Reviews of Atelier 9, Paris, France
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4.4
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Atelier 9, Paris, France
Atelier 9, Paris, France
Based on 294 reviews of former students of Atelier 9
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (8 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (134 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (84 ratings)
Students 50+ years (63 ratings)
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Individual Reviews
Atelier 9
6. Oct. 2025
Sasa (34 years) Canada Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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Value for money
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"I loved the location of the school; the staff were super nice. Thomas was a great teacher, and Annabelle was very accessible. I enjoyed the activity with Marushka, where we discussed French holidays. The other students were also fantastic people."
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"I wish I had more opportunities to speak French and engage in conversation, with fewer worksheets."
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"Paris is one of the world's greatest cities. I love coming back to it and strolling its streets."
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19. May. 2025
Marc (55 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The school promotes an open and pleasant learning atmosphere. The classes are diverse in all facets (nationalities, ages, etc.), but the common denominator is French, or at least it should be. Since I'm attending a class at Atelier 9 several times, this certainly speaks for itself."
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"The city is perfect for putting what you've learned into practice in the afternoon. The hectic impression can sometimes be deceptive. A conversation partner usually takes a moment to answer a question about directions or a restaurant recommendation. The new trend toward making Paris friendlier and greener is particularly evident. Many streets feature small green projects where you can linger..."
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"Great lecturer, nice group and a nice selection of topics."
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3. Feb. 2025
Joanne (33 years) Netherlands Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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"Small groups, kind teacher."
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"Not really a schedule on what the programme is about or what we will learn during the week. It felt a bit randomly selected."
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25. Nov. 2024
Marc (65 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"There is only one word for this school: superb! I can recommend it without reservation. The teacher is excellent. The teaching method, the focus on the individual participants and the different teaching materials are really outstanding. The group also benefited from the very nice atmosphere."
Negative aspects
"The lesson was a bit cramped. But that's a minor point."
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"Great city and the ideal place to learn French and practise it in real life after class."
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"Highly recommended."
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23. Sep. 2024
Doris (69 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"Small class, well-structured lessons ... and the coffee is not to be despised either"
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28. May. 2024
Karin (63 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The language of instruction is French"
Negative aspects
"I would have liked a little more teaching material."
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"Very friendly, helpful and committed employees."
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"I love Paris, that's why I'm living here for a month!"
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"I learned a lot in the 2 weeks and my knowledge has improved a lot."
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8. Apr. 2024
Laurin (20 years) Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 5 weeks
Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 5 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The friendly and courteous teachers, the fast communication and the flexibility."
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4. Oct. 2023
Flora Marie (25 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I really liked the school and it was great to learn in a small group. It was a very pleasant atmosphere and people dared to make mistakes without being looked at askance by others. Our teacher Aurélie was super nice and taught us a lot. The school has a great location and is in an old Parisian apartment. Can only recommend it!"
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"I definitely recommend the Intensive French course, the shorter one from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is a bit short."
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27. Jun. 2023
Lia (63 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good teacher, with a lot of experience and pedagogical skills. Small groups, just what I was looking for. A friendly atmosphere."
Negative aspects
"Does not apply."
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"I would have liked a little more homework, but that may be personal."
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"Great, enjoyed it!"
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"Varied lesson program with a small group and experienced teacher."
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31. May. 2023
Simone (47 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Nice enthusiastic teachers, small groups."
Negative aspects
"Classrooms are a bit cluttered and outdated."
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"Enjoy every minute in this amazingly beautiful city."
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"Staff are friendly and helpful."
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"Great city with rich cultural history. Incredible to see and experience."
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"Nice that the groups are small. A test beforehand to determine the right level and group would be good."
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22. May. 2023
Mark (59 years) Australia Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Small classes, good teacher, Annabel is great, nice mix of students (nationalities, ages).
The building is very rustic - could have better facilities.
Overall very good experience - I would return and recommend it."
Negative aspects
"Really just common room and bathrooms and overall common areas lacked space, the online presence is limited and out of date - these areas could be improved."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do additional activities."
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"Excellent."
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"Great city to visit."
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"Very good teaching and content."
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16. May. 2023
Stefania 
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I like the way they teach, we speak about daily life.
The lessons are never boring."
