IEF - Excelia International Institute

Founded in 1931, the Institut d’Etudes Françaises specialises in teaching French as a foreign language within the La Rochelle Excelia International Institute business school. Located on the university campus near the sea, the IEF is open all year round and has modern premises and teaching facilities. Its team is always ready to listen to participants to ensure that their stay is an effective and unforgettable experience. La Rochelle, a historic town on the Atlantic coast, offers an ideal setting for studying French. The architectural originality of the town centre, the variety of its cuisine and its proximity to famous sites such as the Ile de Ré, Bordeaux, Cognac and the châteaux of the Loire make La Rochelle the most visited town on the Atlantic coast.