French Academy

Our Story

15 years of passion, dedication, and excellence in French language education

Marie-Claire Dubois, Founder

15+

Years of Excellence

Marie-Claire Dubois

French culture Paris

"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.

MA in Applied Linguistics, Sorbonne University
Certified DELF/DALF Examiner
Former Alliance Francaise Instructor
Author of "Parlez Maintenant"

What Drives Us

Three core principles that guide every lesson, every interaction, and every student's journey.

Immersion

Language is not learned through translation but through authentic exposure. Our classrooms are French-only zones where mistakes become stepping stones to fluency.

Personalization

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.

Cultural Connection

Language is the gateway to culture. Through French cinema, literature, cuisine, and conversation, we bridge the gap between words and worldview.

Milestones

A decade and a half of growth, innovation, and thousands of success stories.

2010

French Academy Founded

Marie-Claire opens the first classroom in South Mumbai with just 12 students and a dream to bring authentic French education to India.

2013

First DELF Success

Our students achieve a 100% pass rate in DELF A2 examination, establishing our reputation for exam preparation excellence.

2015

Online Learning Launch

Embracing technology, we launch our virtual classroom platform, reaching students across India and beyond.

2018

Corporate Division

Introducing specialized business French programs, we partner with Fortune 500 companies for employee language training.

2021

1,000+ Graduates

A major milestone as we celebrate over 1,000 students who have achieved their French language goals with us.

2024

5000+ Student Community

Today, French Academy stands as one of India's premier language institutes, with a thriving community of 5,000+ learners.

Meet Our Instructors

Passionate educators who bring France to your classroom, one lesson at a time.

Sophie Martin

Sophie Martin

Senior Instructor

Native French speaker from Paris with 8 years of teaching experience. Specializes in conversational French and pronunciation mastery.

Pierre Lefevre

Pierre Lefevre

Business French Expert

Former diplomat with expertise in professional communication. Trains corporate clients in business French etiquette and correspondence.

Camille Moreau

Camille Moreau

Exam Prep Specialist

Certified DELF examiner with a 97% student success rate. Expert in test strategies and intensive exam preparation courses.

Our Spaces

Where learning meets inspiration in the heart of Mumbai.

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