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LSI - Language Studies InternationalParis, France

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

110 students - overall rating
23 Rue du Renard - 75004 Paris - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Great location, within walking distance to the Louvre, St-Jaques Tower, The Notre Dame Cathedral, and the National Picasso Museum.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 22.448979591837%
18-24 years 41.836734693878%
25-34 years 24.489795918367%
35-50 years 8.1632653061224%
>50 years 3.0612244897959%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.

Location: LSI - Language Studies International Paris is located in the unique French capital city of Paris. The school is housed in the fashionable Marias district of the city, within walking distance of the Louvre, St-Jaques Tower, The Notre Dame Cathedral, and the National Picasso Museum. There are shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés close by, ensuring students have all of the essentials within proximity of the school. The Sant Michel Notre Dame subway station is a short walk from the school, crossing the Seine River, ensuring attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triumph are both easily accessible with public transport. Both the Charles De Gaulle and Orly Airports are within 40-minute journeys of the school via public transport.

School facilities: The school's facilities are fantastic and cater to the needs of students of all levels via a range of course choices. Students have access to a library, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, the use of a kitchen, free WIFI, and much more. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, heating, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: LSI Paris offers several Homestay facilities for accommodation close to the school.

School Chain: As a group, Language Studies International (LSI) has schools located in 7 countries throughout the world. These countries include France, the USA, England, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada. For over 55 years, LSI has been supplying tuition to adults, juniors and teachers. Their schools are accredited internationally by such accreditors as EAQUALS, Accet, the British Council, English New Zealand, Languages Canada, and more.

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Our prices for LSI - Language Studies International include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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Student opinions about LSI - Language Studies International, Paris

