Au pair
Enjoyan authentic experience in France!

Want to make the most of your au-pair experience this year? Take a French course at Etoile Institut to improve your skills and obtain an official certificate.

At Etoile Institut, we take all your needs into account: quality courses, a friendly atmosphere and a timetable adapted to your work schedule. If you're planning to go on to study at a French university, our au pair courses will give you the tools you need, as well as access to official French language certification for your entrance application.

Choose from two schedules: a program designed for your daily life as an au pair!

Standard	Intensive
4 hours of in-person instruction + 4 hours of graded homework	4 hours of in-person classes + 4 hours of graded homework + 2 hours of online learning
A total of 8 hours of training	A total of 10 hours of training

Personalize your experience and make the most of your stay!

With our options, you can deepen your academic and cultural learning and make your educational experience as comprehensive as possible.

Pre-entry session	- Cultural outings to discover Paris, meet other au-pair students and speak French in a friendly, fun atmosphere before classes start. -Outings of 2 to 3 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for 2 weeks - 4 excursions, 4 themes: a market, a museum, a garden and a Parisian neighborhood.
DELF/DALF preparation	- 8 hours of targeted training for students wishing to acquire an internationally recognized diploma -Several levels of preparation (A2, B1, B2 and C1) for students to choose from
TCF exam for the general public	- An assessment from level A1 to C2 and an official certificate from the French Ministry of Education, valid for 2 years -A useful certification for your studies in France (application to a French university, etc.) -An examination center within the school to take the exam on the date of your choice
Individual tutoring session	• To build on what you’ve learned, in one-on-one sessions with a teacher • 45-minute sessions

Classe times

Monday and Thursday
- 9h to 11h or 11h10 to 13h10

Tuesday and Friday
- 9h to 11h or 11h10 to 13h10

Students are assigned to a course according to their level of French.

No. of students

14/18 students per class.

2026–2027 Calendar

	^1st quarter	^2nd quarter	^3rd quarter
Quarter dates	From 09/21/26 to 12/11/26	From January 4, 2027, to March 12, 2027	From March 15, 2027, to May 21, 2027
School holidays (no classes)	From October 17, 2026, to November 1, 2026, and from December 12, 2026, to January 3, 2027	From February 20, 2027, to March 7, 2027	From April 17, 2027, to May 2, 2027
Holidays (no classes)	November 11, 2026 – March 29, 2027 – May 6, 2027 – May 17, 2027
Dates for the 2026 back-to-school season	September 8, September 10, September 15, September 17

Rates

Standard (8 hours per week)
^1st quarter	^2nd or^3rd quarter	Full year
490 €	390 €	1 105 €

Intensive (10 hours per week)
^1st quarter	^2nd or^3rd quarter	Full year
540 €	430 €	1 235€

Our options
Pre-entry session	80 €
DELF/DALF preparation	220 €
TCF exam for the general public	108 € (compulsory tests - special Etoile student price)
One-on-one support sessions	€180 (3 sessions of 45 minutes each)

Regardless of the duration you choose, registration is a one-time process and valid for the entire period,
and cannot be canceled once classes have begun.

What they say about us

I loved my stay as an au pair in Paris because of my choice of school. [My teacher] is the best teacher I could have imagined for my French classes. With her, I had the opportunity to learn a lot and have fun with her funny stories. L'Étoile, 100% recommendable.

Thank you so much for a wonderful year! [My teacher] is very motivating, and it's always a pleasure to come!

I'm very happy at L'Etoile and I think it's an excellent school!

I really enjoyed the lessons with [my teacher]. I've learned a lot and I'd just like to say: thank you very much!

Au pair Enjoyan authentic experience in France!