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Reviews from former students of our French language school in France

Reviews from former students of our French language school in France

Read what our former student say about their experience during French language stays at our French immersion school in Montpellier, South of France!

Lernen in angenehmer Atmosphäre und jeder Menge Motivation macht einfach Spaß! Die Lage der Schulräume im Zentrum ist ideal! Ich würde jeder Zeit wieder einen Sprachkurs bei ILA machen! Es war das Gesamtpaket! Das gute Klima unter den Lehrern und dem ILA-Team überträgt sich einfach! Die Lage der Schulräume im Zentrum von Montpellier ist fantastisch!

  • Petra (Germany) - November 17, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : November 2024 Course : French + Cooking Course Accommodation : Homestay

Ça ce été trés bien pour moi, parce que je pu evolue et apprendre beaucup sur different sujet. J'ai pris l'intenssíf cours aussi, qui vraiment m'aidais avoir plus vocabulaire. Si je peu recommender ça a qlqn, je recommanderais pour faire les deux. C'été vraiment important por mon croissance lá.

  • David (Brazil) - November 16, 2024
    Stay : 5 weeks - Course start : October 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Fun, pleasant, educational. Roxane was very helpful and patient. Her classes were full of new material and plenty of repeats which helped to maintain new material. She has great sense of humor too. If I am back for the third time ;-) I keep fingers crossed to be back in her class. The cooking course was run efficiently, which with large classes was a challenge. Food was interesting, various and tasty. The facility was nice and clean. Explanation was clear and on point. I strongly recommend this course.

  • Leszek (United states) - October 28, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : September 2024 Course : French + Cooking Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Good value. The teachers are enthusiastic, the supporting materials are thorough, and the in-class activities are challenging, fun and interesting. The program is well organized. In preparing to attend the school, it was easy to communicate with the school. All my questions were answered promptly.

  • Marli (Canada) - October 26, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : October 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Ich habe einen Vormittagskurs besucht. Die Nachmittage verbrachte ich mit der Entdeckung von Montpellier, teilweise war ich dabei mit anderen Schülerinnen unterwegs. Ich wohnte bei einem französischen Paar, gleichzeitig war dort ein Schüler aus Schottland untergebracht. Die Unterhaltungen am Esstisch habe ich sehr geschätzt, die beiden nahmen mich auch zu einem geselligen Treffen in ihrem Ort mit.

  • Petra (Germany) - October 23, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : October 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

I had a very positive experience at ILA and I feel I have achieved my objective of becoming better at expressing myself in French. I really liked that French was used for everything - even extracurricular activitities and talks with fellow students during breaks. That was great!

  • Else-Marie (Denmark) - October 21, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : October 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Nice stay, huge learning, lots of wonderful people!

  • Timo (Germany) - October 21, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : October 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Très bien, surtout les leçons privées. J’ai fait des progrès et j’ai eu la chance de pratiquer. Tant mal une semaine est trop court.

  • Cecilia (Sweden) - October 20, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : October 2024 Course : Standard «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

I got what I came for - to improve my language. And I met a bunch of new people. We had a good time together. The ambience was excellent. I highly recommend the teacher Maguelonne. She is very inspiring, very dedicated, very observant on each individual student, very lively. She has a good way of explaining each subject to us, she is a VERY good teacher. And on top of that she is very kind.

  • Mitzie (Denmark) - October 19, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : October 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Encore un très bien expérience! Mes profs, Emma et Lou, étaient les deux incroyables! J'ai appris tellement et c'était aussi très amusant. Merci encore. A bientôt, j'espère!

  • Kate (United states) - October 13, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : September 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

En general todo fue genial , antes de la llegada tuvimos un problema con el alojamiento e Ila se hizo cargo y nos busco un nuevo alojamiento superando nuestras expectativas , el trato fantástico solo puedo decir cosas buenas , repetiré. Gracias por todo.

  • Olga (Spain) - September 25, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Aparthotel

Satisfied. I would like to come back to a higher level, I hope. I liked the structure of the course with the mix of grammar and exercises. It was also important that we had homework to do.

  • Marit (Norway) - September 24, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : September 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Très agréable. J'ai appris beaucoup et j'ai passé un bon temps à ILA. J'espère y revenir encore.

