FrenchUp

FrenchUp is not a collection of standalone lessons or occasional private French classes. It is a structured learning programme.

Instead of deciding independently what to work on from one session to the Next, you follow a clear and progressive learning path, supported by:

• a dedicated teacher
• a shared pedagogical framework
• structured content and tools (Neo)
• continuous guidance throughout your programme

This helps ensure that your learning remains consistent, relevant, aligned with the CEFR, and firmly focused on real-life communication in Paris.

Your programme is fully personalised. However, most expats face similar real-life situations in Paris. Rather than reinventing everything from scratch, we build on these shared needs to structure your learning in a clear and efficient way. From there, we adapt the programme to your specific context, goals and priorities. This ensures your learning is both highly relevant and well structured.

FrenchUp is designed around the idea that language is learned more effectively when it is directly connected to situations you actually experience.

Rather than learning French in an abstract way, you progressively work on situations, interactions and communication patterns that are part of everyday life in Paris.

This helps you reuse what you learn more naturally outside the sessions, develop practical communication skills, and feel progressively more at ease using French in real contexts.

FrenchUp is designed so that a 30-hour programme typically leads to progress of approximately half to one CEFR level, particularly in real-life communication and everyday interactions.

That said, progress depends on several factors:

• your consistency and attendance
• your engagement between sessions
• your starting level and learning profile

We focus on meaningful, lasting progress rather than artificial acceleration.

FrenchUp is designed around a consistent learning rhythm.

We typically recommend:

• 1 to 2 sessions per week (1 hour 30 minutes each)
• plus 30 minutes to 1 hour of guided practice between sessions

This combination of live sessions and structured follow-up work is key to building real, lasting progress.

Your learning continues between sessions.

You have access to:

• Neo, your personal learning platform (structured content, review, practice)
• Slack, to stay in touch with your teacher and our team

This ensures continuity, support and real progress over time.

You are assigned a dedicated teacher who follows you throughout your programme.

Your teacher works within our shared pedagogical framework and in close coordination with our pedagogy team. This ensures:

• consistency across your learning journey
• a clear and structured progression
• personalised guidance adapted to your needs

All our teachers are native French speakers and fully qualified in teaching French as a foreign language (FLE).

Yes. FrenchUp can integrate preparation for exams such as: DELF, DCL FLE, TCF, TEF, particularly for learners preparing for naturalisation or wishing to officially validate their level.

This is included as part of your personalised sessions, depending on your objectives.

Yes. Once your FrenchUp programme is complete, we will provide:

• a certificate of participation
• a detailed learning report with pedagogical feedback and recommendations for your next steps

Yes. FrenchUp is designed for learners from complete beginners (A0) to advanced levels (C1.1).

For beginners, the programme progressively introduces the essential structures, vocabulary and communication patterns needed to start interacting in French in everyday situations.

The learning path is adapted to your starting point and guides you step by step, with a strong focus on building confidence and practical communication skills from the beginning.

FrenchUp is available in individual, duo or trio formats.

Duo and trio formats are designed for people who already know each other, such as partners, friends, family members or colleagues, and who wish to follow the programme together.

In all cases, the programme remains structured, personalised and guided by the same pedagogical framework.

Yes, provided you can commit to a consistent schedule.

FrenchUp is built around a structured learning rhythm. At the start of your programme, we define a provisional schedule that supports regular progress.

Adjustments are always possible along the way. If your availability changes significantly, we can explore alternative solutions, including a change of teacher if needed.

This approach ensures both flexibility and continuity, without compromising the quality of your learning.

At the beginning of your programme, we establish together a provisional schedule with regular days and times. This structure is key to ensuring consistent progress.

Changes can be made when needed, with at least 48 hours' notice, and are arranged directly with your teacher.

If your availability becomes difficult to align, our pedagogy team will support coordination and help find a suitable solution.

Yes. Sessions can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance.

Beyond that, the session is considered due, as your teacher has reserved this time specifically for you.

Yes, for example during holidays or travel periods.

