6 May 2019

“Living in France and needing to grasp the art of French quickly, I have completed 3 levels at the Institut de Francais, my French friends and partner could not believe the difference in my comprehension and conversation abilities every time I came back from the Institut de Francais. It’s challenging but worth it at the same time as being fun and pleasurable. It’s incredible to be able to speak French after a 4 weeks!”

26 April 2019

“I had heard so many postive accounts of the Institut de Français from locals, and I am happy to say that my experience exceeded them all ! Indeed they have honed in on the perfect formula for learning, rapid improvement and enjoyment. In comparison to other French courses I have tried, the focus here is on developing your ear and speaking, versus predominantly textbook study.

Staying in an apartment in Villefranche during the course allowed me to participate more easily in the numerous extra curricular activities offered by the Institut (eg. French movie nights).

The daily timetable is perfectly balanced (intense, but with ample rest periods), the instruction top-quality, the lunches delicious, and every member of the staff is truly friendly and welcoming, making you feel like you belong to the family !

My French has dramatically improved, and I now have the confidence and ability to listen, interpret, and respond in a more coherent manner. My new French friends are quite impressed ! I am so happy with my experience, that I have booked to go again in October.”

19 March, 2019

“I’ve truly enjoyed my experience at the Institute and am very happy with my two weeks. Its been exactly the experience I was looking for: high intensity and focus on speaking. Thanks to Sylvie I’ve been able to lay the foundation for future progress and also correct a few things. I will be coming back for the full 4 week experience! Until then I feel well-equipped enough to read and practice on my own. À bientôt ! À la prochaine !”

12 March, 2019

“The Institut more than lived up to its excellent reputation during my time there recently. The days are intense, but there is no doubt that this is the best way for anyone who is serious about learning French to make real progress. The staff are exceptionally welcoming and friendly, and the programme includes a good mix of the technical, practical, social and cultural elements that are necessary for a well-rounded understanding of French.”

7 March, 2019

“Eight years ago I came to the Institut de Français, having studied French for years, with the hope of overcoming my hesitation at speaking. I was thrilled with my results—in 4 weeks I leapt over whatever barriers I’d had and found myself speaking fluidly. Six months ago we moved to France to live full-time, and this time at the Institut my goal was different: support my husband in learning French, and brush up on my own.
I enrolled for 2 weeks and was assigned to the Advanced 2 class. I was pleased to see that our fabulous professor quickly assessed the strengths and weaknesses of each student and adapted his lessons so that all students felt challenged. By the end of the second week I realized that most of what I was reviewing and learning was extremely valuable, and so I extended my enrollment to the full 4 weeks. Very happy that I did! I acquired new vocabulary, practiced grammatical constructions that had always tripped me up, and learned subtleties in language and usage to which I’d never been introduced. Our professor was demanding and class sessions were rigorous, but always with a delightful sense of humor.
I recommend the Institut to students like me who can already get by quite well in French, but wish to “up their game.” If you dive in with humility and stay open to all you can learn, you will reap the benefits—all the while having a good time, meeting fascinating people, and eating like royalty (thanks Nathalie and all the kitchen crew!).”

10 January, 2019

“I embarked on a two week course at the Institut de Francais in December 2018. I signed up for 2 weeks as I had no idea if all they said in their marketing and publicity would be as it seemed. What a wonderful surprise, it was way beyond my expectations and my rather rusty schoolgirl French started to come back so quickly.
I so enjoyed my brief visit, that I have already signed up to do 4 weeks in the autumn of 2019. Everything about the experience was superb – the location, the tutors, my fellow students and the attention to detail provided by the Insititut.
As a Grandmother of a certain age, it was a novelty to return to the classroom and the levels of concentration that were demanded of us, but it was all very relaxed and, as students of Frederic, we found that we were learning so much all the time. The anticipation of not speaking your Mother tongue at any time, seemed daunting on day one – but amazingly we found, even in our private social times together, we were speaking French to each other – albeit a little stilted at times. But it started to seem so natural.
What is provided by the Institut is first class and I would highly recommend the Institut to anyone considering a total immersion language course.”

