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.
Key points of the program
Programs designed to meet your needs.
2 specific face-to-face course slots that respect your working hours.
An online platform available 24/7 to deepen and expand your knowledge.
A program to meet other students during classes and during our orientation program with excursions in Paris.
Official French language certification (Ev@lang or TCF) at the end of your stay.
Discover our program and options!
| A complete program | ||
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| - 4 h of face-to-face lessons, -2 h of "Culture Online" on our digital platform, -4 h of homework corrected by the teacher. A total of 10 hours of learning per week. A written test every term to validate your progress. |
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 Options to personalize your experience |
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| Pre-entry session | - Cultural outings to discover Paris, meet other au-pair students and speak French in a friendly, fun atmosphere before classes start. |
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| DELF/DALF preparation | - 8 hours of targeted training for students wishing to acquire an internationally recognized diploma |
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| 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 |
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| DELF/DALF exam | Sessions available all year round! (except April and September) Prices according to level and exam center ( information at the reception desk) |
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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.
Schedule 2025 - 2026
| 1st quarter | 2nd quarter | 3rd quarter | |
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| Date of quarters | From 22/09/25 to 12/12/25 | From 05/01/26 to 13/03/26 | From 16/03/26 to 22/05/26 |
| School vacations (no classes) | From 18/10/25 to 02/11/25 and from 13/12/25 to 04/01/26 | From 21/02/26 to 08/03/26 | From 18/04/26 to 03/05/26 |
| Public holidays (no classes) | 11/11/25 - 06/04/26 - 01/05/26 - 08/05/26 |
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| Days and times of face-to-face lessons (according to level) | Monday and Thursday OR Tuesday and Friday |
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Rates
| Quarter by quarter | ||
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| 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter |
| 490 € | 390 € | 390 € |
| Preferential rates | ||
| 1st +2nd quarter | 1st+2nd+3rd quarter | 2nd+3rd quarter |
| 864 € | 1118 € | 768 € |
| Our options | ||
Pre-entry session | 80 € | |
| DELF/DALF preparation | 220 € | |
| TCF exam for the general public | 108 € (compulsory tests - special Etoile student price) |
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| DELF/DALF exam | Prices according to level and test center (information at the reception desk) |
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Payment must be made in full for each term, in a single instalment.
To benefit from preferential rates for 2 or 3 terms, payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
