French is not a foreign language in Lebanon so much as a second working one — it runs through schooling, administration, law, medicine and a large share of the job market. Which is precisely why gaps in it get expensive: a candidate who reads French fine but hesitates in a meeting loses ground to someone who does not. Al Khawarizmi Institute has taught international languages in Lebanon since 2011, and our French courses start where you actually are, not where a syllabus assumes you are.
Who these courses are for
- School and university students who need French for their programme
- Professionals working in French-language environments — offices, law, healthcare, administration
- Anyone preparing to move to France, Canada or another francophone country
- Complete beginners starting from zero with a structured path
How the courses run
Every language course here follows the same method, because it is the one that works: a placement exam before you enrol, levels running from complete beginner through to advanced, small groups, and speaking practised from early on rather than saved for the end. Groups run mornings and evenings so school students, university students and working adults can all find a slot.
In person or online
Classes run at our three branches — Beirut (Mar Elias), the Chouf (Simkanieh) and Choueifat (Saida Old Street) — and as live Zoom groups for students elsewhere in Lebanon or abroad. Same teachers, same materials, same certificate either way.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which French level to join?
You take a placement exam first. We assess what you can actually produce, not just what you recognise, and put you in the group that matches it — so you are neither lost nor bored.
I studied French at school but cannot speak it — where do I start?
This is the most common case we see in Lebanon, and it is not a beginner case. The placement exam separates what you can read and recognise from what you can produce, and we put you in a group that pushes the speaking rather than repeating grammar you already know.
Can I take French classes online?
Yes. The same course runs as live Zoom classes with the same teachers, and students join from across Lebanon and from abroad.
How long is a course and what does it cost?
Both depend on your starting level and your goal, so we quote after the placement exam rather than publishing a number that would not apply to you. Message us on WhatsApp and we will send current group dates and fees the same day.
Related courses
- All language courses — every language we teach
- Spanish Courses in Lebanon
- German Courses in Lebanon
- English Language Courses — all levels, plus IELTS, TOEFL, SAT and Cambridge preparation
Book your placement exam
Tell us why you need French and by when — a course, a job, a move, or simply being able to hold the conversation. Call 00961 71 27 67 13 or message us on WhatsApp and we will assess your level and send you the next group dates and fees.