2 January, 2019

“I heard about L’Institut quite some time before I found the time to take a course and my only regret was that I never took it sooner. I expected and hoped that in attending the school I would pick up some French after a month of classes. What I discovered, however, was that the Institut provided so much more than just a basic understanding of French. The month I spent in Villefranche was one of the most enjoyable of my life. I encountered a course full of the most interesting people, from different countries, ages, and backgrounds, all with different reasons for learning the language, but also, all equally as inexperienced with this foreign tongue as I was. That equalizer, as well as a school full of incredible teachers and personalities made for a learning environment that I cannot imagine being equaled elsewhere. After one week in the course I found myself comfortable in situations just a week before I would have stumbled through. After the month-long course, I found myself proficient in French in even a group environment. My progression baffled me, but I can only attribute it to the quality of the institute, and for that I will be forever grateful. I showed up for the French, but I left with so much more than just a new language: friends and memories that I’m sure will last for life…”

11 November, 2018

“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at l’Institut de Francais this fall. Going through the program together gave us the opportunity to support each other’s progress outside of class by discussing what we had learned. Being in different levels was not an issue; rather, it encouraged us to learn independently and compare experiences, further enriching our time at L’Institut.
All-around, the program is outstanding. Villefranche is gorgeous and a wonderful setting to study French. At l’Institut, the food and customer service are top-grade. More importantly, the professors teach French with extraordinary competence and patience, running their classes in a constructive yet light-hearted way. Their methods focus on the fundamentals of spoken French, making the material both practical and digestible. By the end of the program, not only will one’s spoken French dramatically improve, but one will leave with numerous friends after many hours of demanding yet rewarding work. We highly recommend this immersion experience for anyone wanting to improve their spoken French.”

28 October, 2018

“My grasp of French was basic (to say the least) before attending the Institut, but after just four weeks I feel I can hold a conversation with a native speaker (upon more interesting topics than just weather and what I did last weekend), this can only be attributed to the school’s charming, dynamic and efficient teachers; they might seem a little strict, but they have their system and it works. I am lucky enough to be attending the famous graduate business school HEC’s MBA programme in Paris in the coming months and I have no doubt that the course will have opened up doors for me that I cannot yet see.”

1 September 2018

“Another wonderful experience at l’Institut de Français in lovely Villefranche-sur-mer!
I first learned about the Institut three years ago from some colleagues in Paris and I did some online research about the school. L’Institut de Français promised a French immersion experience for serious language learners who could also profit from the lovely culture of the French Riviera. I can say in all sincerity that the school more than met my high expectations.
First and foremost, the professionalism of the professors was striking. It was quite apparent that they were dedicated to teaching. The rhythm of instruction facilitated spontaneous speaking, and the classes incorporated a language lab and multimedia aids into the daily program. Classes were small and shared with fascinating people from all over the world. After four weeks at l’Institut, my French improved considerably and became significantly more fluid.
The school and grounds were beautiful. The meals were excellent and shared with our professors with whom we conversed. Only French was spoken during school hours and this became quite natural as the month progressed. The professors, the staff, and the director were so friendly and helpful! I really felt quite at home.
My husband accompanied me to l’Institut the following year, and we went again as a couple this summer. Both of us loved it and we look forward to another visit soon.”

30 August 2018

“After taking my language test I can easily say that the two weeks of instruction at the Institut de Français was extremely beneficial! I learned French over five years ago in a classroom setting but have only used the language sporadically in my work and through my travels. I’ll admit that I was a little skeptical at first because I usually prefer to take copious notes during instruction and was unsure of my ability to retain the info without doing so. Of course our teacher held us to the course standard and we rarely wrote anything down. After the course I went to Germany to take my language proficiency test and scored higher than I ever have before! I actually got the highest score possible on this test. More importantly, I felt more confident in understanding the dialogue and the reading material. This is the first time that I actually felt confident during and after the test as I awaited my results.
I am glad that the course was full immersion. I believe that for most people speaking a foreign language is more difficult than reading and writing. The course structure that focuses on speaking and listening was challenging but important and I wouldn’t change it.
As for the teachers, I can offer only the best of praise for ours. She was always clear and concise and ensured all in the class understood the concepts discussed in class. She was fantastic! I must also give acclaim to Julien. The sessions we had with him and his role guiding the cultural outings was great. He made the topics enjoyable and providing a lot of background and history to help us understand the French culture.”

