What language levels are offered?

In order to carry out its mission, a good language school must adapt to its students: the CCFS thus meets the needs of all international students, regardless of their level of French.

What make the CCFS different from other language schools?

We are a century-old private higher education establishment and not a language center! In addition to regular language teaching, we focus a lot of our teaching on phonetics (pronunciation, articulation) thanks to specialized linguistics teachers and equipped classrooms (labs). We are also dedicated to teaching culture and civilization to any student who wish to add the component to his/her learning.

How do I know I'm eligible to study at the CCFS?

As we specialize in French as a foreign language, the requirements to study with us (through our general programs) are quite simple: to be at least 18 years old and graduated from high school (since we are a higher education establishment), and possess all applicable legal documents to be in France (passport and visa, if needed) when the course starts. For our more specialized courses, a more thorough application will be required.

What if I'm looking for a short program?

We offer Summer programs: June, July, and August (4 weeks each), that you can add up to make it a longer (2 to 3 months) program!

Do you help students with finding accomodation in Paris?

We can definitely help you find a host family to live with (and improve your level of French with)!

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Why choose Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne?

Created in 1919, the Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne (or CCFS) today have century-old expertise and represent a renowned institution in the French as a foreign language landscape. The CCFS are a private higher education establishment and, as such, stand out from traditional French schools, particularly through academic partnerships with prestigious public and private institutions. The CCFS' mission is to contribute to the influence of French culture throughout the world through the teaching of French civilization and language while preparing international candidates to enter French higher education system as degree seeking students. Mainly attended initially by an American public, the CCFS today brings together nearly 160 nationalities with a strong presence of the ...

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A month in France

April 02, 2025by: Fabiola Hernandez - Puerto RicoProgram: A Summer of French Language and Culture in Paris

Once a week they provided a little breakfast in the mornings, great to try the food. My professors were great and really nice with foreigners. I got to explore many places! I had my class on the mornings and the afternoon free and the weekends free.

My Prof

March 04, 2025by: Raphael Chambers - United StatesProgram: A Semester of French Language and Culture in Paris

My professor was definitely the highlight my time at the school, his classes were definitely what made it all worth it. It does definitely depend who you get, so not everyone is going to have the same time, but the thoroughness with which he taught was second to none. I'm really happy I went over.

Perfect Fall Semester

February 22, 2025by: William Handi - United StatesProgram: A Semester of French Language and Culture in Paris

Of all the language programs I've studied in during my time in France CCFS remains my favorite. My autumn in Paris was lovely and deeply immersive and a wonderful look at the Vie Parisienne. Both in and outside my classes I was able to create a wonderful group of friends and explore the heart of the Latin District. CCFS offers extraordinary language programs and without it I would not be able to speak on my current level. They offer a wide variety of non language classes as well and I was able to learn much more about French history a particular interest of mine. Given this, I can only enthusiastically recommend their program to others hoping to immerse themselves in the French language and life.