LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Reviews 1,089

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

c'était le deuxième fois que j'ai suivi un cours de français a les Ateliers á Biarritz. I was very satisfied with my experience both times. Guilhem, Manon, and Léa were great. Alexandra was a super... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Better than I had expected. Lots of practising speaking about different topics. Really great with small groups and teaming up with different people when doing assignments. Our teacher Héloïse was rea... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

40 % of the tuition was invalid or missed (advertised 20 hours/week scheduled in the school): 1. "cultural activity" ... visit of the museum or photo exhibition instead of normal tuition (2 hours... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have visited a one-week course (30 h). I have received all useful information prior to arrival and I felt very comfortable to be well prepared. I really enjoyed the week and especially the afternoon... See more

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  1. French Language School
  2. College
  3. English Language Instructor
  4. Group Accommodation
  5. Homestay

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LES ATELIERS FL & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Lyon is a group of French as a foreign language schools. Our schools welcome international students for language immersion stays. On the program: French lessons, sports and cultural activities, discovery of France, its traditions, its gastronomy, accommodation (with family or residence) and transfers. We also offer online courses at our FL Online school.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

c'était le deuxième fois que j'ai suivi…

c'était le deuxième fois que j'ai suivi un cours de français a les Ateliers á Biarritz. I was very satisfied with my experience both times.
Guilhem, Manon, and Léa were great. Alexandra was a super teacher. She made the lessons very interesting and explained everything very clearly. and Didier ws a great golf coach!

May 22, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Je recommande vraiment l'école

I would definitely recommend the school. The classes and the interactions between students and teachers are amazing. The study materials, organization, and online support help not only during the period we are enrolled, but also afterwards. The cultural activities are very interesting for discovering the local culture, socializing with friends, and they are also another great way to learn the language.

I would like to thank the entire team at LES ATELIERS – NICE for making me feel at home. The life of an immigrant is often very lonely, and at the school I truly felt at home. Whenever I needed help—whether with simple or more complicated matters—everyone was always very helpful. This experience helped me not only with the language, but also in building friendships and networking with classmates and teachers.
The school's location makes daily life much easier; it's close to restaurants, bakeries, and bus stops.

December 5, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Hi Liana ! We deeply appreciate your message and will share it to our team in Nice !
We thank you and hope to see you soon at les ateliers FL Nice :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Review of au pair group B1-B2

I thought the au pair programme was a very good idea to connect au pairs around the city, I’ve made many friends from this! I also like that it is 2 days a week so it is not too intense. Although I think the division of levels could have been better. We were all on very different levels in the B1-B2 group. Since that was the case I suppose that is why we did many different grammar and different oral exercises, but for me it was a bit too many different things that we just touched on and did not dive further into. Personally, I would have liked less variation and more thorough work on the topics we did.

December 12, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Thank you for your feedback, Malva! We are pleased to learn that the program facilitated meaningful social connections among au pairs and that the two-day-a-week format was well adapted to your schedule.
We also appreciate your constructive remarks regarding the level grouping and pedagogical approach. Your observations provide valuable insight and will be carefully taken into consideration as we continue to refine our placement process and course structure.
In the future, we encourage you not to hesitate to inform us during your program should any difficulties arise, so that we can adapt the course as effectively as possible and better meet your learning needs. We hope to welcome you again soon in one of our schools. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Community!

Loved the professors and staff and Les Ateliers. Made so many friends in my class! And improved my French !

December 12, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Hello Megan, thank you very much for your feedback, we appreciate you !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Recommendable, but with room for improvement

I had a good time at the school, also the provided accommodation (The Social Hub) can be recommended. All the organisational stuff was easily handled. However, my classmates had very deviating levels of French. Some would have belonged in a lower level, for others a course with a higher level should have been set up. It would have been a better experience had there been a course for students in between B1 and B2.

November 28, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Les Ateliers - Highly recommend!

If you are looking for a highly engaging French course, led by a wonderful and warm team, sign up for classes with Les Ateliers!
I came in to sign up for classes at the last minute, and Les Atelier was more than welcoming and accommodating, getting me into classes right away without any delays. From the moment I arrived, I noted the warmth and helpfulness of the staff.

Sarah was a wonderful teacher, and I had a great time on our weekly 'out of the classroom' adventures. She effortlessly stimulated and supported conversation in class amongst the students, giving us all ample opportunities to practice speaking, and struck the perfect (to me) balance between helping us with answers and letting us puzzle it out for ourselves.

