ACCENT FRANCAIS French language school is located in Montpellier, south of France, a dynamic city very famous for its cultural life, universities, and beaches. At all levels and all year round, our methods provide students with the necessary skills to enable them to use French language in all situations: studies, business, leisure. Our enthusiasm as well as the school’s relaxed atmosphere will make learning a pleasure!
WHY ACCENT FRANÇAIS? • A privileged location: in a building of traditionnal architecture, in the heart of Montpellier with numerous restaurants, sunny terrasses, shops, cinemas, etc... 2 min. walk from train station, tram, buses and within easy reach of accommodations. • School recognized by the Ministry of education and member of FLE.fr, a quality label for French language schools. • Courses for every one: From Standard to Intensive, from 20 lessons to 30 lessons per week • Courses for every needs, depending on your specific objectives: courses for 50+, French + internship, French + cooking, French + wine, French + sailing, Business French, Medical French, etc. • Carefully chosen accommodation options (Host families, Studios, Hotels, Student residences…) • Exam preparation: TEF, Delf, Dalf, CCIP, first certificate, Abitur..... • Small groups 8 students maxi (10 in summer) • Stimulating and interactive methods • Friendly and attentive teachers concerned with your specific needs and progress. • Excursions and extra curricular activities: to discover our region, French and Mediterranean culture: wine tasting ateliers, cheese tasting, cooking lessons, cultural events and workshops, visits, etc... • A warm and efficient service: to find the most appropriate course and accommodation and assist students during the stay. Free internet access
From the airport you can take a taxi and give him the address (about 15 euros maximum) or take the shuttle(6 euros) from the door A at the airport to the Train Station of Montpellier. The school is 3 minutes walk from the station!
5 mn walk to 20 mn with public transport. It is the perfect accommodation if you are seeking a total immersion in French language and culture. You can choose to be accommodated at a host family, a couple, a single person and let us know your preferences regarding the age and profile of your host. You can stay at an apartment in the town centre, a house with a garden or a villa near the beach, the main criterion remaining the warm welcome of your host!!!
5 mn walk to 20 mn with public transport. It is the perfect accommodation if you are seeking a total immersion in French language and culture. You can choose to be accommodated at a host family, a couple, a single person and let us know your preferences regarding the age and profile of your host. You can stay at an apartment in the town centre, a house with a garden or a villa near the beach, the main criterion remaining the warm welcome of your host!!!
5 mn walk to 20 mn with public transport. It is the perfect accommodation if you are seeking a total immersion in French language and culture. You can choose to be accommodated at a host family, a couple, a single person and let us know your preferences regarding the age and profile of your host. You can stay at an apartment in the town centre, a house with a garden or a villa near the beach, the main criterion remaining the warm welcome of your host!!!
5 mn walk to 20 mn with public transport. It is the perfect accommodation if you are seeking a total immersion in French language and culture. You can choose to be accommodated at a host family, a couple, a single person and let us know your preferences regarding the age and profile of your host. You can stay at an apartment in the town centre, a house with a garden or a villa near the beach, the main criterion remaining the warm welcome of your host!!!
5 mn walk to 20 mn with public transport. It is the perfect accommodation if you are seeking a total immersion in French language and culture. You can choose to be accommodated at a host family, a couple, a single person and let us know your preferences regarding the age and profile of your host. You can stay at an apartment in the town centre, a house with a garden or a villa near the beach, the main criterion remaining the warm welcome of your host!!!
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Anouk, Netherlands Female, 21 - 30 years old 30 weeks in Sep 2006
9 months in Montpellier at Accent Francais :-) For me it was a great time. The best about the school was the way they treat you. You are absolutely welkom at Accent Francais, and that's very nice. The classes were never the same, which was good too and next to the school activitys there were also lot of other things organised. C'etait trop bien !!!
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Beatriz, Brazil Female, 21 - 30 years old 3 weeks in May 2008
It's a great school. The school team is fun, friendly and teaching is really effective. I'd love to study there again!
