The team

Academic and Administrative Team

The Academic and Administrativeteam is based on the floor where the French courses are taught in the International Programs' office.

This proximity allows the multilingual team to be on-hand for day-to-day support helping students settle into the FLE centre and during their stay in France.

Stéphanie chatelet

Director of International Programs and Affairs

Diane DUREY

Assistant Director International Programs

Alexis PAPILLON

French by EPITA Coordinator

Elodie M'BAPE

French by EPITA Administrative and Academic Assistant

Contact the French by EPITA team by email at [email protected] .

Teaching Team

The teaching team consists of nearly 22 instructors specialized in French as a Foreign Language (FLE). With strong academic backgrounds and years of teaching experience in language centers, Alliances Françaises, and French language institutions both in France and abroad, they offer high-quality, interactive, and dynamic courses.

Each instructor brings expertise in specific areas and applies their skills not only in the classroom but also through specialized workshops and teacher training sessions. These include: French song workshops, debate workshops, conversation sessions, learning French through games, professional French, phonetics practice, French for architecture, preparation for certification exams (TFI, TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF), tailor-made training programs, and more.

OUR TEACHERS

Jean-Christophe BOCLE
Jean-Christophe is passionate about language learning and practice. After several years of teaching in Bolivia, he enjoys meeting students from all over the world. In class, he encourages interaction and loves to share the "music of the French language."
Aneta JAWORSKA-BARTHARES
Aneta is a passionate and experienced French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teacher. Originally from Poland, she has been living in France for 25 years and has been teaching French for 22 of them. For her, learning a language means enjoying self-expression and being curious about the beauty of words. Curious and a dreamer by nature, she loves to travel and discover new cultures.
Jalal ZAÏM
A graduate of a conservatory in music theory, composition, and piano, as well as in modern literature and musicology, Jalal Zaïm devoted the first part of his career to private tutoring in both literary and scientific subjects at middle and high school levels. He then returned to university and earned a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics—graduating top of his class at the Sorbonne. This achievement opened the doors to prestigious institutions, where he has been teaching French since 2010.
Estelle DUSSOURD
Estelle discovered her passion for teaching French during an Erasmus exchange in Ireland, where she enjoyed meeting people from all over the world. She loves learning about the history of languages and taking walks in the park.
Thierry MINOT
Before joining French by EPITA, Thierry taught French in Brazil. Passionate about sports, especially water sports, he travels across seas and oceans. He enjoys all kinds of music and often visits art galleries.
Brigitte REMER
Brigitte holds a PhD in Sociology and works as a consultant on international cultural policies, a trainer in cultural management, and a critic for arts and culture. She has been teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) for about ten years. Her career blends both practical engagement and thoughtful reflection.
Jana RAMEH
Holding a Master’s degree in Linguistics, Jana pursues her passion at French by EPITA. Patient and positive, she lives by the motto: “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door!” (Milton Berle).
Jacqueline ZE
Coming soon
Chloé VERSINI
Chloé teaches French as a Foreign Language (as well as philosophy, literature, and English) with passion and energy. Her teaching values emphasize dialogue, interactivity, and effectiveness. After spending several years in Ireland, where she helped promote the French language from middle school to university levels, she returned to Paris to fully enjoy the cultural richness of the capital.
Anaïs CUENDET
Trained as a translator, she loves discovering new languages and cultures. After taking courses with CNED and the Alliance Française, she began teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) in 2022, while continuing her work in translation. She is passionate about the variety of the French language, especially according to the region where it is spoken. She comes from Switzerland, has Belgian roots, and completed an internship in Quebec. Also an avid fan of literature and cinema, she is committed to introducing her students not only to the French language but also to Francophone culture.
Ogier SONNEVILLE
Coming soon
Aude PRUDHAM
Aude taught French as a Foreign Language (FLE) for over 20 years in Budapest, Hungary. Now back in Paris, she teaches in higher education as well as evening classes organized by the Paris City Hall. Passionate about languages, she also works as a translator and interpreter.
Lena SEIGNETTE
Léna is an avid traveler who loves connecting and sharing with people from all around the world. Today, she dedicates herself to sharing French culture through its beautiful language. Curious about the arts and social sciences in general, she enriches her teaching with these diverse interests. Open-minded, patient, and attentive, she believes that good humor is essential in her classes.
Virginie CHERON
Virginie has been a French as a Foreign Language (FLE) instructor and specialized examiner since 2010. Holding a Master’s degree in FLE from the University of La Sorbonne Nouvelle, she has extensive experience teaching diverse audiences and training teachers, having worked with prestigious institutions such as Sciences Po Paris, the Alliance Française de Paris, the Catholic Institute, and the Greta of Paris. Passionate about French culture, Virginie combines her pedagogical expertise with an interest in art and travel, enriching her teaching methods. She is recognized for her empathy and team spirit, making her a highly valued professional in the field.
Laure ABIAD
French teacher – Educational Designer : Dynamic and committed, she designs and delivers training programs tailored to learners’ needs by employing innovative teaching methods. With her expertise in educational design, Laure promotes a learner-centered approach.
Laurence BARBOLOSI
After teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) to Asian learners for two years, Laurence specialized in French for Specific Purposes (FOS), focusing on applied arts and eco-design. She works with design and architecture schools, teaching students on academic exchange programs.
Sarah AMRI
Holding a Master’s degree in Language Didactics, Sarah has taught French in Morocco, then for two years in Bulgaria before continuing her career in Japan. Passionate about pedagogical innovation, she has a particular interest in information and communication technologies (ICT) applied to teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE), as well as intercultural dynamics. She supports scientists, doctoral students, and professionals within international companies, helping them master French in demanding academic and professional contexts.
Hélène PHELIPON
Hélène began her career in the United States as a French teacher and coordinator of the French department at the University of Illinois. Passionate about languages and cultures, she has been working for 20 years in companies, universities, and engineering schools in France, specializing in immersion programs. She places great importance on culture, intercultural nuances, social context, and emotion in foreign language teaching.
Ruth DAMOTTE
Curious and passionate, she loves exploring new worlds and dedicates her energy, positivity, and professionalism to helping others. She has been teaching French for several years, both in France and abroad.
Anne LE BOURVELLEC
Passionate about interculturality, the arts in all their forms, and adventures—whether pedagogical, geographical, aesthetic, or technological—her teaching profession offers her the opportunity to learn every day. Through her encounters with people learning French, she continually refines her teaching methods to co-construct skills, knowledge, learning strategies, and interpersonal abilities. This enables her to impart universal values of empathy and respect by living the cultural exchange inherent in language and culture teaching, and to contribute, in her own way, to making the world a better place.
Marie-Emmanuelle PETIT
Marie-Emmanuelle has taught French as a Foreign Language (FLE) in several countries before joining EPITA. She enjoys traveling and exchanging ideas with students about their ways of life. Interculturality is a passionate aspect of her work. She is also interested in visual arts and has been professionally devoted to painting for several years.
Ariadna GULEVSKAYA
Originally from Siberia, Ariadna moved to France 22 years ago. Before fully dedicating herself to language teaching, she began her career in the field of communications. She holds a Master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) from La Sorbonne Nouvelle, a Master 2 in French Language and Literature from the Irkutsk Linguistic University, as well as a Master 2 in Cultural Management.