6 August 2018

“I highly recommend the Institut de Français. After spending a total of three and a half months in France, two of which were at the Institut de Français, I became well acquainted with the instructors and staff, all of whom are highly professional, patient, and working hard to advance the students’ comprehension and use of French.
Everyone at the Institut de Français brings a wealth of experience and understanding to their instruction, enabling them to harness each student’s individual challenges and work collectively to improve upon those difficulties. If you want to learn French, attend the Institut de Français and take advantage of the wonderful instructors and staff therein.”

5 August 2018

“A deep and rewarding experience. The program and staff approach the teaching of language in such a way to nurture an understanding of discourse, the French people and the absorbing culture. Empathy clearly guides the methodology, considerate of the cognitive and social situation of the student of any age and proficiency.
Every staff member is of tremendous character, to which one gains a medley of exposure in a typical day, on field trips and in soirées. My profesor engaged our class of intimate size with fluidity and style every moment of every day.
I would highly recommend the program to anyone of any level of competency with a firm motivation to learn the French language.”

7 July 2018

“I had a fantastic time at the Institut de Francais and am impressed and pleased with the progress I made over the course of four weeks.
The professors at the Institut are all great. I cannot say enough good things about my professor, Edith, in particular. Energetic, passionate, patient, positive, and incredibly knowledgeable, Edith made the difficult process of learning a new language enjoyable. There was no doubt in my mind that I was receiving the highest quality instruction.
I arrived at the Institut a beginner. After four weeks I was able to have everyday conversations with locals in Nice. Learning a foreign language as an adult is not easy. But the full immersion method at the Institut is effective, albeit challenging. I plan to return to the Institut de Francais in the future.”

5 July 2018

“After four intensive weeks at l’Institut de Francais I’m very satisfied with the program and the teachers.The teachers spoke very distinctly, so their French was easy to understand. The classes were small and the teachers let each person actively take part in the various situations, with very good control of each student. My friend from California said the four weeks went by very quickly. This means that the teaching has to be intensive and effective.
Villefranche sur Mer is a very nice town with beautiful surroundings and good restaurants.”

6 March 2018

“I recently completed 4 weeks at the Institut de Francais. I knew the place was highly rated but as I was a “debutant” in the foreign language domain, I really had little idea what I was in for apart from an expectation that I would make good progress. The experience and outcome easily exceeded my expectations.
At its heart, the Institut de Francais is obviously about education but it is also so much more than that. If I was told that I was going to spend 4 weeks on the Cote d’Azur, be inspired by great teachers make more progress with the French language than I could have hoped for, study with so many interesting people from all over the world, forge close friendships, experience French culture and have a fantastic social experience, then I would have been a little sceptical. But that is exactly what the Institut de Francais delivered.
To put it succinctly, in a short space of time I have been taught solid foundations, particularly from the “spoken French” perspective, by teachers whose expertise is unquestioned and whose passion for their profession is abundantly evident on a daily basis. A special thank you to my class teacher Sylvie, for making the language come alive, and to all the other teachers – Frédéric, Julien, Edith, Stéphan – for collectively being experts in disguising learning a language as having fun.
If you have the opportunity to study at the Institut de Francais, my advice is simple – clear your diary and just do it. Like me, you will be truly grateful for the experience.”

