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FRENCH COMPASS
Our story

Why We Started French Compass

French Compass exists because navigating French fluency shouldn't feel like charting unknown waters. Too many learners get caught in “app purgatory” — grinding through apps for years but never reaching a checkpoint that means something (a B2 for Canadian PR, a DELF exam score, real conversation).

We brought together three C1-certified instructors with real immersion experience across France, Luxembourg, Switzerland — and a decade of teaching from India to Canada — to offer something different: live, structured, warm instruction that honors both rigor (exam prep, CEFR levels) and joy (culture, conversation, real human connection).

Our philosophy: Your goal is your bearing. Whether you need CLB 7 for immigration, a DELF ticket for prestige, or just fluent chat with Parisians on holiday — we chart a clear course, then walk every step with you.

Your navigators

Meet the Crew

HS
C1

Harish Santhanam

Founder · Expedition Lead

Real-world French from 3 countries

Founder with 8+ years of French immersion across Western Europe and a proven knack for turning grammar anxiety into genuine confidence. Brings authenticity into every class.

Immersion
🇫🇷 France🇱🇺 Luxembourg🇨🇭 Switzerland
SK
C1

Samyukta

TEF/TCF Specialist

10 years teaching

Immigration exam prep expert

Gets learners the exact scores they need for Canadian Express Entry and international admissions. Her students consistently hit CLB 7+ on their first attempt.

Immersion
🇨🇦 Canada-focused🇫🇷 Native materials
BS
C1

Balaji Sankar

Cultural Immersion Guide

6 years abroad

In-country immersion & fluency

Currently based in France, bringing authentic daily French and cultural context into every lesson. Specializes in helping learners move from textbook to real-world fluency.

Immersion
🇫🇷 Based in France
500+

Students taught

88%

Exam pass rate

4.9★

Student rating

25+

Countries reached