French language and culture courses in France
34 lessons 26 hours/week
- The French Culture and Civilisation Course includes the morning General French Course ‘A’ and two afternoon classes dedicated to French Oral Communication about French Culture and Civilisation.
The ACCORD Paris afternoon classes allow our students to focus on specific skills and subjects in oral French communication.
Timetable: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00 and two afternoons, 14:00 to 17:00
This French Culture Course is open to all levels, from complete beginner to advanced. This Intensive French culture course is available to adult students aged 16+.
Great nationality mix: no nationality over 12% at ACCORD Paris!
At the end of your French Language and Culture course you also can take an exam to get the official “Diplôme de langue et culture françaises” recognised by the Académie de Paris. - Learn French in France at ACCORD and enjoy Paris!
ACCORD: Great location in the heart of Paris, nearby the Eiffel Tower.
Friendly and experienced teachers at ACCORD Paris. ACCORD Paris is accredited by the official “Qualité FLE”. ACCORD Paris is member of SOUFFLE, ATOUT FRANCE and CAMPUS FRANCE.
ACCORD: 35 years experience in teaching French as a foreign language. Founded in 1988, ACCORD is one of the leading schools in France for teaching French to foreign students and offering high quality French language courses in Paris.
No hidden fees at ACCORD! Course Fees include level testing, teaching materials and end of course certificate. - With ACCORD, it is not only about learning French, it is a life experience!
34 lessons/week
One lesson = 45 minutes
26 hours/week
One hour = 60 minutes
Maximum 14 students/class
Average 9 to 10
Levels
Intensive French course open to all levels, from complete beginner to advanced.
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
Timetable: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00 and two afternoons, 14:00 to 17:00
Morning course:
The morning course (course A) is aimed at all students from all levels who wish to improve their language skills in General French covering everyday topics and situations.
For more information about the morning course A
Afternoon workshops:
Monday and Friday from 14:00 to 17:00
The ACCORD Paris afternoon classes allow our students to focus on specific skills and subjects in oral French communication.
Read more about our teaching method: ACCORD’s Teaching Method
Certificate
A certificate will be given to each student at the end of the course.
Read more about our Certificate: ACCORD’s 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
2025
Additional information
- No hidden fees! Course Fees include level testing, teaching materials and end of course certificate.
- The French Culture and Civilisation Course is available to adult students aged 16 and over all year round.
Our recommendation
- At any time during your stay you can decide to change your afternoon classes for the two DALF and DELF exam preparation lessons at a very low fee.
Intensive French language courses at ACCORD
Intensive French Course PM2 – 20hours/week
Intensive French Course A – 20hours/week
Intensive French Course B – 23 hours/week
Intensive French Course C – 26 hours/week
Intensive French Course D – 29 hours/week
Super Intensive French Course G – 32 hours/week
Super Intensive French Course E – 35 hours/week
