Learning French in a different way
At the École Suisse Internationale, we firmly believe that learning French is about more than just grammar and vocabulary lessons. For us, it also means meeting new people, sharing ideas, and experiencing different cultures. After all, when you learn a foreign language, is it not primarily to forge connections with others—colleagues or new friends?
That is why our small, family-oriented school has built its educational approach around one core value: a warm, welcoming atmosphere. So, learning French in a positive environment—yes—but never at the expense of quality! At the École Suisse, we do our utmost to offer you the best balance between high-quality, challenging French courses and a warm, supportive atmosphere. So you can progress quickly in French in a peaceful and motivating environment.
Our teaching approach: methods tailored to your goals
As soon as you arrive at our French school, we begin by assessing your needs through a placement test and a one-to-one interview. Then, each week, we gather your feedback in a personalised review to ensure that our teaching methods and course content are best suited to your goals.
Our classes encourage active participation in a friendly, relaxed, and motivating yet studious atmosphere: role-playing, discussions, and extensive oral participation in all classes—even during grammar or language study sessions! Our methods guarantee you practical experience with the French language through real-life interactions. This is why we intentionally limit the number of students per class. Therefore, our small class sizes allow you to learn French effectively and benefit from a teaching approach based on your actual needs.
Our team designs the teaching materials in-house. Our goal is to provide you with clear, practical resources that are constantly updated and directly connected to daily life, French society, and culture.
When you take French classes with us, you have a different teacher every day. This approach allows you to experience a variety of accents and teaching methods, helping you progress faster and feel more comfortable in diverse situations.
This approach, highly praised by our students, is based on efficient and responsive organisation, as well as a structured educational programme.
The result? We ensure seamless continuity in your French learning, without repetition or disruption, and courses that are always 100% aligned with your level.
Our values: high-quality education in a friendly atmosphere
As the oldest French language school in Paris, the École Suisse has been teaching French to non-native speakers for over 100 years. This long history has allowed us to develop high-quality teaching methods. We uphold these high standards not only in our instruction but also in the day-to-day life of the school, which we strive to make as welcoming as possible.
At the Swiss International School, our educational approach is based on 4 core values:
- effectiveness: through practical instruction in small groups;
- quality: with an experienced and dedicated team;
- flexibility: we provide personalised support tailored to your specific needs;
- friendliness: we are committed to creating a welcoming environment and a friendly atmosphere, both during your French classes and outside of them.
Therefore, joining the École Suisse is about more than just taking French classes. We want every student to feel like an active participant in their class, in their learning, and more broadly, in the life of our school. In fact, thanks to its family-like atmosphere, the École Suisse is a great place to meet new people and even form strong friendships with other students who, like you, have come to France to learn French. Many of our former students even continue to see each other after their studies are over!
“I’m so glad I chose this school because the atmosphere is very welcoming and the teachers are excellent.
The teachers rotate daily, but with such high-quality instructors, you can learn French at a fast pace, covering a full range of grammar, speaking, writing, and listening skills!
Every Friday, you’ll take a quiz and review the week’s content. The course content is flexible and can be adjusted based on your preferences and your level.
The age range of the students is wide, but many of my classmates are in the same age group (around 30), so I was able to make friends quickly and enjoy my time at school. After class, there are lunches with the teachers and students, as well as weekly cultural walking tours, which let you improve your French outside the classroom.” - T.Y.
“The language school’s small size and the incredibly warm and well-trained staff create a family-like atmosphere where you don’t have to be afraid of making mistakes. It also makes it very easy to feel at home in the bustling city of Paris. The blend of hard work and hearty laughter, just like at the École Suisse, is something special!” - Isabelle C.
“There’s a really pleasant, family-like atmosphere at the school, and you feel like you’re in very good hands. Classes are small, and the teachers are great!! They’re very, very kind and helpful. In class, each student is given individual attention, and great importance is always placed on language exchange.” – Jolyn
“The teachers are incredibly friendly and helpful, and they’re truly committed to helping you improve your French. The school has a very welcoming atmosphere, and you immediately feel at ease. ” – Emma
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Swiss quality to support your French language learning
Founded by a historic institution over 100 years ago, the École Suisse continuously improves its teaching methods in its ongoing pursuit of excellence. As such, we are committed to a genuine continuous improvement process with the Swiss quality label EduQua, which drives us to do everything possible to ensure that our programmes meet high quality standards.
1. Proven and recognised principles
- An EduQua-certified quality process, the Swiss label.
- An association governed by the 1901 French law.
- A school registered as a higher education institution by the Rectorate of the Paris Academy.
- Compliance with the collective agreement for training organisations.
- Membership in the Groupement Fle and adherence to its code of ethics.
- Training programmes based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
2. High standards on a daily basis
- A committed team, trainers who are certified and experienced in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE).
- Teaching methods focused on communication and interactivity to foster your progress through practice.
- Original course materials designed to help students develop linguistic, pragmatic, and intercultural skills.
- A total immersion in French culture: activities that engage with the outside world and the country’s sociocultural reality.
- A comprehensive range of services: French classes, accommodation options, and cultural excursions.
- Facilities designed for your comfort, fully equipped for your learning, and with the charm of historic buildings too!
- A special focus on your well-being, a warm welcome, and a friendly atmosphere for learning French.
3. Reinforced assessments
- An analysis of your initial level and needs at the start of your training to offer you a tailored programme.
- Regular verification of your acquired knowledge and progress through tests, progress reviews, and self-assessments.
- Weekly satisfaction surveys to adjust our services, even during the training.
- Continuous exchanges between teachers and students.
- Regular inspections of the accommodation offered to check its quality.
- A co-evaluation of teachers through classroom audits and individual interviews.
- Ongoing relationships with group managers and programme referrers.
4. A commitment to continuous improvement
- A report sent to group managers and referrers that includes a summary of the training process, the evaluations conducted, and recommendations.
- Internship opportunities tailored based on feedback from our partners.
- Training programmes adjusted to reflect evaluations and the needs of our students.
- Teaching materials that are constantly updated to match current trends and French language learning standards.
- Teachers who undergo ongoing training to ensure the best possible service.
You want to learn French in France, in a challenging yet welcoming environment, with a dedicated and passionate team?
Join the École Suisse Internationale!