Adult Language Courses

Fall Session 2023 Part 1: September 11th through October15th, 2023. Hybrid (Online or In-Person)

Online Group & Individual Classes - Open Enrollment
For offer details, registration and inquiries, see below or contact adulted@isbos.org.

Adult language courses are the perfect way to discover a new language, refine language skills, or simply better follow your children’s studies.

ISB offers a wide variety of French, English and Spanish classes for adults. All classes are open to ISB and non-ISB community members. Thematic and intensive workshops focus on:

General classes for every level from Absolute Beginner to Advanced
Skills workshops: Grammar, Pronunciation
Thematic approaches : Idiomatic expressions, arts and culture

Our courses include all levels of French, from absolute beginners to very advanced, and English (advanced writing and oral) and Spanish for Beginners or Intermediate speakers.

Unsure of your language level? Use our Placement Tests Information to self-assess your skills.

Why Study Language at ISB?

You too can benefit from ISB's expertise in teaching languages:

Certified teachers with more than 10 years' experience
Small class sizes (4 to 6 students), custom-made to fit your needs
Online or in-person classes
From the comfort of your home or office, no more commute!
Multifaceted approach benefits your own learning style

Fall Session at ISB

This summer, we will continue to offer private or on-demand small-group French and English online classes. Open to all; these classes will be customized to your needs and scheduled at convenient times. They are a great way to practice in real communication situations:

Exclusive this session "French through Music," "Improve your vocabuary,"
English private classes available.
Spanish (and fun!) private classes for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students.
TEF/ TCF French proficiency exams and training classes (exams on October 7th, 2023).
Business French training classes will help you prepare the DFP French for Business Certification. New this session: French for the Medical Field certification. Come prepare with us and take your exams at ISB!
Session starts September 11th.
Not sure of your level? Try one of our free online placement tests or contact us.

See below for details about all our classes.

French Classes

TEF French proficiency exam - Information and registration

We are proud to announce that ISB is now an official TEF (Test d'évaluation de français) exam center by the by the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris Ile-de-France (CCI Paris). These French proficiency tests are required for naturalization, immigration, or studying in France or Canada.

The TEF is officially recognized by the French Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the French Ministry of the Interior, the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, and the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration.

ISB also offers courses to prepare individuals and corporate groups to pass the test for this official certificate. Courses are online, so very flexible in terms of schedule. We will be using the prep platform "Prep my Future" along with personalized tutoring. Contact us for more details.

Exam Date: (registration opened)

Saturday, October 7th, 2023, deadline October 1st.

Saturday, December 9th, 2023, deadline December 1st.

Saturday February 10th, 2024 (deadline Feb. 3rd).

Saturday April 6th, 2024 (deadline April 1st).

Saturday June 15th, 2024 (deadline June 8th).

or contact us to organize a custom session (Saturdays) or to be put on the waiting list.

Click here for more information about the diplomas.

Questions? Contact Pascal Lepesqueux, Adult Language Coordinator.

TCF TEST REGISTRATION

English and Spanish Classes

Bilingual Classes

" Autour d'un Coffee: " Discussions Interculturelles Franco-Américaines

This open-to-all bilingual conversation allows participants to discuss current topics, political events, cultural differences or even contemporary parenting trends.

During this course, aimed at understanding cultural differences, you will discover together the main differences between everyday interactions between France and the U.S. – through history, current events, and guided class discussions in both French and English, and with the help of relevant readings and visual materials.

Two teachers, one American and one French, facilitate this relaxed sharing of experience, which combines both language instruction and socialization.

Spanish Classes

Click here for our Spanish Classes for Adults!

In addition to our French and English classes, ISB is thrilled to offer Spanish classes for beginners Intermediate, and Advanced speakers. Join us to learn the language, share the culture, and have fun! Registration below.

Unsure of your Spanish level? Use our Placement Tests Information to self-assess your skills

Business French Diploma Classes (DFP) - Information and Registration

We are proud to announce that ISB has been the first Lycée in the world approved by the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris Ile-de-France (CCI Paris) to administer the Certificates of Business French A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 or les Diplômes de Français Professionnel (DFP) des Affaires A1 à C1.

These Business French Diplomas are internationally recognized and will officially certify your abilities, or your employees' abilities to speak, write and work in French.

Are you a physician or in medical? Come try the new "Diplôme de Français de la Santé, B1 to C1".

ISB also offers courses to prepare individuals and corporate groups to pass the test for this official certificate. Courses are online, so very flexible in terms of schedule. These courses are particularly suitable for French companies working in the US, as well as for companies whose local employees need to know French language and culture for their business. Contact us for more details.

Exam Date: October 7th, December 9th, 2023; February 10th , April 6th, June 15th, 2023 or contact us for a custom session.

Click here for more information about the diplomas:

https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/tests-dipl...

Questions? Contact Pascal Lepesqueux, Adult Language Coordinator.

Register here:

Click on brochure below for the English Class description.

Click here for English and Spanish Classes - Fall 2023

Interested in on-site Corporate Classes? Get in touch.

If you are not sure of your English level, please use our placement test links below:

	Cambridge English test
	EF Standard English Test

Business English Corporate classes

ISB offers courses to help individuals and corporate groups to improve their Business English.

These courses are particularly suitable for newly arrived French companies or corporations. Classes include Business-oriented writing skills, American business ethics topics or pronunciation. Courses are online, so they offer a very flexible schedule. Contact us for more details.

Private French & English Tutoring Classes, and Test Preps (TOEFL, TFI and TCF)

We are now offering private classes. For one or two people, come benefit from our teachers' expertise. We can prepare you for the TOEFL, TFI or TCF exams, or for your next trip to Europe!

We will be happy to create a class customized for your needs, at the most convenient time for you. Private classes combined with group classes and "in field" practice are the fastest and best way to progress!

French and English Hotline

Would you seek immediate support on tricky linguistic points, understanding a form or correspondence, outsmarting your children, or answering any cultural question you may have, our expert teachers are here to help! Service available in English and French.

Fill this Hotline question form, proceed to Payment, and one of our expert teachers will contact you by videoconference, for a 15-minute personalized session, enough to solve most of your problems. Allow us between a few hours and a couple of days, at the most, to prepare our conference call, and we will be happy to help you with your linguistic needs.

Registration and Payment

Learn More

Let us help you find the right class for you. To find out more, contact our Program Coordinator, Pascal Lepesqueux.

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