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Atelier 9Paris, France

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

289 students - overall rating
34, rue de Trévise - 75009 Paris - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

Location: Atelier 9 is located in the bustling and unique French capital of Paris. Housed in a typical French apartment, in the hip and trendy Faubourg-Montmartre Quarter, Atelier 9 offers a unique and friendly atmosphere. The school is surrounded by shops, cafés, restaurants and has attractions such as the Opéra Garnier and the shopping district of Galeries Lafayette, within walking distance. With excellent communication to the rest of Paris via the Grands Boulevards and Cadet Metro stations, students are in a fantastic location to enjoy the city to it's fullest.

School facilities: The friendly and casual atmosphere of the school is supported through its homely facilities. These facilities include a library, full kitchen use for students, a lounge area, free coffee, free WIFI and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Course selection includes Group lessons taught over several intensities (Intensive, Semi-Intensive, Evening) and Private lessons. The school's small class sizes ensure that students receive ample individual attention to reach their language goals, in a warm and inclusive environment.

Methodology: The school's "Communicative Approach" to teaching requires no textbooks, with a tailored-sheet system created by the teachers, giving students all they need to further their French language studies accordingly.

French Courses

General Language

Our prices for Atelier 9 include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about Atelier 9, Paris

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
Atelier 9, Paris
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Other
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (8 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 18-30 years (133 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 31-49 years (82 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (61 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The small size of the school and especially its classes make for an extremely personal atmosphere and are fantastic for improving your French (or Spanish) quickly. I have since been in larger schools with larger classes and I dearly miss the atmosphere at Atelier 9. That, and the free coffee.
Insider tip: Take advantage of the theatre classes, they're worth it.
Review details
Other comments Everyone who works there was completely fantastic and they were never reluctant to help me with any problems I had outside of school.
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 10. Jul. 2008 by Amy Ireland
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Good atmosphere (students between 16-70), small classes (between 6-10 students), emphasis on talking, young teachers, fair price (compared to other schools)
Insider tip: Join the free activities like the theater workshop, the guided tour (excellent!), and the picknick. The school also has a good collection of French movies which you can rent DVDs for free (you only have to make a deposit).
Review details
Other comments All in all a good school for beginners and advanced students. Unfortunately the school dos not offer specialized courses (e.g. business French or literature), so if you need that you should better look for other places.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Jun. 2007 by Martin Wählisch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The very excellent, outstandning and nice teacher, the group of students. A very good learning experience in all aspects
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. Apr. 2010 by Kerstin Gynnerstedt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
There are the world in the school: I meet very funny people from different nationalities than mine!
Insider tip: The city of Paris is incroyable!
Review details
Other comments in the school, all people are very funny and disponibles.
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. May. 2008 by Lorena Tempera
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The best were the teachers, very bright, very individual, very strong and very smart! Excellent!
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Oct. 2008 by Inesa Arutyunyan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
My teacher, the atmosphere, the small classes, that you're taught french only in french.
Insider tip: You get very well informed when you arrive at the school, and help is always given in the best way if you have problems. Take advantage of the free activities.
Review details
Other comments A great school in a great city! Couldn't be any better!
Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 20. May. 2008 by Elina Härmä
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great atmosphere. some cool teachers who hung out outside of class too.
Review details
Other comments great experience! learned a lot from great teachers.
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 23. Oct. 2007 by Chester Pidduck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
In general the ambience in the school, the way the teachers treated us.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Oct. 2007 by Rebeca Ros Sosa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Stefanie I was a very enthusiastic and very competent teacher.
Review details
Other comments The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Apr. 2007 by Dina Grossberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very homely and informal. The teachers give 100% during class.
Insider tip: Do the drama class, it's fun!
Review details
Other comments I would definitely go back.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2007 by Amy Lilwall
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great atmosphere, I learned a lot thanks to it
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Oct. 2009 by Maciej Kowalczyk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The value and the great people and teachers
Insider tip: Don't bother trying to find an accomodation on your own, the school does a great job finding it for you.
Review details
Other comments It was a great experience, the teachers were great, and the atmosphere is very nice.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2007 by Melissa Renteria
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good teachers and lots of activities
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Nov. 2007 by Joaquín Pérez Juan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
It was like learning in a family, great.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Oct. 2009 by Ignacio O Mullony Fernández
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Celine, the teacher, and the atmosphere.
Insider tip: Come here if ou want to speak, and that with interesting people.
Review details
Other comments A bit loose with time, lessons started late, but a great, warm, friendly and open-minded place, with excellent and serious teachers.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Dec. 2007 by Helen Enoksson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Small number of students in the classes
Insider tip: The theater classes. It is a very good opportunity to practice french.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jun. 2007 by Martin Treiber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Kind persons and a very good teacher
Review details
Other comments People very kind. Very well organisation.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 5. Mar. 2008 by Elisa Mazzoli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
My teacher Stephanie; she's the bomb
Insider tip: If you want to work on your approuncination start in a low class, if you really want to work hard ask for extra assignments because the pace is pretty slow.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2008 by Vincent Bijllaardt, Van Den
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Small clases and welcoming attitude
Insider tip: I think beginners need a book to supplement and really learn the basics.
Review details
Other comments the school was great, the staff friendly and welcoming and I liked everyone I met. I also enjoyed the course, got quality attention and learned a lot.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Oct. 2009 by Melinda Rendina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very friendly + helpful atmosphere
Review details
Other comments I would especially recommend this school to people that plan to stay in paris. At school and at the school-activities it is easy to meet the other students and to feel at home immediately.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2009 by Seiner Tanja
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Home environment, very practical
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Mar. 2010 by Annemarie Ganzer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teaching was brilliant!
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Mar. 2008 by Nadja Philippi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The emphasis is on speaking
Review details
Other comments I am grateful that I found this school. I chose it because of comments like mine on the internet. Here you learn to speak. Of course you are doing written exercises which increases your ability to speak and retain information. The teachers are very enthusiastic and I would say commited to teaching. The classes are well rounded in terms of age - from 23-65 yrs. I hope to return next year.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Mar. 2007 by Janet Fish
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers are very nice
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2007 by Yolanda Diaz Galindo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers are amazing.
Insider tip: Don´t miss the guided tour!
Review details
Other comments Atelier 9 is the best adress in town.
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2007 by Yvonne Steiner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
People were very friendly
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2009 by Jesús Rodil Rodríguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers were amazing
Insider tip: Teachers can really make you feel at home!
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2009 by Rebecca Ricci
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers and organisation
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2007 by Phuonghan Lam
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teacher and the class
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2007 by Giulia Silvi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The quality of teaching
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Mar. 2010 by Kyung Su Jung
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Atelier 9 compared to ratings of all schools in France

