Learn French

The French government is trying to slay a sacred cow. The Ministry for Higher Education plans to remove some of the legal protection of the French language. Under the so-called “Toubon Law” of 1994 , all academic subjects — other than foreign languages — must be taught in French; and public bodies are obliged to [...]

is the place to find fantastic seasonal fruit and vegetables, this produce always arrives bright and early every Saturday & Sunday mornings fresh from local growers. You can see the benefit of locally grown produce by its rich and glossy colours and the taste, which is unbelievable and incomparable with mass-produced produce. The emphasis is on seasonal fruit and [...]

So what’s involved if you want to learn French… and is it hard?!   French is descended from Latin, and is related to Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. (Once you’ve mastered French, the other Latin-based languages are really not that hard to grasp.) A lot of the vocabulary is quite familiar to speakers of English, as [...]

Most French universities have an international student services office to welcome international students. Here, students can find all of the information they need to help them settle in and integrate successfully: assistance with administrative formalities, accommodation, insurance (including health insurance), transport, and student, community and cultural life, etc. This office notably helps students from countries [...]

As a general rule, a visa is required, unless you are exempt, and should be applied for in your country of residence before your departure. You must therefore make an appointment with the French Consulate in your country to obtain a visa. Warning: your passport must be valid for a sufficient period. Please note: once [...]