5 March 2018

“Institut de Francais – what an amazing experience !
I recently took a French language course at the Institut de Francais, located in Villefranche sur mer. Having done some research on language schools, I went in with high expectations, given all of the very positive reviews that I had seen. After 4 weeks with the school, I can honestly say that my already high expectations were by far exceeded!!
This was not only the most fulfilling French language educational experience I have had, it was overall one of the best experiences of my life – If your goal is to be immersed in French both in and out of school, while also experiencing everyday life on the Cote D’Azur, this is the place for you!
By the end of the program, armed with 4 weeks of intense french language teaching, every student was able to engage in more sophisticated french conversations – a huge difference from day 1, where there was a lot of hand gesturing used to communicate.
What makes this school amazing? For me it was clearly the teachers. Led by Frédéric, this is an amazing team (Julien, Bruno, Sylvie, Edith,and Stéphan), who have been teaching together at the school for many years. These teachers are engaged, dynamic, and motivating which is exactly what you need if you want to jump into the deep end.
The teachers and their teaching method help you gain confidence, and when you have confidence, the flood-gates open and French starts to pour out! The lesson topics are relevant and impactful. The teachers are adaptable and never miss an opportunity to teach something new. Although focused on oral communication, the amazing thing is that without realising it, you also learn and absorb grammar in a very natural way. It’s all about communication! And the teaching approach supports this – you won’t be taking heaps of notes or running through conjugation all day, which is refreshing. You learn with your ear!
The day goes by quickly and you make close friends whom you continue to talk in French with outside of class. However, the best part, aside from the great teachers, the program, the location and the other students, is that you learn while having fun.
Highly recommend it!”

28 February 2018

“After several years of struggling to learn French on my own for both personal and professional reasons, I came across the Institut de Francais online and— having read many glowing reviews— arrived here with high hopes.
The Institut did not disappoint, and in some ways exceeded my expectations. My professors were each excellent, dedicated educators truly at the top of their profession, and they were also hilarious! Not a day went by that we weren’t laughing in the classroom, over lunch and (most of all) during the post-lunch “seance practique” where we learn about French culture, social etiquette and how to navigate everyday life. The class size of 8-10 was ideal and I was amazed by how perceptive and observant the professors’ feedback was for each individual student. Their teaching method is very unique, and I’m convinced it’s the most evidence-based, effective way to learn how to speak French.
My ability to speak fluidly and correctly has improved by light years, and I honestly loved going to school each day. Eight hours is a LOT of French, but the schedule is structured so that every activity happens at just the right time to keep you engaged, learning, practicing and enjoying the learning process.
I was so sad to leave but I have no doubt that I’ll join the ranks of the many alumni who come back !”

18 February 2018

“I was very satisfied with the course and very happy with the method.
The emphasis on spoken French was new to me. I am now less shy and have the courge to speak, thanks to the practice I’ve acquired. Your method is indeed very effective and it’s a shame that it can’t be found in other schools (but of course that is your trademark).
I was very happy with my teacher who was fantastic, « magnifique ». He does everything with such ease. It’s not like a regular school teacher coming to class with his papers and the written subject matter. He makes it look and feel like a game and the class goes along and progresses like a well-oiled mechanism.
I was sad to have to leave after 2 weeks. I must say that the first week was difficult for me. You have to adapt, get to know the teacher, the method, etc. Three weeks is really the minimum one should plan on.”

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1st February 2018

“I had an idea that it would be difficult. It was all the right challenge !
Edith, my teacher, is fantastic : she is energetic, positive, funny. I learnt very well from her : she is professional, thoughtful in the manner she presents things ; she is also very creative in the way she introduces difficult things : she pushes the students to bring out the best of them.
Julien ! I could go on and on about him too … He makes you feel completely confortable an is so funny. He makes you feel that you are part of something.
It’s obvious you have a lot of pride in your school. You can tell you all have fun

together !”

1st February 2018

“I love dit ! I‘ve been trying to enter the subject for years. I took courses in Yale, in Paris. But in the Institut I feel I’ve been enabled to speak, to have the capacity to penetrate the subject.
My teacher Cyril and the other teachers made the language available to me. The method has given me the confidence to speak the language.
Cyril is an exceptional teacher : he is masterdul. He knows how to hold the class. It is just wonderful. The instructors are marvelous.
I am just thrilled. Thank you so much !”

