I had tried Rosetta Stone French but struggled with understanding even basic verb grammar. So when…read morean opportunity to be in Paris for a few months presented itself I was thrilled, but I had no idea which language school to pick! Looked on here and on Trip Advisor - Langue Appart' was rated highest on both. So I signed up hoping it would be good; instead it was excellent! I wound up taking a bit less than three months of classes and was stunned at how much progress I made thanks to Mélanie's teaching. She has a tremendous gift for knowing the right level of challenge for students, and explained all of the concepts clearly. The other students in my class and I were serious about becoming fluent, so she pushed us much harder than I expected, but was also endlessly patient even when we forgot things repeatedly. It was wonderful to learn more quickly than I had imagined was possible - all the French friends I made in Paris were shocked at how good my French was for such a short period of study! :) I also loved my fellow students - our classwork kept us engaged because in addition to useful phrases and words we were given the opportunity to share (with no pressure to be deep) about ourselves, our cultures, and our perspectives using whatever grammar we were learning at the moment. Even more fun because we were all from different parts of the world! I don't usually write reviews but am happy to make an exception for Langue Appart'! PS. The other teacher, Michael, seemed like he was really good too; I met some of his students and they were very happy with their experiences as well. And Carolina, the admin, was incredibly supportive and went out of her way to be generously helpful to me multiple times. If you choose to go, j'espère que vous apprécierez aussi!

I couldn't have been happier with my experience at Langue Appart'. I was there for two weeks…read more taking group classes in the morning with Bryan as well as two private lessons a week with Melanie. I am an Intermediate student B2. The group lessons were well structured with clear goals and a little homework to reinforce what we had learned. Bryan let the conversation flow (all in French) and then took a pause to correct us individually - pronunciation, grammar and expression. It was an intimate class and I felt really at ease - challenged but encouraged! And the other students were really great. The individual lessons with Melanie were more conversational. The first day we worked on "la vie quotidienne" - I was so shocked at the holes in my vocabulary when I tried to describe making pasta - but now I know. We discussed art, culture, politics (I was there during the election so it could not be ignored) and our last day we had a pot luck "pause dej." with students from all the classes. The school is small and the caring and really affordable. A perfect fit for me. Can't wait to return. Merci équipe Langue Appart'

Stephane was great!! We had so much fun during the experience!!!! I would recommend this to anyone…read morecoming to Paris!!

I work for an American flour company called King Arthur Baking and have taken my fair share of…read morebaking classes - stateside for work and abroad for pleasure from Mexico to Italy to Japan. The space was beautiful and well organized and super easy to get to and find. Highly recommend taking a class at Le Foodist. My friends who live in Paris that I stayed with, I've told them to go themselves, do an outing with work colleagues, or let other visitors of theirs know about Le Foodist. Stephane was a great instructor who made everyone feel comfortable. He spoke at least three languages and felt his English was impeccable and extremely easy to understand. I appreciated how intimiate the class size was, how quick and straightforward the instruction was, and the hands on help Stephane provided when requested. I'm not the best piper and do wish there was more time to practice. Additionally, not having the recipes where you could write notes as we went would have been much more helpful. Finally, I think physically showing us when the macarons are done and letting us view from the oven and/or touch would have been helpful.

This was my jam on our trip to Paris! I couldn't wait to visit Sorbonne and get into the Pantheon…read more As a social studies teacher, I do an entire unit on the Enlightenment period, my favorite period in history, pulling the population out of the darkness of superstition and traditions into the LIGHT of political theories and sciences. I couldn't wait to see my heroes Voltaire and Rousseau's final resting place as well as Victor Hugo and Marie Curie. We took a lengthy walk around the Sorbonne neighborhood..........absolutely beautiful! The entry fee for the Pantheon was 13.00 I think. Well worth the visit. The first floor is devoted to epic artwork and amazing statues. Descend into the catacombs to visit the internment of France's most influential thinkers and revolutionary heroes. Honestly, it was a pretty emotional experience for me. This was a 10 star event that should not be missed on any trip to Paris. I could do this 100 times and love every minute.

