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Former students who have attended our
French language school
The students who attend our French language school
come from all over the world, and are highly motivated.
Some want to speak French for cultural or personal
reasons, others because they need French in their
present or future job.
They are of varied nationalities, ages and professions.
The average age is 25 - 45. The minimum age is 21; there
is no maximum, 75 and upward being the high end.
They are from all walks of life : engineers, secretaries,
accountants, doctors, university students, etc.
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Some hold high level positions:
| - Gough
Withlam |
Former
Prime Minister of Australia |
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General Joseph Garba of Nigeria |
Former
President of the United Nations General
Assembly |
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| - James
Clavell |
Writer |
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| - William
Morris |
American
producer and impresario |
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| - Beverley
Oda |
Minister
of Canadian Heritage and Statius of
women |
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| - etc. |
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For a listing of some of the personalities
who have attended our French language school,
click where desired:
• Artistic
Field
• Business
World
• Political,
International and Military Fields
• Scientific,
Educational and Communication Fields
Testimonials
Some examples of extracts from former students'
letters follow :
| “...The Institut de Francais has
the only French language course I have
found that focuses completely on spoken
French... It was not until I came to
your school that I learned to speak
French automatically and correctly...”
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Edmond N. SEARS, Expert in
business valuation, New Hampshire,
USA |
| "... As a pedagogue myself, I
feel that the activities of the Institut
should serve as a model for every French
language school in adult training. "
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Prof. E.J. KORHERR, Rector
of the Academy of Vienna,
Letter to French Ambassador in Vienna. |
| “...The Institut de Français
is one of the best French language schools
I have attended... Teaching of this
standard, as dynamic as it is, could
be a model for every French language
school...” |
Dierk WETTENGEL, Language school
Consultants, Frankfurt, Germany |
| “...I offer my evaluation
of this French language school. 1) the
instructors were outstanding... In addition
to being skilled and dedicated, they
are such intelligent, informed, expressive
people. 2) the building, furnishings,
dining service, and instructional equipment,
are excellent. 3) the housing provided
deserves compliments…” |
Robert S. DAVIDON, Dept. of Psychology,
Lebanon Valley College , Annville, USA
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| “...I would like to express,
to the Director and to all the teachers,
my sincere gratitude for the very high
level of professionalism as well as
the cordial atmosphere of your intensive
French course...” |
Vladimir LOMEIKO, USSR Ambassador
to UNESCO, Paris, FRANCE |
| “...You should be congratulated
on the high standard of your professors.
I also enjoyed the very efficient way
your French language school is operated.
There was not a minute wasted, although
there was no feeling of undue haste...”
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Parnell THOMAS, American Express,
New York City, USA |
| “…
You have, in my opinion,one of the GREAT
French language schools in the entire
world ! Not only are you and your colleagues
doing outstanding work, professionally,
but also, through your warm personalities
you are contributing immensely to better
human relations between people from
all around the world… " |
William B. PAUL, Lawyer, Atlanta,
USA |
| “...I would like to tell
you how impressed I was by the warm
welcome and the pleasant atmosphere...I
would also like to thank my teacher
who helped me perfect my spoken French
to a level I did not think possible.
The self-confidence I gained, thanks
to him, has enabled me to launch out,
with no inferiority complex, into life
in France...” |
Jaacov BEN-AMI, Consul General of
Israel, Paris, FRANCE |
| “...During a period of
four weeks you helped me to improve
my oral expression from “débutant 1
to intermediate/advanced level”.This
fully satisfied my expectations... As
a former Associate Professor at the
University of Oslo, I want to point
out the extraordinary performance of
my teacher using your comprehensive
method...” |
Dr Martin TROLLDALEN, Norwegian Church
Aid, Oslo, NORWAY |
| “...As a French language
school, the Institut has, without a
doubt, a world-wide reputation for its
excellent teaching...” |
Anne ERICSON, from report to Director
of International Atomic Energy Agency,
Vienna, AUSTRIA |
| “...I hereby would like
to express my deep appreciation for
your French language course... All facilities
were excellent : the high standard of
all the teaching activities, the superb
meals, the most interesting excursions
and the accommodation provided... This
was a memorable experience...” (translated
from the French) |
J A J BROW, Engineer, AUSTRALIA
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| “...I went to a special
French language school where wonderful
teachers and students gather... The
image of the school I have is the smiles
of the people there. The teachers always
point out our mistakes but when they
do so, they try to make the students
relax with their gestures and smiles.” |
Hironori SUGIMOTO, Student in hotel
management, Osaka, JAPAN |
| “...Your French language
school is incredible in its results.
My French teacher of one year in New
York was very impressed when I returned
from one month at your school. It is
because of the remarkable results that
I greatly wish to return to your Institut...”
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Astrid Dawne JONES, House Wife,
New York City, USA |
| “...My thanks for making
my month at your French language school
most enjoyable. Your lessons combined
with your wit and good humor made it
so much more fun to learn and helped
to ease the stress I felt at first...”
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Sylvia S. PACHECO, World Bank,
Washington D.C., USA |
| “...The Institut de Français’
methodology and intensive French course
structures were very well prepared.
The teachers were very skilled at making
the classes constructive and enjoyable...
I suggest you keep using the Institut
for UNICEF officers who need to improve
their French...” |
Per-Olov LENNATSSON, Evaluation report
to UNICEF, New York, USA |
| “...I was very impressed
by the great improvement in Neil’s French,
particularly the complicated grammatical
constructions he has mastered and the
broad vocabulary he uses...” |
Sarah WEBBE, Recruitment Administrator,
McKinsey & Co. London, GREAT BRITAIN
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| “...I was in the “Debutant
I” class during the February session.
