ABITUR Preparation Course

ABITUR preparation course – ABITUR French exam

34 lessons 26 hours/week

  • The French ABITUR preparation course includes the morning General French Course A and two afternoon classes dedicated to improving oral communication skills and/or writing & grammar skills to prepare for the exam.
    The ACCORD French ABITUR Preparation Course allows students to focus on specific skills and subjects to prepare the French ABITUR exam in the best conditions. It is a great way to improve your marks for your French ABITUR exam whilst enjoying living in Paris!
    No hidden fees! Course Fees include level testing, teaching materials and end of course certificate.
  • Choose your ABITUR Preparation Course:
    – ABITUR Program D1 (34 lessons – 26 h/week): Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00)
    – ABITUR Program D2 (38 lessons – 29 h/week): Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 3 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00)
    – ABITUR Program D3 (38 lessons – 29 h/week): Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00) + 3 hours in one to one lessons.
    And in the three programs available you can always add extra afternoon classes to boost your confidence in oral French, improve your writing and grammar skills which will help you when you take your exam.
  • ACCORD French School premises: Great location in Paris, nearby the Eiffel Tower.

34 lessons/week

One lesson = 45 minutes

26 hours/week

One hour = 60 minutes

Maximum 14 students/class

Average 9 to 10

Levels

Course open from low intermediate to advanced levels. In the CEFR there are six main levels, from A1 (basic user) to C2 (proficient user) but at ACCORD Paris we also offer an A0 level for complete beginners.
Read more about the language levels at ACCORD

Test

With the confirmation of your registration you will receive a self-assessment form and a written test that you must complete and return to us before the start of your course so that our teaching team can place you in a class of your level.
Read more about ACCORD tests and language levels

Course Content

Program D1 (34 lessons – 26 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00)

Program D2 (38 lessons – 29 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 3 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00)

Program D3 (38 lessons – 29 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00) + 3 hours in one to one lessons.

Read more about our teaching method: ACCORD Teaching Method

Certificate

At the end of the course, you will be given a “Course Certificate” stating the number of hours of attendance, your initial level and the level you have reached. Read more about our Certificate: ACCORD Certificate

Diploma

At the end of your stay you also can take an exam to get the official “Diplôme de langue et culture françaises” recognised by the Académie de Paris. Exam fees: 50 euros. Sample of the Diploma can be seen HERE

2024 Dates

Starting dates for all levels, except complete beginners: any Monday (except April 1st and November 11th. Start dates are
Tuesday April 2nd and November 12th)

Calendar for beginners: January 8th, February 5th, March 4th, April 8th, May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, August 12th, September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th 2024

The school will be closed April 1st, May 1st, May 8th, May 9th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th, and from Saturday December 14th 2024 to Sunday January 5th 2025 included.
The school will open on Monday January 6th 2025.

2025 Dates

Starting dates for all levels, except complete beginners: any Monday (except April 21st and July 14th. Start dates are Tuesday April 22nd and July 15th).

Calendar for beginners: January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd 2025.

The school will be closed April 21st, May 1st, May 8th, May 29th, July 14th, August 15th, November 11th, and from Saturday December 13th 2025 to Sunday January 4th 2026 included.
The school will open on Monday January 5th 2026.

Prices

2024

Program D1
(One week only)
465,00€ per week
Program D2
(One week only)
485,00€ per week
Program D3
(One week only)
685,00€ per week
Program D1
(Two weeks or more)
435,00€ per week
Program D2
(Two weeks or more)
455,00€ per week
Program D3
(Two weeks or more)
625,00€ per week

2025

Program D1
(One week only)
475,00€ per week
Program D2
(One week only)
515,00€ per week
Program D3
(One week only)
735,00€ per week
Program D1
(Two weeks or more)
455,00€ per week
Program D2
(Two weeks or more)
475,00€ per week
Program D3
(Two weeks or more)
705,00€ per week

Additional information

  • No hidden fees! Course Fees include level testing, teaching materials and end of course certificate.

Our recommendation

  • In the three programs available you can always add extra afternoon classes to boost your confidence in Oral French, improve your writing and grammar skills which will help you when you take your French ABITUR exam.