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Elfe - Ecole de Langue FrançaiseParis, France

3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3 students - overall rating
15, rue Montmartre - 75001 Paris - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Guided tours of Paris in the afternoons with a professional guide.
  • Optional introductory workshops in French on wine-making by a professional sommelier.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.

Location: Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française is a French language institute located in the multicultural city of Paris, France. The school is housed in the 2nd arrondissement with many restaurants, shops, links to public transport and attractions within walking distance. Such attractions include the Musée de Louvre, the Jardin du Palais Royal, the Jardin des Tuileries, the Domaine National du Palais-Royal and much more.

Course selection: The course selection of Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française includes something for students of all levels. In addition to General French programmes taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also supplies courses in specific cultural interests and activities, courses for working professionals and various programmes for specific learning.

Getting around: The school has many attractions and sites of interest within walking distance. The closest subway station to the school is the Les Halles station within a 3-minute walk of the school. The closest light rail station is the Chatelet Les Halles station, also a 3-minute walk from the school's front doors.

Social and cultural: Paris is a city like no other. Not only is it hailed as one of the world's fashion capitals, it also has a rich history and many beautiful and unique architectural pieces and sites of interest. This is in addition to the many museums and cultural places of interest. Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française embraces this with many cultural and social activities that students can take part in.

French Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General Course 15Popular French course
15 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
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450€428€
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General Course 20
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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490€466€
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Combi Course 10
25 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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1350€1283€
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Combi Course 5
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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900€855€
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Combi Course CIV + Excursions in Paris
15 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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900€855€
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Accelerated French (Mini Group)
20 lessons per week
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6 students (max)
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1300€1235€
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Semi-Private Lessons
5 lessons per week
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3 students (max)
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600€570€
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50+ Course
15 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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850€808€
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General Course for Long Stays
10 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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280€266€
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Evening Course
4 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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58€56€
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Summer Evening Course
4 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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63€60€
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Written Evening Course
4 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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28€27€
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Private
Accelerated French (One-to-One)
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1800€1710€
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Private Lessons
5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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450€428€
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Work & Study
General Course + Internship 1
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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175€167€
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General Course + Internship 2
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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211€201€
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Au Pair Course
10 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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48€46€
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Business
General Course + Business
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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900€855€
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General Course + Fashion
15 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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900€855€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
A-Level/Abitur Exam Prep CourseRecommended French course
15 lessons per week
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6 students (max)
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552€525€
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Language Plus Activity
General Course + Food
15 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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900€855€
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General Course + Art
15 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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900€855€
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General Course + Wine
15 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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900€855€
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Refresher Course
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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660€627€
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Our prices for Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française include

  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française, Paris

3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française, Paris
3 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Value for money
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
“Matthieu was my teacher for the first two days. He was great. I would go straight back again.”
Disliked
“Elodie was my teacher for two days. It was a disaster because she put down a classmate and even ignored me because I asked 3 times to slow down because I couldn't follow her as fast. Authoritarian teaching style.”
Insider tip: “Join everything”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It depends on the teacher
Other comments There could have been a farewell ceremony, but unfortunately there wasn't.
Course: General French Course - 1 week
Review date: 8. May. 2023 by Annedore Haerder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française compared to ratings of all schools in France

 Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française ParisAverage of all other schools in France
Overall school rating3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities2.5

Rating: 2.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation2.5

Rating: 2.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française (Elfe)

Accreditations and Quality seals
FLEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalQualiopi
French teacher qualifications
100% 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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
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 Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoCash payment - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1984
Legal name/parent company
ELFE | Tax registration ID: SIRET 351644414

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 10%
Germany 5%
Japan 5%
Venezuela 2%
Korea 2%
Brazil 1%
Iran 1%
USA 1%
China 1%
Italy 1%
England 1%
Other nationalities 70%

Information for all courses offered by Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
90.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 € per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 €. 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, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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:
110 € one way
210 € return (both ways)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
110 € one way
210 € return (both ways)
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 USA 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)
100 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Cooking

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Thematic visits in Paris: Whether you are a food, art, history, fashion, gastronomy or nature lover Elfe has the perfect tour for you.

Immerse yourself in the world of French gastronomy with our guided tour of local markets, artisan bakeries and traditional restaurants. Taste delicious dishes while discovering the culinary history of Paris during our gourmet walks.

Explore the bohemian neighborhoods of Paris on our artistic tour. Admire the masterpieces of the Louvre, discover hidden contemporary art galleries and urban art in residential areas little known to tourists.

Immerse yourself in Paris' rich past on our historical tour. From the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral to the revolutionary Place de la Bastille, discover key moments in French history.

Let yourself be guided through the elegant streets of Paris on our Fashion Tour. Discover designer boutiques, iconic fashion houses and the latest trends in Parisian fashion.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with our nature walk through the parks and gardens of Paris and its nearby suburbs. Discover hidden oases of calm and breathe fresh air away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The price per tour is EUR 25 and the tours take place every Friday from 13:00 to 15:30.

Accommodation

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Executive Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast
In high demand!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
384 €
Executive Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
456 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
324 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
396 €

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Questions and answers about Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française

  • “The average travelling time to the school from our host families is around 30 minutes. We don’t have any host that live within walking distance from the school as the 1st district of Paris is quite an expensive area.”
    Sophie, Administration from Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française - Feb 21, 2023
  • “There is a break room on the 3rd floor. Eating is not allowed in the classroom.”
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 16, 2023

FAQ about Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française, Paris

  • “The school offers an Erasmus+ course designed for all teachers, both beginners and experienced, who wish to update their knowledge of contemporary French language and culture and share their teaching practice with other teachers. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and students will expand their language skills, brush up on their knowledge and develop new linguistic tools. ”
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 23, 2023
  • “At Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française, classes always start on Mondays and all students are expected at 9.00 on the first day.
    ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 22, 2024
  • “You can pay per week if you wish. The minimum duration is one week at this school.
    ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 22, 2024
  • “Payment through our agency is in 2 parts:
    1. A deposit to our online agency (approximately 30% of the total amount).
    2. The balance must be paid at least 28 days before the course start date. The school accepts payment by bank transfer, credit card and cash.
    ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 22, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Ecole de Langue Française varies from 1 students (Accelerated French (One-to-One)) to 17 students (Au Pair Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française comes from Switzerland with a 10% representation, followed by students from Germany (5%) and Japan (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Elfe - Ecole de Langue Française offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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