Intensive French Courses
Study French in one of the world’s most iconic cities with courses designed to improve your fluency quickly and effectively.
Learn Your Way with Flexible Options
All our intensive courses (for ages 16+) follow the General 20 course with the addition of a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.
General 20
20 lessons per week (4 lessons per day)
Course length: 1-50 weeks (Min. 8 weeks for beginner level)
1 lesson: 50 minutes
Hours per week: 16 hours 40 minutes per week
Ages 16+
Improve your French quickly in the inspiring setting of Paris. This programme is designed to build your confidence and develop your communication skills for real-life situations. Each day, two lessons focus on strengthening your core language skills: grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, while the remaining lessons help you practise speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a practical and engaging way. You will learn using a wide range of materials and activities, including interactive exercises, roleplays, authentic resources, and cultural content that reflect life in Paris.
LSI Paris
Intensive 24 / 30
Beginner to advanced levels
24 or 30 lessons per week
1 lesson: 50 minutes
Course length: 1-50 weeks (Min. 8 weeks for beginner level)
Ages 16+
Accelerate your French learning in the vibrant and cultural heart of Paris. Our Intensive courses are designed for students who want faster progress and a more immersive experience. The programme combines the General 20 course (4 lessons per day) with additional elective lessons focused on communication and practical language use.
- Intensive 24 includes 4 extra lessons per week
- Intensive 30 includes 10 extra lessons per week
Elective lessons focus on developing fluency through speaking practice, listening activities, and real-world communication skills. Topics may include French culture, everyday situations, and interactive language use to help you feel confident using French in Paris and beyond. French for Communication, DELF Preparation, TEF preparation.
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LSI Paris
Afternoon 10
10 lessons per week
Hours per week: 8 hours 20 minutes
1 lesson: 50 minutes
Course length: 1-11 weeks (Min. 8 weeks for beginner level)
Ages 16+
Ideal for busy schedules or working professionals, Afternoon 10 is a flexible way to sharpen your conversation skills, improve your Business English, or prepare for a range of exams.
This course helps you build fluency, expand your vocabulary, and refine your pronunciation. With a strong focus on real-life communication, lessons explore engaging topics such as film and theatre, current affairs, politics, local culture and the internet.
All LSI Schools
Plus Courses - One-to-One
The combination of group and One-to-One lessons is perfect if you want extra support with general skills or more specialised areas. Plus Courses include 5 or 10 individual lessons, with teachers working closely with you to create a study plan tailored to your goals. This option can also be taken alongside a General 20 or Intensive course for added focus.
If you want to progress quickly, One-to-One lessons offer the most personalised way to improve. Fully focused on your individual needs and objectives, they’re ideal for targeted, fast-paced learning.
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All LSI Schools
English for 30+
English for 30+ is a topic-based programme designed for learners aged 30 and above. Each week focuses on a new theme with a clear grammar focus, helping you build, recycle and strengthen vocabulary and language skills in a structured way.
You’ll learn alongside like-minded adults in a welcoming environment, exploring culture, everyday communication and current topics, while enjoying the chance to use English in vibrant, international cities.
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Why choose an Intensive French course?
Full language immersion
Cultural exposure
Learn French where it’s spoken every day
