in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and receive ongoing training to develop pedagogical techniques. They animate alternately the course and coordinate with each other for a precise follow-up.
Progress, assessment & certificate
Progress is assessed throughout the programme through regular assessments and a final evaluation. Attendance is monitored in every class. On the final day, each student receives a certificate stating the duration and level of the course completed, in accordance with the CEFR.
Accessibility
We assess the specific needs of people with disabilities in order to implement any appropriate accommodations.