Negative aspects
"It might be a little short."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"More workshops in the afternoon would be great."
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"It's possible to take online classes."
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"I love Paris as much as Venice."
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"It's been twice I come to this school, and I am always very satisfied."
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11. May. 2023
Pamela (64 years) United States Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Emphasis on listening and speaking, friendly, welcoming, non-judgmental environment"
Negative aspects
"A bit more homework would have been nice."
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30. Nov. 2022
Maria Teresa (67 years) Course: Extensive Evening French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Extensive Evening French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"Very well organized school with a lot of attention for the students"
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"I know Paris very well and I like it very much"
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28. Jun. 2022
Laleh (26 years) France Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching method which was more focused on communication, participations and speaking progress"
Negative aspects
"There was a constitution building next to the course, and its noise was really annoying so that we couldn’t focus much."
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"The teaching method was great as it really helps students to progress their communication and speaking skills. However, it would be nice if before starting each class, the teacher explains on the day’s plan, lessons and general things to be learned and discussed during that day."
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19. Apr. 2022
Véronique (59 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Our teacher Anne Lise loves her work. That's why the quality of her teaching is so high. I have learned a lot.
The small group size also allows for concentrated learning."
Negative aspects
"On the downside, and not the school's fault, was the construction noise from the adjacent building site. But that will stop at some point."
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"Paris is loud, dirty, ugly, but always a great experience. I love this city."
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4. Apr. 2022
Gerald (72 years) United States Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Great location, great staff, lots of conversation"
Negative aspects
"Sometimes a little disorganized"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The afternoon historic tours were outstanding!!!"
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"Great small school!"
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"Fantastique!"
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"Excellent!"
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12. Nov. 2021
Eve (49 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Aurélie is a super nice and competent teacher. The learning methods are great!"
Negative aspects
"Sometimes it was a bit noisy, another classroom was right next to ours and the connecting door could not be closed perfectly. Right in front of the door was a construction site and this was also noisy at times!"
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"Great city!"
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2. Jul. 2019
Deborah (50 years) New Zealand Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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"What I liked most about the school was the friendliness of staff, admin staff and students. We were a small close-knit group. I also really liked Annika my teacher."
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"The building needs a handyman. It felt a bit tired."
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3. Apr. 2019
Katherine (65 years) Canada Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"The small classes were the best way to learn to speak up, even if you feel lacking in confidence at first."
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"Go for it! Open your mouth and do your best. Soon you will see great improvements. Out in the city, use your French. I found Parisians very willing to help if your were willing to try."
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"Very good school! Small and casual but very effective."
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"Wonderful city: great history and culture. Very good Metro system, but extremely crowded on some lines. I definitely want to come back again!"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I was in Hadrian's class at first, then I switched to Annika's. While I was only with Hadrian a short time, he was very encouraging and pleasant, with a good sense of humour. Annika was the instructor I was with the for the rest of the classes. She really knows her grammar and was very strong in her explaining of idiomatic expressions and Parisian culture. She also had a good sense of humour. I would suggest this school to anyone wishing to learn French or improve their French. The small classes force you to speak up in French, which is, of course, the whole point."
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26. Mar. 2019
Leonard (17 years) Austria Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Location."
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"Incredible variety within the city, very lively, an inspiration. Fast and active. astounding architectural beauty."
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"Course materials somehow oldfashioned and complicated.
No flexibility to adapt to specific needs of the student, even if explicitely asked for. Promised to take up some of the needed topics, but never did."
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13. Mar. 2019
Jessie (34 years) France Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"I liked how it seemed like a small community."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It will really help if you familiarise yourself with a lot of French words beforehand."
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"Location is super!"
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"I took the semi-intensive course for a month and I have mixed reviews about it.
I really enjoyed the class, but I have to say there is no syllabus provided at all. You just come there and you don't even know what you will be learning for the day.
On my first week, we were learning about COD and COI. I didn't have any issues with it, but it could have been very helpful if we have been given the syllabus for the week in order for us to be ready for the class - it's for students who want to take the initiative and have a better learning experience.