  • Carla (Netherlands) - September 23, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : September 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Aparthotel

J'ai adoré mon séjour à ILA. Le groupe était fantastique et l'instructeur a rendu les cours amusants avec des débats, des jeux, des discussions, des chansons, de la littérature, etc., tout en enseignant la grammaire. Elle était exceptionnelle. Merci Roxane, tu es une star ! J'ai adoré les activités/excursions parascolaires. Nous avons eu la chance d'apprendre des danses françaises, de manger des pâtisseries, d'apprendre la phonétique et de visiter des régions en dehors de Montpellier. Le cours a dépassé mes attentes.

  • Dana (Canada) - September 22, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : September 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Personal accommodation

I have had 2 really good weeks! I highly recommend this. I am especially grateful to our teacher Sara. She helped me develop the language. Made me feel secure enough to talk.

  • Maria (Sweden) - September 21, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : September 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Aparthotel

Je suis très contente! J’espère que j’ai appris beaucoup de français :) Tous mes professeurs étaient très pédagogiques, gentils et engagés. J’avais toujours d’aide dont j’ai besoin à la réception.

  • Sofia (Sweden) - September 13, 2024
    Stay : 8 weeks - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Location of the accomodation was perfect. Lessons were excellent, and the staff was very friendly. It was perfect, i really enjoyed it.

  • Bariş (TÜrkiye) - September 13, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : August 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Aparthotel

It was an incredibly good experience, I have learned a lot while having fun and I would definitely recommend it! The teachers, the structure of the classes and the lessons were magnifique! I especially liked how the lessons built on one another and how immediately integrated I felt despite the members of the class starting all at different times.

Me ha gustado mucho estar aquí, he aprendido mucho francés, sobretodo francés familiar que no aprendes si no vives aquí así que estoy muy agradecida. Una especial mención a Marie, Leo Angelique y Celine que me han acompañado súper bien durante la estancia!!!

  • Alba (Spain) - September 06, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : August 2024 Course : Summer Intensive «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Homestay

The course made me realise how much work I must do to improve, I feel motivated by the experience and would most definitely recommend ILA Montpellier.

  • Steve (Ireland) - September 06, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : September 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Aparthotel

Incroyable :) j’en ai déjà recommandé à mes amis. L’école est bien organisé avec beaucoup des resources pour apprendre le français. La réception est aussi une facilité vraiment attentive et Olivier m’aidait souvent en français et anglais. Merci Léo - les cours étaient amusants et variés ! Grace à vous, je comprends les points de la grammaire vraiment avancées. Vous avez un talent pour rendre les choses difficiles « simple comme bonjour ». Je vous remercie ! La famille d'accueil est vraiment comme un « second chez soi » : elle m’accueille chaleureusement, me fait me sentir en sécurité et elle est généreuse. Je peux souvent parler français avec elle, et elle a de très, très bons conseils.

  • Bronte (United kingdom) - August 31, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : August 2024 Course : Summer Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

I stayed for two weeks I really did a great improvement in my French. I wish I would stayed more. I highly recommended for fast learning.

  • Emmanouil (Greece) - August 30, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : August 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Student residence

I liked an international experience at school, the city of Monpellier, my host, and some teachers were so excellent. An unforgettable and enriching experience.

  • Mykhailo (Ukraine) - August 24, 2024
    Stay : 25 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : Long-term Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Vivre au centre ville proche à l'école donne l'opportunité de profiter de tous les opportunités donnés par l'école et la ville. Les professeurs sont très préparé, capable de gérer la classe et rendent les lessons intéressants et amusants.

  • Elisabetta (Italy) - August 23, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : August 2024 Course : Summer Standard French Course Accommodation : Student residence

I am very happy with my 4 weeks course. I wish I could stay longer. ILA, excellent again . I recommend this institution to any person looking for a friendly , reliable, organised group of professionals. Do I have favourite teachers, yes I do. Thank you Julien, Elsa and Maguelone, you are all STARS. Come to ILA in Montpellier , neither ILA nor the city will disappoint you!!! Thanks again.

  • Julio (United kingdom) - August 16, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Standard French Course Accommodation : Student residence

I am very happy with everything - UN GRAND MERCI! I might come again in the future who knows.

