If you are looking for a French language program that has small classes, adult students, and a teacher who creates a very positive learning environment, we highly recommend Valorme French Language School in Foix, France with Corine Rouleau. Lessons are structured with student input and designed to meet each student’s needs. Classes are held each morning, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon excursions take advantage of all the interesting places to see in this beautiful part of France. Corine´s teaching style makes learning French a fun adventure. We hope to meet you in Foix.

Valorme is the perfect place for advanced students to fine-tune their French. Corine is a sensitive and skillful teacher who can identify and address those pesky problems that even the best prepared still stumble over even after many years of study. And Foix is a compact mall city where languages other than French are rarely heard. There are shops to meet students’ every need: book stores, restaurants, weekly outdoor markets, cafés, hardware stores and pharmacies, plus cinemas, a library and beautiful new swimming pool. Foix is rimmed with mountains; trails are accessible even without a car; and Toulouse is easily accessible by train. I can recommend Valorme and Foix without reservation.

I had the best time at Corine's language school. She is a very experienced and lovely teacher. The course's structure worked very well. The combination of morning classes and afternoon outings meant that I was able to put theory into practice. It also made the classes very engaging and enjoyable. Despite it being a group course, she took everyone's learning objectives into account. Speaking French all day has given my oral skills a significant boost. I would certainly recommend this course.

Twee weken ben ik in Foix bij het instituut Valorme geweest. De tijd vloog voorbij. De lessen waren geweldig. Corine is een uitstekende lerares die precies weet wat iedereen nodig heeft. 's Morgens in een ontspannen sfeer in een kleine groep in het Frans aan de praat, tussen de middag gezamenlijk eten in een van de vele restaurants en 's middags excursies in de omgeving van Foix. Prachtig de grotten van Niaux, maar nog veel mooier ons uitstapje naar de bergen waar we hebben gewandeld tussen loslopende koeien en paarden.
Een aanrader dit instituut Valorme. Mijn Frans is met sprongen vooruit gegaan. Volgend jaar hoop ik terug te komen.

La experiencia en Valorme me ha encantado. Es la mezcla perfecta: clases de gramática, clases de conversación y visitas a lugares interesantes por la tarde.
Corine, la profesora, es una excelente profesional, te ayuda a superarte y confiar en ti mismo.
Foix también es un lugar interesante. Con mucha vidilla en la calle pero sin los agobios de las grandes ciudades.
Recomiendo la experiencia totalmente!

I spent a week at Valorme in October and wish I could have stayed longer. Everyone in our class was at about the same level and Corine tailored the classes to our needs and interests. She is a very intuitive and skilled teacher. We spent two afternoons on beautiful hikes and one on a boat trip on an underground river. All the excursions were fun, interesting, and in French! It was a real treat to be able to spend time in class, get to know the other students, go on afternoon excursions and get to know the charming town of Foix. I highly recommend Valorme!

Ich habe 3 Wochen in der Sprachschule verbracht und von meinem Aufenthalt sehr viel profitiert. Corinne ist eine sehr gute Lehrerin mit viel Erfahrung. Sie findet mit gutem Gefühl aus, wo die Student/Innen ihre Mängel haben und untersützt sie gezielt und professionell. Die Ausflüge am Nachmittag bieten eine schöne Abwechslung zu den Klassenstunden und eine weitere Möglichkeit für das Sprachtraining. Ich kann Valorme Allen, die ihr Französisch verbessern möchten, wärmsten empfehlen.

I spent two splendid weeks at Valorme in September. I have only wonderful things to say about my stay. First of all, Corine is totally amazing. She is a superb teacher, who employs many creative and entertaining techniques that enhance learning and make it fun. I don't know where she gets her energy and patience, but nothing seems to phase her. Time passes very quickly during the morning classes. And then you have the rest of the day to continue speaking French over lunch and during afternoon excursions.
The location is out of a fairy tale and there are so many interesting sites to visit nearby.
My fellow students were from many different countries and all were so friendly and kind. All in all, a fantastic experience. I highly recommend this amazing immersion course!

Studying French at Valorme is very personal because Corine (the owner) is also the teacher, manager, guide, etc... and she is indeed a master of all trades.
I was looking to improve my intermediate French with a small group and thankfully stumbled upon Valorme after searching on the internet. We were a group of 6 students from various countries and Corine was very attentive to all of our needs in terms of grammar, speaking, excursions, etc. We all had a wonderful time learning and exploring the beautiful region around Foix.
I recommend without hesitation for anyone interested in making progress in French ! I can definitely say that after one week I have progressed more than ever expected !

D’abord merci beaucoup, Corine, pour cette semaine formidable.
L’organisation est très bonne. On fait des connaissances avec d’autres étudiants très sympathiques qui viennent de tous les coins du monde. Et les conversations sont souvent intéressantes pendant lesquelles on apprend beaucoup de nouvelles choses.
L’agenda de la journée me plaît vraiment parce qu’il y a un bon équilibre entre les discours et les exercices de grammaire. Et les déjeuners ensemble sont une bonne occasion de répéter et d’approfondir ce que nous avons appris.
La culture et les traditions de cette région pittoresque sont à l’ordre du jour pendant les excursions de l’après-midi.
En bref, grâce à cette école j’ai fait de bons progrès et je peux la recommander vivement.