Etoile Institut : French language school in Paris for international students since 1971
Étoile Institut is a school for French as a foreign language founded in 1971 in the 7th arrondissement, in the heart of Paris’s historic, cultural, and artistic center. Each year, the school welcomes nearly 700 students from more than 60 countries, in classes averaging 8 to 10 students.
It offers standard courses (15 hours per week), intensive courses (20 hours per week), au pair programs, and private lessons, as well as a program to prepare students for higher education (Pathway, 30 ECTS credits accredited by EABHES).
Étoile Institut by the Numbers
Higher Education Private Institution founded in 1971
Students each year
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Pathway Program, accredited by EABHES
Why choose Étoile Institut?
In the heart of Paris
In the historic, artistic, and cultural district, next to Le Bon Marché, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and the Musée d'Orsay.
A proven teaching approach
FLE Quality Label, issued by the government since 2010. Étoile Institut’s Pathway program is accredited by EABHES (30 ECTS credits).
A dedicated team of professors
90% of the teachers, all of whom hold a master's degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE), have been teaching at Étoile Institut for more than 5 years.
Classes Monday through Thursday
Classes are held Monday through Thursday: you'll have Fridays and weekends free to explore Paris or work.
Prepare for and take your exam on site
Étoile Institut is a TCF, TEF, and DFP testing center: prepare for and take the exam all in one place.
An all-inclusive vacation
Classes, housing, and transportation in a single reservation: starting at €3,000 for 4 weeks. Discounts available for stays of 5 weeks or more.
Our French Classes in Paris
Classes start every Monday · Complete beginners: set dates each month
Standard Course
15 hours of classes per week, Monday through Thursday, in small groups. Learn at your own pace.
Starting at €220 per week
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Intensive Course
15 hours of in-person classes Monday through Thursday and 5 hours of online learning. For rapid progress, all levels.
Starting at €240 per week
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Au Pair Course
An 8- or 10-hour-per-week program combining classes and graded homework, with schedules that fit your au pair schedule.
Starting at €390 per quarter
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Pathway — Preparation for Higher Education
24 weeks to prepare for college in France and earn 30 EABHES-accredited ECTS credits.
5,800 € per program
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DELF/DALF Preparation
An 8-hour in-person course to prepare for the DELF or DALF at the level of your choice
Starting at €230
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Private lessons
Customized one-on-one lessons tailored to your goals, at times that work for you.
90 € per hour
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They've grown with us
Dasom P., South Korea
Standard Course · 6 months
A2 → B2
“I studied at this language school, progressing from level A2 to B1-B2, and it was great! […] When someone has a question, [our teacher] always takes the time to answer it, and the classes take place in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.”
Evelyn M., United States
Standard Course · 8 weeks
A2 → B1
“I studied here for 8 weeks and had a wonderful experience. […] The teachers do a great job teaching grammar, but they also have us practice speaking a lot. I went from A2 to B1 and saw a lot of progress in my French.”
Translated from English
P., Mexico
Pathway Program · 6 months
A2 → B2 · Admitted to the Sorbonne
“I found the workshops to be very relevant, practical, and useful for my future academic and professional path in France. […] The program helped me immensely in building my self-confidence, especially in a French-speaking environment. Today, I feel much more comfortable continuing my studies in France and moving forward with my professional goals.”
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Where is Étoile Institut located?
Étoile Institut is located in Paris's 7th arrondissement, next to Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Le Bon Marché.
Transportation
- 10 12 Sèvres-Babylone · 2-minute walk
- 4 Saint-Sulpice · 5-minute walk
- Bus · Lines 68, 70, 83, 84, 86, 94