The rest of the team was also great - everyone at the front desk and the other teachers were very friendly, and I found myself looking forward to attending the activities Sofia organized every week. Sofia did a great job at making sure we were all engaged and having fun during the activities, and also picked activities that were very useful in practicing our French (like going to the Natural History museum, which helped us learn animal names in French).

Overall, a great experience - I wish I could have stayed longer!

November 28, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My private conversation lessons with…

My private conversation lessons with Amelie were perfect! She is an enthusiastic and personable teacher, and very kind—correcting me while always encouraging me.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Bonjour Camille,
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, Amélie vous lira et va sans doute être très heureuse de constater que ses cours vous ont plu !
À très bientôt
Les équipes des ateliers FL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My private conversation lessons with…

My private conversation lessons with Amelie were perfect! She is an enthusiastic and personable teacher. And she is kind too--she corrected me while also encouraging me.

November 7, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Bonjour Barbara,
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, nous transmettons à Amélie, qui sera très heureuse de vous lire !
À très bientôt
Les équipes des ateliers FL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience in Nice with LES ATELIERS was truly AMAZING!

My experience in Nice with LES ATELIERS FL was absolutely wonderful! The teachers were fantastic! Always kind, patient, and very dedicated to helping each student improve their French. The school has an excellent structure, with modern facilities and a very welcoming atmosphere.

The location is perfect, right in the heart of Nice, which makes it easy to enjoy the city’s beautiful beaches, restaurants, and cultural life after classes. I met incredible people from all over the world and felt truly motivated every day.

I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn French in an inspiring environment and experience the best of the French Riviera!

October 31, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great French learning experience

Great French learning experience. Very knowledgeable and competent teacher who managed to balance a class of differing French knowledge and ability, making sure everyone was learning and had an opportunity to talk and practice.

October 20, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Bonjour Mary,

Merci pour votre retour !
Nous sommes heureux que l’expérience ait été enrichissante pour vous et que vous ayez eu l'opportunité de pratiquer votre français à l'oral.

À bientôt !

Les équipes des ateliers FL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very happy with my course at Les…

I am very happy with my course at Les Areliers! It was a great experience with wonderful staff and teachers. A big thank you to Dannys for his outstanding and super captivating lessons, le temps passait si vite!

October 24, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Bonjour Eli,

Nous sommes vraiment ravis de voir ces mots et vous en remercions !

Nous transmettons à Denis, et vous serez toujours accueilli chaleureusement dans notre école.

À bientôt,

Les ateliers FL

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Wouldn’t recommend

always two eyes on you constantly being watched over, almost in a controlling way . teachers aren’t that great either

October 17, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Dear Enno,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t fully enjoy your stay.
Since you are minor, we must pay particular attention to your safety and attendance, which is why we checked in when you missed class without notifying us or when you left the school premises during your program. Since you missed one day of class and often returned late from breaks, it may have been maybe a little harder to follow the lessons, but our team did its best to support you.
Our goal is alway to help our students learn effectively and ensure everyone's safety throughout their stay.
We hope to welcome you back again another time.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

I booked a two-week intensive French course (level B2) at Les Ateliers FL in Paris for just over €1,000. The course was divided into two parts: mornings from 9:00 to 12:15 and afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00. I had one teacher (woman) in the morning who is very engaged in climate and environmental topics and another (man) in the afternoon. The morning sessions included a short 15-minute break.
I had been really looking forward to this intensive course. The school’s location in the 8th arrondissement is lovely — there are plenty of nearby bistros and cafés for lunch or for a pleasant walk during the break. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, although the furniture could use an update.
The afternoon teacher was an excellent one. He’s clearly very experienced, has travelled widely, and teaches with a great mix of humor and solid expertise. His lessons were engaging, varied, and highly effective — I learned a lot from him and felt my French improved noticeably.
Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the morning class teacher. For two weeks straight, we focused almost exclusively on environmental and climate-related topics. While these are certainly important issues, I had signed up to improve my French, not to learn more about recycling or waste separation.
Each week included an excursion with the morning class. In the first week, we visited an alternative supermarket (a cooperative), and in the second, a community space in a former train station that featured a restaurant and café serving only local, seasonal products — along with a small “recycling” area complete with chickens, compost bins, homegrown vegetables, and insect houses. Both visits were in the 18th arrondissement, and honestly, old jeans and sneakers would have been more appropriate than a blazer!
I care deeply about environmental issues myself, but this was supposed to be a language course. Knowing the names of endangered species or how to donate used clothes doesn’t help me much in my daily life or work in France. I would have much preferred to learn about French society and culture — topics like the healthcare and pension systems, elections, the impact of centralization, architecture, fashion, the luxury industry, cinema, or French cuisine. France has so many fascinating subjects to explore; it’s a shame we spent two weeks on just one.
She did say we could suggest topics, but honestly, for a course costing over €1,000, I expect a structured and coherent curriculum, not to have to plan lessons myself. Every morning she asked what we had done the previous afternoon and evening, and at the end of each class she asked what we would do later that day — meaning we repeated the same things twice daily. It felt like a waste of valuable class time. The breaks also tended to run long, and we often finished about 10 minutes early because she had already packed up. Altogether, we lost roughly half an hour of instruction time each day.
It was also a bit unprofessional that she handed out her personal business card (not the school’s) to students finishing their course, which gave the impression she was promoting private lessons. The teaching method was repetitive — usually a short text about an environmental topic followed by a related YouTube video or audio clip. When we asked grammar or vocabulary questions, she often couldn’t explain and instead googled the answer and read it aloud from the screen.
Overall, I cannot recommend the morning course (I would have switched if there had been another class at my level). It’s better to take a course with another teacher, even at a slightly lower level. However, I highly recommend the afternoon course and conversation class — both were excellent.
I had considered extending my stay for another week, but because of my disappointing experience in the morning class, I decided not to. For that reason, I can only give the school two stars.