Different teachers have different teaching approaches here. I have to raise my concern here that although I believe the classes are great, some teachers will really stick to their methods. My previous classmate has anxiety issues, she does really well in class, however, when asked to standup in front of the class to present, she would have difficulties managing it. The first time it happened, she couldn't handle it and stepped out of the class whilst presenting. When she left, I then told the teacher that she has issues when presenting in front of a group, but well, he still insisted in carrying out his "public speaking" method. Some of my classmates including myself were very disappointed with this as the class is for language learning and not for public speaking. So, if you have any issues with public speaking, maybe you should raise this to the teacher from the very beginning.
I wasn't able to join the activities after class, so I couldn't really comment on that."
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30. Jan. 2019
Lisa (49 years) United States Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Small group of students. Only French spoken in class."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Take the after-school tour that is offered! Antoine has knowledge about the city that most Parisians dont even know. He is friendly and truly a stellar guide. It is part of your tuition, so go and enjoy!"
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"Teachers are wonderful, friendly and encouraging. Great school!"
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15. Jan. 2019
Paul (26 years) Australia Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Overall I was disappointed with my experience at Atelier 9, but first let me begin with the good things: The school is very casual and informal, which makes for a relaxed and social learning environment. All of the teachers I encountered were nice and friendly, and the location of the school is also very easy to reach from most parts of Paris.
However, I found the learning environment to be far too casual. In two weeks I felt that I barely improved at all. A lot of time is wasted on long and drawn out exercises and games that aren't particularly effective. I understand that many other students appreciate this casual environment but I went to Atelier 9 to improve my French as much as possible and sadly this was not the case."
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30. Nov. 2018
Mai (37 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly atmosphere"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"As we all know, Japanese grammar is different from other languages, so For Japanese, it may be more difficult to understand than people from South America and other European countries. They just pronounce it differently and may be able to catch on rather quickly. Don't be discouraged and do your best.
Even though it's a beginner level, you might enjoy it more if you learn a lot of words before trying it."
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"I hadn't been given the code for the school's apartment."
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3. Nov. 2018
Zoe (34 years) Australia Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"Aurelie, our teacher was really amazing, very clear and was encouraging. She was patient teacher and very light hearted and entertaining when she taught."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do all the afternoon activities if you can, set up a Whatsapp group with your fellow students and each class is packed with useful info so I would recommend not skipping days if you can. Also I would recommend doing the Intensive class vs the semi."
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"Great location and such a good vibe at the school."
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29. Oct. 2018
Sarah (25 years) Australia Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"The teacher was super animated and helpful for a beginner like me. I made great friends with the other students in my class! And the whole feel of the school was very intimate and friendly, I really felt at home there."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you're searching for accommodation, there's no need to find something close to the school! As long as there's a convenient metro or RER station near your house, it's quite a good location."
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"Absolutely loved the school!"
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29. Oct. 2018
Elfriede (58 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Relaxed atmosphere, the teachers were really good"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Social activities in the afternoon, e.g. a visit to the Pierre Lachaise cemetery"
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29. Oct. 2018
Elin (27 years) France Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"In contrast to my previous experience of studying a language, you talk a lot during the class to practice each new grammar skill being taught, with french being the only language spoken (even in the beginner's class).The teachers are genuine in making you understand."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The morning class focuses on introducing new grammar/concepts/themes, while the afternoon class focuses on going deeper into the subject and discussion. If you have the opportunity to talk a lot with french natives, the morning class might be enough to cover new grammar knowledge. Don't miss out on the weekly activities and force yourself to not speak English."
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"The teachers are very accommodating, but be aware that the size of the class is constantly changing with participants coming and going."
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29. Oct. 2018
Rachel (29 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive French Course - 6 weeks
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"The teachers take their lesson planning seriously and really understand what it takes to learn a language."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The lessons are on a monthly rotation, so it is best to join the school at the beginning of the month."
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4. Sep. 2018
Karine (26 years) France Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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"The teachers, my classmates, the small classes, good location, some nice outside activities"
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"Carol is an amazing teacher"
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4. Sep. 2018
Alejandra (50 years) Mexico Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"I liked the fact that if you are not a beginner you can start any Monday of the month, plus the teaching does not concentrate do much in the grammar but in your communication ability."
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"Great value!"
