Adults French classes for Groups & Individuals Our students develop all necessary skills in order to work in French within only 7 to 9 months. Ecole Napoleon has you speaking French from day one with experienced, native speaking teachers and full immersion in the best of French and French cultures. Small classes and state-of-the-art technology help make learning visual and interactive, whether you are a beginner or nearly fluent. L École Napoléon is an independent French language school. Founded in year 2001, Ecole Napoleon is known as the top French language school in Toronto. Studying French at Ecole Napoleon means studying in a privileged environment, completely consecrated to learning, with highly qualified professors and a modern method of teaching. Indeed, Ecole Napoleon is a world -renowned school, located in the heart of Toronto. We offer a variety of programs for: ADULTS, CHILDREN & BUSINESSES What makes us different? Competitive Pricing: We have set our fees to maximize the learning opportunities at the lowest possible price. Our courses are free of Taxes Perfect Schedule: Most Adults classes are in the evening and week-ends. During the day we offer individual & intensive classes. Cultural Training: Gain cultural training in addition to language instruction. Online French classes: our Live online French classes, with a real teacher, is the most modern, convenient and easiest way to learn French! We offer a new, friendly and efficient way to learn or to improve your French through your computer. Technology: We incorporates multimedia tools to enhance your learning experience. Individual instruction available at all levels of proficiency with flexible scheduling throughout the day and evening. Immersion Courses, French-by-phone lessons, and online classes are also available for professional. Custom Courses: We will work with you to customize classes to reach your goal! Sample classes include: Business French, French Diplomacy, Legal French, Phonetics, Translation, and French for Tourism Workshops: Custom workshops can also be tailored to your needs and are great for team building purposes. Sample workshops include: Wine Tasting, French Fashion, Faux-Amis, Essentials of French Culture, and Difficulties Explained,..ect Practical: Our methods focus on building key communication skills you will use in real life and work environment. Convenient: - Small classes (5 to 10 students) - French is our language our passion. - We accommodate your busy schedule (in privates classes) Flexible: We fit the class structure and curriculum to the requirements: individual or small group. No large classes! Customized courses: We can set the curriculum to include technical vocabulary specific to your profession Focus: Our goal is your success!
We offer corporate, government contracts, individuals, groups or entire companies Our method: a practical, skill based approach. Our method is based on acquiring a new language through effective communication. We incorporate: - Role-playing - Business simulations - Working in pairs, etc Conducted exclusively in French, training focuses on developing your ability to perform key professional tasks, including: - Presentation skills (formal, informal) - Active participation in meetings - Handling telephone calls - Negotiating - Writing business letters Besides providing you with basic language skills, our courses focus on enhancing your cultural awareness so that you can comfortably handle professional and social situations you are likely to encounter. Our courses are designed to help you reach your goals quickly. Participants concentrate solely on improving their language skills. Our courses are based on a practical, business-oriented approach for professionals. Our Courses are conducted by experienced trainers whose first language is French. The training process: maximum progress in the shortest possible time! Our educational material We use quality materials from France and Canada, and most importantly, based on so many years of experience, we use material that we have prepared ourselves specifically to target the needs of our students. We aim to expose students to a variety of French language materials; we use contemporary media including books, audio and video cassettes. Teaching methods By choosing to participate in a French Course at Ecole Napole on, you are expressing the desire to discover 'the real French language'. This is why our methodology is based on lively and real-life activities and approach to the French language. It enables you to acquire a wide knowledge of the language and to develop your communication skills. Our teachers, who are all vital elements of our teaching methods, are French native speakers. They all have University degrees and will do their best to improve your French language skills and give you assistance so that your French Course at Ecole Napoleon is of maximum benefit to you. Our teachers use a wide range of books (French Methods) and documents from France, French activities with videos, etc... - which aim to stimulate the student to learn and to speak French. To help you in your daily work, you can use one of the many CD-ROM French programs or books at your disposal. A teacher specialised in the latest disciplines will help you choose interesting books in your field. Our teachers ensure that the students actively participate and speak the French language at least 80% of the class-time. Each student receives a special exercise book and the necessary help to learn French. Tailored courses for closed groups Should you require a special course, we can set up a program adapted to the specific needs of your group (professional consulting, preparation for exams...). In addition, we can organize a complete programs of excursions and visits to France.
