SOFI 64 French Language School

What SOFI 64 French Language School does

SOFI 64 (legal entity: Sud-Ouest French Institute 64) is an independent French-as-a-Foreign-Language (FLE) school founded in 2011 by Stéphanie Houset and operating from a single location at 13 bis rue de Bouney in Anglet, in the French Basque Country. The school delivers communicative, CEFR-aligned French instruction exclusively to adult learners aged 18 and older, capped at eight students per group to preserve personalized teaching. Its core product portfolio spans Standard French (15 hours/week), Intensive French 24/30 (18–22.5 hours/week), Standard & Private Tuition, French & Surf, French & Yoga, and DELF/DALF exam preparation, with a complementary online French Book Club running October–April.

The underlying "technology" is pedagogical rather than digital: small-group immersive instruction conducted entirely in French, using established FLE textbooks (En Contact, L'Atelier, Défi, Inspire, Alter Ego+) alongside authentic audio/video materials and structured cultural activities (surf, yoga, local excursions). The facility comprises five classrooms, a private terrace, a small library, and a ground floor that is wheelchair-accessible; the school also maintains a designated accessibility contact. The firm holds the Qualité FLE label (enabling student visa issuance), Groupement FLE membership, Green Standard School certification, and approvals under Germany's Bildungsurlaub and Sweden's CSN schemes.

Commercially, SOFI 64 is a direct-to-consumer micro-operator priced in euros with weekly billing tiers and volume discounts for stays of 12+ weeks. Course prices range from approximately €270–€510/week depending on intensity and add-ons, with a €1,700 DELF/DALF 4-week program and €50–€200 Book Club sessions as ancillaries. Accommodation is bundled via partner host families (€32–€42/night) and local hostels/hotels. Distribution is entirely direct — website self-enrollment, phone, and walk-in at the Anglet campus — with no third-party resellers. Marketing is organic and content-led across a multilingual website (EN/FR/DE/IT/ES), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Spotify playlists. The firm is a privately held French SARL with no disclosed external investment.

Name

SOFI 64 French Language School

Legal name

Sud-Ouest French Institute 64 – SOFI 64

Website

https://sofi64.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOFI 64 is an independent French-as-a-Foreign-Language school in Anglet, French Basque Country, teaching adults 18+ in small groups (max 8 students) via Standard, Intensive, Surf/Yoga, and DELF/DALF programs. Founded in 2011, it operates as a direct-to-consumer SARL serving students from 30+ countries annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD)

Keywords

• French language instruction
• Adult language education
• DELF exam preparation
• Language immersion programs
• Foreign language training

Headquarters

HQ city

Anglet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. French Language Courses: The primary revenue stream comes from teaching French courses in various formats including Standard French, Intensive French (24/30), French & Private Tuition, French & Surf, French & Yoga, and DELF/DALF preparation courses. Pricing is tiered by duration with discounts for longer stays (12+ weeks).
2. Accommodation Services: The school offers accommodation through partner host families (half-board or B&B), hostels (Nami House, Spot Sleeping), and hotels (Saint-Charles). Prices range from 32-42 euros per night per person. This is offered as a bundled service with language courses.
3. French Book Club: Online French Book Club sessions offered at various price points (50-200 euros) for different reading programs. This supplementary service runs October-April and provides additional revenue from current and prospective students.
4. DELF Exam Preparation: Specialized exam preparation courses including the 4-week DELF/DALF program (1700 euros + 70 euro registration) and special winter sessions (1842 euros including cultural activities).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SOFI 64 is an independent French as a Foreign Language (FLE) school in Anglet, French Basque Country, teaching French to adult learners (18+) in small groups of maximum 8 students through a CEFR-aligned communicative methodology. Core offerings include Standard French (15h/week), Intensive French 24 & 30 (18-22.5h/week), Standard & Private Tuition, French & Surf, French & Yoga, and DELF/DALF exam preparation, with bundled accommodation services through partner host families, hostels, and hotels.

