The Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS) are renowned throughout the world for their excellence in the field of teaching. Much more than a simple language school, the CCFS offer complete immersion in French culture, language and civilization. This prestigious program attracts students from all backgrounds, eager to deepen their knowledge and enjoy an enriching cultural experience.
The CCFS : quality and variety of French courses
Programs at the CCFS offer a varied range of French courses to meet the needs of each student, depending on their objectives and level. General French courses develop all language skills and are aimed at beginners as well as advanced learners. Intensive courses allow rapid progression at a sustained pace, while evening courses offer flexibility for professionals. Online courses meet the needs of international students with interactive remote sessions. In addition, the specialized courses offered by the CCFS, notably business French, prepare professionals for French-speaking entrepreneurial contexts. The CCFS also offer preparation for French exams (DELF, DALF, TCF) and conversation workshops. This diversity and the quality of teaching allow each student to personalize their learning according to their objectives and interests.Laboratory and phonetics lessons
Phonetics is one of the most important aspects of learning a new language, that’s why the CCFS makes it a priority. The institution offers phonetics laboratory courses intended to improve students’ pronunciation, their oral comprehension and ability to communicate in French. Phonetics lessons are structured to allow students to intensively practice the specific sounds of the French language, often considered difficult for non-native speakers. CCFS teachers often use innovative and interactive teaching methods, such as repetition exercises, sound analyzes and diction workshops, to help students perfect their pronunciation. Phonetics laboratories, equipped with advanced technologies, offer students the opportunity to listen and record their voices, facilitating constant self-assessment and personalized feedback from instructors. These resources make CCFS a language school that places mastery of phonetics at the heart of learning French, thus ensuring international students have true mastery of the language.Language school and conferences on French civilization
Lectures on French civilization constitute another pillar of the CCFS, making the institution not only a language school, but also a real center for cultural studies. These lectures are designed to give students a deep and nuanced understanding of French history, culture, literature and the arts. They cover a wide range of subjects, from significant historical periods to emblematic figures of French culture, including analyzes of artistic and literary trends. The speakers are recognized experts in their field, often professors from the Sorbonne or guest specialists, which guarantees interventions of high academic quality. By participating in these conferences, students can enrich their knowledge of France beyond simple linguistic skills, by discovering the cultural and historical contexts that shape French language and society. This makes CCFS a unique language school, where learning goes hand in hand with real cultural education.The CCFS as an exam center
Acting as an official exam center for French language certifications or diplomas such as DELF, DALF and TCF, the CCFS offers students the opportunity to validate their language skills with internationally recognized diplomas. These certifications are essential for students who wish to pursue higher education in France, work in a French-speaking environment or simply certify their level of French officially. The CCFS specifically prepare their students for these exams through intensive courses and preparations specifically designed to obtain these French language diplomas. Teachers provide strategies and techniques to succeed in each section of the tests, whether it is reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing or speaking. This rigorous and targeted preparation makes CCFS much more than a simple language school, but a springboard towards academic and professional success in a French-speaking environment.Promote immersive learning through cultural activities
To complement classroom learning, the CCFS also host a variety of cultural activities that enrich the student experience. These activities include guided tours of Parisian historical and cultural sites, excursions to other regions of France, French cooking workshops, movie nights, and trips to the theater or opera. These activities allow students to practice French in real and diverse contexts, while discovering the cultural richness of France. They also promote intercultural exchanges between students, thus creating an international community united by a common interest in the French language and culture.