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3. Sep. 2018
Julia Anna (27 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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"Great teachers"
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28. Aug. 2018
Nancy (48 years) Canada Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"There really was only 9 students in the class. Vanessa kept us motivated with current and relevant lessons. She was very good at focusing on the areas that needed improvement in our grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation etc."
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"I organized my own accommodations. I do not know anyone that arranged accommodations with the school."
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20. Aug. 2018
Sofia (46 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"The environment"
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8. Aug. 2018
Celeste (20 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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"Our teacher was very good despite speaking all the time in French it was easy to understand her and the atmosphere was very familiar"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The courses are not traditional, focusing mainly on grammar but focusing on providing a basis for living using the language"
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"Very good professors the only complaint goes to the organization because on the website is specified that the classes are maximum of 9 people when instead we found ourselves to be more and more arriving up to 14 people and presented the problem nothing was done about it"
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16. Jul. 2018
Anna (37 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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"The best teacher in the school! Unfortunately, he was on vacation during my last week there and I had to complete the course with less dynamics."
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10. Jul. 2018
Lara (17 years) Poland Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Small group size, flexibility in changing levels and easy contact with the faculty"
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10. Jul. 2018
Ruud (37 years) Netherlands Course: Intensive French Course - 5 weeks
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"They follow a monthly cycle, so a teaching program of 4 weeks, so it is best to start at the beginning of a month and do 4 weeks to have a complete program."
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3. Jul. 2018
Gisela (67 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The lessons by the teacher Vanessa"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Above all participants from Asia should be informed about the bathroom facilities before the registration."
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"Missing resource/equipment: No digital teaching methods. Overcrowded rooms. Teaching a group in the kitchen. Insufficient facilities with 2 small, often not functioning toilets for about 50 participants."
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25. Jun. 2018
Mirna Maria (59 years) France Course: Intensive French Course - 7 weeks
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"I loved my teachers: Yannik, Olga & Nadine."
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"The facilities are too basic and the school is too small. The bathroom is not as clean as I wish."
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"There is a very rude teacher. She had troubles with at least 3 to 4 students during the course.
The school evaluation on the site I think is high and unrealistic."
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6. Jun. 2018
Nuria (25 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 8 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 8 weeksOverall rating
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"Few students per class which gives the opportunity to learn faster and to practice conversation better. They offer coffee and tea for free for all students. The afternoon workshops along with the guided tours are a fantastic idea to internalise the theory of French with everyday life."
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"It is a small, familial school. If you are looking for technology and a lot of theory, this is not your school. They have a traditional teaching method with few students per class. Sometimes, there is a lack of organisation in regards to what they are going to teach but on the other hand, you can also strengthen those aspects where you see that you are more lost because the school is flexible regarding the agenda."
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"The school facilities should be renovated, from the bathrooms to the walls, there are areas where the paint is bad. For me, the worst thing was that, being a small school, when they have a lot of students they use the kitchen as a classroom. I understand that they do not have more space but it is unpleasant because during the break, students enter, eat, etc and I find it unhygienic for those who want to eat (who are within their right since it is a kitchen) and for the student who receives classes in that room because it smells like food.
In general, I am happy because I have achieved the level of French I wanted but for the money we paid it would be good to have the facilities refurbished."
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4. Jun. 2018
Yalitza (50 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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"The number of students per classroom"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Not having as many students of the same native language together"
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"More detail in the initial evaluation will allow us all to advance at the same pace"
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30. Apr. 2018
Robert (74 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Nadine was wonderful. All staff were very welcoming."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Great sandwich place “Picto” located 10’ from school."
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9. Apr. 2018
Genevieve (61 years) France Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"Professionalism of teachers and affability of other students"
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20. Mar. 2018
Lena (23 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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"Nice, competent teachers"
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27. Feb. 2018
Yang (32 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"The informal atmosphere I really liked."
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"The organization should be better. At the beginning of the course there was no explanation for the grading, duration of the course, etc. In addition, there are almost every morning a delay, in one day even more than 1 hour. My teacher was very nice, we had a lot of time to practice speaking. I wish she explained more in French. Overall, the stay was a lot of fun."
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19. Feb. 2018
Thomas (49 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"The teachers and the learning atmosphere were really pleasant."