  • Franjo (Croatia) - August 16, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : August 2024 Course : Summer Standard French Course Accommodation : Student residence

I set out to improve my French as much as possible in the time available, which I definitely achieved. The accomodation was really good, I met some lovely people and Montpellier is a gem.

  • William (Netherlands) - August 09, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : August 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Student residence

Increible experiencia la recomiendo

  • Ariel (Mexico) - August 09, 2024
    Stay : 6 weeks - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Homestay

I had amazing time! I learned so much and was challenged in the best way possible! Will definitely return :)

  • Filipa (Croatia) - August 02, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Intensive «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Homestay

It was a really nice city with lots of nice people the school was good and definitely worth staying more than a week! The people were very friendly. Met lots of nice people. The teachers were very nice and helped a lot with my french I really enjoyed it.

  • Jasmine (United kingdom) - July 28, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : July 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

A great learning experience that was extremely social and full of fantastic opportunities for day trips/activities.

  • Sarah (United kingdom) - July 27, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Standard French Course Accommodation : Student residence

Tout était excellent, j’ai beaucoup apprécié. Fabrice a été excellent. En tant qu'enseignant, j'ai vraiment apprécié son style d'enseignement et la manière dont il a présenté les activités. Je ne manquerai pas de recommander ce cours à d'autres personnes !

  • Alison (Ireland) - July 27, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Standard French Course Accommodation : Student residence

Top. Super. Vraiment très agréable comme toujours l’expérience état vraiment super et j’espère de retourner l’année prochaine.

  • Pietro (Italy) - July 26, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Je suis très heureuse d'avoir réalisé mon rêve d'étudier le français en France. Ce que j'ai apprécié le plus? Sans aucun doute mes professeurs. Tous très bons, appliqués. On voit qu’ils ont à cœur d’enseigner le français aux étrangers.

  • Eliana (Brazil) - July 19, 2024
    Stay : 12 weeks - Course start : March 2020 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Ich hatte sehr freundliche und begeisterte Lehrer während meines Aufenthaltes. Ich habe viele neue Leute kennengelernt und mit diesen viele verschiedene Aktivitäten gemacht. Strand, shopping, Stadt erkunden, andere Städte erkunden usw. Die Standardkurse waren super und ich habe sehr viel gelernt.

  • Lia Maria (Switzerland) - July 19, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : June 2024 Course : French + Cooking Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Very insightful 2 weeks in a scenic city of Montpellier. Having stayed at ILA for 2 weeks, I wish I stayed for longer. The range of class activities makes learning fun and avoids the tiresome and dull exercises that are demotivating. In the standard course, we mostly learned grammar while the intensive was more focused on talking and interesting activities like going around Montpellier to ask the French a few questions from the questionnaire prepared or going to a gallery nearby to talk to the artist. The grammar we have revised was very useful and I learnt a lot of new vocabulary to use in the future. Everyone was incredibly open to new acquittantes, I loved the people in my groups and made amazing friends.

  • Ekaterina (Slovenia) - July 19, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Student residence

J’avais une bonne séjours et meme si il était court (une semaine), j’ai appris beaucoup. Les professeurs sont très sympa et passionné a nos éducations.

  • Sivalingam (Netherlands) - July 13, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Student residence

J’ai vraiment aimé mon séjour ici, j’ai pu apprendre beaucoup de français, mangé de choses différentes et fait des activités très bien ! J’ai rencontré nouveaux amis et passé un bon temps :) tous les jours, j’étais à la ville, j’avais l’opportunité de manger du croissant ou pain au chocolat et bien sûr les autres choses. Je vais essayer d’aller ici encore une fois l’année prochaine ! Le meilleur excursion était la canoë sur l’Hérault !

  • Daniel Julius (Germany) - July 12, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : June 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Homestay

J'ai passé une bonne semaine ! Les cours étaient vraiment bien ; Sarah et Elsa sont de très bonnes enseignantes Les cours étaient animés, divertissants et interactifs J'ai apprécié Merci beaucoup, merci ! Amitiés

  • Elles (Netherlands) - July 08, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : July 2024 Course : Summer Intensive French Course Accommodation : Student residence

I believe that I learnt a lot - from a language but also a cultural perspective. Montpelier is a wonderful city. I had a great time. I thought the teachers were great. I feel inspired to continue improving my French.

