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Among the Top 20% most popular French schools in France in the last 12 months Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in France

Rating: 4.5

4.5196 reviews

Rating: 4.6

4.6		Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.2

4.2		Leisure program
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LSF accredited by FLE (Français Langue Etrangére)

Located south of France, LSF Montpellier is a learning haven for students of the French language. With 20 years of experience and 20 fully equipped, air-conditioned classrooms, the school...

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Rating: 4.2

4.2154 reviews

Rating: 4.3

4.3		Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.0

4.0		Leisure program
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Accent Francais accredited by FLE (Français Langue Etrangére)

Overlooking the Mediteranean Sea, Montpellier’s Accent Français is a noted French language education school. Steeped in University traditions, Montpellier offers students a unique...

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Rating: 4.4

4.418 reviews

Rating: 4.4

4.4		Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.0

4.0		Leisure program
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Institut Européen de Français accredited by FLE (Français Langue Etrangére)

Institut Européen de Français is a French language school in the city of Montpellier. The city is in the south of France and just 10km from the Mediterranean Sea. The school is centrally...

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General French - Option 1 - 22 lessons per week | Max. group size: 12
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Rating: 4.1

4.1112 reviews

Rating: 4.3

4.3		Quality of teaching

Rating: 3.5

3.5		Leisure program
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Ecole Klesse is located in a traditional 19th Century house, in the very centre of the vibrant French city, Montpellier. The school has been providing French classes of the highest...

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Rating: 3.0

3.0		Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.0

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The language school is situated in the city centre of Montpellier. Students can enjoy the French charm and Mediterranean climate of the area. Culture is at its best in Montpellier.

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What our students said about Montpellier

Rating: 4/5

4.0

The city is beautiful, with a small old center. You can inspect everything in 3-4 days. There are two buses to the beach nearby. The beach is gorgeous, better than in Nice, very similar to the beaches in Goa, in India, where there is a place for everyone. The sea is calm. There are a lot of strange people (young Frenchmen) in the city on the streets, such as homeless people with dogs, asking for money. Sometimes you get the impression of a slightly dirty city. I was not returning home late and had no problems.

Yulia
Russia

Rating: 5/5

5.0

Well the school location is Amazing, just in the heart of the city in the way that I've imagined, surrounded by very French 18 century Palace Particulaire that I love.... Public transport to get into the school from where I was living was great and very efficient....

Anderson
Brazil

Rating: 5/5

5.0

Climate?! Is anyone to blame? It was a little hot, but I think it was a uniquely hot week. I might find a place closer to water in the future.

Alexandra

Rating: 3/5

3.0

In summer, it's hot. However, you enjoy the life in the South of France. You live under the clear blue sky every day!! I really enjoyed it.

Naoko
Japan

Rating: 5/5

5.0

Montpellier is amazing! Safe, interesting, friendly, situated near many other fascinating towns that were fun to visit.

Megan
Canada

Rating: 5/5

5.0

I would rank it as one of my favorite cities in the world. I would like to come back one day for a longer visit.

Michelle
Canada

Rating: 5/5

5.0

Absolutely lovely city - lively (many students) and very accessible

Theo
England UK

Rating: 3/5

3.0

Nice small city. Very hot during summer and no Airconditioner.

Elvira
Germany

Rating: 5/5

5.0

Its a great city & I hope to return next year

JOANNA
Ireland

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Montpellier

LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

I liked the friendliness and the teaching.

9 March 2020
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 71 years

Emer
Ireland
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

The school is located in the very center of the beautiful city of Montpellier, the organization functions well, and (at least) my teacher was phenomenal. I would definitely recommend it to others and would love to come back again the the near future!

28 August 2019
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 31 years

Kiyomi
Netherlands
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

The lessons were excellently prepared and very diversified. My teachers were absolutely great and trained my gaps.

22 August 2019
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years

Renate
Germany
Accent FrancaisAccent Francais

Rating: 4.2

4.2 | 154 reviews

The outings, the other students, the location.
It’s a high quality school.

6 August 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 34 years

Megan
Canada
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

The teachers were very good.
Need to invest in their facilities.

