Institut d’études françaises (IEF) - La Rochelle Academy - Excelia Group

The beauty of its architecture, its proximity from famous resorts asBordeaux, Cognac or Le Mont Saint-Michel, make La Rochelle a very attractive city (it welcomes more than 3 million visitors each year). The Institut d’Etudes Françaises is located within the La Rochelle Business School (Groupe Sup de Co) and close to the town center. It specializes in teaching French as a Foreign Language for more than 80 years (it was created in 1931 by the La Rochelle Chamber of Commerce). Our center is open all the year round and offers modern communication tools (unlimited and free access to internet, multimedia center, library). Our students are trained by dynamic and professional teachers. Different courses are offered to international students, professionals and groups:

• General and commercial French during the summer and the academic year
• Courses for international teachers of French as a Foreign Language
• Specialized French for students and groups