I spent 2 hours a morning for 5 days in November with Caroline. I truly enjoyed our time together…read moreas she was kind and gentle with her teaching plans. She encouraged me to parler francais as much as I could. She also spent time walking and talking and enjoying Paris with me. We shopped at at fresh produce market, ate some wonderful eastern foods and toured a small musee in Montmarte! I stayed in a great little hotel just blocks from her apartment. I planned my stay around her location and was not disappointed in the neighborhood, her tutoring or my entire experience! I know I returned home a little more comfortable with my pronunciations. I would recommend Caroline as she structured her lessons around my needs and comfort level.

Highly recommend Caroline if you are looking to work on your French while in Paris. I just finished…read morea two-week intensive (90 min sessions, M-F) and found it very helpful for advancing my conversational French. Caroline quickly adapts the coursework to areas that will help you improve the most, so it really feels like every minute is used wisely. We worked through advanced grammar points, brushed up on some basics, and also worked through vocabulary for everyday situations which I put to work immediately while on vacation. She is very responsive over email and very kind and helpful in person-- I sent her an email from the US a few weeks before my trip and was able to schedule all of the sessions in advance. Looking forward to studying again with Caroline next time I'm in Paris!

We enrolled our third daughter at Le Petit Cours du Rocher last year and have been absolutely…read moredelighted with the school. The 50-50 bilingual curriculum was a key factor in our decision - it offered our daughters the unique benefit of being immersed in both the French Education Nationale and the British Curriculum, two complementary approaches to learning. The teachers are both caring and demanding, they find the right balance to bring best out of our daughter, letting them thrive academically, without putting them under high pressure. The school also benefits from having its own courtyard and is ideally located near two parks, Tereska and Rothschild. Our daughters have since continued their education at Fénelon, one of the top schools in Paris.

Precieuse approche pedagogigue. A happy, safe and caring environment for little ones.read more

This is not the greatest school. The standards of academics are very low. The school board doesn't…read morecare about the education of the existing students, just about accepting more and more new students. The class sizes have become much bigger than was promised, and there aren't enough classrooms or laptops for the abundance of students. Also, only the grade 6 and 7 students get to really eat lunch in the lunch room, as grade 8 and 9 are not allowed in until 12:45 and by then all the food has been eaten by the younger kids (there is no kitchen in the school). The sports and ECAs are also pretty dismal. Teachers don't use textbooks at all. There also isn't much communication with the parents, and the school nurse is never there. There are also discipline issues and behavioural issues. There are rumours that the kids in the primary are reading and doing maths that is two years behind other schools. For the amount of money we pay, students don't get a lot of things. You have to buy your own school supplies, laptop, school meals (often students spend 100 euros in two months on cold, overpriced and unhealthy garbage meals such as paninis and donuts), as well as a 75 euro calculator (all of which the school should be providing for the extortianate amount of money we pay). As well as all of this, the outdoor space is pathetic and crowded. The school doesn't take it's students out to a park like it used to. The lockers are also tiny and do not fit the many, MANY notebooks students are forced to buy. The sports facilities are non existant. Students have to travel one hour by bus once a week for 1 hour of PE, and then one hour back. They are assessed on their essay writing skills for sports rather than physical activity. However, students do say that the pastoral care is good and that most staff are commited to wellbeing. Most students make good friends, and the diploma programme is supposed to be quite good. Their design department is EXCELLENT (teachers are very committed). Overall, this school is alright if you are looking for just a short stay in Paris, as the students are used to new people and they can make friends rapidly. However, if you are looking for something more academically rigorous, there are better schools in and around Paris. Consider these points before enrolling your child in the International School of Paris (particularly the Primary and Middle schools).

From the owner: ISP is a non-profit organisation and the only school in France to offer all three International…read moreBaccalaureate (IB) programmes: Primary Years, Middle Years & Diploma Programme. As France's leading IB World School, we prepare our students to engage with & succeed in a complex world.

From the owner: Classé au titre des Monuments Historiques Le lycée se situe à l'endroit de l'ancienne abbaye…read moreSainte-Geneviève, construite en 1130 en remplacement de l'ancienne église que Clovis, en 507, dédia aux Apôtres. Au fur et à mesure des siècles, des modifications sont apportées à l'édifice comme un cloître, un réfectoire, une bibliothèque, un grand escalier. Devenu lycée en 1803, il est désormais l'un des plus prestigieux de Paris.