2 August 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 50 years

Elvira
Germany
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

The location and classroom.
Very good.

30 July 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Student age: 20 years

Rodrigo
Mexico
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

The teachers were the best! Friendly and competent!
Probably the best language school in Montpellier!

25 July 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 43 years

Michelle
Canada
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

The positivity from teachers and simply a community of random people together to learn/improve a new thing. I’ve never taken a language class before!

9 July 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 30 years

Alexandra
United States
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

The activities, excursions and how the school made it easy for us to make friends.
Great school, a bit too many anglophones though. That makes it harder to speak French outside of school.

5 July 2019
Course: Intensive Immersion Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years

Assar
Sweden
Accent FrancaisAccent Francais

Rating: 4.2

4.2 | 154 reviews

I really liked the service, they are always willing to improve your experience. You can ask them anything and they will gladly help you. They also have very nice facilities and offer different activities that will help you to learn.

25 June 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 19 years

Fátima Alejandra
Mexico
Ecole KlesseEcole Klesse

Rating: 4.1

4.1 | 112 reviews

Very friendly and ready to help, good value with the excursions,

8 April 2019
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 66 years

Ingrid
Austria
Accent FrancaisAccent Francais

Rating: 4.2

4.2 | 154 reviews

I had an amazing experience.. As I've mentioned before everything was much better than I thought. It's not very easy to go to a new country where you don't know what you will find. The support that I got from the school staff and my teachers was great.
Thanks for such a great experience. I rate the school 10 out of 10 because it was great and I loved the school and the atmosphere from my first day to my last day. Super thanks to everyone that has made it so enjoyable....

1 April 2019
Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
Student age: 34 years

Anderson
Brazil
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

Friendly, and a good approach to teaching.

6 February 2019
Course: Intensive Immersion Course - 1 week
Student age: 54 years

Mike
England UK
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

Teachers were well prepared and interested in helping the students succeed.

29 October 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 46 years

Victoria
United States
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

My host family and my teacher were amazing (although I was lucky because not all my friends had such great experiences with theirs), there were many free excursions which were fun, and the weather was incredible.
Some of the other students wanted their teachers to speak more English with them to help them understand but LSF insists on only speaking French. For this reason, it may be difficult for total beginners to learn French at LSF.

29 October 2018
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 18 years

Jerome
England UK
Accent FrancaisAccent Francais

Rating: 4.2

4.2 | 154 reviews

Teachers, classes, excursions, homestay

2 October 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 15 years

Maria
Russia
Accent FrancaisAccent Francais

Rating: 4.2

4.2 | 154 reviews

Communication with teachers and students, activities

2 October 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 16 years

Sofya
Russia
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

Good and professional school in a beautiful neighborhood
Good learning platform with lots of tips and content that you can continue to wor with from home. Good classes

24 September 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 54 years

Sofie
Sweden
LSFLSF

Rating: 4.5

4.5 | 196 reviews

LSF is a big school - the quality of teachers may vary as they employ contract teachers too. A full time, in house teacher is always better

4 September 2018
Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
Student age: 48 years

Wai Kong
Malaysia

What school directors said about Montpellier

Ideal destination to learn French : Sunny weather, awesome student and cultural life, moderate cost of life (-60% compared to Paris) !

Key Facts about Montpellier

Montpellier: The lively and picturesque town of Montpellier is one of the two main intellectual centres, situated in the region of the Bas Languedoc. The town is built around a large square called Place de la Comedie, where there are several charming pavement cafés and restaurants. Montpellier offers a wide range of cultural activities as well as sports such as swimming, diving, windsurfing, horse riding, tennis, golf and even ice skating and hang-gliding. The sea and the long sandy beaches are only 10 km away and are easily accessible by bus.

