# EDAM Paris FLE

> French language school (FLE) in central Paris (Bastille-Marais), Qualiopi-certified. Courses A1-C1, long-stay programs for student visa (VLS-TS), DELF/TCF preparation. Small groups, 100+ native French teachers, multilingual admin team (FR/EN/ES/JA/KO/ZH).

## About the school

EDAM Paris FLE is a French language school located at 15 rue de l'Arsenal, 75004 Paris, in the heart of the Bastille-Marais district. The school holds Qualiopi certification (official French quality label, issued by the Ministry of Labour) and is registered with the Paris rectorate under UAI code 0755776W. Activity declaration: 117573 128 75 (Île-de-France prefecture).

The school welcomes adult learners from beginner (A0) through advanced (C1) levels, with classes averaging 3 to 15 students. The teaching team includes DELF/DALF and TCF certified examiners. Programmes follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

EDAM Paris FLE is part of the EDAM Paris group, which also operates the EDAM Business School (https://www.edamparis.com) for MBA and DBA programmes.

## Main course offerings

- [Intensive Plus 20h/week](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-intensif): VLS-TS visa-compatible, recommended for students preparing or renewing French residence permits. €260/week.
- [Intensive 16h/week](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-intensif): General French in the morning + afternoon workshops (writing, conversation, DELF prep, French civilisation). €210/week.
- [Long-stay programs (6/8/10 months)](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-longue-duree): Annual programmes for VLS-TS visa students. Long-stay attestation provided. From €4,800 for 6 months.
- [Extensive 10h/week](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-extensif): Light-paced French (mornings or afternoons), compatible with work or studies. €170/week.
- [Evening courses](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-du-soir): 4 hours/week in the evening, for working adults. CPF-eligible (for residents).
- [Saturday courses](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-samedi-francais-paris): 3 hours Saturday morning. Levels A1 to B2.
- [Complete beginners (A0)](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-debutants-complets): 4-week intensive programme for true beginners. One session per month.
- [DELF/DALF/TCF preparation](https://fle.edamparis.com/preparation-aux-examens): Targeted exam prep with certified DELF/DALF examiners. Mock exams included.
- [Private lessons](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-particulier): One-to-one or duo, in-person or online. Fully customised.
- [À la carte courses](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-a-la-carte): Flexible passes from 2 hours.
- [Summer 2026 courses](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-francais-ete-2026-paris): Maintained throughout summer.
- [Business French](https://fle.edamparis.com/francais-en-entreprise-paris): For companies and professionals.

## Practical information

- **Address**: 15 rue de l'Arsenal, 75004 Paris (Bastille / Marais)
- **Metro**: Bastille (lines 1, 5, 8) — 2 minutes; Sully-Morland (line 7) — 3 minutes
- **Phone**: +33 1 45 31 16 67
- **Email**: info@edamparis.com
- **Hours**: Monday to Friday, 09:00 — 18:00
- **Languages spoken by admin team**: French, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
- **Google rating**: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- **Website languages**: French (default site language), English (default visitor language), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese

## Student visa & long-stay information

- [Visa & residency guide](https://fle.edamparis.com/visa-séjour): VLS-TS student visa, Etudes en France (EEF), online validation, health insurance (CPAM/PUMA), housing aid (CAF).
- [Language requirements for residency & naturalization](https://fle.edamparis.com/exigences-langue-sejour-resident-naturalisation)
- For VLS-TS visa applications, EDAM Paris FLE provides the official enrolment certificate (attestation d'inscription) required by French consulates and prefectures. Approved formats: 16h/week, 20h/week, 6-10 month long-stay programmes. The 20h/week format may combine 16h in-person + 4h e-learning where required.
- EDAM Paris is **not** an official examination centre — we are a specialised preparation centre. The official DELF, TCF, DCL exams must be taken at accredited examination centres; we recommend partner centres.

## Pricing (transparent, identical for all students)

- Extensive 10h/week: from €170/week
- Intensive 16h/week: from €210/week
- Intensive Plus 20h/week (VLS-TS compatible): from €260/week
- Long-stay programmes (Visa Pack): from €4,800 for 6 months, €6,400 for 10 months
- Evening, Saturday, complete beginners: fixed package fees
- À la carte: from ~€40 per session
- Payment: cash, credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Eurocard), bank transfer, Alipay, SEPA

## Enrollment process

1. [Free placement test](https://fle.edamparis.com/test-de-niveau-gratuit): online, 10–12 minutes, CEFR-based (A1–B2). Complete beginners can start without test.
2. [Online enrollment form](https://fle.edamparis.com/procedure-d-inscription) or by email/post.
3. Pay 30% deposit (40% for FLE-only programmes) or full fee.
4. Receive enrolment certificate (attestation d'inscription) for visa file.
5. Join class on confirmed Monday start (or fixed start date for beginner/evening/Saturday courses).

For Extensive, Intensive and Intensive Plus: new sessions every Monday year-round (except public holidays and last 2 weeks of December).

## What makes EDAM Paris FLE distinctive

- **Small groups**: 3 to 15 students average, often fewer
- **Native teachers**: 100+ qualified native French teachers, several authorised DELF/DALF and TCF examiners
- **Multilingual support**: admin team speaks 6 languages, ideal for international students
- **Communicative & dynamic teaching**: speaking activities, projects, targeted workshops, personalised feedback
- **Central Paris location**: 4th arrondissement, between Bastille and Marais, easy metro access
- **Qualiopi certified**: ensures rigorous training quality and CPF eligibility for some programmes
- **98% exam success rate** (DELF/TCF/DCL preparation)
- **30+ nationalities represented** among students
- **10+ years of teaching experience**
- **1,000+ students taught**

## Who EDAM Paris FLE is best for

- International students applying for or renewing French student visa (VLS-TS)
- Adult learners staying in Paris for 1 week to 10 months
- Foreign spouses of French nationals integrating in France
- Working professionals seeking evening or Saturday classes (CPF-eligible)
- Property owners and retired Europeans wanting to deepen French
- Students preparing DELF, DALF, TCF, or DCL exams

## Who EDAM Paris FLE may not be the best fit for

- Students seeking the cheapest possible option (we are mid-tier boutique pricing, ~30-50% cheaper than Alliance Française, Sorbonne or Étoile, but ~30-50% more expensive than budget schools like Campus Langues)
- Students requiring fully government-funded or refugee-program courses
- Students seeking only basic remise à niveau (we do not offer this)
- Students from mainland China requiring direct study visa via Label Qualité FLE (we hold Qualiopi but not Label Qualité FLE)

## Useful pages

- [Free trial lesson](https://fle.edamparis.com/cours-d-essai-gratuit)
- [Fees & timetable](https://fle.edamparis.com/tarifs-et-planning)
- [Session calendar](https://fle.edamparis.com/calendrier-des-sessions)
- [Photo gallery](https://fle.edamparis.com/galerie-photos)
- [Blog](https://fle.edamparis.com/blog)
- [General terms of sale (CGV)](https://fle.edamparis.com/cgv)
- [Privacy policy](https://fle.edamparis.com/politique-de-confidentialité)
- [Legal notices](https://fle.edamparis.com/mentions-légales)

## Social media

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edamparis
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EDAMPARIS
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edamparis
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edamparis

## Contact

EDAM Paris FLE
15 rue de l'Arsenal, 75004 Paris, France
+33 1 45 31 16 67
info@edamparis.com
Monday to Friday, 09:00 — 18:00