Product overview

SOFI 64 is an independent French language school in Anglet, French Basque Country, offering a portfolio of language learning products centered around small-group French instruction (max 8 students). The core offerings include Standard French and Intensive French programs, supplemented by specialized combination programs (French & Surf, French & Yoga) and exam preparation (DELF/DALF). The school also operates a French Book Club for online reading practice. All programs are supported by accommodation services featuring partner host families and local hostels/hotels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard French

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% DELF exam pass rate for SOFI 64 students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nami House HostelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hostel located 10 minutes walk from SOFI 64 via bike path. Offers dormitory-style accommodation (4-5 persons) or traditional Japanese room (2-3 persons) with breakfast included. Decorated in Hawaiian and Japanese style. Provides alternative accommodation option for independent travelers.
• Hotel Saint-CharlesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique hotel and coliving space offering hybrid accommodation concept. Located 10 minutes by bike from SOFI 64. Features private rooms with hotel services, coworking space, and garden. Authentic, locally-engaged establishment.
• Spot SleepingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent hostel offering central accommodation near SOFI 64. Special rates available for SOFI 64 students. Contact directly for bookings.
• Quality FLEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial French quality certification body for French language schools. SOFI 64 holds the Qualité FLE label which enables student visa issuance and provides official recognition of teaching quality.
• Groupement FLEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of quality French language schools. SOFI 64 membership provides visibility and credibility within the international FLE community.
• Green Standard SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational environmental certification for language schools focused on sustainability. SOFI 64 commitment to eco-friendly practices is recognized through this partnership.
• CSNminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish government student financial aid agency. SOFI 64 is an approved provider, enabling Swedish students to receive funding for French language courses.
• BildungsurlaubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman educational leave program. SOFI 64 is an approved provider, enabling German employees to receive paid educational leave for French language studies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• French in Normandy: Independent French language school in Rouen offering adult FLE programs including exam preparation. Closely analogous small-to-mid independent French language operator serving international students in a regional French city.
• Azurlingua: Nice-based French language school offering Standard, Intensive, and DELF/DALF programs to adult international students. Similar independent-operator profile with comparable intensity tiers and exam-prep track.
• France Langue: Paris-based French language school operating multiple sites in France with a similar mix of Standard, Intensive, and DELF/DALF preparation programs. Directly comparable FLE curriculum, intensity tiers, and exam-prep offering to SOFI 64.
• Centre International d'Antibes: Independent French language school in Antibes on the Côte d'Azur with adult FLE courses and cultural activities. Closely comparable in scope: small-to-mid independent operator focused on adult international learners combining French instruction with regional lifestyle offerings.
• Accord Language School: Independent French language school in Paris offering intensive French programs and DELF/DALF preparation with a similar adult-learner focus. Comparable FLE pedagogy, intensity options, and visa-friendly accreditation positioning.
• Institut de Touraine: Independent French language institute in Tours with adult FLE programs and DELF/DALF preparation. Highly comparable in scale, accreditation posture, and curriculum structure to SOFI 64.
• EasyFrench: Independent French language school on the French Riviera focused on adult FLE learners. Comparable independent-operator profile with similar program mix and target learner demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Alliance Française: Global network of French language and cultural centers operating in 130+ countries with a French-headquartered foundation. Overlaps SOFI 64 as an FLE provider but with vastly larger scale, multi-location footprint, and institutional brand recognition.
• Eurocentres: International language school chain with French programs in Paris and other French cities. Overlaps SOFI 64's core FLE offering but as part of a broader multilingual portfolio with larger marketing and multi-country reach.

Emerging players

• Babbel: Global consumer language-learning platform offering online French courses. Not a direct competitor for in-person immersion but competes for the same adult-learner demand and discretionary language-learning budget; relevant for understanding online substitution risk.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SOFI-64-Ecole-de-fran%C3%A7ais-182414791781497
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sud-ouest-french-institute-64-sofi-64-
• Instagraminstagram.com/sofi64biarritz

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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