French Schools Information

Founded in Winnetka, Illinois in 1998, the French Institute of the North Shore has been a beacon of French language and cultural learning for two decades. Whether this is your first exposure to learning French or you just want to brush up from years past, our motivating approach and warm setting will inspire you to achieve your goal to speak French. Our native French-speaking teachers enhance each class with their first-hand knowledge of the nuances of their language and culture. Supplementing our language courses, the French Institute of the North Shore offers food and wine tastings, literary events, French holiday celebrations and travel recommendations in addition to an extensive media library that is complementary for our clients.