  • Clare (United kingdom) - July 05, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : June 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Homestay

J'ai suivi le cours B1 pendant 4 semaines à l'ILA de Montpellier. L'école, l'organisation et l'enseignement sont très professionnels et très bien structurés. Un grand compliment en particulier à mes professeurs, Emma, Florence et Claire, pour leur engagement et leur enseignement de qualité. Je recommande vivement cette école.

  • André (Switzerland) - July 01, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : June 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Alles wunderbar. Hohe Qualität des Unterrichtes. Schöne Freizeitangebote. Lage der Schule mitten in der Altstdt von Montpellier. Bin insgesamt sehr zufrieden.

  • Heike (Germany) - June 30, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : June 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

C'était un des meilleurs mois de ma vie. La famille d'accueil est vraiment sympa, et maintenant elle est comme une deuxième mère.

  • Jackson (United states) - June 23, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Super! Ça fait 3 ans que je viens à l'école et j'ai toujours envie d'y revenir

  • Marisa (Spain) - June 22, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : June 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Personal accommodation

A very pleasant stay, a team that felt like friends, a top locaties. I'll miss all that.

  • Peter (Netherlands) - June 21, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : June 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Student residence

Wonderful week spent learning about France, the French, and others. Loved, loved, loved classes. Sara is, quite possibly, one of the very best teachers I have met. Classes were interesting, well-paced, thoughtfully designed and responsive to students individually and collectively. I'm really hoping she is teaching at ILA next summer!

  • Kristy (United states) - June 21, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : June 2024 Course : Standard «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Ich war sehr zufrieden, das Lehrpersonal war sehr engagiert und die Stimmung war sehr gut. Mir hat die sehr gute Organisation sehr gut gefallen. Außerdem haben sich die Lehrkräfte immer sehr gut vorbereitet und auf uns eingestellt. An dieser Stelle nochmal: Vielen Dank Elsa! Die Klassen waren klein, der Unterrichtsstoff immer auf das Niveau der Teilnehmer abgestimmt und die Lehrkräfte sind immer auf uns eingegangen. Die Unterrichtsmethoden reichten von Frontalunterricht, über Spiele, Rollenspiele und schriftliche Aufgaben. Ich hatte die Möglichkeit drei Lehrerinnen kennen zu lernen. Alle waren mit Engagement bei der Sache und alle hatten auch eine freundliche und warmherzige Art, uns zu unterrichten. Ich würde jederzeit wieder einen Sprachaufenthalt bei ILA buchen.

  • Reiner (Germany) - June 16, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : June 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

It was great. I really like the lessons and the excursions. I also liked the city Montpellier very much!

  • Katharina (Sweden) - June 12, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Ich war zwei Wochen in einem Grundkurs (B1) und hatte zusätzlich noch Einzelstunden. Beides zusammen war eine gute Kombi. Montpellier ist eine großartige Stadt, die ich gerne mit dem Fahrrad und in der Altstadt erkundet habe. Die Familie war wirklich top, es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht mit den Beiden und sie haben sich viel Mühe gegeben. Das Essen war wirklich französisch und außerdem exzellent gekocht. Und dann der Wein ... . Das Reden mit den beiden hat mich zusätzlich vorangebracht. Vielen Dank dafür.

  • Hendrik (Germany) - June 12, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : Standard «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Homestay

C’était super en general. J’ai aimé bien l’école, ma maison d’accueil, j’ai fait des bons amis et je sens que j’ai bien appris le français. Tous les proffeseurs sont très sympa, ils trouvaient toujours une façon de rendre les classes amusantes et interessantes. Ils étaient trés attentifs et patients pour corriger nos fauts même si c’était plusieurs fois la même faute. Beaucoup des activités dynamiques et drôles mais sans perdre la serieux.

  • Samuel (Colombia) - June 10, 2024
    Stay : 21 weeks - Course start : January 2024 Course : Long-term Intensive French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Une belle semaine, j'ai bien pratique le français et en plus je me suis amusée. L'académie: les professeurs sont très bons, niveaux excellent. Activités très sympathiques, variées.

  • Matilde (Spain) - June 10, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : June 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Student residence

Oof... très bien! Maintenant, j'adore la langue française plus et je voudrais apprendre plus OUI Mon proff est super! Elle peut expliquer tous les choses très bien et elle m'aide à parler français avec confiance. J'espère que je retournerai l'annèe prochaine pour faire une autre course! Merci beaucoup!!

