Institut Francophonie
The language school Institut Francophonie was founded in Nantes, France in 1991. Right in the centre of the historical city of Nantes, lies the school Institut Francophonie. Nantes is to the North West of France in the region of Brittany, close to the Bay of Biscay and home to the Medieval Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. This structure dates back to the medieval period, although it has experienced extensive restoration, and was a pivot point not just within the city but also for the whole of Brittany. Institut Francophonie is a 10 minute walk from the Medieval castle in the up and coming neighbourhood of Madeleine-Champ de Mars, a mixture of modern architecture and traditional streets. Along with the jaw dropping castle, Nantes has some other interesting characteristics and historical notifications. Looking for something different, then look no further than the Machines of the Isle of Nantes, a museum created by two local artists to project fantasy and surrealism into the city. The museum is around a 25 minute walk from the school, along the River Loire, and the river itself is a noteworthy feature in the history of the city.
The author of “Around the world in eighty days”, Jules Verne, was born in the city and there is a museum detailing his works. The French director, lyricist, and screenwriter, Jacques Demy, was born in a town not far from Nantes and his childhood fascination and love for the town can be seen throughout his films. France is renowned for its food and Nantes has many local restaurants for you to tease your pallet. However, the most prominent culinary delight to the region is the shortbread biscuit, known as “Véritable Petit Beurre" whose origins are in Nantes.
Nantes has lots to offer anyone wanting to learn more about the town and Institut Francophonie absorbs this into its courses. With nearly 30 years of experience teaching the French language, Institut Francophonie really understands what helps to form a deep memory of a language and has designed its courses to reflect this. The school offers a range of package programmes, which combine learning the French language with one of the key features of the city including Véritable Petit Beurre", the castle, the mechanical artwork, Jules Verne, Jacques Demy and the River Loire. It is not surprising that a vast nationality mix of students visit the school to learn more of both the French language and the city of Nantes.
The school address is: Passage de la Poule Noire, 44000 - Nantes, France (see on map)
Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Institut Francophonie
- Number of student per group limited to 6 in order to respect the one-meter distance.
- Hand sanitiser gel is free at school.
- Hand sanitiser gel is free at school.
Accreditations and Quality seals
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
3Number of public PC workstations:
1Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average age of students
- in summer: 20 years
- throughout the year: 30 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 3
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
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):
7
7
7
7
3
7
3
1
3
1
1
7
7
7
2
9
7
7
7
1
7
7
3
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 13 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 08 May 2020, 21 May 2020, 01 Jun. 2020, 14 Jul. 2020, 15 Aug. 2020, 01 Nov. 2020, 11 Nov. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
French Courses
School also offers courses to learn
English
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 36 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 171 | 360 342 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1690 1606 | 2925 2779 | 4212 4002 | 6084 5780 |
| Price in US$ | 203 | 405 | 506 | 675 | 1012 | 1349 | 1686 | 1900 | 3288 | 4735 | 6839 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1089 1062 | 2178 2124 | 3267 3186 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1257 | 2513 | 3769 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Single room, Breakfast
Hotel / Hostel, Single room, Breakfast
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 36 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 144 137 | 288 274 | 360 342 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1430 1359 | 2550 2423 | 3672 3489 | 5304 5039 |
| Price in US$ | 162 | 324 | 405 | 540 | 810 | 1079 | 1349 | 1608 | 2867 | 4128 | 5962 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 36 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 48 46 | 96 92 | 132 126 | 176 168 | 264 251 | 352 335 | 440 418 | 520 494 | 950 903 | 1368 1300 | 1976 1878 |
| Price in US$ | 54 | 108 | 149 | 198 | 297 | 396 | 495 | 585 | 1068 | 1538 | 2221 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 36 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 72 69 | 144 137 | 180 171 | 240 228 | 360 342 | 480 456 | 600 570 | 702 667 | 1275 1212 | 1836 1745 | 2652 2520 |
| Price in US$ | 81 | 162 | 203 | 270 | 405 | 540 | 675 | 790 | 1434 | 2064 | 2981 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 798 779 | 1596 1557 | 2394 2335 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 921 | 1842 | 2762 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Single room, Breakfast
Hotel / Hostel, Single room, Breakfast
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 12
317 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1300 1268 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 12
439 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1800 1755 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2077 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 650 634 | 1300 1268 | 1950 1902 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 750 | 1500 | 2250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 477 466 | 954 931 | 1431 1396 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 551 | 1101 | 1651 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Supplement of EUR 10 per day for full board.