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
LSI - Language Studies International, Paris
110 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (13 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 18-30 years (39 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (21 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (35 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Even though there were 10 students in my class, my teacher controlled the class very well and we could participated in a lesson very actively. A coordinator could help me well during my stay. As the school is located in a business district, you can enjoy shopping and sightseeing. You also felt to be a "Pariseienne".”
Insider tip: “I recommend you to go over the conjugation of verbs before taking a level check test. ”
Review details
Other comments There are only two toilets in the school. As there're many cafeterias around the school, most of the students go out for a coffee during a break and get relaxed.
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 25. Oct. 2011 by Mieko Tani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teaching was top-notch. I am a prof myself, and have supervised teachers, and I can honestly say that it was a complete pleasure to take classes at LSI Paris. The other students were also really friendly and the atmosphere was such that it was easy to socialize; there was a real "esprit de corps".”
Disliked
“Nothing! It was great.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good, very serious.
Course: Intensive 30 [French] - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2024 by Jenny Undercofler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I like how the teacher helped me to speak using French, although i only knew several words. Teacher (Marice) was enthusiastic about her teaching. I loved the class size also. It was not big so there was enough time to ask questions and enought time for each student to practice speaking French.”
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jan. 2019 by Woohyun Shim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Dedicated and committed hardworking teachers who were interested in teaching and having us learn. Serious attitude of school with weekly Monday morning tests to evaluate the progress in terms of materials previously covered in class. Punctuality and attendance were emphasized.”
Insider tip: “There were only 2 other Americans besides myself in the 4 weeks I attended. The first class had 8 students. The second class for two weeks was a combination of two different classes by the school and had 16 students. It was way to large and there were very different levels among the individual students. All but one in this very large class were female. In the fourth week, the class had about 10-12 students in it - all female. Most students were young college age 20-somethings. A few of us were in our 40s-50s-60s. Many of the young female students appeared to be from wealthy and privileged backgrounds and circumstances.”
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Other comments It's a very international school and they are serious about their mission of teaching French to foreigners and getting their students ready to take the required national exams which the French government requires for foreigners who want to work in France. I also took private lessons in afternoon which helped me greatly in terms of conversation.
Course: Standard 20 [French] - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2018 by Mary Susanna Fry
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent location. Classes started right on time. I was placed in the right level, with some students above me, and some below me, but all of us at more or less the same level. Very friendly school, very easy to talk with Daniel if there were any issues.”
Insider tip: “Join the Tuesday afternoon excursions with other classmates. A good way to meet people and make friends. The Centre Pompidou is right next door and has a fantastic library (closed Tuesday), where you can study. It's open until 11 p.m. Bring a notebook and different coloured pens, also pencils. There are little cafés very near the school, so getting a snack during the morning break is easy.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was excellent; my teacher Léa is wonderful. She is a very talented and creative teacher, also fun and funny. All of us enjoyed her teaching style and ability to help us learn very much. Every Monday, new students would join the class, and the class seemed to jump to a higher level each week. Some of us wanted to slow it down to be able to absorb what we'd just learned. However, by Wednesday, the class was generally able to gel and work together on the more complex vocabulary and grammatical forms.
Other comments The chairs don't provide much space on the tiny attached desk. Would prefer a real desk. The class level got increasingly more difficult each Monday when new students joined. I started at level A1, and the class jumped to level A2 after just two weeks. I could handle the grammar alright, but I needed more intensive work on very basic level French verbs, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Course: Standard 20 [French] - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2019 by Jeanne Talbot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
39 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I really enjoyed the afternoon instructor, as he was very interesting and engaging. He would make the students stand up and we would perform physical activities, such as acting out scenes and playing charades in French. It was fun and a great way to learn!”
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Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
Review date: 21. Sep. 2015 by Derick Safarian
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I did a month of 20-hour classes, started in one class and finished in an upper level class, where I had a great time. Ivan and Maione good, he for advanced level with challenging and interactive lessons, she for general review.”
Disliked
“The value for money is not adequate. It is really too expensive. Inadequate classrooms and equipment, inadequate extra activities. I say this in relation to the price.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Overall a good assessment of the teaching.I would have liked more classroom conversations and interactive lessons ( this Ivan does a lot). Also they were working , to learn vocabulary, on inappropriate topics such as "sustainable economy and pollution. I would have preferred to work on topics like how to live in France, in Paris. Basically I know how to say depopulation and diversification but I don "t know how to say fork and knife....
Course: General 20 [Francese] - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2022 by Silvia Filighera
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers do an excellent job. They teach with joy and yet at a high but appropriate level, so that you are definitely well challenged. They are patient in dealing with questions until they are understood.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: A lot of talking in the afternoon classes gives the desired intensity and helps to learn the language more fluently.
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. May. 2022 by Julia Haarhaus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The location of this school is fantastic. It is situated very close to a lot of the historical and tourist attractions in Paris. This made it convenient for me to study French and see Paris as well.”
Insider tip: “Sylvia's class - Grammar and Listening comprehensions always followed by very informal conversations about topical issues and everyone got a chance to participate.”
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Other comments I booked the intensive 30hr course and I was at A2 level. The course was excellent with two sets of classes with two different professors.The only thing I will say is that the morning class had more students some of whom were a little young and immature for me personally and somebody was late every morning.
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. May. 2010 by Ciara Lee
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Friendly atmosphere, attentive administrator and teachers. Participation in school life allowed me to feel comfortable and not alone in the city. You could get an answer to any question at school.”
Insider tip: “Intensive course differs from the common not with the program, but with the amount of hours. It seems for me that it's better to take the common course - you learn the same, but you're less tired and can see the city better. If you've suddenly decided to cook your own meals, keep in mind that it's very difficult to find some cereals, except rice in Paris ;)”
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Other comments Wonderful school! I was very pleased.
Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
Review date: 26. Dec. 2013 by Anfisa Savina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Super lessons, motivated teachers. Especially the conversation class in the afternoon was always a lot of fun. I can really only recommend the school.”
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Course: Intensive 30 - 3 weeks
