LÉcole Française has been an incredible experience and I am so happy that I signed up here! I have been taking classes for 6 months and plan to continue doing so. The price to value ratio cannot be beat. Daphne is a fantastic teacher and the course work, group work, homework, and themes are all relevant. Even after 6 months, I feel I could travel and communicate in French quite a bit. My classmates are all of different ages, yet the learning environment is conducive for all. Cant say enough positive things about LÉole Française Chicago!

I have been attending LEF for 2 1/5 years. Erwan is hands down the best foreign language teacher I have ever had. I didnt know any French when I started and can now speak and read in French. My goal is to become fluent and Im certain I will get there if I continue to put in the work at LEF.

I cannot recommend LEF enough! I took a couple of courses a few years ago, and just returned in early 2020 and wish I hadn’t let so much time pass between. Erwan is top notch, offering an organized yet fun curriculum focusing on every aspect of French language and culture. He keeps every class fun, engaging and humorous. I love reflecting back at the end of every session and seeing how much I progressed. I look forward to class each week, each class is tons of fun and full of diverse content!

I have been a student at Lecole Francaise since Jan 2021. I took french in high school but it has been a while since I have used the language. The refresher courses are awesome and were a great way for me to pick up where I had left off. The teachers (Daphne and Erwan) are amazing and the methods are very effective in terms of learning new vocab and being able to speak french! The classes are always super fun and challenging at the same time! 5 Stars!

I have taken French courses at a number of schools and I can say that LEcole Francaise Chicago is the one that I enjoy the best. I like the schools approach to teaching French. No books but handouts are provided regarding various subjects. Very interactive, informal and a great learning environment. Dont miss out on taking classes at LEF Chicago!

L’ecole français is one of the best language schools I’ve ever worked with, and the adapted to COVID so well. Great use of Communicative Language Teaching, relevant homework, and good price. Daphne is a phenomenal teacher!

I have been attending French classes at L’École Française for the past 3 years and have had the most wonderful experience. Having studied languages at other schools, I find Erwan to be the best language teacher I have ever had. Classes are engaging and practical — classes center around themes of travel, life, and culture and conversational fluency is the main focus. The school itself fosters an amazing sense of community and I have made wonderful friends through my classes. I have had a very positive and encouraging experience and recommend L’École Française to anyone interested in the French language and culture.

I am a 13 year old and I can say that L’ecole françase is the best language school. I have been in 2 courses with them and I have learned everything I need to learn to go to France and enjoy my time there. This is one of the top schools in Chicago.

L’Ecole Francais has been a wonderful school of French language, culture and friendships. I thank our school for immersing myself and others the past few years. Too professors with tremendous passion to inspire and teach their students.Thank you l’Ecole Française!

Ive been taking classes here for almost 4 years. Every level is a new challenge but theyre always fun and full of lessons that build on each other and get us to explore new aspects of the language and culture. After 2.5 years I felt confident enough to go to Paris for a week by myself and got around very well! Erwan is an excellent instructor and while I cant wait for in-person classes to come back, he keeps the Zoom classes very engaging and makes sure everyone participates. Highly recommend!!

I have been taking classes with Erwan at LEcole Francaise from Level 7 to Level 17, and they are an absolute pleasure in my life. The classes are fun and low stress (I often bring a bottle of wine to share in evening classes -- helps loosen the tongue!), and I have made lasting friendships as a result of taking these classes, with a very wide range of people. But most importantly, my French has improved a LOT since beginning with LEcole Francais. I work in Paris each January, and so improving my French is more than just a hobby -- it has an important and practical application in my life. Through these classes Ive been able to communicate more efficiently, and also more conversationally. I strongly recommend LEcole Francais, whether you are a beginner getting started, or fluent but want to keep in practice (and keep up to date with French news, literature, and culture!).

Ive been taking classes at LEF for three years now, and they are so wonderful! I love my lessons and the teachers. My French has really improved; Im so happy with my decision to study here.

I have been taking classes with LEF for about 3 years now and absolutely love it. The classes are focused on communication and getting students to speaking ability as soon as possible. The classes are kept small, 10 people or less generally, and so everyone has a chance to participate. They have also transitioned very well to Zoom as a platform during the pandemic and I do not feel that I am missing out on anything not having in person classes. The class times are very workable with my schedule. I thoroughly recommend LEF as the best French language school in Chicago!

Perfect place to learn French. Classes are super-interesting and the teachers make learning fun and non-threatening. Erwan is the best teacher Ive ever had in HS or college!

I’ve been taking advanced conversational French classes here for almost two years- lessons are always engaging, fun, and very educational/informative. Definitely recommend!

Ive been taking classes at LEF for almost three years now, and I highly recommend it! In that time I went from zero French at all to able to communicate confidently while traveling in France and read novels in French with minimal use of Google translate.I love that the classes have a really social atmosphere, which is both fun and helpful for language learning, because it makes it so much less awkward to practice speaking and making mistakes.The level of difficulty/effort required is also perfect—theres class once a week plus a couple of hours worth of homework, and while it definitely helps to be prepared, you can still get a lot of class out if you havent had time to finish the homework that week.LEF also transitioned really well to Zoom when the pandemic started! The structure and quality of the class havent changed at all since going online.