October 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience: when language meets creativity

I have visited a one-week course (30 h). I have received all useful information prior to arrival and I felt very comfortable to be well prepared. I really enjoyed the week and especially the afternoon activity “Les Ateliers” because of its unusual format: it was a mix of different language levels and a lot of group work. Unfortunately I could stay only one week, maybe I’ll be back one day :)

October 6, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Bonjour Kristina,

Merci pour votre message !
Nous sommes heureux que l'expérience se soit excellemment passée pour vous.

Nous espérons vous revoir très bientôt !

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Teacher and special care of all members of the school

It was a great experience. The teacher, the school manager were great. I had a wonderful time and I am looking forward to come back to improve my french so I can write next time in french :-)

September 5, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Thank you so much for your kind words, Nadja!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with your teacher and our team. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed your time with us, and we’ll be very happy to welcome you back soon. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

Wonderful.

August 29, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Hello Prabha,

Thank you for your positive comment. We are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us!
We hope to see you again soon :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Learning a language is an art of living

The time I spent in this school was a really a remembering and cherishing experience for me. The language course in french and teaching about the culture of France really enhanced my stay in Paris. The teacher was kind enough. At the same time she considers everyone in the class and she is very capable of handling our classes well. She is fluent in many languages. The school on the whole gave me a nice experience and I wish to continue the same spirit. Thank you once again.

August 29, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Hello Ratnasingam,

Thank you so much for your warm feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable stay with us in our beautiful capital city and that you appreciated the language skills of our teachers.
Our school is always open to you :) We hope to see you again soon.

Les ateliers FL Paris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful experience- learning French, cultural exchange, and lots of fun.

Our experience with the summer camp in Biarritz was excellent. The program was very well organized, and my daughter felt safe and well cared for throughout her stay. The host family was welcoming and friendly, which made her feel at home right away. The French lessons were interesting, the level of the groups was well-matched. The time after school was also well planned, with attractive activities and opportunities to spend time with other students. Surfing lessons were a special highlight, and the beautiful surroundings of Biarritz made the experience even better. My daughter participated for 1-week together with a friend, and she enjoyed it so much that she wants to return next year for 2-weeks.

July 27, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Hello,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We’re delighted to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time at our summer camp in Biarritz - from the French lessons and fun activities to the welcoming host family.
It’s wonderful to know she felt safe and well cared for, and that she’s already looking forward to coming back next year.
We’d be very happy to welcome her again for another great experience!

Warm regards,
Les ateliers FL - IH Biarritz

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Learning French in Bordeaux!

I attended a two-week intensive French course (30 hours/week) at Ateliers FL in Bordeaux and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The warm and professional welcome, excellent teachers, and well-organized cultural activities made learning a joy. As a 50-year-old absolute beginner (A1), I felt fully included and supported, made great progress, and even made new friends from around the world. Highly recommended for anyone serious about learning French!

July 28, 2025
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Reply from LES ATELIERS FL - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Hello Florian,

Thank you for your kind words.
That sounds like a wonderful experience! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the course and felt supported throughout. It’s inspiring to see how much progress you made in just two weeks and that you made new friends along the way.
We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

Les ateliers FL

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