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14. Feb. 2018
Keiko (47 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"The atmosphere was nice."
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"The class for the advanced level did not exist. It was a shame."
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"Thank you for any organization."
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12. Feb. 2018
Tiffany (58 years) Singapore Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"Not many students in each class so that makes learning better"
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"They had 1 B1 and 1 B2 class. The students levels in each class vary greatly. I wish they had more classes so I could progress if I found a particular class too easy. I attended a different school and they had 3-4 different levels of B1. The first day of school was organised. We didn’t have the pass code and had to wait outside the school for a while. We didn’t complete the evaluation test until 10.30 am on the first day. Class started almost 11am. I wish they had the students come in earlier for the evaluation test so that the class could commence at 9 am."
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12. Feb. 2018
Chih Yi (24 years) France Course: Extensive Evening French Course - 4 weeks
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"Good atmosphere among teachers and students."
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"I paid 175 euros a month to listen to the teacher talking about her life for the majority of the class time. It's a waste of money and time. Although the teacher spoke in French which could practice listening, I paid for being taught, not paid for listening to something pointless. And the teaching was quite unorganised."
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2. Feb. 2018
Peter (44 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"The location is near the centre of Paris, which is great. The class size was also good for the A1 level. The style of teaching was immersion, so the teacher speaks only French unless English was necessary, even in the beginner level."
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"The teaching style is flexible, and each day we had paper handouts and exercises to do. You can use a binder to keep them organised and make a workbook. You can use your own French books to supplement the class if you want more structure, and ask the teacher since she is very approachable with French questions.
I took care of arranging my own accommodations, and there are lots of hotels nearby."
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"I'm a beginner, so I was put into the A1 beginner class, and found that challenging enough since we were immersed in French from beginning."
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12. Dec. 2017
Haldis Kristin (63 years) Norway Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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"Hadrien: Skilled teacher who explained grammar and described new words very well. Weight on pronunciation. Good plan. 4 of us newcomers were placed in the same group. The pass was good, we were about the same level in our French knowledge."
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6. Dec. 2017
Fruzsina (25 years) France Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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"Everyone was professional, we had a great teacher and we improved really well while studying together!"
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1. Dec. 2017
Gerda (63 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"I chose the course not to learn new grammatical topics, but to deepen and better apply the A2 level. I liked it very well! We had a very friendly, competent teacher, good material, pleasant learning environment."
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30. Oct. 2017
Mariana (36 years) France Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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"It's as described. A boutique language school with a small number of students, with very good teachers and offering free valuable workshops.
I did the intensive debutante class and it was unbelievable to see how colleagues that were scared to start talking felt at home using the French language after one month.
I have been transferred to an upper level class but there was a very different atmosphere. I felt that it was better for me to learn the basics in a very organized and calm atmosphere.
As almost everyone is from a different country, the classes become very valuable.
Our teacher Adrian was excellent. Annabelle always had a smile on her face and wanted to help with any technical issues. Vanessa is the representation of what we all imagine a kind, delicate, beautiful French woman is. She also had an incredible technique and great teaching skills. The pronunciation classes that were offered with Vanessa were very valuable. Wish we had more.
What is seen as being a constant is the dedication. Teachers had a good technique to work with international students. Adrian was excellent in keeping a good eye on everyone's capacity of improvement, cultural differences and good study atmosphere.
Going to the next level for one more month."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Be very honest with what you believe you know and what level you really are at.
Read "The culture map" by Erin Meyer before you share 4 hours a day with people that come from all over the globe.
Take just one week and see if it works for you.
If you have the time to come for a longer period, don't hurry to start at a higher level just because you can have a small talk.
Be aware that people come to study and even if you are in Paris for a short period, take this school seriously. There are students that don't like to waste their time and money.
If you take an intensive class, after some days you will feel tired and not willing to wake up early the next morning. That's normal but at the same time it is very challenging to not have one of the colleagues in the class as you learn something new daily. If you are in a beginner class, one's absence makes a huge difference for the next day's class.
Enjoy it."
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11. Oct. 2017
Emma (34 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Small classes, fantastic teachers and homely atmosphere. Great location - it is easy to find accommodation close enough to walk every morning."