Population: 249,000

Time zone: +11h. (GMT +1)

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, Département de l'Hérault

Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.2131 USD)

Montpellier quality of life rating:

Rating: 4.6

4.6 (497 reviews by our former students)

Visa: 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.

universities: 7 (rankings of universities in Montpellier)

High season: July

Low season: December

Average course price per week (High season): 310 €

Average course price per week (Low season): 283 €

Cost of Living:

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  • Student price index excluding rent:91* (9% cheaper than New York)
  • Student price index including rent:59* (41% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:87* (13% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (France average):3.77 € (20% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type E
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

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Events in MontpellierBest time to take a language course in Montpellier

May
Beach Master Volley
Beach Master Volley

May 2021 - August 2021Beach Masters Montpellier organise a series of beach volleyball tournaments and related events: International Tournaments, Corporate Tournaments, Workshops and more. A must-see for fans of the sport.

Comedy book Festival
Comedy book Festival

May 2021One of the biggest literary events of the year in France was founded by a group of independent booksellers. La Comédie du livre brings together authors, readers and publishers for three days in Montpellier. Each year showcases a different country or region.

Festival International des Sports Extremes (FISE)
Festival International des Sports Extremes (FISE)

May 2021 - May 2FISE World Montpellier holds over 25 competitions during this five-day event, in BMX, Skateboard, Mountain Bike, Wakeboard, Scooter and Inline Skate. Open to pros, amateurs, juniors and women riders, it's a great show and attendance is free.

June
FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup

June 2021 - July 2021The eighth edition of FIFA Women's World Cup will take place in France from June to July 2019. Montpellier is one of the host cities so go and cheer on your team!

Montpellier Dance
Montpellier Dance

June 2021 - July 2021Contemporary dance festival held every year at the Agora, Cité Internationale de la Danse in Montpellier, an old convent converted into the perfect space for this festival, equipped even with rooms for visiting artists.

July
Carcassonne Festival
Carcassonne Festival

July 2021 - August 2021The biggest summer event of the region, the Festival at Carcassonne hosts about 120 shows (many for free) in the beautiful medieval city which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Opera, dance, theatre, and music, there is something for all tastes.

Festival Radio France
Festival Radio France

July 2021Annual music festival held in Montpellier focusing mainly on classical music and jazz, with about 100 shows, most of which are free. Concerts, opera, talks and film screenings take place in various courtyards around this historic city and the modern Le Corum concert halls.

Les Estivales
Les Estivales

July 2021 - August 2021Friday evenings during the months of July and August the city of Montpellier presents free, open-air concerts and an outdoor market selling local produce and hand-made items.

December
Les Hivernales
Les Hivernales

December 2021Winter days in Montpellier: during the month of December, the city prepares a lovely Christmas fair including a market, a skating rink, a traditional nativity scene, a food tent and a children's corner.

What to do in Montpellier

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Arrival Airport

Montpellier–Méditerranée (MPL) - 7 km. from Montpellier city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 60 minutes, 3,00 €, 15 minutes.

Main stops: Montpellier – Méditerranée Airport, Montpellier Place de l'Europe

Every 20 minutes, 3,00 €, 20 minutes.

Main stops: Parc Expo, EcoPole, Boiragues, Pablo Picasso, Port Marianne, Moularès (Hotel de Ville), Rives du Lez, Voltaire, Place Carnot

Taxi: 27 €, 15 minutes drive to city center of Montpellier

Direct international flights from:
  • Ireland: Dublin
  • United Kingdom: Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Luton

    FAQ about schools in Montpellier

  • Institut Moulin has received the best overall rating in Montpellier.
  • Institut Européen de Français, located in 23 rue Saint Guilhem has been voted as the school with the best location in Montpellier.
  • LSF was rated highest for quality of teaching.
  • 'Shared Apartment' at Institut Européen de Français is the best rated accommodation in Montpellier.
  • You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations. According to a survey of StudyTravel Magazine the average course duration for France is 5 weeks.
  • The student price index in Montpellier is 90.71. For details check the city's cost of living section.
  • Students rated Montpellier with 4.6 stars out of 5.
  • In Montpellier electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type C, E.
  • Best airport to arrive to in Montpellier is Montpellier–Méditerranée (7.5 km from city center). See information about all arrivals and airport information for Montpellier.
  • In Montpellier the following courses are offered specifically for business French: Business Group, Business One-to-One, French for Tourism, Banking & Finance.
  • Schools in Montpellier offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: Alliance Française, DELF/DALF, Other exams, TCF.

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