French language and culture

Inalco organizes a summer school for international students wishing to perfect their French - levels A2, B1 or B2 - while discovering French culture through quality teaching at a public university.
Langue et culture françaises à Paris
Langue et culture françaises juillet 2026 © canva‎

3 weeks in the heart of Paris from July 2 to 24, 2026

5 days a week, Monday to Friday

  • General French classes every morning - 48 hours
  • French practice workshops & cultural immersion afternoons except Fridays - 24 hours
    - Workshops on interculturality and the French language via art, cooking, cinema, theater, music
    - Guided tours: Musée d'Orsay, Musée Guimet, Montmartre, Quartier Latin, Opéra Garnier, Cité internationale universitaire de Paris

The little extras

  • Welcome breakfast and closing cocktail
  • Transport tickets for guided tours included in the program
  • Free activities offered: Seine cruise and open-air cinema
  • Optional individual studio accommodation
  • Small groups (maximum 16 students) for personalized learning

Attention: meals and personal transportation are not included.

Why choose Inalco ?

  • Intensive French language courses with teachers qualified in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) pedagogy
  • Immersive cultural experience in the heart of Paris
  • Teaching approach combining traditionnal courses, cultural
    workshops, and tours

Information and Applications

Applications are open from December 18, 2025 until February 5 (exceptionnally extended to March 6), 2026 via the online form.

To complete their application, applicants must take the Inalco test (more information on the application form). A tutorial is available on this page.

Successful candidates will be notified and invited to complete their registration by paying a deposit, in accordance with the programme’s general terms and conditions.

For any question please contact us at: View e-mail.