Everything was amazing. I loved my teacher,
my fellow students, my apartment, the
food, the class, the “animateur” teacher,
the teaching supervisor... The month
at the Institut was most enjoyable.
Thank you.” |
Kalliroy LAMBROU, Greek student,
Cornell University, Ithaca,
New York, USA |
| “...I congratulate you
on the excellent Institut you have built
up over the years in all areas : the
charming directors, the high quality
of the teaching, the warm atmosphere,
the good teachers, the general organization,
your marvelous taste, the good food
prepared by the kitchen staff and the
attentive table service. You have assembled
a staff of whom you can be proud...” (translated from the French) |
Margie & Charles KILPATRICK,
Newspaper General Manager, San
Antonio, Texas, USA |
“...I enjoyed every moment
of the course and my stay in Villefranche.
I was aware of all the thorough and
devoted work, not only by you both but
by all the
cheerful efficiency behind the scenes
which appeared so effortless...”
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Mary MEREDITH, Cookery Editor,
Woman and Home,
London, GREAT BRITAIN |
| “...The staff, the professors,
and the method of instruction were all
excellent... We were pleasantly surprised
by the kindness and patience we were
shown by the staff...” |
Mary & Ted HUFFMAN, High tech
entrepreneur, Los Angeles, USA |
| “...I would like to thank
you for your professional assistance
and for all the private lessons you
gave me. I took the INSEAD exam a week
ago and I passed it with 80 out of 100.
My other two colleagues from INSEAD
also passed... I believe I was well
prepared by the Institut as the INSEAD
grammar lessons were not too difficult...”
(translated from the
French) |
Paul SKIPWORTH, INSEAD MBA student,
Fontainebleau, FRANCE |
| “...Let me once more
thank you for one of the nicest experiences
in my life, participating in your course...” |
Astrid HEIBERG, President of the
International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva,
SWITZERLAND |
| “...I have to say that
the Institut is one of the most professionally
and well run entities I have ever seen...
The apartments were very nice (ours
was luxrious), and our daly itinerary
was well timed to balance classroom
time, more relaxing group discussion
time and pauses to allow the students
some time to reflect or just tune off
for a moment. In addition, your choice
of professors has been extremely good.
How have you managed to acquire such
a group of first-class personnel?...”
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Peter REDELINGHUYS, Banking,
Dusseldorf, GERMANY |
| “Just a little note to
say hello and to thank you for a most
pleasant and rewarding experience at
the Institut de Français. Even though
I only spent two weeks at the Institut,
I truly feel I gained a great deal”.
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Rennie KAPLAN, Home decorator,
Paris, FRANCE |
| “...My November experience
at the Institut was enormously satisfying...The
school is excellent in every respect
and you and your superb staff are to
be congratulated...” |
A.A VAN STRAUBENZEE, Business man,
Toronto, CANADA |
“...I would like to say
again how much we have appreciated the
perfect quality of the Institut’s teaching.
The teachers’ devotion created a relaxed
atmosphere which largely contributed
to our progress and success.
I have become an unquestioning enthusiast
of the Institut and will recommend it
wholeheartedly...” (translated from the French) |
Harry KNEY-TAL, Israeli Ambassador
to E.U., Brussels, BELGIUM |
| “...My sincere thanks
for a most wonderful month... Everything
that I had heard and read previously
was surpassed in my month. It was truly
exceptional...Thank you again for your
wonderful Institut, I eagerly look forward
to returning in June.” |
Mike MORRIS, Internet cafe
owner, London, GREAT BRITAIN |
| “... You have inspired
me to learn this language well. As a
teacher I cannot say enough about your
abilities,and I believe I have seen
the best teaching methods these last
4 weeks than in my life...” |
Vernon MARTINS, Mining Engineer,
Kenor ASA, NORWAY |
| “...My month there last
summer was truly one of the very best
experiences for me in recent years.
In addition, my French has been re-tested
here at the Bank and it seems I have
improved considerably...” |
Lucy KEOUGH, Sr. Operations
Officer, World Bank, Washington
D.C., USA |
| “...We have the highest
regard for the Institut. ...Many of
our friends speak nothing but great
praise for the course and for all the
people of the Institut. Our son Charles
was placed in third-year French at Stanford
University after attending the Institut,
in the summer, for ten weeks of instruction.
You have created truly a great institution....” |
Thomas W. HEENAN, Lawyer, Chicago,
USA |
| “...I wish to express
my deep appreciation for the opportunity
of spending two months in the Institut
de Français. It was an experience of
a lifetime and one not to be missed
for any reason whatsoever. The Institut
de Français is richly and uniquely endowed
to run the most effective programme
of introducing foreigners, not only
to the French language, but to France
itself and the entire French culture.
In one month, and certainly in two,
one grasps the very essence of French
life. When people talk of “cultural
immersion”, as an adjunct to language
proficiency, they must be talking about
the Institut de Français. ...” |
Professor Jibril AMINU, former
Minister of Petroleum, Lagos, NIGERIA |
| “...The Institut is not
only first-class for learning French
and French culture, but also constitutes
an indispensable bond between France
and the rest of the world...” |
Dr E. IDUSOGUGIE, report to
FAO/WHO/OAU Regional Food and Nutrition
Commission for Africa, Rome, ITALY |
| “...I would like to point
out that the work and the atmosphere
at the Institut de Français are exemplary
and should be recommended. As a pedagogue
myself I am in a position to judge the
methods and ways of teaching. I feel
that the activities of the Institut
should serve as a model for an institution
in adult training. Above all I was very
impressed by the way the director, Mr
Colbert, and his staff attend to each
one individually...” |
Prof E.J. KORHERR, Rector of the
Academy of Vienna, letter to French
Ambassador in Vienna, AUSTRIA |
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student testimonials
Organizations who send
their personnel to French language program
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International
Organizations
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and Government agencies
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