
French School
Learn French in Antibes - French school in Antibes
The French school in Antibes, ‘Le Château’ is a stunning Provencal building set in quiet surroundings adjacent to the town centre and the student residences. The classrooms are well-lit and fitted with modern teaching facilities. The Château’s open-air terrace offers exceptional views over Antibe’s port and the Baie des Anges. Facilities include 22 indoor classrooms and 4 outdoor classes, a self-service restaurant and a library. There is Wi-Fi access and Internet at the school and students can use the snack and beverage vending machines during breaks.
During Easter and the Summer when the school is at its busiest classes are also held at the ‘Port School’. Le Port school is ideally located at the centre of the pedestrian precinct in Antibes old town, 30 minutes from the Port. This handy district offers a good choice of shops, restaurants and bars. Facilities include 7 classrooms, a small internet café and drinks vending machines.
French Courses
French languages courses in Antibes
Administration fee: € 60.00 on all courses
Standard course
This short term course is suitable for students that want a general French course focusing on the four key language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening. Suitable for students with previous knowledge of French or complete beginners that have a short time to spend learning the language abroad.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
Intensive course
This course is as the standard course but with 10 extra French lessons per week of no more than 6 students per class. Ideal for students that want an Intensive short term course.
Lessons per week | 30 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
Combined courses
Combined course A is as the standard course with an extra 4 private lessons per week. Combined course B is as the Intensive course with 4 extra private lessons. Perfect for students that want the diversity of a group course but would like a few private lessons to focus on a specific area of the language, topic or exam.
Lessons per week | 20+4 or 20+4 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
French for Life course
This long term course is as the Standard French course or Intensive French course in Antibes, France but for a longer duration. Particularly popular with Gap Year students, people on Career breaks or students that have a several months spare to learn French.
Lessons per week | 20 or 3 | Duration | 12-52 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
Mini group for 30+ course
This course is as the standard course but specifically for students aged 30+ in smaller groups of no more than 6 students.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 6 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 30 |
French for 50+ course
This course is as the standard course but specifically for students aged 50+ who want to improve their French while discovering the art, culture, gastronomy and the landscapes of the Côte d’Azur. Includes 4 half day excursions and one full day excursion at the weekend. Fore more information please see: French for 50+ course: Antibes.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 2 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 50 |
Private tuition
Lessons can be tailored to the needs and requirements of the students, to a particular subject or focusing on a specific exam. Students can have private lessons on a 2 to 1 basis providing they are of a similar ability.
Lessons per week | 20 or 30 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | 1:1 or 2:1 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
DELF preparation course
The DELF preparation course has been specially designed to prepare students for the DELF exam. Students can choose from 20 or 30 lessons per week dedicated to DELF preparation.
Lessons per week | 20 or 30 | Duration | 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 weeks |
Levels | TestDaf | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
French for families course
During school breaks this language programme offers courses and various activities for parents and juniors sharing accommodation. The whole family can use the accommodation even if only one family member is following a French course.
For more details please see: French for families course in Antibes
Accommodation
Host Family
Host families are situated within Antibes/Juan-les-Pins or Golfe-Juan, as close as possible to the school so that you can get there on foot. However, you may have to take the bus to school (maximum 30 min).The school knows all the families and visit them regularly. They are happy to share their everyday lives with you and make you feel at home.
Students may choose a single room or a double room with bed & breakfast only or with half board. Note that students may enjoy full board by booking weekend lunches with their family and taking weekdays lunches at the school self-service restaurant. If the student has to share a room, we will do our best to place him/her with another student of similar age whose first language is not his/her own.
Residences
'Castel Arabel' residence
The residence consists of 50 bedrooms and studio apartments and is located in a quiet area 750 yards from the beaches of Juan les Pins.
It has a terrace, television room and small swimming pool.
Students can book a student room, standard room or a studio.
'Aragon' residence
This Aragon residence consists of 28 completely new studio apartments in a very quiet location near the Castel Arabel, a few minutes’ walk from the shops, beaches, restaurants and discos. You’ll be able to enjoy the pleasant gardens surrounding the residence.
Studios only are available at the Aragon residence.
'Villa Nador' residence (Summer only)
Villa Nador is situated inn the down town area between Antibes and Juan les Pins, close to the centre, shops and public transport.
It offers 44 individual studio flats equipped with bathrooms and kitchenettes.
Standard rooms only are available at the Aragon residence.
Transfer
A transfer can be arranged to take students from Nice Airport or Antibes train station to their accommodation in Antibes at an extra cost. Alternatively we can advice students of the best method of travel.
TRANSFER SERVICE ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE | ||||
NICE AIRPORT / ONE WAY: ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY | € 50.00 | |||
NICE AIRPORT / ONE WAY: ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY | € 15.00 | |||
ANTIBES STATION / ONE WAY: DURING THE WEEK | € 80.00 | |||
ANTIBES STATION / ONE WAY: DURING THE WEEK | € 25.00 |
Leisure
Cultural & leisure activities
The school offers a varied programme of activities and excursions to further develop the students’ French language skills.