I have been taking classes at LÉcole Française for several years now and it has really brought back my passion for the language. It is not your stereotypical French course - it is laid back, fun, engaging, and they make sure everyone is involved and enjoying themselves. I attended a trial lesson with Erwan and Daphne and they both made me feel so welcomed that I knew I couldnt go anywhere else. I am pushed in new ways with each section. I learn new things and never feel discouraged, which is easy when it comes to language learning. I ask a lot of questions (I mean a lot) and I dont ever feel like its a problem (well hopefully!). Erwan truly enjoys teaching and answering all of our questions! Thanks for helping me get back into French again, LEF!

Ive taken about 4 classes at LEcole Francaise, both in person and now virtual, and its always a highlight of the week! Classes are a good balance of grammar, conversation practice, reading, and listening. Erwan keeps things humorous, interesting, and relevant, and hes done an excellent job maintaining the same energy while on Zoom. Definitely recommend!

For several years, I’ve enjoyed challenging and inspiring classes at L’École Français. Most of my courses have been led by the very engaging Erwan but other teachers have been great too. The school offers a comfortable environment in which to learn French in a fun way. French class is always a highlight of my week. Erwan really encourages a love of French culture as well as the language so you’ll be learning as much about French pop music and politics as you will plus-que-parfait. It’s a tough language to learn so I really appreciate the non-intimidating methods used here and the camaraderie of my classmates. Je recommande fortement LÉcole Français!

One word to describe my experience-fantastique !I am a new student at LÉcole Française. Each week, I so look forward to my group lesson!The lesson material is excellent. I really enjoy the fact that there is a lot of opportunity to practice conversations in class. Additionally, the grammar explanations are excellent and very easy to follow as a new learner. The professors make the classes fun while providing formidable feedback to all students.Thank you for the wonderful experience as I return to my adventure to learn more French! I highly recommend LEcole for all levels of French learners.

I just finished my first course at LÉcole Française and I already registered for the next one! This is not a big school where you will feel like another number. Here, you get to know your group and your teacher, and you learn more than just the language. Classes include a lot of cultural information and are taught in a fun but efficient way. There is no book to follow, they have developed their own teaching tools and papers, which work really well! Ive attended other French schools in the past and Im happy to say this one is my absolute favorite!

Wonderful French school! Erwan is an amazing teacher and a very knowledgeable, cultured and well read person. I love his classes and learning not just the language but also French history, literature, film, photography, cuisine and politics. He is a born teacher and directs a diverse, multi-level group effortlessly making everyone feel valued and cared for- a rare gift for a teacher. His colleague Daphné is terrific with an easy comfortable style of teaching and a wonderful sense of humor. I spent a couple of years at the larger French school downtown and learned ridiculous phrases like petit poisson rouge(little red goldfish) which was totally useless before switching here and my French has improved by leaps and bounds as everything we learn is practical and conversation based. As a Francophile, it’s a pleasure to learn from a vrai Frenchman- I highly recommend him and his school!

The best french school in Chicago!

Amazing place to start off your journey, it keeps you going and motivate you 👍

Ive had a wonderful experience at LEcole Francaise! I recently completed my second course and will absolutely be signing up for a third. Ive had Erwan for both courses, and he is a great teacher. He encourages participation among students, making sure that everyone is speaking and practicing. Since the class sizes are small, there are plenty of opportunities to engage, ask questions, and get to know your fellow students.I began taking classes as someone who already knew some French but wanted to continue to learn and refine my skills, and its been a great place for that. I highly recommend!

Best French school with an amazing teacher Erwan. He is smart, well read, kind and funny and will get you speaking with confidence soon. Also, he provides great info on French culture, politics and history.

The best french school in Chicago! Been going for years. Started at level 1. Now level 11. Can speak and understand french well enough to travel.

Ive been taking classes at LEF for several years and absolutely love it! Erwan is wonderful and I really enjoy all of the classes and other students. Great, affordable place to improve your French!

Ive taken 2 sessions so far at Lecole Francaise and will soon start the third. Starting as a complete beginner in French, these classes have made my learning experience absolutely incredible! Previous to taking classes at LEF, I tried practicing on my own using resources like Duolingo and others, which gave me a nice start but are note 100% accurate and not nearly as educational as an actual class (duh). The instructors at LEF are all SO friendly and extremely helpful - if you are struggling to understand something or have any questions they are always there and willing to help you. Because they are all native french speakers, they teach you things that are very useful and can correct pronunciation, etc.NOT TO MENTION.... the pricing is very competitive with other french schools in the city. Honestly, I genuinely enjoy coming to class every week and wouldnt recommend any other place.

Started a year ago, now at level 5, can speak and read short stories in French. Very excited before each class, always great experience and good time.

Very unprofessional.