  • Anni (Ireland) - June 08, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : June 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

ILA et la ville de Montpellier sont absolument à recommander. Je me suis sentie très bien à l'école et dans la ville. Les nombreuses activités proposées par la ville contribuent certainement à ce que l'on se sente « chez soi ». C'était un plaisir d'apprendre le français à l'ILA. Les professeurs font du très bon travail > les leçons sont variées et amusantes. J'ai été très heureux de constater que toutes les personnes ont toujours été très agréables et gentilles dans leur manière de communiquer et d'aider.

  • Daniel (Switzerland) - June 08, 2024
    Stay : 9 weeks - Course start : April 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

I like the friendliness of the whole staff. The teachers are really nice, all of them who I got to know. They are always well prepared and eager to help. I'd definitely come back.

  • Doraya (Hungary) - June 07, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

I really enjoyed the process and Sara is a fantastic teacher. Very positive and encouraging. Class size is perfect to learn of other.

  • Karen (United kingdom) - June 07, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : June 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

My experience with ILA was very good, the staff were very professional and im really glad i took this course.

  • Giancarlo (Italy) - June 01, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

I had a really nice stay in Montpellier and would love to come back. ILA is very well organized and I especially enjoyed the intensif classes in the afternoon. All ILA staff members are so lovely, helpful and friendly. It was an absolute pleasure.

  • Tina (Germany) - May 31, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Angenehmes internationales Publikum. Angenehmes Lernumfeld, anspruchsvolle Lerninhalte. Kompetenter Lehrer mit obendrein künstlerischer Begabung.

  • Bernhard (Germany) - May 30, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Aparthotel

Put new energy into learning French and I felt more confident in using language outside of the school. Excellent teacher. Level of course perfect for me and I was able to build on previous knowledge. Excellent accommodation, Pauline and her husband very friendly and helpful. Also helped me with my French.

  • Sarah (Ireland) - May 29, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Homestay

I like the lessons. The building in the center of the town. I like the other students. To meet so many people from other countries. And doing activities together. Also that there are 50+ groups. I am 70 years old ,but i felt me very comfortable. It was a plaisier to be in Montpellier. I like the old city and the lessons in the morning. I think I come back next year!

  • Juliëtte (Germany) - May 26, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : Standard French Course + Teacher Training Accommodation : Homestay

I have been here for 8 weeks, although I don’t know why I had also met 8 professors unexpectedly, but I have found that all of them were so so so so kind to me! And especially Delphine, she teaches so well and she knows how to lead students in organizing their sentences easily. I had learned much in her class! I think I feel like I will back here again! Thanks a lot!

  • Ruo-Ting (Taiwan) - May 24, 2024
    Stay : 8 weeks - Course start : April 2024 Course : Standard «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Aparthotel

Well worthwhile doing this course. My confidence in speaking French has increased tremendously. I liked the professionalism of the teachers, the technology and information was very well presented. The workers at the enquiry desk were very helpful.

  • John (Australia) - May 24, 2024
    Stay : 6 weeks - Course start : April 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Homestay

Your program is very well-organized and efficient. I really liked your flexibility in allowing students to change. I loved all your staff I came into contact with. I had Gwenaëlle for 3 weeks. I am so glad I stayed with her instead of joining the 50+ group. I loved the mixed age group. Gwenaëlle was very encouraging to me and all the other students. I loved her lessons, they were so very interesting and fun. I enjoyed her very much. It was fun and lifting. I loved being in your learning environment. Even though it was a challenge for me, I never felt discouraged as it seems like I just kept learning. It was a great experience. Thank you.

  • Jeannie (United states) - May 24, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Tous les professeurs étaient excellents. Chacun a son propre style et des offres différentes des cours particuliers, des cours standard, et des cours intensif, offrant un bon mélange de matériaux pour me donner une expérience riche. J’ai beaucoup appris et j’ai reçu beaucoup de matériel à utiliser comme resource pour continuer améliorer mon français. Mon séjour a été formidable, et j’ai vécu une expérience merveilleuse. Cela valait vraiment mon temps et mon argent. En plus, Montpellier et la région sud de France en général est magnifique et j’aimerais revenir et rester plus longtemps. À bientôt !

