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Location. Experience. Reputation.

Located in the heart of Paris, the ILCF team has been teaching French as a Foreign Language for more than 60 years. Inspired by the positive feedback of their compatriots, every year around 3000 students the world over choose The French Language and Culture Institute of the Catholic University of Paris.

Come and see for yourself what thousands have already discovered!

You’ll discover that ILCF is more than a simple French Language School. As part of the historical and highly-regarded Catholic University of Paris we can offer the personal attention of a small language school with the extra services and benefits of a large, reputable university - a rare combination in Paris

You get

1. Fully qualified and experienced teachers

2. Much more than grammar - Culture and civilisation from the start

3. Optimum conditions for language learning

4. French University Atmosphere – Immerse Yourself

5. Services to help you organise your stay, administrative support

6. It's official

1. Fully qualified and experienced teachers

Top-notch teaching staff: Our staff of 50 highly-qualified French teachers include several published textbook authors. In addition to your teacher, our academic advisor is there to help you create the right program for you.

2. Much more than grammar - Culture and civilisation from the start

ILCF offers so much more than grammar, Starting at level A2 explore the fine arts, literature, cinema, history, philosophy, and French society with a large selection of classes to round out your cultural knowledge.

3. Optimum conditions for language learning

State-of-the-art multi-media teaching equipment.
Small groups (maximum of15 -18 students per class)
Class size stability, no new students coming or going out of your group.

4. French University Atmosphere – Immerse Yourself

As part of the Catholic University of Paris, the ILCF offers you unique access to university facilities. (libraries, cafeteria, reading rooms...)
Free French conversation groups. Implement your new skills right away with native French speakers in free conversation groups.
Friends and Fun: Enjoy outings organised with your conversation groups or fellow students to explore Paris. Summer movie screenings.

5. Services to help you organise your stay, administrative support

Accommodation and transfer services
Residence Permit Help: If need an approved residence permit for your stay in France (in the case of extended stays) the ILCF eases this process for you with a residence permit office right on campus to answer all questions and help you complete the process.

It’s Official!

The ILCF can provide you with certificates recognized in both professional and academic spheres. TEF – (Test d’Evalutation de Français)

DFP (Diplôme de Français Professionnel) The ILCF is an official exam centre of Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) which issues the DFP. This certificate opens the door to many professional jobs in France with this official confirmation of your level of French.

ILCF Certificate The ILCF provides each student a French as Foreign Language Studies Certificate upon completion of every course. You finish with a clear idea of your skill level.