The Institut Français d’Écosse is the official centre of language and culture for the French government in Edinburgh and has been teaching French since 1946.
For any questions about French courses, you can visit us at the front desk during opening time: Visit & contact us, or write us an email at FRONT DESK or call us on : 44 (0)131 285 60 30.
- Our Courses
In addition to general language courses, we cover cultural, business, and professional aspects of French, by French teachers. We offer a wide choice of online or onsite French courses and levels, either one-to-one or in groups, at an equally wide choice of days and times.
- Our Teachers
Our 28 instructors are all native-speaking French teachers, qualified and highly trained professional teachers. We also hold regular seminars to keep our tutors up to date on the latest teaching methods. Additionally, they are trained to teach online and deliver yo the same quality of teaching with virtual classes through e-learning platforms and videoconferencing.
- Our Approach
We offer a friendly and stimulating environment to help you gain confidence in French. The emphasis is on communication, both oral and written, through active student participation. All classes are conducted in French.
- Helping You Every Step of the Way
From the start, we make sure that you are placed in the most suitable class by arranging a free initial assessment by phone. Throughout your French studies, we check your progress regularly. At the end of your course, you can ask for a Certificate of Attendance, specifying your level of French.
Your Path to Success: progression
| Discovery (A1) 99 hours |
Survival (A2) 99 hours |
Independent (B1) 132 hours |
Advanced (B2) 132 hours |
Autonomy (C1) 132 hours |
Mastery (C2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1.1 (33h) | A2.1 (33h) | B1.1 (33h) | B2.1 (33h) | C1.1 (33h) | |
| A1.2 (33h) | A2.2 (33h) | B1.2 (33h) | B2.2 (33h) | C1.2 (33h) | |
| A1.3 (33h) |
A2.3 (33h) | B1.3 (33h) | B2.3 (33h) | C1.3 (33h) | |
| B1.4 (33h) | B2.4 (33h) | C1.4 (33h) |