19 December 2017

“Best school for learning French in the world.
I found this school by chance and I have had an amazing 4 weeks here learning French in an amazing setting with the most wonderful teachers who are very serious about making sure one leaves with spoken French and all the benefits of understanding the nuances that are important to survive in French.
It was tough, as no English or other languages are allowed by the students or the professors but this is the best way to learn and well worth the initial struggle to shut down your primary language.
I highly recommend the program and my teacher Cyril was a true professional as were, Julien, Sylvia, Stephan, and the teaching supervisor Frédéric (who has an amazing sense of humor!!).
This was certainly a highlight of my experiences that I have had and I have progressed my French beyond what I thought was ever possible.
Well done !
And although it may seem a bit costly, when you look at the hours spent by the teachers in preparing everything and how professional the entire institute is run, it is actually a good deal (trust me I have tried other lesser expensive schools) and this is actually value for money because you get results !”

17 November 2017

“I liked the experience very much. I came to the school in order to start speaking French again as I had not spoken it since my school days 30 years ago.
I never knew how to proceed ; through television or the press seemed too hard.
Now this program has helped me a lot to start again on the road to spoken French ; I am no longer afraid to tackle it ; I understand everything better.
A whole world has opened up for me and I am ready to develop in it.
My teacher was super ! He listens intensely to his students and has a real sense of language. You feel that he has a lot of experience in linguistics, coupled with a lot of humour. So it is never tiring nor did I ever look at my watch.
On top of which my apartment and the food were very good and the view magnificent.”

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16 November 2017

“It was fantastic ! I will recommend it to all my friends. My teacher was the best teacher I have ever had ! Through humour and skill, he created a group that was dynamic ; he understood and adapted to everyone’s rate of learning and overall progress.
I am very happy to have had this experience. I also appreciated the practice sessions ; they were very effective.
All in all, I am extremely happy and grateful, impressed by the program structure, the breakfast, the discussion-lunch and the rest.”

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9 November 2017

“I want to give you a very positive feedback. I could read and write French but I could not speak it or express myself. It has helped me a a great deal to attend the Institut.
It was a bit difficult in the beginning of the course ; I had forgotten how to concentrate on the purely oral French.
My teacher was very nice but strict. She helped me channel my energy towards effective results. That was a very good thing. My apartment was fine. The food was marvelous and I love Nathalie, the Chef.”

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8 November 2017

“It was really super. My teacher was fantastic. He is funny but strict, patient, dynamic, super. He is very pleasant and very good.
The program is super, very intensive. There is a lot to take in, but it’s very good and the teacher makes the whole thing light. The other teachers too. You’re all very good, very nice and professional. I was very happy with the experience and would like to come back.”

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25 October 2017

“It’s excellent! I learnt so much over a short period of time. I really like the atmosphere of the school and the fact that the emphasis is on spoken French and on the interaction between students and teachers. The level of the class was homogeneous. I loved my teachers! All of them. They have a great sense of humour. Some are true actors, like Julien for instance. When he explains things, it illustrates and conveys so well the French way of life and you understand so much better!
All the activities are well organised. Practice sessions are useful, particularly on those aspects of everyday situations. However, listening to the TV newscasts in the morning was very difficult for me; it did go over my head but I understand that one has to get used to it.
I am glad that I had the chance to be immersed in the French language and culture and be able to speak French all the time. I am very pleased with my results and progress. I studied French in school but never felt at ease with spoken French. Now I do.
The food was amazing.”

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24 October 2017

“It was excellent for me! Our class was varied in ages and individual aptitudes but our teacher, Peggy, handled it with much patience and skill! I like the way the program is conducted. It’s a very good mix of both culture and language. I found the other students utterly interesting.
It’s very important for my job that I can attend such a course. I studied French a long time ago. Coming here was a very good opportunity to regain my French and build up my weakened confidence. It was a unique experience for me to be able to leave my job for 4 weeks and concentrate totally on French.
Actually, there is no such program in the US and I am going to recommend it to the Foundation as I think, really, this is a very good school! We have just opened a new branch in Nigeria in West Africa, the French speaking part and many persons in my organizations will need to learn to speak French.”

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21 September 2017

Great Experience !

