How to Subscribe to International French Academy School in Paris
- Read the Rules and Regulations: Carefully read the rules and regulations and the training contract linked to registration.
- Contact the School: To register, you must contact the school directly.
- Fill in the Registration Form: Complete the registration form, indicating if you would like the International French Academy School to find you accommodation.
By following these steps, you can easily subscribe to courses at the International French Academy School and start your journey to learning French in Paris.
Important Information for International Guests at International French Academy School in Paris
Compliance and Insurance
International guests must agree to comply with French administrative requirements, including having a valid passport, visa, and residence permit. Additionally, you must be covered by personal insurance in the event of an accident, illness, or damage to property or persons. Supporting documents will be requested.
Visa Requirements
Please allow approximately 50 to 60 days before the course start date for visa processing. You may need a visa to come to France. The general rule is:
- If you’re staying less than 3 months, you don’t need a visa.
- If you stay longer than 3 months, you need a visa.
The International French Academy School advises you to check with the French authorities about visa requirements before starting any registration and payment procedure.
Pre-Registration Certificate
Once the 10-day cooling-off period has elapsed and the deposit has been credited to our bank, we will send you, at your request, the Pre-Registration Certificate for your chosen course. This certificate is required by the French visa authorities.
Cancellation and Refund Conditions
For information on cancellation and refund conditions in the event of visa refusal, please see our internal regulations.
HOW TO REGISTER
Pay for the Program at International French Academy School in Paris
Method of Payment
Payment methods accepted:
- By bank transfer (please note that bank charges apply to all bank transfers).
- By credit card (Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard).
- In cash if you are able to come to our administrative office (€1,000 maximum).
Registration More Than 30 Days Away
Payment for your course is made in two stages:
- Deposit Payment: Within 7 days of receiving our registration confirmation, you must pay the deposit mentioned in the financial summary sent to you by email. This includes:
On receipt of your first payment, we will send you a confirmation of deposit along with a request for the balance. This first payment confirms your registration.
- 30% of the total course price
- Enrolment fee
- Accommodation administration fee (if requested)
- Advance on rent for accommodation with a family (if necessary)
- Balance Payment: The balance must be paid no later than 30 days before the start of your course. On receipt of the balance, we will send you confirmation of payment, which definitively validates your registration for the International French Academy School.
If you prefer, you can choose to pay the full price (deposit + balance) in a single instalment.
Registration Within 30 Days
The full amount must be paid within 48 hours of receipt of our confirmation. On receipt of payment, we will send you confirmation of the balance, which definitively validates your registration for the International French Academy School.
Registration Within 10 Days
The full amount must be paid within 24 hours of receipt of our confirmation. On receipt of payment, we will send you confirmation of the balance, which definitively validates your registration for the International French Academy School.
For all registrations submitted within 10 days, you hereby waive your right of withdrawal.
General conditions and internal rules
Every student must be aware of our internal regulations, which are available on our website in several languages: to consult them, click here.
By confirming their participation in the reserved program, students acknowledge that they have read and understood our rules and regulations.
FRENCH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
To ensure optimum learning conditions, it’s very important to take the written placement test as early as possible.
When you register, you’ll receive your unique link to take this online test.
The results of this test will enable our teaching team to confirm that the enrolment is compatible with the assessed level (type of course, duration…) and to reserve a place in the group adapted to the student’s level.
Watch out! Please note that there are specific start dates for beginners’ programs and special programs. Please refer to the corresponding detailed program description if necessary.
The First Day at International French Academy School in Paris
General Information
Please arrive at the International French Academy School (13 Rue Ernest Cresson, 75014 Paris) on the first day of your course.
A week before the start of your program, you’ll receive instructions on how to prepare for your arrival, including the time of your appointment at the school.
Hardware
Teaching materials are provided by the International French Academy School and included in the price of your program. We ask you to bring:
- A notebook
- A pen
- A laptop (or tablet, or at least a smartphone)
Course materials are available on an online platform.
Group Courses
The week before your arrival, our teaching team will send you the standard schedule corresponding to the program you have chosen. As soon as you arrive, you’ll be given a presentation of the school and the activities on offer.
Individual Classes
The week before your arrival, our team will send you a detailed timetable indicating the time you should arrive for your first lesson.
APARTMENTS RESERVED BY INTERNATIONAL FRENCH ACADEMY SCHOOL IN PARIS
Terms and Conditions
If you have requested an accommodation reservation through the International French Academy School, you will receive detailed information once your registration has been validated, i.e., once your payment has been received.
Host Family
- Important: Arrivals are usually on Sunday and departures on Saturday. Additional nights are payable and subject to availability.
- You will receive a detailed email containing information about your host family, as well as instructions on how to contact them.
Studio in Residence
- Each of our partner residences has its own rules and regulations, which you can find on our Accommodation page.
- You will receive a specific email for booking confirmation and payment details.
Transfers by Taxi
- The International French Academy School can book a cab from the airport to your accommodation for €90.
- Please let us know if you would like to add this service to your booking, and provide the details of your arrival in Paris so that we can make the reservation.
(When staying with a host family, we remind you that a transfer is provided and organized by the host family from the city center (e.g., train station) to the family’s home).
Apply for a Visa
Terms and Conditions
We remind you that by validating your registration, you declare that you are informed of the conditions necessary to obtain a visa before starting the registration procedure or making any payment to the International French Academy School in Paris.
Before confirming your enrolment, please refer to our procedure for students applying for a visa to enter France, as detailed in our internal regulations.
Please let us know if you need to apply for a visa to enter France and require a document from the International French Academy School to support your application.
Certificate of Registration
The registration certificate, also known as the letter of acceptance, is issued after receipt of the deposit.
Exam DELF - DALF - TCF
REGISTRATION
At the International French Academy School in Paris, we provide support for students who wish to register for the DELF, DALF, or TCF exams.
- DELF/DALF: We partner with accredited examination centers in Paris. Our administrative office can assist with your exam registration for an additional processing fee.
- TCF: We can guide you through the registration process and provide necessary information to ensure you are well-prepared for the exam.
Please note that booking fees and exam fees are non-refundable once the registration has been completed by the examination center.
For more detailed information on the DELF/DALF exams, including schedules and procedures, please refer to the examination center’s website or contact our administrative office for assistance.
Welcoming a Minor Student
Conditions
The International French Academy School in Paris can exceptionally accept students aged 16 and over, provided they are mature enough to behave appropriately and integrate into a group of adults.
- Students under 18 must be informed that they will be in class with adults of different ages (18 to 50 and over).
Administrative Formalities
For underage students staying with host families, a specific procedure will be applied, involving an official declaration signed by the parents and the student.
- Parental Consent Form: Our parental consent form is compulsory. Parents must define an appropriate curfew, which will be communicated to the host family and strictly enforced.