French Courses

Twice a week

From Beginner level (A1.1) to Advanced (C2) level

General French courses. Twice a week, group classes for adults.

Once a week

From Beginner (A1.1) level to Mastery (C2) level

General French courses. Once a week, group classes for adults.  

Clubs

From end of A2 to C2 levels

Strengthen your oral language skills in an interactive club. We offer adult courses throughout the day in small groups.

Translation club

From end of B2 to C2 level

Join our literary translation workshop where you will share different perspectives on translation work.

Lunch Hour Conversation A2

For A2 level

Improve your speaking skills on a wide range of topics and situations. For students from A2.1 to A2.3 level.

Lunch Hour Pronunciation A2/B1

For A2 & B1 level

With Audrey WAWRZACZ. Think of pronunciation as the bridge between what you know and how you express it. Pronunciation is not just about sounding good;…

Lunch Hour Conversation B1

For B1 level

Improve your speaking skills on a wide range of topics and situations. For students from B1.1 to B.1.4 level.

Lunch Hour Conversation B2

For B2 level

One-hour of discussion in French on various topics. For B2 level.

Lunch Hour Conversation C1

For C1 level

One-hour of discussion in French on various topics. For C1 level.

Lunch Hour Conversation C2 – NEW

C2 level

One-hour of discussion in French on various topics. For C2 level.

Perfectionnement

For B2 or C1 level

Revisit and practice grammar through writing and speaking exercises.  

French Literature

From end of B2 to C2 levels

This course will introduce you to classic French authors and their work: Victor Hugo, Molière, Jean de la Fontaine, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and more.

Club d’immersion (3-5 Y/O)

Full immersion in French through fun and educational activities with a French native-speaking teacher. For preschool children.

Crocos (3-5 Y/O)

Classes for the wee ones on Saturday mornings.  

Crocos+ (3-5 Y/O)

Classes for the wee ones on Saturday mornings. For children who have done a term with us at the Institute.

Hippos (5-7 Y/O)

French classes for children on Saturday mornings.

Hippos+ (5-7 Y/O)

French classes for children on Saturday mornings. For children who have done a term with us at the Institute.  

Dinos (7-9 Y/O)

French classes for your children on Saturday mornings.

Dinos+ (7-9 Y/O)

French classes for your children on Saturday mornings. For children who have done a term with us at the Institute.

Juniors (9-11 Y/O)

French classes for junior children on Saturday mornings.

Pre-Teens (11-13 y/o)

You want to your child to further their knowledge of French? Join this French course aimed children aged 11 to 13 who have a prior…

Teens (14-15 Y/O)

Your daughter, your son want to improve their French? This course is aimed at teenagers aged 14-15 years old, who have a prior knowledge of…

Summer Brush’up from A1 to B2 Level

A1 to B2 level

Make the most of your summer to revise and consolidate your French!  

French & Art : Drawing Edinburgh in French

What if you practiced both drawing and your French? Join us for a creative lab with French artist and teacher Yannik Ruault.

French for France: Travel Conversation A1/A2

A1 to A2 level

Strengthen your oral language skills in an interactive summer workshop! Workshop for students from post beginner (A1) to intermediate (A2) level.

Choir workshop in French for adults B1 to C2

You like French and singing? Why not practice your French singing and learning classic French songs with our teacher Sarah. 

Summer Mini Camp – 3-5 y/o

"Travel through the 4 elements" French for kids from 3 to 5 yo! A summer camp in French for the wee ones. Each camp includes…

Private tuition

From A1 to C2

Designed to be effective, stimulating and practical, the content of each course is personalised to the individual, following a detailed pre-course needs analysis and language…

Corporate

From Beginner to advanced levels

We offer short or long-term courses, for individuals or groups. We deliver tuition either to your premises or within our beautiful building at the historic…

C’est Frantastique!

Elementary to Mastery (A1 to C2)

The Institut français is partnering with Frantastique to offer you special access to tailored online French lessons. In addition to our immersive teaching, we are…

Exam preparation private courses for DELF-DALF or eTEF

If you want to get ready for a DELF-DALF exam or eTEF test, you can get private classes with our exam-qualified team.

Advanced Higher Exam Preparation – Online Group Courses

Need a boost in preparing for your Advanced Higher French Exam? Why not join the Institut français’ online workshop?