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25. Sep. 2017
Karin (61 years) Germany Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Students of different nationalities and the school atmosphere"
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"Great Place to learn!"
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7. Sep. 2017
Roxana Aracely (33 years) Japan Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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"The school is like a house, so you feel really comfortable there, in a relaxed environment."
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"If you already have studied French, ask them to do a test before starting the class. They say the will do it at the school, but they didn't and just sent me to a class."
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"The teacher and staff are very welcoming and kind."
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4. Sep. 2017
Friederike Germany Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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"Informality and niceness"
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29. Aug. 2017
Kiersten (27 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 5 weeks
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"My teacher! I will forever meet up with Sylvie everytime I return to Paris."
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"Go to the pronunciation workshops!"
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"Choose this school. Seriously."
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25. Aug. 2017
Chiara (30 years) Italy Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Extra activities like pronunciation classes everyone are for free once a week in the afternoon. The school is in an incredible neighbourhood and very conveniently located by the metro station and public bike sharing stations."
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""Atelier Paris" was a 2 hour free class in the afternoon in which we learned about Paris and the different neighbourhoods. It was extremely interesting because it was lead by students who talked about "where can I go see a good show" or "where are some good and cheap restaurants". We all got even more excited about exploring Paris."
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"Teachers were amazingly personable and motivating and school directors would go out of the way to match students to appropriate class level. I enrolled in a absolute beginner class but learned very quickly and after one week I asked if I could move one level up. They were super accommodating and let me switch the next day. Studying at Atelier 9 was the most enjoyable learning experience I've had in a long, long time!!"
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3. Aug. 2017
Kristina Sweden Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"The very good atmosphere. Good teachers."
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"Even if it was a debutant-class, we should have talked more. Too much listening."
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25. Jul. 2017
Anar (37 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Intimate and friendly environment and teachers."
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19. Jun. 2017
Setsuya (39 years) Japan Course: Intensive French Course - 5 weeks
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"Just location."
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"It is better to chose another school."
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"Teachers are not professional, they don't have motivation to teach us, just to kill the time."
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13. Jun. 2017
Raminta (24 years) United Kingdom Course: Extensive Evening French Course - 4 weeks
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"The staff is very professional and the quality of teaching high."
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"I booked B1 class which was cancelled because of the sickness of teacher and therefore continued with B2 level which I felt was too advanced for me and then switched to A2 which felt not challenging enough. Therefore, I don't feel like I've progressed as much as I could have which is a shame, but besides that everything was very good!"
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7. Jun. 2017
Balint (28 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"Amazing teachers with small classes (1-10) for affordable rates."
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"My favourite school in Paris."
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6. Jun. 2017
Penelope (64 years) France Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"The class size was small (7-9). The teacher, Vanessa, was positive and knowledgeable."
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"Take advantage of the workshops and develop relationships with other classmates."
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"Lack of resources and no advice or resources provided to assist in learning the language after class."
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27. May. 2017
Donella (30 years) New Zealand Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"The classes were a nice size and my teacher was great!"
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24. Apr. 2017
Lilianka Isabel (25 years) Dominican Republic Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"The school is excellent! The classroom are for small groups. Every member can participate and the language immersion is fantastic."
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"Since the teacher won't explain anything in your native language, I recommend that you study the basics a little, like colors, salutations, and how to ask really basic questions. The teachers are really intuitive so they will help you with anything you will need and even do mimics to explain anything. In very specific occasion they will explain something in English or say a meaning."
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"It's a wonderful school. I loved pedagogic style and rhythm of the class."
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11. Apr. 2017
Crystal Tsz Tung (26 years) France Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"The teacher is really nice. And the time was good for me as well. Use a lot of different methods for learning. C'est bien!"
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"If you can attend the semi-intensive or intensive class, it will be better."
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10. Apr. 2017
Meg (62 years) Canada Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"The teachers, especially Vanessa - very lively, expressive clear and organized. Also the class size, activities and ambiance."
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"You must speak French at all times in the class."
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"Cosy, small classes. Lots of conversational French. Interesting/engaging range of instructional activities."
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20. Mar. 2017
Lea (67 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"The open teaching, the versatile skills and knowledge of teachers, uncomplicated handling"
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"I would like to visit again French classes in Atelier 9."
