Learn English in France
Learning in France
France offers a wealth of experiences – from stretches of stunning golden beaches and snow covered mountains to it’s thriving lively cities with world-famous historic architecture and lively culture. France makes a great destination for studying English.
Just some of the benefits of learning English in France are its:
- Historic architecture, castles and palaces
- Vibrant nightlife, clubs, concerts, theatres and exhibitions
- World famous events and festivities
- Golden sandy beaches and medieval villages
- Snowy alpine regions perfect for skiing and snowsports
We have been teaching languages the ILH way for over 20 years and our wealth of experience has shown that studying and living with your teacher in their own home is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to learn a language.
You will stay in your teacher’s comfortable home while you receive 15, 20, 25 or 30 full hours of lessons per week – the choice is yours.
Your host teacher will give you lessons which suit you personally, reflect your interests and meet your needs. The tailor-made lessons will go at your pace, giving you confidence and helping you to make rapid progress towards fluency.
Local Support
Your stay will be carefully supervised and supported from start to finish by the local organiser. They are always available to help you with any questions you have concerning your course or stay - read more
Our Host Teachers
Chosen for their ability to make you feel completely at home, enthusiasm and expertise in giving one-to-one tuition. Your age, interests, personal and language needs are all taken into account by the local organiser when selecting the most suitable host teacher for you – take a look at some example teacher profiles – read more
Your age, profile, language needs, interests and any other special course requests are all taken into account in the process of matching you with a host teacher that is just right for you. You’ll be learning in one of the following beautiful and interesting regions…
Dordogne
The Dordogne region offers prehistoric caves, historic chateau and medieval villages along with canoeing, hiking or cycling activities. read more
Charente
The Charente region offers medieval villages along with zoos, aquariums and water parks and plenty of activites such as cycling or horse-riding. read more
Deux Sevres
Deux Sevres offers rolling farmland and beautiful countryside, plenty of activities, wine tasting and medieval towns and villages. read more
Provence
The Provence region is where romantic Roman and Medieval Ruins can be found close to fields of sweet-smelling lavender. read more
Normandy
The Normandy region is full of historic castles, long beaches, forests and rivers making it a great place to explore by cycle, by foot or on horse-back. read more
Brittany
The Brittany region offers prehistoric sites with neolithic Standing Stones, plenty of activities, National Parks and beautiful coastline. read more
Languedoc-Rousillion
The Languedoc-Rousillion region is full of historic castles, lavender fields, medieval towns and villages making it a great place to explore by cycle, by foot or on horse-back. read more
Availles-Limouzine
The Availles-Limouzine region offers medieval towns and villages, historic castles, plenty of activities, National Parks and some of the most beautiful villages in France. read more
Poitiers
The Poitiers region is full of historic castles, medieval towns and villages, forests and rivers making it a great place to explore and plenty of activities. read more
Course fees for one week’s accommodation (up to 7 nights) and lessons (1 hour = 60 minutes’ tuition).
15 hours
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€1100per week
20 hours
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€1260per week
- our most popular package
25 hours
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€1420per week
30 hours
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€1580per week
Extra Days
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€120per extra day
Weekly fees (up to 7 nights) include:
- Full-board accommodation in the teacher’s home
- Tuition with pre-course level assessment test and use of suitable course materials
- Minimum of two accompanied outings per week to places of local interest
- Certificate of Attendance and progress report at the end of the course
Designed for business and professional people and those with specific language needs related to their job. With this option we include a pre-course client appraisal, specific work-related language teaching and specialist course materials.
Designed especially for people, whatever their age, preparing for a language examination and includes tailored examination preparation materials.
City Plus
For those staying in a city – three separate cultural and fun visits within the city where you’re studying – soak up local culture, traditions and history.
City Experience
Visit a city of interest for a whole day with your teacher or an adult family member – a chance to soak up local culture and history.
- Arrival and departure any Sunday throughout the year. Lessons start on Monday.
- There is a 10 % discount for short stays of 4 days (3 nights.) The full number of hours will be taught.
- Share your course: friends and relatives with a similar language level can share the lessons and accommodation in the same teacher family. There is a 15% discount on the course for each student for this option.
- There is a supplement of £60, €80 or $80 for all stays that include the Christmas period (25 and/or 26 December) or the New Year period (31 December and/or 1 January). For a stay that includes both the Christmas and the New Year periods the supplement is charged twice.
24/7 Supervision Supplement for students under the age of 18 of £150, €150 or $150 per week
Students under the age of 18 must book this supplement unless they are taking the City Plus option or are accompanied by an adult.
For a first booking with International Language Homestays there is a registration fee of £60, €80 or $80.