  • Lydia (United states) - May 24, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : Intensive «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Aparthotel

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience at ILA and although my time was short it has motivated me to continue my studies. I had a wonderful welcoming host who was keen to help me with conversations. The opportunity for sight seeing and other activities enhanced my experience. I loved the opportunity to be immersed in the French community as well as the language. I also loved being able to meet students from all over the world. Christine is an amazing host. She prepared my room beautifully and cooked amazing meals for me. She was very friendly and helped me with my French conversation making me feel at ease. I was welcomed and given space to study and rest when I needed. She has also offered to drive me to the station when I leave. I highly recommend her for future students.

  • Susan (Australia) - May 17, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : May 2024 Course : French + Cooking Course Accommodation : Homestay

Mon séjour à Montpellier avec l'ILA a été riche d'apprentissage, de plaisir et de rencontres avec des amis de différents pays. Tous les cours m'ont été utiles. J'ai certainement amélioré mon français grâce à mon séjour ici. Mon expérience chez ILA a été très bénéfique et satisfaisante. Tous les professeurs étaient vraiment gentils et serviables.

  • Siddharth (India) - May 03, 2024
    Stay : 14 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : DELF/DALF Exam Preparation Course Accommodation : Homestay

I originally planned to stay at ILA for 3 months however after enjoying it so much I decided to add an additional 4 weeks. I have enjoyed all aspects of my stay from the lessons to the residence life style and I am very to have spent my gap year here! I really liked the variety of people I have had the opportunity to meet through the ILA residence. I also found that the classes have really helped me to improve my french and that I have become much more confident in my speaking-abilities. I would definitely recommend this experience and school to people I know!

  • Angelica (United kingdom) - May 03, 2024
    Stay : 15 weeks - Course start : January 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Student residence

Es war sehr spannend eine neue Stadt mit einer neuen Sprache zu entdecken und die Sprache von der Quelle zu lernen. Ich würde es jedem weiterempfehlen.

  • Simon (Switzerland) - May 03, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : April 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Homestay

I had a fantastic experience at ILA. I would recommend it to anyone looking to study French at a private school in the south of France. Opportunity to advance all elements of French comprehension (oral, listening, reading, writing and grammar). Classes were instructive but also enjoyable. Wide variety of professors and students which allowed for class diversity during a longterm stay.

  • Alyssa (United states) - April 27, 2024
    Stay : 30 weeks - Course start : September 2023 Course : Long-term Standard French Course Accommodation : Aparthotel

J'ai tout aimé. J'ai été très contente du cours, il est dynamique et avec beaucoup de production verbale. Romain est une personne charismatique, joyeuse et à l'écoute, voulant toujours nous faire profiter du cours.

  • Claudia (Brazil) - April 20, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : April 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

The classes were excellent with the right balance of grammar and conversation. The location of the school is perfect and my host was wonderful. A great experience.

  • Mathew (United kingdom) - April 19, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Sehr intensiv aber wirklich hilfreich! Sehr guter, abwechslungsreicher Unterricht, wunderschöne Stadt, viele Freizeitmöglichkeiten und Städte in der Umgebung. Beste Empfehlung: Unterkunft bei einer Gastfamilie um wirklich in die Sprache einzutauchen. Natürlich hatte ich unglaublich Glück mit meiner wunderbaren Gastmutter Sophie, die wirklich ausgesprochen lieb, interessant und geduldig mit meinen Fehlern war.

J'ai passé trois excellentes semaines, remplies de voyages, d'événements culturels, de discussions et mes compétences en français se sont beaucoup améliorées. J'ai vraiment apprécié le temps passé ici et j'espère revenir à l'avenir. J'ai adoré visiter les environs (Marseille, Sète, Nîmes) et découvrir la culture française. J'ai aimé parler avec ma famille d'accueil au dîner et aussi avec mes collègues du cours de français.

  • Iulia (Germany) - April 12, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Mon séjour a été très enrichissante et agréable dans tous les sens. Je suis très contente de avoir choisi ILA pour faire mon séjour en Français. Les deux enseignantes que j’ai connu pendant ces quatre semaines, à mon avis, elles ont été très proches et nous ont preparé de très bonnes classes. Ce que j’ai le plus apprécié est l’organisation et le développement des classes, et aussi la bonne ambiance dans les groupes où j’ai été.