“I attended the Institut de Français for three 4-week sessions this past year, with the goal of being able to apply for a job that requires a working knowledge of French. I started in “beginners” and by the last session was in the “advanced” class. While I still have a lot to learn, I am so impressed by how effective the teaching method was at the school. It is an oral method, but if visual learners (myself included) can just accept the method and go with the program, they will definitely see results… Every time I changed teachers, I was disappointed because I thought there was no way my next teacher would be as good as the prior. But every teacher was consistently excellent, dedicated, and professional. I really can’t say enough about how impressed I was with the instruction…
…I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants or needs to learn French! “

15 September 2017

“A MUST DO if you want to learn FRENCH!!

One of the best experiences of my life. I spent 2 months at the Institut de Français and I can’t say enough good things about it … The teaching method used is unique as the class is phonetic/oral, created in a way to teach French quickly and efficiently… they’ve done this for years and if you trust the method, it works ! I had no previous experience in French and started as Débutants 1.  I advanced to Intermediate 2 by the second month. I left there easily able to hold a conversation, and structure sentences and questions, grammatically correct in French ….I had the pleasure of being exposed to many of the teachers, but most notably Sylvie, Frédéric and Julien. All phenomenal. ..”

16 June 2017

“Best decision ever !

It was intense, demanding, sometimes difficult but also fun and so productive.
After studying for several years a language that I love and still not been able to have
a basic conversation, it was pretty frustrating.
Four weeks at the Institut de Francais in Villefranche, that’s what I needed.
I never thought that in only four weeks I could get so much confidence in speaking and understanding when listening to the news.
The location of the school, the facilities, the daily program of classes, the beauty of Villefranche are in itself an inspiration and a motivation.
To Stephen, my patient, persistent and so knowledgeable teacher, Julian, Bruno, Frédéric, whose sense of humor made every Séances Pratiques and easy invitation to learn, Natalie, our Cheff and her incredible staff that spoiled us with those delicious breakfast, lunch and tea delights, to Anne and all the staff at the Institut, you will always have my gratitude for all you do to make our experience, an unforgettable one.”

21 May 2017

“I recently completed a 4-week course in intensive conversational French at the Institut, and cannot speak highly enough of the dedication and professionalism of the staff. As a teacher of French myself in Australia, I found much to challenge me in refining my usage of French and in getting a useful refresher on French current affairs through the morning news briefings conducted by the inimitable Julien…
…The insistence on speaking French at all times on the premises helped to overcome any sense of pretension in speaking French, at whatever level, and made the communication real. This was continued in the dicussion-lunch sessions where teachers facilitated table conversation with energy and good humour… My particular thanks go to my teacher, Stéphan, whose energy, wisdom and profound linguistic knowledge continues to inspire me, some weeks out from the course.
Thank you, Institut!”

3 February 2017

“It was marvellous ! Bruno is the best teacher I have ever worked with. A lot of talent, always in a good mood. That helps a lot.
The group (in class) was magnificent !We spent a lot of time together, which proves the school’s effectiveness.
The school provides all the tools ; 4 weeks is ideal. Practice sessions covered social phrases, shopping, telephone conversations : very useful. Slang : very useful.
The food was absolutely perfect. At the same time, well suited to a school, generous portions, nicely presented and always fresh.
My apartment was super !”

1 November 2016

“MAGNIFIQUE !
After studying 2 months at the Institut de Français I have no doubt that this experience was one of the best investments of my life. Firstly, the school is fantastic – from the location and facilities up to the meals provided, everything was just great and very well organized. The teachers are outstanding and always ready to help all the students. The immersion approach really works and the sensation of improving your French skills in such a short period is AMAZING. I stayed in a private lodging booked through the Institute, the place was perfect: comfortable, very clean, good internet, great view. I will definitely return to the Institute and the super lovely Institute´s team.”

