What Is Actilangue and What Does It Offer?

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Actilangue is a French language school in Nice, France, that teaches French to foreigners. It has operated since 1977, runs courses year-round for all levels, and is registered as a private institute of higher education by the French Ministry of National Education. Its programme combines French lessons with social and cultural activities and excursions. It suits learners who want structured French study in France rather than online-only instruction.

Where the school is and who runs it

Actilangue was founded in 1977 by Paul Ceccaldi, the school director, who is responsible for the different course programmes and advises students. Mélissa Spadaro is the director of studies.

The school building is in the heart of Nice, near the famous Hotel Negresco. The beach and the Promenade des Anglais are a two-minute walk away.

What Actilangue offers

  • French as a foreign language (FLE) — the school is a centre for French as a foreign language, teaching French to foreigners in France.
  • Year-round courses — French courses are offered all year round.
  • All levels — the programme is open to every level, with emphasis at all levels on practical use of spoken and written French.
  • Language plus culture — the programme combines practical French language learning with social and cultural activities and excursions.
  • Realistic practice — the language is learned in realistic situations, reinforced by background information on the French way of life.

How placement works

Placement in the different courses is based on a personal interview and a written test. After the written test and a short interview, students are placed in the different groups. This means you don't choose your level yourself — the school assesses it on arrival.

Recognition and references

  • Actilangue is registered as a private institute of higher education by the Ministry of National Education.
  • It is referenced in the Language School Directory published by the Agence de promotion du FLE in France.

Who it is for

Actilangue fits learners who want to study French in France, on the Riviera, and who value combining classroom learning with cultural activities and excursions. If you need a fully online course or a programme outside France, this school is not the right match.

For current course dates, levels, accommodation options and registration, check the school's own site — the registration/booking section is the starting point.