French has about 220 million speakers worldwide, and is the official language in 29 countries. Second to English it is the most commonly taught foreign language in the world.
Learning French can open up opportunities to study at renowned French Universities and business schools which are ranked among the top higher education institutions in Europe and the world.
French is used as a working language by the EU and the UN, as well as by many international organisations such as Médecins Sans Frontières and the Red Cross.