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Yu, Japan Female, 21 - 30 years old 24 weeks in Mar 2007
I studied in Accent Francais for 6 month. Teacher are always nice and dynamic. They encourage students to feel more relaxed in order to improve quicker and to feel more conformable in France. As a lot of extra activities are offered it gives us a chance to study French in all kind of places and through various occasions. Furthermore students have the opportunity to meet a lot of people from all over the world, French and foreigners. I felt very happy in the host family Accent Francais selected for me, they lived right in the city center and it made me feel very comfortable during my whole stay. We became really close and I am still in contact with them. I learned the language as well as the culture. Montpellier, where the school is located, is a city full of energy giving people smiles and dynamism thanks to the sunshine which never goes down!
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Marianne, Switzerland Female, 41 - 50 years old 4 weeks in Jan 2008
It was a great experience I had at Accent Francais. The location in the centre of town is fantastic, the teachers are great, the private lessons really made a big difference in my getting to TALK (merci petit Virginie), the accommodation scheme was very good. They responsible people were very helpful when it came to getting a bike (merci l'autre Virginie). I also appreciated the possibility to take weekend/Sunday trips with the school. All in all - definitely a school I recommend!
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Moira, New Zealand Female, 51 - 60 years old 2 weeks in May 2008
Excellent school. I have been three times and hope to return again.
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Vladimir, Russian Federation Male, 41 - 50 years old 4 weeks in Jun 2008
School offers a balanced course in grammar and communication. Topics selected for discussion were both relevant and challenging. Home assignments were promptly corrected and discussed. Teachers and staff are competent, friendly and accommodating. In general, my experience exceeded all expectations.
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Joni, USA Female, 61+ years old 2 weeks in Nov 2008
I attended the school first for two weeks in March 2007 and then my husband and I went back and studied again for two weeks in November 2008. The location is fabulous- a half block from the Place de la Comedie. But what makes this school special is the warmth and welcome of the staff and the excellence of the classes taught there. The activities are varied and the teachers are interesting and fun.
And there are many extra activities to choose from during the week. I took two private lessons with them each week and found that the extra help was invaluable.
School Closed Dates
Please note this school is closed and no lessons will be held between the following dates:
Beginner’s Language - Take this course if you are…
> An absolute beginner and want to achieve general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
General Language - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
General Language + Conversation - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency with an additional focus on conversational fluency.
General Language + Individual - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency with additional individual lessons on an subject or theme of your choosing.
General Language + Activity - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency with an extra activity outside the classroom. Details of each activity can be found in the individual course description.
Intensive Language - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency at a higher intensity with more lessons per week than the general language programme. This is ideal if you want to improve at a faster rate or are short on time.
Individual Lessons - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Any aspect of language learning. You can choose between general language learning or with a focus on a specific industry or subject you are interested in, or a combination of both.
Business Language - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your business language fluency with a focus on the language used in business situations.
Exam Preparation - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency with a specific focus on preparing for a particular exam. Details of the specific exam can be found in the course description.
Which course level should I choose?
Absolute Beginner - Choose this level if you.....
> Are an absolute beginner and have never studied the language previously.
Elementary - Level A1 - Choose this level if you....
> Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
> Can introduce yourself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, and people you know or things you have.
> Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Pre-Intermediate - Level A2 - Choose this level if you....
> Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance: very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography and employment.
> Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
> Can describe in simple terms aspects of your background and immediate environment.
Intermediate - Level B1 - Choose this level if you....
> Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
> Can produce simple sentences on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
> Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Upper Intermediate - Level B2 - Choose this level if you....
> Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
> Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
> Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Lower Advanced - Level C1 - Choose this level if you…
> Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
> Can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
> Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
> Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.
Very Advanced - Level C2 - Choose this level if you…
> Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
> Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
> Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
What does Homestay offer?
Homestay Single - Single bed in private room in host family accommodation
Homestay Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in host family accommodation
Homestay Double - Double bed in private room in host family accommodation
What do half board and full board mean?
Bed & Breakfast - Bed and Breakfast only
Half Board - Breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday, and all meals at the weekend.
Full Board - Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Lunch may be a packed lunch.