 Atelier 9 ParisAverage of all other schools in France
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Atelier 9

“I am very proud to welcome our students in our small school. Our goal is for our students to speak French in a friendly and casual atmosphere. Our small groups and conversation based method are our tools to help our students accomplish their mission in Paris. ”
– 
Annabelle Stabile
Director of Atelier 9
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 8:45
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Atelier 9 and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoPayPal - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2002
Legal name/parent company
SARL L’ATELIER 9 | Tax registration ID: FR73443088422

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 70
Throughout the year: 115
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Information for all courses offered by Atelier 9

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 130 €. 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, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 01 May 2024, 27 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024, 29 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024 - 01 Sep 2024, 01 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, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place 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 Charles de Gaulle Airport:
50 € one way
100 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Charles de Gaulle, Orly.
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)
Europe: 15 €
,
North America: 100 €
,
South America: 90 €
,
Africa: 150 €
,
Oceania: 100 €
,
Asia: 150 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Music2 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis8 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Welcome cocktail Party or Breakfast
- Guided Walking tour
- Picnic
- Pot luck Party

Adults - Paid activities

- Eating out in typical Parisian Bistro
- French theatre with English subtitles

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Questions and answers about Atelier 9

  • Indeed, you reserve a place with a down payment only. The rest of the amount must be paid at Atelier no later than the first day, before the course starts.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 24, 2023
  • The school offers Extensive Evening Course from 19:30 to 21:00.
    Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 21, 2023

FAQ about Atelier 9, Paris

  • Atelier 9 does not arrange accommodation for students, however we will be glad to process an accommodation request as soon as we receive the enrolment from the student. Our partner agency will be glad to contact the student directly for all accommodation details including the invoice which is directly issued by the agency. We have arranged for accommodation for many students from Language Course in the past and we are very confident with the service provided by the accommodation provider. Our partner agency handles the bookings for accommodation directly with the student to make communication easier. If you book homestay accommodation you'll have a single room and shared bathroom with local hosts or a host family in Paris.
    Annabelle, Consultant from Atelier 9 - Feb 24, 2022
  • The Evening course can be booked for 4, 8, 12 weeks. It might be possible to extend the course, however this depends on the number of bookings they receive. They can't guarantee that the course will be available for one year.
    Angela Ligartova, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 05, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (50 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Atelier 9 varies from 11 students (Intensive French Course) to 11 students (Intensive French Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Atelier 9 hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Atelier 9 comes from USA with a 15% representation, followed by students from Germany (8%) and England (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Atelier 9 offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.
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