L'Institut de Français at Villefranche-sur-Mer provides an extremely supportive learning environment with probably the best French teachers you will encounter anywhere in the world – they are patient, knowledgeable, energetic and entertaining. They sustain your interest in a series of sessions that, whilst intensive, are unfailingly enjoyable. One of the most positive aspects of the course is the connection you... more

I studied at the Institut de francais in Jan 2007 for one month. It was an excellent course, tough, but if you really want to learn french then its the only place to go. Thanks to all the staff there you're a great team. more

My husband & I spent the month of February studying French at a great immersion language school, the Institut de Francais. We had been there in 2003, and chose to return because we found it offered the most value for our money as well as a proven method of teaching. The instructors make the classes interesting & lively. A continental... more

Learning French at the Institut de Français is so much more than that. It is an incredible experience—a blend of sunshine, blue, blue skies and sea, beautiful gardens and interesting people. The classes are small and intimate, the teaching staff professional; yet my overriding memory is how often we laughed. Eight hours a day, five days a week for four... more

I was recently a student at this immersion language school in the fishing village of Villefranche-Sur-Mer. I recommend it highly to anyone interested in learning French. The teaching staff is outstanding and the program very well organized and administered. Everyone working at the school was both friendly and professional. The villa that houses the school is lovely with beautifully tended... more