Review date: 21. Mar. 2022 by Clara Boudriot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very central location. Friendly atmosphere, well balanced lessons, small group of five students - you got a lot done, nice afternoon excursions.”
Disliked
“Too noisy in our room. Partly quite large groups.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Was good
Course: General 20 - 1 week
Review date: 29. May. 2023 by Beate Weber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I am recommending this school because the professor I had was perfect. I love her so much and she is the best professor I ever had in my life.”
Insider tip: “I recommend being active in class, going to the theater, enjoying as much as you can, and not taking metro, take the bus instead.”
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Other comments You should just have been faster regarding moving the school from rue Saint Honore to Rue de Renard and have organized it better.
Course: Standard 20 - 12 weeks
Review date: 1. Jun. 2015 by Laura Babić
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“They were more flexible with dates than other schools. The school also accommodated my request to move to a higher level after the first week.”
Insider tip: “I stayed in a hotel during the course, but wish that I had stayed with a host family. ”
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Other comments This school is great for high school and college/university students, but if you're a little older you might want to look elsewhere. I think you pay a lot for this school's location (near the Louvre), which is fantastic, but the facilities were not that great--during the busy month of June the tiny classrooms were packed and noise from neighboring classrooms and outside construction sometimes made it hard to hear.
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 12. Jul. 2010 by Sarah Mcgavran
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Good organization, very nice teachers, illustrative teaching, challenging topics, sometimes learning through games (theatre), always helpful”
Review details
Course: Afternoon 10 - 3 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2015 by Birgit Bender
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I only had time for four hours of private lessons. My teacher Alice was professional and lovely. She focused on my personal goals.”
Disliked
“It was a bit tricky to enter the building. There’s probably a code for students that I somehow missed.”
Review details
Course: 4 individual lessons - 1 week
Review date: 27. May. 2024 by Naomi O Brien
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“After-school activities were also organised. The teachers also worked intensively on pronunciation. I really enjoyed that.”
Disliked
“I can't think of anything”
Insider tip: “Participate in the programmes ”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Good teachers
Other comments Top
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2024 by Jacinta Bauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent teaching. Very good course materials. There was an environment and atmosphere of friendliness and care!”
Review details
Other comments The first assessment was almost impossible. I feel it would be better to give a slightly more accessible assessment and so at least give students a chance to respond to questions and show what they do know. Excellent teachers but it might have benefited students if there had been more chance to have more 'extensive' one-to-one conversations in class with the teacher. Students might need encouragement in the public domain but that sort of practice is invaluable and because there were sometimes 15 people in the class it might only be a couple of times a week when the teacher could possibly ask a student about their time the previous evening or what they intend that evening or next day etc.
Course: Standard 20 [French] - 4 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2018 by Marcel Jinadu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I was so nervous thinking I wouldn't remember any of my high school French, but I did and our teacher was brilliant.”
Insider tip: “Do the course for longer than a week.”
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Other comments It's a better way of teaching than anything I've attempted in Australia
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 18. Apr. 2016 by Kerrie Matthews
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Questions and requests for changes were answered immediately or a solution was found in the shortest possible time.”
Disliked
“In my course room - as in most of them - there were no work tables with the result that the papers often were lying on the floor .... not only mine :-)”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Although we were a relatively large group with 12-13 participants, our teacher had a real talent for managing the 5-6 nations and age groups from 19 to 62. Well structured and still plenty of room for lively communication.
Course: General 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Apr. 2023 by Wilhelm Deiter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very personal approach with Parisian charm, a successful week in terms of learning thanks to dedicated teachers”
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Course: General 20 - 1 week
Review date: 31. May. 2023 by Marcus Weber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The teaching was excellent overall. Our teacher was ill for a couple of days and her replacement was terrible!”
Insider tip: “Not much organised in terms of social or cultural events. As a student travelling alone in Paris, it would have been good to have opportunities to meet other students on excursions, etc.”
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Sep. 2011 by Penelope Tod
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Location of the school and the way the classes were taught fully in French and collaboratively.”
Disliked
“The after school activities were a little boring so I didn’t participate.”
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Course: Intensive 24 - 1 week
Review date: 10. Jul. 2023 by Ella Francis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly staff, the teacher was well prepared. The material could be better formatted.”
Disliked
“Excursions were currently not offered - but this was not an evaluation criterion for me (in conversation with other students, however, this was expressed).”
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Course: General 20 [French] - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Apr. 2022 by Peer-Benedikt Bussiek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The teacher had interesting activities and gave us oral, and written work to do.”
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Other comments I was disappointed with the homestay family which was one lady who was never there and expected the students to eat in their room. I had hoped for interaction to improve my French but this did not happen. She did not invite the students to Watch TV and we were expected to stay in our rooms if she had guests. However the house was very clean and convenient to the school.
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2013 by Catherine Dedomahidy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very good organization, capable language teachers and perfect group size.”
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2017 by Carmen Stecher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are very good and the class of History of Art was excellent.”
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Course: French with History of Art - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Dec. 2019 by myriam gil sharvit
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“There was a good mix of conversation and grammar. Classes were informal.”
Review details
Other comments While the overall experience was good, the class was a little too large. A smaller class would be better for the immersion experience.
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Apr. 2018 by Leonard Mcnally
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent teacher and kind staff in a pleasant and friendly environment.”
Disliked
“I would recommend a better explanation of the extra activities, I didn't see a library or a place for communal studies.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great teacher, a small group that allows us to revise some topics, but the number of lessons is too low.
Other comments The staff is very friendly.
Course: Afternoon 10 - 1 week
Review date: 21. Jun. 2023 by Carlos Siqueira
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“My teacher Marcel was great, the atmosphere in the school was pleasant.”
Disliked
“As the room was too small for our group, the school tried twice to move the lessons to a room in another district. I wouldn't have liked that because it would have meant a longer commute. I also chose this school because of its location. ”
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Course: General 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Sep. 2022 by Anke Sevenich
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of LSI - Language Studies International compared to ratings of all schools in France

