Question 1

Are the classes live or pre-recorded?

Accepted Answer

100% live. Every class is a real-time video session with your teacher via Google Meet. There are no pre-recorded videos or self-paced content at IIOFL.

Question 2

What time zones are supported?

Accepted Answer

All scheduling is done in Indian Standard Time (IST). Your teacher is based in France but specifically manages class timings to fit Indian learners — mornings, evenings, and weekends in IST.

Question 3

How do I pay? Can I pay in INR?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We accept payments in INR, EUR, and USD. Payment is by credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard) via Stripe. All transactions are secure.

Question 4

What is the class format?

Accepted Answer

All courses are live small-group classes (maximum 5 students) via Google Meet. Each session lasts 2 hours.

Question 5

Which exams do you prepare for?

Accepted Answer

We prepare students for DELF (A1, A2, B1, B2), DELF Junior, TEF Canada and TCF Canada.

Question 6

Do I need any prior French knowledge to enrol?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. We welcome complete beginners. Take our free placement test to assess your current level, and we will recommend the right starting point.

Question 7

Can my child take classes (DELF Junior / school support)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have specific courses for school-age learners following CBSE, ICSE, IB, and IGCSE curricula. Parental consent is required at registration for students under 18.

Question 8

What if I miss a class?

Accepted Answer

Missed classes cannot be rescheduled. Please make sure to attend all your scheduled sessions.

Question 9

How do I track my progress?

Accepted Answer

All enrolled students have access to the IIOFL Student Dashboard, which shows upcoming classes, attendance, payment history, and a summary of your Google Classroom progress. Your teacher also posts resources and assignments in Google Classroom.

Question 10

Is the teacher a native French speaker?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your teacher is Eric Sharma, a native French speaker, born and raised in France. He also has Indian roots, which gives him a unique ability to understand Indian learners and explain French in ways that make sense for the Indian educational context.

Question 11

What certification does the teacher have?

Accepted Answer

Eric Sharma holds the CAVILAM certification "Enseigner le français langue étrangère aujourd'hui — Parcours avancé" (Teaching French as a Foreign Language Today — Advanced Track) from CAVILAM, France's leading teacher training institute.

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