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13. Mar. 2017
Anna (25 years) France Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"The school is small and really nice."
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"It depends what teacher you get. My experience with Vanessa and Erika were fantastic and I think I learned a lot."
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"When I returned to Paris to take another month at Atelier 9 in February, they had a new teacher for our class. The first week was not good. He was late the first day. He did not explain things well and seemed to have no prepared plan. As a class we complained to the school within the first week, but nothing happened. Everyone agreed that the first week had been a bit of a waste. I had already payed for 4 weeks though so I stuck it out. Our new teacher did improve some but was nowhere near as good as the other teachers I had had at Atelier 9. I just felt like the school should have prepared him more. The school is too expensive to have even one week where you feel you don't learn much."
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27. Feb. 2017
Cassandra (26 years) Australia Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Erica was an amazing teacher."
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22. Feb. 2017
Tamami (36 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"The casual atmosphere of the class. Homework given every day.
As there were very few Japanese students, the teaching speed is much faster than in the French language schools in Japan. As I should understand everything in French, I notice that this stay is meaningful to me."
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"Due to the faster teaching speed and only-French teaching method (without explaining in English), it is difficult to understand the grammars in details. Even if you are a beginner, I recommend you to look through a basic grammar book in advance."
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"Polite communication."
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16. Jan. 2017
Paula (17 years) Bolivia Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"The place makes me feel comfortable, and this makes it easier for me to speak French and meet other people."
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"Try to practice the language you are learning as much as you can, even if everyone in your class speaks English. You are in Paris, you should speak French. And don't miss any of the ateliers in the afternoon! They are amazing!"
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"Great service and organization. Good teachers and the guided visits with Antoine are over the top."
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22. Dec. 2016
Jon (69 years) Norway Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"A relatively compact place, easy access to external services (although somewhat difficult to find and select shops)."
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"I could have used more emphasis on oral communication, and the number of requested individual sessions was not reached (two of four lectures)."
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19. Dec. 2016
Quinn (25 years) Canada Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"I thought the teaching was great."
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"None that come to mind."
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19. Dec. 2016
Lina (19 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 10 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 10 weeksOverall rating
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"The mixture of a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and very competent teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The guided tour through town by Antoine on a particular topic, which takes place once a month."
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"I can only recommend Atelier 9!"
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7. Nov. 2016
Dubravka (24 years) Croatia Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"I liked my professor (Lauren), she was really good as teacher and as a person, which made my class more interesting. And I like the tempo at which we learned new stuff because, in my opinion it was not too fast and not too slow."
Negative aspects
"The only thing I didnt like was that they are really late (class should start at 9, and they were always late 5-10 min, also the break should be 30 min, but they are taking 40), so when you are there 1 month like me, and you are paying the school a lot you dont want to lose 3-4 hours in total.
Also, I was not impressed by the additional classes, they were boring and not so useful."
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"Don't miss any classes, because it's important today what you have learned yesterday."
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31. Oct. 2016
Ran Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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"Loved the course! So much fun and I learned a lot. Fatiha is very nice and helpful. The class size is small enough to let everyone practice a lot in class. It's my first experience with learning a language in it's own language from the beginning. I have to say it's more efficient."
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"Don't be afraid to go to the beginners class if you speak zero French, but I have to say English definitely helps, because as a beginner student, most of the students communicate and discuss questions in English after class."
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"The young lady in accommodation is very nice and we became friends."
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11. Oct. 2016
Saito (38 years) Japan Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Good atmosphere in the class and easy to learn with many kinds of exercises and activities."
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2. Oct. 2016
Wakako (64 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"Teacher (enthusiastic), students (serious , eager to study and motivated), activities organised by the school"
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"The quality of facilities in the school is not high enough comparing with other language schools. However, the quality of the course is satisfactory."
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"As I requested a last-minute booking on Friday of the previous week, I couldn't take a level check test. Therefore, I was assigned to a class of higher level than my actual level. I had very tough time during the course."
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27. Sep. 2016
Alina (18 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"Lorraine is an incredibly good teacher! In addition, the atmosphere at the school/in the class is very pleasant."
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"Everything is organised in a way, so that everybody has access to all the options (excursions, good teaching, etc.). Take advantage of all the offers."