“…The Institut de Français is one of the best French language schools I have attended… Teaching of this standard, as dynamic as it is, could be a model for every French language school…”

“… You have, in my opinion,one of the GREAT French language schools in the entire world ! Not only are you and your colleagues doing outstanding work, professionally, but also, through your warm personalities you are contributing immensely to better human relations between people from all around the world… “

“…I would like to express, to the Director and to all the teachers, my sincere gratitude for the very high level of professionalism as well as the cordial atmosphere of your intensive French course…”

“…You should be congratulated on the high standard of your professors. I also enjoyed the very efficient way your French language school is operated. There was not a minute wasted, although there was no feeling of undue haste…”

“…During a period of four weeks you helped me to improve my oral expression from “débutant 1 to intermediate/advanced level”.This fully satisfied my expectations… As a former Associate Professor at the University of Oslo, I want to point out the extraordinary performance of my teacher using your comprehensive method…”

“… I found the Institut a marvellous experience. The quality of your teaching staff is nothing short of astonishing in its consistent exellence…”

“… I would like to say again how much we have appreciated the perfect quality of the Institut’s teaching. The teachers’ devotion created a relaxed atmosphere which largely contributed to our progress and success.

I have become an unquestioning enthusiast of the Institut and will recommend it wholeheartedly…” (translated from the French)

“… I would like to point out that the work and the atmosphere at the Institut de Français are exemplary and should be recommended. As a pedagogue myself , I am in a position to judge the methods and ways of teaching. I feel that the activities of the Institut should serve as a model for an institution in adult training.”

“…Your French language school is incredible in its results. My French teacher of one year in New York was very impressed when I returned from one month at your school. It is because of the remarkable results that I greatly wish to return to your Institut…”

“…The Institut de Français’ methodology and intensive French course structures were very well prepared. The teachers were very skilled at making the classes constructive and enjoyable… I suggest you keep using the Institut for UNICEF officers who need to improve their French…”

“I undertook the 4 week French course in June this year (2015) and I wanted to take the opportunity to relay my thanks to the school and ALL the teachers who made my time with you so enjoyable. I had a truly wonderful time and think I spent one of the happiest months of my life in Villefranche and learning at the institute…I think the method used was superior to anything else I have experienced…”

“…I hereby would like to express my deep appreciation for your French language course… All facilities were excellent : the high standard of all the teaching activities, the superb meals, the most interesting excursions and the accommodation provided… This was a memorable experience…”

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“The Institut is very, very good. I very much liked the debates , the opportunity to use all possible sentences and expressions. My teacher was wonderful. The program and the methods are superb. As an Intermediate 4 student, I could see the progress of every student, even that of the Beginners. Our tutor-teacher was unbelievable ! Hard but a nice guy.” (translated from the French)

“…The school is of a very high standard, especially the professionalism of the teachers : all of them without exception. It’s very impressive.
I appreciated the program’s intensiveness and scope, placing the focus on the spontaneity of oral expression : the most difficult thing to teach !
My teacher was great and gave me excellent, parallel training in diplomatic language.”

“…My thanks for making my month at your French language school most enjoyable. Your lessons combined with your wit and good humor made it so much more fun to learn and helped to ease the stress I felt at first…”

“…I went to a special French language school where wonderful teachers and students gather… The image of the school I have is the smiles of the people there. The teachers always point out our mistakes but when they do so, they try to make the students relax with their gestures and smiles.”

“… You have inspired me to learn this language well. As a teacher I cannot say enough about your abilities,and I believe I have seen the best teaching methods these last 4 weeks than in my life…”

“…I offer my evaluation of this French language school. 1) the instructors were outstanding… In addition to being skilled and dedicated, they are such intelligent, informed, expressive people. 2) the building, furnishings, dining service, and instructional equipment, are excellent. 3) the housing provided deserves compliments.”

“…The courses at the Institut de Français are well organized and the professors are highly competent… The Institut is not only first-class for learning French and French culture, but also constitutes an indispensable bond between France and the rest of the world…”

“… As for my teacher, I have a handful of diplomas and I was once a vice-president of the City University of New York and I tell you : her teaching is unequaled. … So my friends, thank you for your time and always all your humour. … There are wonderful moments (in life), beyond expectations. Such a moment was my time at the Institut de Français.”