 LSI - Language Studies International ParisAverage of all other schools in France
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

LSI - Language Studies International (LSI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
FLEUNOSEL
French teacher qualifications
75% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:50
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at LSI - Language Studies International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoJCB - logoEurocheque - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1974
Legal name/parent company
SARL Centre Prive De Langues LSI | Tax registration ID: FR74306851890

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 16

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 45
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 20%
Italy 9%
Japan 6%
Sweden 5%
Turkey 5%
USA 4%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Germany 4%
France 4%
Korea 3%
China 3%
Switzerland 3%
Spain 3%
Israel 3%
Venezuela 3%
England 2%
Thailand 2%
Chile 2%
Netherlands 1%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
105.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 € per week.
Comments about courses

The lesson duration for Premium courses are 45 minutes each. These include:

  • 9 Day Compact Courses,
  • Private lessons.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 09 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per French language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Paris Orly Airport:
125 € one way
250 € return (both ways)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
125 € one way
250 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Orly (ORY).
More details about airports near Paris and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Paris page. For flight comparisons to Paris, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Uruguay do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
140 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet5 km
Basketball3 km
Cooking1 km
Dancing3 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Horse riding20 km
Music10 km
Squash5 km
Swimming5 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Yoga3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Ciné Club
- French pronunciation workshop
- Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
- Theatre night
- Conversation club
- Traditional French breakfast
- Wine & cheese tasting
- Lights of Paris evening walking tour

Adults - Paid activities

- Dance to live music at Le Bal des Martine (EUR 5)
- French cookery class (EUR 15)
- Visit to the Cognacq Jay art museum (EUR 5)
- Dinner at a Japanese restaurant (EUR 7.50-20)
- Weekend trip to the Loire Castles (2 days, EUR 115)
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Accommodation

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Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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370 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
4.4

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240 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
4.4

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330 €
Homestay (Partial Half-board)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
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4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
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Homestay (Partial Half-board)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
3 ratings
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Questions and answers about LSI - Language Studies International

  • “This course includes 20 French lessons in the mornings with 3 art workshops per week. Students will have an introduction to French History of Art in the afternoons (2:00 pm - 5:00pm). This programme will be given by one of the teachers who has a PHD in History of Art. It includes one hour theoretical introduction to one subject of History of Art followed by the visit of one exhibition around the subject that was presented during the class. The aim of this course is to combine French with the rich art heritage culture of the country and let students discover the basis of French History of Art. The students will be taken to the most famous Parisian Museums such as The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Musée de l’Orangerie, Grand Palais, Musée Rodin, etc.



