
Ratings
What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of student apartments (4.5/5.0)
- Paris is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
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.
- The language school Atelier 9 was founded in Paris, France in 2002.
- Legal name / parent company: SARL L’ATELIER 9
- Tax registration ID: FR73443088422
French Courses

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
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Price in € | 350 333 | 645 613 | 940 893 | 1090 1036 | 1340 1273 | 1590 1511 | 2090 1986 | 2590 2461 | 3090 2936 | 4090 3886 | 5090 4836 |
Price in US$ | 356 | 656 | 955 | 1108 | 1361 | 1615 | 2123 | 2631 | 3139 | 4154 | 5170 |
The Intensive French course from Atelier 9’s Paris school offers a friendly and relaxed learning environment, which is made possible through their commitment to keeping each group to a maximum of 9 students. The school follows a much more communicative approach compared to more traditional styles of teaching French, and for that reason features a large amount of conversation activities, such as role plays based on everyday situations, or debates about current events, and so on.
Students are encouraged to participate actively, so this course is suited for those who are enthusiastic about the prospect of speaking as much as possible in class.
The school also offers a range of workshops that you can take part in, such as pronunciation workshops, and French music workshops.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, specific enrolment conditions, such as duration of program and enrolment application dates may apply and may also vary. Please consult for conditions.
They teach reduced groups which is the secret of a friendly atmosphere and efficient learning. Gathered around a table, students are encouraged to participate in an active way and with the assistance of presentations, role-plays and debates, to stimulate their creativity.
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 02 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 31 Jul. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 30 Oct. 2023, 27 Nov. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 675 642 | -- | -- | -- | 1350 1283 | -- | -- | 2025 1924 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 686 | -- | -- | -- | 1372 | -- | -- | 2057 |
Semi-Intensive Course available only in blocks of 4 weeks.
One Language and Culture workshop per week is included in the price: 1.5 hours per week from 14:00 to 15:30. Days and themes to be confirmed on first day of class.
Due to the Covid-19 emergency, specific enrolment conditions such as length of program, enrolment application dates, may apply and vary. Please consult for conditions.
Our method, based on the communicative aspect of the language, requires no textbooks. Instead it provides a tailored-sheet system, created by the teachers and adapted to the linguistic needs of the students. Without omitting written skills, we focus on conversation and its use in every day French. That’s why our teaching material is centered on actual French situations, and is enriched by numerous documents, including songs, newspaper and magazine articles, videos, games, etc.
09 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 02 May 2023, 05 Jun. 2023, 03 Jul. 2023, 31 Jul. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 30 Oct. 2023, 27 Nov. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 210 200 | -- | -- | -- | 420 399 | -- | -- | 540 513 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 214 | -- | -- | -- | 427 | -- | -- | 549 |
Our method, based on the communicative aspect of the language, requires no textbooks, but rather provides a tailored-sheet system created by the teachers, adapted to the linguistic needs of the students. Without omitting written skills, we focus on conversation and its use in every day French. Ideal for ex-pats. Days may vary depending on the level: Monday and Wednesday evening or Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Afternoon: 19:30 - 21:00
IMPORTANT:
SEMI-Intensive and EVENING courses can only be booked for a minimum duration of 4 weeks.
INTENSIVE course can be booked for 1 week but is subject to availability. Availability is limited and must be consulted prior to booking.
10 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 28 May 2023 - 04 Jun. 2023, 14 Jul. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 27 Aug. 2023 - 03 Sep. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 24 Dec. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023.
Lessons needed per French language level
Our price includes
- 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
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. ”







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)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 5Number of public PC workstations: 1Paid parking (<500m)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 1 km |
Cooking | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 8 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Ratings of Atelier 9 compared to ratings of all schools in France
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Questions and answers about Atelier 9
- Is there a down payment and is the remaining amount then due just before the start of the course?“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
FAQ about Atelier 9, Paris
- Can Atelier 9 arrange accommodation? What is included in homestay, single room?“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
- I would like to book the Evening course for one year. Is this possible?“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 English from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 05, 2023
- Is airport pickup offered by Atelier 9?Yes. The school offers pickup from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (50 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Atelier 9?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Atelier 9 varies from 9 students (Intensive French ) to 9 students (Intensive French )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Atelier 9?100% of teachers at Atelier 9 hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Atelier 9 from?The highest Nationality percentage at Atelier 9 comes from USA with a 15% representation, followed by students from Germany (8%) and England (8%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Atelier 9 offers courses for which ages?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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