It was founded in 1977 by teachers who graduated from the University of Montpellier and who specialised in Teaching French as a Foreign Language, in Literature & Civilisation, in Linguistics and Economics.

The Institute is approved by the Board of Education as an Institute of Higher Education. (Agreement n° 034 1854 F).

The Institut Culturel Français specialises in Intensive Courses of French as a Foreign Language for anyone aged over 16 willing to learn the French language in a friendly French atmosphere (high school & University students, professionals ...) and in Intensive sessions of French for Teachers of French (primary school, high school or university).

These sessions are held in July and August on Campus ; a program of activities is included. Year-round courses are held in our partner school located in the City Center.