  • Enkarni (Spain) - April 08, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Homestay

C’était une opportunité incroyable!

  • Senne (Belgium) - April 06, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Die Unterkunft war super und unser Lehrer, Julien war einfach toll. Die Ankunft bei der Gastfamilie war sehr problemlos, alle in der Schule waren sehr nett und ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen.

  • Felix (Germany) - March 29, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Romain was wonderful and perfect. I hope I can have him as my teacher again someday.

  • Joel (United states) - March 28, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Las clases con el grupo mayores de 50 están muy bien. Muy buena experiencia, para recordar con alegría.

  • Montse (Spain) - March 26, 2024
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Sehr sehr schön. Ich hab mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Die kleinen Klassen und das große Angebot an Aktivitäten und die Freundlichkeit aller Beteiligten sowohl in der Schule als auch bei den Ausflügen.

  • Laura (Germany) - March 22, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : March 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

The staff are incredibly nice, friendly and organised. They are always smiley & happy to help me with anything, anytime. They always remember my name & pronounce it correctly (my name isn’t the easiest for French to pronounce). I definitely adore the teachers who are very passionate about teaching, provide really good systematic learning materials, amazingly good at explaining it… They made very interesting, fun & interactive class. I really like how they are also very kind, understanding, sympathetic, open-minded. It’s simply the best language learning experience I’ve had so far. French is the 7th language I tried learning. Although I don’t speak all those languages, forgotten a lot of it, maybe had short learning experience but it’s undeniable that I had those experiences. I tried learning different languages in different schools, in different countries with different teachers. It’s easy to say that ILA is the best so far & I’m sure it’ ll stay as one of the very best ever. Thank you so much for making my stay in Montpellier much more enjoyable. Thank you for growing my interest & love in learning French.

  • Anggit (Indonesia) - March 15, 2024
    Stay : 22 weeks - Course start : October 2023 Course : Long-term Intensive French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

I met so many nice people and had an amazing time in Montpellier and the region around it with all the activities and excursions! We covered many important topics of French grammar, culture and politics in our class which was very interesting. My home stay was also very nice!

  • Maxima (Germany) - March 06, 2024
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : February 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Annelore was particularly an excellent teacher with excellent techniques

  • Yusuf (Nigeria) - March 03, 2024
    Stay : 8 weeks - Course start : January 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

The lessons were interesting, and i have learned a lot. I was very pleased to learn that i was already in B2. I have never enjoyed class so much as this week. The lessons were fun, i have learned so much more then i had expected. Montpellier is a fantastic city to stay, and meeting all these new people in class wasa treat. I’ll be signing up for another week, but will try another city next time.

  • Anja (Netherlands) - March 02, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : February 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Je suis déjà venu plusieurs fois en séjour linguistique. J'aime bien l'école et surtout les professeurs me plaisent beaucoup. J'ai vraiment apprécié les cours de Julie. Des cours pour l'école et pour la vie. Une enseignante vraiment enrichissante et formidable! J'aimerais revenir et j'ai passé un moment merveilleux et instructif ici.

It was a wonderful experience! I am very happy. All the professors were amazing! It was a great stay. I would return and recommend to others!

  • Helene (United states) - February 02, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : January 2024 Course : Intensive «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Homestay

I was really impressed with how professional the school was, and I can’t compliment Sara’s teaching enough! Sara is an excellent teacher. She was fantastic at modifying her French to explain concepts in a way that we could understand even as absolute beginners. Her method was organised and well-paced and she kept the material fun and engaging. I’ve learnt far more than I expected - I don’t think I’ve ever had such a skilled teacher before and I’m exceptionally grateful for the effort she put into teaching us!

  • Ruth (United kingdom) - February 02, 2024
    Stay : 4 weeks - Course start : January 2024 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

It was a great week for me. Thank you. See you again later in 2024. It was a intensive week, but I liked the total immersion. Everyone was very helpful and friendly.

  • Roger (United kingdom) - January 30, 2024
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : January 2024 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

I really liked the atmosphere and the couse, even though I was the youngest it wasn’t an issue. I feel like I have learnt a lot in only one week. It was great and I can’t wait to return!

