Course dates
The École Suisse Internationale in Paris can welcomes new students every week. It is open from Monday to Friday, all year round, except on the dates below.
The École Suisse Internationale de Paris will be closed on the following French public holidays :
Monday 21st April 2025 - Thursday 1st May 2025 – Thursday 8 May 2025 – Thursday 29 May 2025 – Monday 9 June 2025 – Monday 14 July 2025 - Tuesday 11 November 2025.
At these times the prices will be adjusted (pro-rated charge for weeks with national holidays).
It will also be closed for holidays at the following periods:
- Winter 2024: School closed from saturday 21 December 2024 to sunday 12 January 2025 include. Classes will resume on Monday 13 January 2025.
- Summer 2025: School closed from saturday 26 July to sunday 31 Auguste 2025 include.
Classes will resume on Monday 1st September 2025. - Winter 2025: School closed from saturday 13 December 2025 to
sunday 11 January 2026 include - Classes will resume on Monday 12 January 2026. - Administrative service opening 1 to 2 weeks before the resumption of classes.
General Conditions for individual registration
General Conditions for individual registration. Not applicable to courses explicitly designed for professionals, mini-groups or special groups. In these cases, specific conditions apply, which will be outlined in your initial quote.
1. Programme fees
- All indicated fees are valid for 2025 only.
Please consult the following page:
► FRENCH LANGUAGE CLASSES IN SMALL GROUPS
► CUSTOMIZED LEARNING PROGRAMMES FOR PROFESSIONALS
► COURSES FOR TEACHER OF FRENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
2. Registration and course fees
- Anyone wishing to enrol in a course must fill out a registration form and therefore accept the General Conditions.
- All documents required for registration (proficiency test, enrolment form and any other documents requested by the school office) must be received prior to course commencement.
- The École Suisse Internationale in Paris accepts all students aged 18 and over (students aged 17 years under certain conditions). In order to enrol a minor, a parental waiver must be signed - this form can be provided by our school office.
- As soon as enrolment has been received and approved, the École Suisse Internationale will send an email to the student, including an invoice for course fees indicating the various means of payment and bank details.
- All course fees must be paid in full in Euros before classes begin (see process outlined below).
- We accept credit card payments, bank transfers, and cheques payable in France (exclusively in Euros) as well as online payments by credit card. Bank fees, bank commissions or any associated charges are at the cost of the enrolee.
- Certain types of bank transfers may incur significant fees. Should we identify additional bank fees associated with your transfer, you will be charged for the amount in full upon arrival at the school.
- No proof of enrolment (necessary for all visa requests) can be provided before the payment of the course has been made (or a bank receipt of the transfer has been provided in the case of a late enrolment).
- The École Suisse Internationale is an activity promoted by the Cercle Commercial Suisse, a nonprofit association founded in 1881. Registration fees : 80€, valid for one year for all programmes in our schools in Paris, Dijon or online courses.
3. Course cancellation and reimbursement of tuition fee
Before classes begin
A fixed fee will be charged in case of cancellation based on the following conditions:
- Cancellation more than 4 weeks before the start of the course: 80€/participant
- Cancellation 1 to 4 weeks before the start of the course: 200€/participant
- Cancellation less than 8 days before the start of the course, no refund is due.
- Private lessons: cancellation at least 48 hours before the start of the course. Otherwise, the tuition is forfeit except in cases of force majeure or in an exceptional basis. No refund or postponement is possible.
After classes have started
- Once classes have begun, no course fees will be reimbursed under any circumstances, nor can any courses be postponed.
- In the event of student absenteeism during a class, teachers will send the course material for that class to the student.
Reimbursement procedure
All requests for reimbursement must be addressed in writing or via eMail to the Director of the École Suisse Internationale.
If the refund is accepted, it will be made by bank transfer. For all international bank transfers outside the European Union and Switzerland, a 50€ flat fee applies.
Cancellation of accommodation and reimbursement
Please consult the Accommodation in Paris page.
4. Conditions regarding the number of students per class (applies only to Paris school)
General Conditions : 4 - 8 students per class (in-person classes at the Paris school)
Classes are organized by proficiency level. The price and number of hours of the programmes are proposed for a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 8 students.
Conditions in the case of less than 4 students per class
Once classes have begun, and on an exceptional basis, the number of students may decrease. In this case, course fees remain the same, however, the number of hours will be reduced accordingly and in the following manner:
2 to 3 students per class
- the 3 hours of morning classes will be replaced by 2 hours of class
- the 2½ hours of afternoon classes will be replaced by 1½ hours of class
1 student per class
- the 3 hours of morning classes will be replaced by 1½ hours of class
- the 2½ hours of afternoon classes will be replaced by 1 hour of class
The reduction in class hours will be compensated by a corresponding increase in individual educational support, due to the improved student-teacher ratio.
5. Participation during lessons
- For optimal student progress and class cohesion, each student must do the work required by the teachers, follow the advice given, be attentive and participate actively during the lesson. Inappropriate behaviour may result in suspension of the course (see also the section on behaviour).
6. Attendance and certification
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Every day, students must sign an attendance sheet.
A certification attesting to each student’s participation will be given individually upon course completion.
7. End-of-week and end-of-course review
As part of our ongoing commitment to quality, at the end of each week all students will be given an evaluation form in which to express their opinion on the various aspects of the course. These assessments enable the Ecole Suisse staff (teachers and administrative team) to improve on any problems encountered.
8. Absenteeism – Lateness
Punctuality is an important rule at school. In exceptional circumstances, we tolerate delays of up to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes' lateness, no student is accepted in class until the next break, in order to avoid disrupting a course in progress. Repeated absences and lateness that disrupt the flow of a course may result in expulsion from the programme.
In the event of absence or lateness, you must inform the school as early as possible before the start of the lesson to ensure that the class runs smoothly. The teacher will provide the work done in class so that it can be completed at home.
For those on student visas, the school reserves the right to alert the police after 5 days of unexplained absences (explanations must be officially justified via a formal statement from your employer, a medical certificate, etc.).
9. Behaviour
The Ecole Suisse Internationale reserves the right to exclude any student whose behaviour or actions disrupt lessons, the operation of the school or the peace of mind of other students and staff. A willingness to progress in a constructive and respectful group atmosphere is the foundation for taking part in the school's courses.
10. Obtaining a visa
The École Suisse Internationale is able to provide - once course fees have been paid in full - the proof of enrolment certificate required for student visa requests. However, should a visa be denied, under no circumstances can the school be held responsible. Each student must consult the French consular service in their respective country of residence to inform themselves of visa requirements.
11. Insurance
Every student (or their parent or legal guardian in the case of a minor) must take out an insurance policy covering medical/accident + travel/repatriation and third-party liability and be able to provide proof of said policy upon request by school administration. For studio accommodation, students must necessarily have a third-party liability option that covers any and all risks associated with property rentals, and which is valid in France.
General registration conditions for group and mini-group classes
Please contact us to obtain a quote. General conditions based on your request will be included in the quote.