French courses for adults in France and Switzerland

At ESL, your courses are specially designed to meet the specific needs of non-Frenchspeaking international participants. We know that enjoying classes is the key to learning, and we offer lessons that are both challenging and motivating so that you'll progress more rapidly.
The method used at our course centres is built around communication. To achieve this, our classes comprise a maximum of 12 students, which will allow you to take an active part in your lessons on an ongoing basis.

We have based our approach to language not on the incorporation of exercises and rote phrases that do not fit the students’ context, but rather on the pursuit of linguistic goals that are both concrete and practical. You will thus develop your own know-how and not simply accumulate knowledge that you will only be able to apply in a specific context.

In addition to the general French courses, which are described hereunder, you can book exam preparation modules, in order to prepare and pass international recognised exams.
Plus d'informations sur les modules de préparation aux examens

General French

20 lessons
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Course duration: from 1 to 52 weeks
  • 20 lessons per week // Available all year round
  • Courses start every Monday

General French is our standard course that will enable you to gain a solid grounding in all key aspects of the French language while allowing you to dedicate much of the day to other activities.

Intensive French

25 lessons
  • Elementary to advanced levels
  • Course duration: from 1 to 52 weeks
  • 25 lessons per week
  • Available all year round
  • Courses start every Monday

By enrolling in the Intensive French course, you will be taking advantage of the opportunity to progress more rapidly as you learn French. In addition to the Standard French coursework, you will attend 5 additional communicationoriented lessons each week. However, you will still have plenty of free time for extracurricular activities.

Super Intensive French

30 lessons
  • Elementary to advanced levels
  • Course duration : from 1 to 52 weeks
  • 30 lessons per week
  • Available all year round
  • Courses start every Monday

With 30 lessons per week, the Super Intensive module allows students to progress as quickly as possible. With six lessons a day, you will quickly achieve the goals that you have set for yourself. If your time is limited, the 30-lesson course module may also be the right choice for you.

Private lessons

  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Available all year round (except July and August)
  • One-to-one

To achieve your specific objectives, take a few private courses customised to suit your particular needs, goals and interests.