Es waren tolle Wochen mit abwechslungsreichem Unterricht und spannenden Ausflügen. Tolle Begegnungen mit anderen Studenten und der französischen Kultur. Die ganze Organisation hat super geklappt.

It was a pleasure taking part in this beautiful organisation where I got to know a lot of knew people (now friends)!

  • Achille (Belgium) - December 01, 2023
    Stay : 11 weeks - Course start : September 2023 Course : DELF/DALF Exam Preparation Course Accommodation : Student residence

J'ai appris beaucoup! Merci! J'ai vraiment apprécié ma famille d'accueil. La nourriture était incroyable. Jacky est un excellent cuisinier. Pour moi, tout était excellent. J'ai apprécié mon séjour.

  • Tiffini (United states) - December 01, 2023
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : November 2023 Course : Standard «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Montpellier ist ein idealer Aufenthaltsort für eine Sprachreise. Das ILA Personal ist top-motiviert und engagiert, die Stadt liefert unendliche Möglichkeiten, seine Freizeit zu organisieren und Land und Leute kennenzulernen.

  • Johannes (Germany) - November 28, 2023
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : November 2023 Course : Standard «PLUS» French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Man lernt sehr schnell dort und alle sind sehr freundlich! Ich würde meinen Aufenthalt als erfolgreich bezeichnen, denn ich habe in dieser Woche ein Stück weit etwas mit nehmen können. Ich bin mir jetzt in Französisch etwas sicherer geworden was ich innerhalb einer Woche ziemlich toll fand!

Intéressant, instructif et une atmosphère humoristique et détendue. J'ai aimé le cours français et les activités à Uzès, Avignon, Saint Guilhem et Sète.

  • Elspeth (Switzerland) - September 23, 2023
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : September 2023 Course : French Course for Seniors over 50 Years Accommodation : Aparthotel

I had a lot of fun, improved my French a lot and really enjoyed exploring the south of france. I made many friends and met people from all over the world. I would love to come back to ILA again. Fabrice was a great teacher, I liked his lesson content and style of teaching. My home stay was very comfortable and friendly and I loved being close to lac du Cré. All of the staff were very helpful also.

  • Grace (Ireland) - September 07, 2023
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : June 2023 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Attending ILA for three weeks was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I absolutely loved everything about the program: my teacher Sara, my homestay, the school excursions, and the city as a whole. Not only was it fun and eventful, but I feel way more confident in my French ability and knowledge. I feel extremely fortunate to have participated in such a rewarding experience and I would love to return soon! I feel extremely lucky to have had Sara as a teacher at ILA. She is a fantastic teacher who is smart, funny, emphatic, and cares about her students. She always made classes lively and effective. I believe my experience at ILA was highly elevated by having Sara as my teacher and I can’t say enough good things about her! I was very fortunate to have ended up in Véronique’s home during my 3 weeks at ILA. She is one of the kindest people, a wonderful cook, and incredibly accommodating. Not to mention that the location was perfect!

  • Jacob (United states) - August 25, 2023
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : August 2023 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

I enjoyed my stay here in Montpellier. I really liked the city and think its perfect for students trying to learn french. There is a lot of activities a person can do. In the school everyone is very helpful, the teachers are very nice and the lessons are interesting and focused on speaking and comprehension.

  • Katarína (Slovakia) - August 25, 2023
    Stay : 3 weeks - Course start : August 2023 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Splendide! J'ai aimé la ville, les cours. La famille d’accueil est très sympa, et le repas est comme dans le restaurant. J’ai eu un climatiseur dans ma chambre, c’etait super.

  • Yuliia (Ukraine) - August 25, 2023
    Stay : 1 week - Course start : August 2023 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Homestay

Mon séjour était très bien. J'ai gagné beaucoup en expériences enrichissantes. Par ailleurs le cours de français était bien structuré et j'ai appris beaucoup de choses intéressantes et importantes.

  • Jakob (Germany) - August 25, 2023
    Stay : 2 weeks - Course start : August 2023 Course : Standard French Course Accommodation : Personal accommodation

Super! Me gustaba mejorar mi frances y conocer personas muy agradables.

  • Sofia (Colombia) - August 25, 2023
    Stay : 16 weeks - Course start : September 2022 Course : Intensive French Course Accommodation : Homestay