France

 

Courses for adults and teenagers

 

Paris and Nice

Our school in Paris

Famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and cultural diversity, Paris boasts being one of the most visited cities in the world. It is the exclusive city of style and culture with its numerous museums, art galleries, theatres, operas, fashion boutiques, restaurants. It offers 24-hour entertainment, and not to mention the pleasure of going to a street market or just sitting in a café to watch the world go by! Located in the heart of Paris in a typical Parisian building not far from the Opera, near cinemas, theatres, cafés and restaurants, and the famous «Grands magasins», the school offers optimal conditions for learning the language and discovering French culture: 20 bright modern classrooms, a library (books and DVDs) and a cyber cafeteria (5 computers and free wi-fi internet access).

Our school in Nice

Nice is situated in the south of France on the Cote d'Azur and has 400.000 inhabitants. It is an old historic city also known for its boulevard, La Promenade des Anglais, the lively old quarter and the wide sweep of Mediterranean seafront. The language school was founded in Nice, France in 1994. The school is right in the centre of Nice: 15 min away from the beach, 5 min from the train station. All amenities are a few steps away. The school is only a ten minute walk away from the Baie des Anges and to the vieille ville, the old city and has 17 classrooms, all well-appointed and air-conditioned. There is a multimedia learning centre with an audio-lab and a computer space (free access to Internet). In the lounge or cafeteria, students can buy snacks and drinks from the vending machines.

Accomodation

Homestay : single or twin rooms (may be shared with another student of a different nationality) and private or shared bathroom. Bed & breakfast or half-board for adults, full board for teenagers.

Student residence

youth hostels or hotels (upon request, only for adults)

Activities

For teenagers : - Afternoons: daily educational, cultural and sport activities (Tennis, Swimming, Soccer, Table tennis, Volleyball, Mini-golf)

Paris :

- Excursions: 1 full-day per week (the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, Champs Elysées, Sacré Coeur, Fontainebleau forest and castle, Versailles)

- Evenings: daily animations (farewell party, games, singing, acting, cine-club, disco party, walk in Paris).

Nice :

• Monaco, Cannes, the "arrière-pays Niçois"...

• The Picasso museum in Antibes, the Chagall and Matisse museums in Nice...

• Water sports and a golf course close to the school, snow skiing only one hour away...

 

 

 

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Program:

For teenagers :

General French: 15 lessons (45 min each) per week given by a qualified native French teacher.

Lessons focus on communication and improving French skills in a fun way, interacting with international students.

Group size: max. 15 students per class (average of 13)

Levels: beginners to advanced

Study materials provided

Evaluation test on first day

Certificate of completion

For adults :

- General French: 20 (July and August only ), 26 to 30 lessons per week

- Intensive French: 34 to 52 lessons per week including 2 afternoons of specialised workshops per week: reading and writing proficiency grammar, listening and speaking proficiency theatre, texts and improvisations introduction to the Official Certifications of Proficiency in French Business French French for beginners Parisian culture and civilization French cuisine Exam preparation (TCF, DELF, DALF, CPFC)

- Classic One to One : 10 to 20 lessons per week

- Cultural One to One : 10 to 20 lessons per week + 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions or visits by week, organized by and with the host family

- Academic programme :15 to 20 lessons of general French (45 min each) per week in La Sorbonne

Practical French (written and oral comprehension)

French civilization culture

Exam Preparation Courses : DELF, DALF

Duration: 1 to 8 months Minimum age: 18

Practical information :

- 1 lesson = 45 minutes Group size: 10 to 14 students maximum per class

- Start dates: every Monday (special dates for beginners)

- Levels: absolute beginners to advanced

- Evaluation test on first day

- Certificate of completion

- Study materials provided

- Assistance with French administrative procedures

- Individuals or groups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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