The training process: maximum progress in the shortest possible time! Levels Our program consists of 13 to 15 levels, we can accommodate from absolute beginners to those fluent in French. Each session lasts a minimum of 90 minutes. Our teachers can come to your office as frequently as you require, typically once, twice or three times per week per group /student. Every course is tailor-made to your specific requirements based on a language needs analysis and assessment. Training focuses on building key communication skills in French. C U R R I C U L U M Our French program is composed of 3 stages (more than 13 different levels in total), ranging from an absolute beginner level to an advanced level for fluent speakers and writers. In addition to these levels, L École Napoléon de Toronto also offers specialized classes at the advanced level. The following is a synopsis of the courses offered by École Napoléon. A placement test prior to registration is necessary in order to ensure that all students are placed at the appropriate level. Stage I : is completed after the 4 levels. Stage I: Beginner Levels A 1 A 6 The beginner stage is focused on the introduction of basic French grammar including business vocabulary. The purpose of this stage is to introduce the correct usage of the present, future and past tenses, which will enable students to converse in social and business settings. By the end of this introductory stage, students will be able to express themselves in the above stated tenses. Aside from the oral component of this stage, writing exercises will also be used to reinforce the oral language by learning grammar, conjugation, spelling... Stage II: is completed after the 4 levels. Stage II: Intermediate Levels B 1 B 6 In continuation of Stage I, the focus of Stage II is to build on the material explored during the introductory stage. These levels strive to introduce students to more complex grammatical structures and to enrich their vocabulary. Students will be introduced to the rules and notions of complex grammatical tenses such as the imperfect, the pluperfect, the conditional, the subjunctive and others complex tenses, expressions and vocabulary that differ slightly from those in English. The intermediate levels improve the oral communication skills and also focus on the written aspect of the language at a more advanced level with a practical, business-orientated approach for professionals. Various courses. - Depending on the student`s needs - Stage III: Advanced Level Courses At this stage, the students have a good comprehension and specific needs. This level offers different courses. C1 is oral expression reinforcement with grammar and writing expression exercises. Working themes are chosen in function of your business activity. C2 is a conversation class. In this course, students will discuss topics related to current events in a relaxed setting. By debating, students will broaden their vocabulary while strengthening their oral fluency. We even offer special courses, designed according to your specific needs. All levels are taught in accordance with our communicative method that focuses on conversational French and emphasizes on the active participation of the students.
Registration Depending on your level of French, you could be starting as early as next week or later on with another group. We would like to invite to try our Free Online French Test for an assessment at our web site in order to help you chose the right level. After the assessment we will be able to determine the session suitable for your needs and we will provide you with detailed information about the course contents. Start your French course in 3 steps: 1. Test your French : You are invited to test for free your French level with our online French test 2. We will contact you with the your level and the starting day for your appropriate class 3. Register and start learning or improving your French. We offer courses at all levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced Adultes & Teens Group Schedule and Fees Group classes Day & Time Session Length Adults classes or Teens classes Once a week Thursday 4:30 to 5:45 pm Friday 5:30 to 6:45 pm Saturdays From 1:00 to 2:15 pm or 2:30 to 3:45 pm Twice a week Monday and Thursday 4:30 to 5:45 pm or 6 to 7:15 pm Tuesday and Friday 5:30 to 6:45 pm 10 classes Fees $ 198 Tax-free Please contact us after the assessment we will be able to determine the session suitable for your needs and we will provide you your class Schedule. Books and learning materials are not included in the tuition fees. Please read our POLICIES & REGULATIONS Individual or Semi Group Classes Classes Day & Time Packages (session) Individual (1 student) Please contact us. Semi Group We need to agree on time classes. 12 hours 15 hours 30 hours Rate by hour (2 to 3 students) $ 70 $ 54 For more information or to schedule a lesson(s), please contact us Telephone: 416 7113 E-mail :
P O L I C I E S & R E G U L AT I O N S Payment The payment for all courses has to be done in total not later than 10 business days after the first class. All teaching materials (like books, exercise books etc) are not included in these fees and have to be paid separately. Method of payment Payments can be made by cash, Cheque, MasterCard or Visa, payable to E cole Napole on. Corporate Discounts: Employees of corporations who participate in EN s Corporate program may receive a discount ranging from 10%-20% depending on their employer s level of participation. The discount is valid for employees only and cannot be extended to family or friends. A valid form of company ID must be presented to EN staff upon registration. Cancellations In case of a class cancellation E cole Napole on has to be informed at least 24 hours in ad- vance. If the notice has not been received in time, the class will be billed at the normal rate. Suspension of courses The courses can be suspended for a maximum period of 10 business days. Absence and Make-up classes Students who were absent from more than 2 classes, will have to take make-up classes in order to reach the superior level. For this purpose, individual classes are available upon demand at a reduced price of $54.00 an hour for an individual, and $65.00 per hour for two to three people. Students are permitted to purchase up to five hours of one-on-one make-up classes with an instructor. Scheduled and finalized make-up classes cannot be rescheduled or refunded. Termination of the contract If the contract is terminated, the E cole Napole on will refund the amount of fees corresponding to the number of courses that were not given on the basis of the fees charged per hour. An administrational fee of 10% will be deducted from the total reimbursement. No refunds are given for exams, translations or workshops. Books are non-refundable. A 50% tuition credit will be given for Workshops that are cancelled in writing at least 3 business days before the workshop. No credits are given for exams. Course Cancellations & Changes Ecole Napoleon reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops, adjust the curriculum, and to change teachers during sessions if necessary without advanced notice. Courses are typically cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, unavailability of an instructor, or inability to schedule appropriate instructional space. If your course is cancelled, you will be notified by telephone or email and given other options. Contact us today for a free assessment and a free demonstration class 55 Danforth Ave. M4K 1M8 Toronto, ON Canada Tél 55 55 Danforth Danforth Ave. Ave. M4K 7113 M4K 1M8 Fax 1M8 Toronto, Toronto, ON ON Canada 5121 Canada Tél Tél 7113 7113 Fax Fax 5121 E-mail: 5121 E-mail: E-mail: W ew b w: w w. e w c. oe cl eo ln ea np aop ol e l eo o n.. c o m