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Learn French in France

Language Destinations in France

About France

France, officially the french Republic (French: France or République Française) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. [1] Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and North Sea, and from the Rhine River to the Atlantic Ocean. French people often refer to Metropolitan France as l'Hexagone (the "Hexagon") because of its geographical shape.

France is bordered by the United Kingdom (with a land border inside the Channel Tunnel), Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain. In some of its overseas parts, France also shares land borders with Brazil, Suriname, and the Netherlands.

The French Republic is a democracy organised as a unitary semi-presidential republic. It is a highly developed country with the fifth-largest economy in the world in 2004.[2] Its main ideals are expressed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. France is one of the founding members of the European Union, and has the largest land area of all members. France is also a founding member of the United Nations. It is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council wielding veto power, and it is also one of only eight acknowledged nuclear powers.

The name France originates from the Franks, a Germanic tribe that occupied the region after the fall of the Roman Empire. More precisely, the region around Paris, called Île-de-France, was the original french royal demesne.

Area: 674,843 km²
Population: 63,587,700
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)

Why learn French in France?

One big benefit of studying in France is the opportunity to live in the place that invented "savoir-vivre", the art of living well. Did you know that France is the most visited country in the world? The French people are proud of their cultural heritage, lovely countryside, quiet towns, and fine restaurants-all of which they're eager to share with visitors.

France is a relatively large country of amazing geographical variety. Her transportation and health systems are among the world's very best. France is a safe and tolerant country.

In France you'll have access to a multitude of athletic, touristic, and cultural activities-all at special student prices. Most of France's institutions of higher education are located in city centers, close to cultural and social life. Museums, libraries, cinemas, theaters, and cafes are rarely very far away.

"France is a beautiful country. It's also a major cultural center. And that's really important to me. You can't choose to study here without taking into consideration the richness of the culture and history of the country." (Nandita, India)

You'll study in the heart of Europe

Studying in France rarely means studying only in France. Many if not most schools have added European components to their programs, offering courses on Europe or internships elsewhere in the European Union. Students have the opportunity to enrich their french experience with new discoveries and experiences.

Not surprisingly, most courses in France are taught in french, a language spoken by more than 200 million people in 50 countries. But you'll have ample opportunities to learn or practice other European languages-English, in particular. Advanced English is taught in many programs, especially in business and engineering.

France is an ideal place for the student who wants to explore Europe. It's easy, really easy, to reach most of Europe's important cities (plus hundreds not so important but still worth the trip). Amsterdam, London, Brussels, Barcelona, Milan-all await you for the weekend or for a longer stay.

Language Destinations in France