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Supplement of EUR 10 per day for full board.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 171 | 360 342 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1050 998 | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 203 | 405 | 506 | 675 | 843 | 1012 | 1181 | 1349 | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 06 Jul. 2020, 13 Jul. 2020, 20 Jul. 2020, 27 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 10 Aug. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020, 24 Aug. 2020.
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 225 214 | 450 428 | 675 642 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 5400 5130 | 8100 7695 | 10800 10260 | 11700 11115 |
| Price in US$ | 253 | 506 | 759 | 1012 | 1518 | 2024 | 2529 | 6070 | 9104 | 12139 | 13151 |
Lessons can be booked for EUR 45 per lesson.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 171 | 360 342 | 540 513 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 4320 4104 | 6480 6156 | 8640 8208 | 9360 8892 |
| Price in US$ | 203 | 405 | 607 | 810 | 1214 | 1619 | 2024 | 4856 | 7284 | 9711 | 10521 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Work & Study
Lessons per week: 12
| Max. group size: 12
114 € per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1440 1368 | 2640 2508 | 3876 3683 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1619 | 2968 | 4357 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 12
143 € per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1800 1710 | 3120 2964 | 4446 4224 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2024 | 3507 | 4998 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 25 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 01 Sep. 2020
Not available/Fully booked: 03 Aug. 2020 - 16 Aug. 2020
Note: All courses offered by Institut Francophonie, Nantes can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 60 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 36 €. 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.
Comments about courses:School policy regarding bank holidays:
Private classes are recuperated or not charged. Group classes are not.
Private classes are recuperated or not charged. Group classes are not.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 297 | 594 | 891 | 928 | 1160 | 1392 | 1624 | 1856 | 2320 | 2784 | 232 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 352 | 703 | 1055 | 1098 | 1373 | 1647 | 1922 | 2196 | 2745 | 3294 | 275 | 60 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
40 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 470 | 940 | 1410 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 150 |
| Price in US$ | 557 | 1113 | 1669 | 1420 | 1775 | 2130 | 2485 | 2840 | 3550 | 4260 | 355 | 178 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
70 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 2 km |
| Baseball | | 5 km |
| Basketball | | 5 km |
| Cooking | | 2 km |
| Cricket | | 5 km |
| Dancing | | 5 km |
| Field Hockey | | 14 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
| Golf | | 10 km |
| Horse riding | | 13 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 6 km |
| Music | | 5 km |
| Rugby | | 5 km |
| Sailing | | 20 km |
| Squash | | 5 km |
| Swimming | | 2 km |
| Table Tennis | | 2 km |
| Tennis | | 5 km |
| Volleyball | | 5 km |
| Yoga | | 2 km |
Map of public transport system
Other French schools in Nantes offering French courses:
- What is the best price for a course at Institut Francophonie, Nantes?French courses at Institut Francophonie start at 46 € for General French 4 course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is it possible to take a course at Institut Francophonie as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: General French 15, Castle of the Dukes of Brittany Pack, General French 12, General French 4, General French 6, Grand Elephant Pack, Jacques Demy Pack, Jules Verne Pack, Loire Pack, Petit-Lu Nantais Pack, University Preparation Course 12, University Preparation Course 15
- What is the number of students per class at Institut Francophonie?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Institut Francophonie varies from 1 students (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany Pack) to 12 students (General French 15)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Institut Francophonie?100% of teachers at Institut Francophonie hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Institut Francophonie from?The highest Nationality percentage at Institut Francophonie comes from Spain with a 9% representation, followed by students from Brazil (7%) and Venezuela (7%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Institut Francophonie offers courses for which ages?Institut Francophonie offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
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