Our Story
15 years of passion, dedication, and excellence in French language education
15 years of passion, dedication, and excellence in French language education
Years of Excellence
"Learning a language is learning to see the world differently."
Born in Lyon, France, and educated at the Sorbonne, Marie-Claire Dubois brings over two decades of linguistic expertise and cultural insight to every lesson. After completing her Master's in Applied Linguistics, she spent eight years teaching at Alliance Francaise before founding French Academy with a simple belief: language learning should be joyful, immersive, and transformative.
Her innovative methodology combines traditional academic rigor with modern communicative approaches, ensuring students not only learn grammar and vocabulary but truly think in French. Under her leadership, French Academy has achieved a 98% student satisfaction rate and a 95% exam success rate.
Three core principles that guide every lesson, every interaction, and every student's journey.
Language is not learned through translation but through authentic exposure. Our classrooms are French-only zones where mistakes become stepping stones to fluency.
Every learner is unique. We create customized learning paths that honor your goals, pace, and learning style, whether you're a beginner or preparing for certification.
Language is the gateway to culture. Through French cinema, literature, cuisine, and conversation, we bridge the gap between words and worldview.
A decade and a half of growth, innovation, and thousands of success stories.
Marie-Claire opens the first classroom in South Mumbai with just 12 students and a dream to bring authentic French education to India.
Our students achieve a 100% pass rate in DELF A2 examination, establishing our reputation for exam preparation excellence.
Embracing technology, we launch our virtual classroom platform, reaching students across India and beyond.
Introducing specialized business French programs, we partner with Fortune 500 companies for employee language training.
A major milestone as we celebrate over 1,000 students who have achieved their French language goals with us.
Today, French Academy stands as one of India's premier language institutes, with a thriving community of 5,000+ learners.
Passionate educators who bring France to your classroom, one lesson at a time.
Senior Instructor
Native French speaker from Paris with 8 years of teaching experience. Specializes in conversational French and pronunciation mastery.
Business French Expert
Former diplomat with expertise in professional communication. Trains corporate clients in business French etiquette and correspondence.
Exam Prep Specialist
Certified DELF examiner with a 97% student success rate. Expert in test strategies and intensive exam preparation courses.
Where learning meets inspiration in the heart of Mumbai.
Become part of a legacy of excellence and start your French journey today.