Why a French immersion?
Learn French in France
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to advance your skills, our team of experienced and passionate teachers will guide you from day one. You’ll quickly start forming simple sentences and interacting with locals. Unlike in traditional classrooms, our immersive stays place you in a 100% French-speaking environment, with teachers and their host families offering continuous language practice throughout the day. And of course, if needed, we all speak English and can help make you feel at ease.
A language holiday to remember
A French immersion with FITH is more than just a language course — it’s also a unique and memorable holiday. You’ll improve your French while enjoying quality time in beautiful, often off-the-beaten-path locations. Surrounded by kind, welcoming hosts, you’ll experience the pleasures of French life at a gentle pace: sharing meals, discovering local traditions, and soaking in the charm of your surroundings. It’s an enriching linguistic journey, but also a moment of joy, connection, and well-being.
Live the French language
Our programs across France—including mainland and overseas territories—immerse you in daily life with your host teacher and their family. You’ll engage in everyday conversations, use expressions in real-life contexts, and naturally absorb key phrases that bring fluency. These authentic interactions help you internalize the language more effectively than memorization ever could.
Train your ear to real spoken French
Spoken French differs significantly from textbook French. Contractions, informal expressions, and local accents can be tricky to understand. That’s why our immersion experiences focus on real-world conversation and natural speech patterns, helping you build strong listening comprehension skills.
Relaxed, enjoyable learning through activities and outings
We believe learning is most effective when you’re relaxed and engaged. That’s why our teachers regularly organize local excursions and informal activities that blend cultural exploration with language use. From markets and walks to museums and cooking sessions, each moment becomes an opportunity to speak and understand French.
Our French immersion program: an authentic homestay learning experience
Our network of carefully selected teachers offers all-inclusive stays with a structured and personalized approach to learning French.
Each student is welcomed into the home of his/her teacher, often with a private apartment or guest suite ensuring comfort and privacy. The immersive environment encourages consistent and natural use of the language in a warm, supportive setting.
Think in French: progress through full immersion
With daily practice and encouragement from your host teacher, you’ll begin to think in French rather than translating mentally. Vocabulary and fluency grow steadily through guided conversations and personalized attention. Teachers in our network are attentive to your learning process and will help correct mistakes patiently and constructively.
Included in our standard program
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A personalized level assessment to place you with the right teacher
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15 hours of private lessons per week (5 sessions of 3 hours), adapted to your goals
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Daily meals (lunch and dinner) shared with your teacher and/or their family, as opportunities for conversation
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4 cultural activities (1.5 to 2 hours each) including guided conversation: museum visits, historic sites, cooking workshops, local walks, and more
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3 meals per day, prepared by your host teacher or his/her family
Our teaching approach
In our one-on-one sessions, we focus on speaking skills through conversations on topics that matter to you.
Expressing yourself—even with basic vocabulary—is the key to confidence in a foreign language. Your teacher will observe your progress, note recurring errors, and adapt the lesson plan to fit your needs.
We also use multimedia resources to strengthen your listening and comprehension of everyday French.
Between lessons, you’ll be encouraged to complete simple, tailored exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned and keep building your skills at your own pace.
