France

Strong in fashion, art, law and business; Nice and Lyon are calm and effective options for those who want to learn French.

Why France?

• Fashion, art and gastronomy
• Low fees at public universities
• Twenty-nine French-speaking countries

Visa and work

Schengen short stay up to 90 days; long-stay student visa for longer courses. A student visa carries a limited right to work. Visa conditions vary by course length and nationality; contact our adviser for current information.

Cost

Language school tuition averages €280 a week, homestay €190 a week and living costs about €95 a week. That means roughly €1,230 a month for accommodation and living. In the cost calculator you can select the duration and accommodation to see your total budget.

Popular cities

Nice, Paris, Lyon. When choosing a city, transport, crowding and differences in cost of living matter.