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The cultural capital of Europe, offering world-class cuisine, fashion, and a thriving startup ecosystem around Station F. Paris has a temperate, mild climate (summers avg 25°C, winters avg 5°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 French. Paris has an immigration sentiment score ALPHA of 65, meaning experiences may vary for immigrants.

💬 What people love

  • Cultural capital of Europe
  • Excellent public transit (MĂ©tro)
  • Strong startup scene (Station F)

⚠ What's hard

  • French language essential for daily life
  • Parisians can seem cold to newcomers
  • Small apartments for the price
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French for Paris

If you want to settle permanently, you'll need B1 French for permanent residency. It generally takes 6-9 months to reach this level with consistent study.

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🏠Get Permanent ResidencyA2
🛂Become a French CitizenB1
🎓Study at French UniversitiesB2-C1

Featured French teachers

Magali Boursier

Magali B.

$39 / 30min
TCF, DELF, TEF, DALF, DSDI, DSDII, ÖÄK-SprachprĂŒfung

I'm Magali Boursier, a certified language teacher and exam coach. I help students prepare for French exams such as the TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF, and the French BaccalaurĂ©at. I also prepare for German (DSDI, DSDII, ÖÄK-SprachprĂŒfung). My online courses are designed to boost your confidence, strengthen your skills, and give you clear strategies to succeed. French is my mother tongue. I also speak German (C2), Slovak (C2) and English (C1).

Central European Time (Paris, CET/CEST)
Limited availability
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Cecile Pages

Cecile P.

$45 / 60min
DELF, DALF, TCF

Bonjour ! I’m CĂ©cile, a certified French language teacher (DAEFLE – Alliance Française) with over 15 years of experience. What drives me? Helping learners grow, gain confidence, and become fluent in a language they once found challenging or barely knew. I believe in structured, clear guidance. My approach is simple, effective, and aligned with the CEFR levels (A1–C2). Each lesson is tailor-made to match the learner’s goals, pace, and needs. Over the years, I’ve worked with language institutes, companies from various sectors, private learners of all ages. I'm also a certified examiner and grader for the DELF (A1–B2) and DALF (C1–C2). I guide candidates through each of the four exam sections, helping them understand what’s expected and how to succeed. Practice sessions are modeled on real exams, with a strong focus on the official evaluation criteria. I Speak french (native) - Italian (C2) - English (A2–B1).

Central European Time (Paris, CET/CEST)
Limited availability
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Konstantina Androutsopoulou

Konstantina A.

$24 / 60min
DELF, DALF

Experienced and innovative educator with over 15 years of experience. Holds a Master 2 in Métiers du FLE from Le Mans Université, with a research focus on digital resources and sensitive topics in language education. She is a certified examiner for DELF and DALF levels, and skilled in instructional design, pedagogical engineering, and multimedia content creation. Fluent in French and English (C2 level). Adept in using modern educational tools (Articulate 360, Canvas, Padlet) and virtual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) to deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction.

Eastern European Time (Athens, EET/EEST)
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Anais Lujan

Anais L.

$50 / 60min
DELF, DALF, TCF

🌟 PassionnĂ©e par les langues et l'enseignement du Français Langue EtrangĂšre, j’enseigne le français depuis plus de 10 ans Ă  des apprenants adultes de tous niveaux (alphabĂ©tisation Ă  C2). En tant que formatrice de formateurs, j’aide les professeurs Ă  enrichir leurs compĂ©tences pĂ©dagogiques au travers d’activitĂ©s ludiques, dynamiques et crĂ©atives. Mon objectif est de rendre l'apprentissage du français Ă  la fois engageant et accessible, en utilisant des mĂ©thodes d'enseignement innovantes et interactives. Sur mon poste de chargĂ©e d’ingĂ©nierie pĂ©dagogique, je conçois des programmes d'Ă©tudes sur mesure qui rĂ©pondent aux besoins spĂ©cifiques de mes Ă©lĂšves et je crĂ©e des modules d’apprentissage en ligne sur des plateformes LMS.

Central European Time (Paris, CET/CEST)
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Visa Pathways

France offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

📋Passeport Talent - Qualified Employee

For skilled workers with master's degree

Eligibility:Master's degree or equivalent, Employment contract 3+ months
Salary:€40K+
Processing time:~16 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
đŸ’ŒEU Blue Card

For highly qualified workers with higher salary

Eligibility:3+ years higher education, Employment contract 6+ months
Salary:€59K+
Processing time:~16 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
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🚀Passeport Talent - Innovative Business~16 weeks
📋Passeport Talent - Employee on Assignment~16 weeks
📋SalariĂ© Visa~12 weeks

⚠ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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