    ”
    Daniel, Customer advisor from LSI, Paris - Aug 10, 2022
  • “The LSI school offers a course called "Afternoon 10" which consists of 10 lessons/week from 13:40 to 15:20, in which students can choose between general French, conversation classes or exam preparation.

    ”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 16, 2023
  • “We apply an age restriction of at least 16 years. I'm afraid your son is too young to attend our school.
    Our teachers are excellently qualified to teach adults, but unfortunately not children.We cannot give a 12-year-old the same curriculum as an adult.
    There are different methods and tools used for younger learners and this is a very different pedagogical methodology.    ”
    Daniel, from LSI Paris - Mar 23, 2023
  • “Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
    Lessons 1 and 2: 9:00 to 10:30.
    Morning break: 10:30 to 10:50.
    Lessons 3 and 4: 10:50 to 12:40.

    Tuesday and Thursday:
    Lessons 1 and 2: 9:00 to 10:30.
    Morning break: 10:30 to 10:50.
    Lessons 3 and 4: 10:50 to 12.40.
    Lunch break: 12:40 to 13:40.
    Lessons 5 and 6: 13:40 until 15:20.    ”
    Daniel, from LSI Paris - Jun 21, 2023
  • “A lesson lasts 50 minutes.”
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 21, 2023
  • “We usually organize one social activity per week.”
    Daniel, from LSI Paris - Jun 21, 2023
  • “We have 5 regular teachers.”
    Manon V., Adminstration from LSI - Language Studies International, Paris - Nov 07, 2024

FAQ about LSI - Language Studies International, Paris

  • “The school will match your request to a suitable host family, so it is important that you mention in the comment field of your booking if you have any specific requests for the family. All the hosts are monitored by the school, so you can be sure that they will be welcoming and everything will be clean. When you stay with French hosts you get to sample the local culture and customs, and they can often offer you advice on what to do in the local area. It is a distinct advantage to be able to practice the language in the evenings, around the dinner table if you book half board (breakfast and dinner).”
    Louise Granath, from LSI - Language Studies International - Sep 03, 2021
  • “"Partial half board" means that dinner is not included on Friday & Saturday as the host families may be away in the evening. Then lunch is included. During the weekdays it is usually breakfast and dinner. ”
    Sabine Krafack, from LanguageCourse.net - Mar 02, 2022
  • “The Intensive 24 is eligible to apply for a student visa since the student must follow at least 20 hours per week which is the number of hours of this course.”
    Daniel Quintero, from LSI Paris - Sep 01, 2022
  • “The minimum required age for the adult courses is 16 years at LSI. The general 20 course is a good choice. They will take a placement test and they will be placed with the right group according to their level. They'll study all aspects of the language: speaking, grammar, writing, reading. However, if they want to progress faster I’d advise them to consider the Intensive 24 or Intensive 30 course. If students book the intensive 24 and 30 they will study the same lessons as for the General 20 course and they will choose electives to complement their course.

    ”
    Daniel Quintero, Admissions Officer from LSI, Paris - Dec 16, 2022
  • “Most of the families that the school works with are located approximately 20-27 minutes by public transport from the school. This information is approximate and is reported by our former students. You will receive details of your host family 1 week before the departure date. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 15, 2023
  • “LSI Paris does not offer a senior course. I can recommend a standard French course (mixed age class) which is scheduled from Monday to Friday. LSI Paris will organize 2 activities per week. Every Monday there will be a French movies club with French subtitles displayed for free at the school after the afternoon lessons. Every Wednesday there will be a cultural activity organized outside of the school by one of the teachers. Other activities are organized by one of their partners, the International Youth Club of Paris.These activities are optional and students are welcome to join them whenever they want”
    Daniel , Admissions Officer from LSI Paris - Mar 24, 2023
  • “The remaining amount for the course will have to be paid once you receive the invoice of the school, and no later than 14 days before the course starts.
    ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 31, 2023
  • “Cancellation after the course starts is possible, but the course fee will not be refunded.”
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2024
  • “You can book for three weeks and then extend for another 5 weeks once she is there. However, she should let us know at least one week before extending if she’s not requesting accommodation and two weeks before if she’s requesting accommodation.”
    Daniel , Admissions Officer from LSI, Paris - May 31, 2024

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