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"I rarely visited such a pleasant and good school."
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7. Sep. 2016
Nanda (53 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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"Informal character, location, teacher, solid pace"
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"Great club, value for money, mixed international group, various ages, conversation and grammar, great combo!"
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5. Sep. 2016
Yilan (25 years) France Course: Extensive Evening French Course - 1 week
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"The teacher is awesome"
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15. Aug. 2016
Blaise (16 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"Hadrian, the teacher, is really really good"
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"The most important part about learning a language is understanding enough to teach yourself, and being able to think in that language"
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"It takes about 3 to 4 weeks to think in that language without too many problems."
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13. Aug. 2016
Mina (71 years) Course: Semi-Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"Small school, friendly environment. Great teacher."
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"Take advantage of the extra-curricular activities offered by the school."
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"Hadrian is the most patient and kind teacher.
A great asset to your school."
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30. Jul. 2016
William (69 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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"My instructor, Morgane."
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"Everyone is very pleasant and helpful..."
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30. Jul. 2016
Malavika (25 years) Saint Kitts And Nevis Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
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"I liked that it was small, at first. But, then the class got quite a bit larger. In some ways I wish that it had been a bit more structured, although I did like that we focused a lot on speaking."
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"Try to see what size class you'll be in. I think the smaller the better."
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"The staff and teachers were all really lovely and helpful. I really liked my teacher, Fatia."
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6. Jul. 2016
.nancy (60 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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"Teachers are fantastic, very smart, dedicated and hard-working. Location in the heart of Paris is perfect. Homey atmosphere of school--everybody felt welcome."
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"I think there should be have been more opportunities for working on pronunciation.
French is hard to pronounce and inevitably foreigners have an accent, but everybody wanted to improve. Vanessa (not my teacher) gave an excellent "extra" class and I think this kind of work should be integrated for half an hour at the beginning of each class. Also, recommendations of CDs for the same should be provided at the beginning of each week. OR, CDs should be provided for work at school or at home."
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"I found it a very welcoming place for students of all backgrounds. I think teachers should insist on student speaking French. I think our teacher gained confidence about that issue, but students should sign an affidavit saying they will not resort to English. They do in Canada and it made me very cross that certain students resorted to English constantly in the class. I came to learn French!!
Loved it!!!! If I could have stayed longer, I would have done so.
I think linking lessons to real-life opportunities would have been optimal, although I recognize this is hard to do."
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23. May. 2016
Anthony (33 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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"Location and the teacher"
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22. Mar. 2016
Victoria (72 years) Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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"The casual atmosphere, kitchen facilities available for student use, free coffee and tea during breaks. The cameraderie among the students. The high quality of teaching."
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"Buy the weekly or monthly Navigo pass for ease of travel with metro, buses & RER train. It can even be used for travel to and from airports."
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"You learn a lot in a short time. They need to fix the floor in the front of their largest classroom. I kept twisting my ankle slightly when I walked to and from my seat."
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26. Jan. 2016
Kian (42 years) Australia Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
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"Great location, friendly, good facilities."
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"The tour to the Ile-de-la-Cité is amazing!"
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"Excellent. Stephanie was really great!"
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26. Mar. 2012
Diego Alejandro (27 years) Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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"The relaxed atmosphere and the teachers' availability."
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"Paris is really cold in winter!"
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"Excellent value for money!"
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20. Mar. 2012
Hiroko (22 years) Japan Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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"The teaching. My teacher was easy to understand."
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"A classroom atmosphere was so nice."
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1. Mar. 2012
Valentina (27 years) Italy Course: Evening Extensive Course - 6 weeks
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"Nice environment, good lessons"
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Homestay Executive
20. Feb. 2012
Viviana (33 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"The familiar atmosphere, everyone's kindness, excellent competence of our teacher."
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"In this school you may find excellent teachers but also you will feel completely comfortable."
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"Excellent workshops after morning lessons. Excellent relation with teachers. I will recommend it for sure."
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26. Dec. 2011
Yoko (53 years) Japan Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
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"Small classes, individual attention, quality of students, teachers, and ateliers."
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"Don't miss the ateliers and the walking tours!"
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"It has a very congenial atmosphere and attracting mature students who are often professionals serious about their language studies."
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