We simply ask that you inform your teacher as early as possible, out of respect for their schedule and to ensure continuity when you resume.

If needed, we will do our best to organise a replacement teacher so your sessions can continue.

Thanks to our pedagogical coordination and shared learning framework, the transition is smooth and your progress is maintained.

In all cases, we aim to be reactive and supportive, even if last-minute situations can occasionally limit available options.

Standard sessions are 1 hour 30 minutes.

For online sessions, shorter formats (minimum 1 hour) can be arranged if needed.

Both. You can take your sessions:

• online (via video)
• in person in Paris
• or combine both formats

Thanks to Neo, your learning platform, your content and progression remain consistent across formats.

This is particularly useful if you start learning before arriving in Paris and continue once you are here.

Yes. FrenchUp can combine online and in-person sessions depending on your schedule, location and constraints.

Many learners choose a hybrid format, for example combining in-person French classes in Paris with online sessions when travelling or during busier periods.

The programme structure and pedagogical follow-up remain the same in both formats.

You start by completing a short application form.

This allows us to understand your situation, your goals, your level, and your availability.

You are then invited to schedule a call with Fabienne, our pedagogy coordinator. This first conversation is an important step to ensure your programme is well designed from the start.

During this exchange, we:

• clarify your learning objectives
• define the structure and rhythm of your programme
• confirm a provisional schedule

Following this, you receive a detailed training agreement outlining the content and organisation of your programme.

You can usually start your programme within about one week after your initial interview, depending on availability.

For CPF-funded programmes, a minimum legal delay of 11 working days applies between the validation of your application and the start of your training.

No. FrenchUp is a structured programme, not a series of standalone lessons. It requires preparation, alignment on objectives, and careful organisation from the start.

That said, you are not locked in. You can interrupt your programme at any time (see conditions in Can I pause or interrupt my programme? question).

The price of FrenchUp depends on the format you choose (1-on-1, duo or trio). You can find full details in the pricing section above.

Yes, all prices displayed for private individuals include applicable VAT.

For company- or OPCO-funded training, applicable VAT will be added.

Payment is usually made by bank transfer, with no additional fees.

We can also offer payment in instalments, at no extra cost, depending on the programme format and schedule.

FrenchUp may also be financed through CPF (when combined with DCL preparation), or through company funding and OPCO support when applicable.

Yes. FrenchUp is eligible for CPF funding when combined with preparation for the DCL (Diplôme de Compétence en Langue – FLE).

In this case, your programme integrates exam preparation alongside your personalised learning objectives.

We will guide you through each step of the process to ensure everything is set up properly.

Yes. FrenchUp can be funded by your company or through OPCO, depending on your situation.

We handle the administrative aspects with you, including the preparation of all required documents (training agreement, programme, etc.), and can liaise directly with your company or HR team if needed.

The programme can start once funding approval has been confirmed.

FrenchUp is designed as a structured learning programme rather than a collection of isolated lessons.

The 30-hour format is designed to support significant and measurable progress, typically corresponding to approximately half to one CEFR level depending on your starting point, consistency and level of engagement.

This format creates enough continuity, repetition and exposure to the language to support lasting progress over time, while remaining compatible with the rhythm of professional and personal life.

It also allows space for:

• structured thematic sessions
• personalised ad-hoc sessions
• revision and consolidation
• continuous pedagogical follow-up

For most learners, this represents the right balance between flexibility, consistency and meaningful progress.

Yes. If you need to stop or interrupt your programme before the end of the contract period, the hours already completed will simply be charged on a pro-rata basis.

If the interruption occurs after the sixth hour of classes, a fixed administrative fee of €120 will also apply.

We always aim to handle these situations as smoothly and fairly as possible, depending on your circumstances.

Your teacher is carefully selected to match your profile, goals and availability, and is meant to follow you throughout your programme.

If a difficulty arises, whether related to the fit or to scheduling, we can review the situation and, if needed, organise a change of teacher.

We approach this thoughtfully to preserve the continuity and quality of your learning.