Example of the activities/excursions offered:
- French films
- Barbeque evening
- Sporting activities
- Theme nights eg. Mexican night
- Day trip to Iles de Lerins
- Marineland – Dolphine Patk
- Excursions to Nice, Cannes or Monaco.
Course Prices
FRENCH COURSES
1 lesson = 45 minutes / Minimum age = 18
ADMINISTRATION FEE: € 60.00
Week (s) | STANDARD COURSE
20 lessons per week / Max. 12 per class |
INTENSIVE COURSE
30 lessons per week/ Max. 12 per class |
1 | € 269.00 | € 395.00 |
2 | € 498.00 | € 750.00 |
3 | € 747.00 | € 1125.00 |
4 | € 996.00 | € 1500.00 |
6 | € 1236.00 | € 1842.00 |
8 | € 1304.00 | € 2456.00 |
12 | € 1956.00 | € 2868.00 |
16 | € 2608.00 | € 3824.00 |
20 | € 3260.00 | € 4780.00 |
24 | € 3912.00 | € 5736.00 |
extra weeks | € 163.00 | € 239.00 |
Week (s) | COMBINED COURSE
20 group + 4 private per week / Max. 12 per class |
MINI GROUP FOR 30+
20 lessons per week/ Max. 6 per class |
1 | € 465.00 | € 518.00 |
2 | € 890.00 | € 996.00 |
3 | €1335.00 | € 1494.00 |
4 | € 1780.00 | € 1992.00 |
6 | € 2142.00 | €2472.00 |
8 | € 2872.00 | € 2608.00 |
extra weeks | € 359.00 | € 326.00 |
Week (s) | DELF PREPARATION COURSE (20)
20 lessons per week / Max. 12 per class |
DELF PREPARATION COURSE (30)
30 lessons per week / Max. 12 per class |
2 | - | € 478.00 |
3 | - | € 717.00 |
4 | - | € 956.00 |
6 | - | € 1434.00 |
8 | € 1304.00 | € 1912.00 |
extra weeks | € 163.00 | € 239.00 |
FRENCH FOR 50+ COURSE 20 lessons per week + Activities / Max. 12 per class |
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(Prices per week) | Single studio / Half board | Double studio / Half board |
10th Feb- 23rd Feb | € 890.00 | € 750.00 |
28th Apr - 11th May | € 960.00 | € 785.00 |
12th May - 25th May | € 960.00 | € 785.00 |
11th Aug- 24th Aug | € 1350.00 | € 980.00 |
20th Oct - 2nd Nov | € 890.00 | € 750.00 |
PRIVATE TUITION | FRENCH FOR FAMILIES COURSE |
€ 49 per lesson | Click for dates & prices. |
SUPPLEMENT FOR ALL COURSES WITH NO ACCOMMODATION | € 20.00 per week |
Accommodation Prices
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday to Saturday
Week (s) | HOST FAMILY / BREAKFAST | |
Single room | Shared/Double room | |
1 | € 245.00 | € 181.00 |
2 | € 490.00 | € 362.00 |
3 | € 735.00 | € 543.00 |
4 | € 980.00 | € 724.00 |
6 | € 1470.00 | € 1086.00 |
8 | € 1960.00 | € 1448.00 |
12 | € 2940.00 | € 2172.00 |
16 | € 3920.00 | € 2896.00 |
20 | € 4900.00 | € 3620.00 |
24 | € 5880.00 | € 4344.00 |
extra weeks | € 245.00 | € 181.00 |
Host family accommodation includes a two way transfer between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm |
SUPPLEMENTS FOR ACCOMMODATION
HALF BOARD IN HOST FAMILY | € 45.00 per week |
WEEKEND LUNCHES IN HOST FAMILY | € 17.00 per weekend |
GLUTEN FREE DIET IN HOST FAMILY | € 20.00 per week |
LUNCHES FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY (SELF SERVICE RESTAURANT AT THE SCHOOL) | € 8.00-10.00 / meal |
GUEST (AVAILABLE ONLY IN STUDIO AND STANDARD ROOMS) | € 80.00 per week |
STUDENT ROOMS 'CASTEL ARABEL' |
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SEASONS | LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH |
SINGLE | € 210.00 | € 280.00 | € 350.00 |
SHARED / DOUBLE | € 105.00 | € 140.00 | € 175.00 |
Low season: 06/01 - 16/03 & 13/10 - 21/12 Medium season: 17/03 - 29/06 & 25/08 - 12/10 High season: 30/06 - 24/08 |
STANDARD ROOMS 'CASTEL ARABEL' OR 'VILLA NADOR' |
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SEASONS | LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH |
SINGLE | € 280.00 | € 350.00 | € 525.00 |
SHARED / DOUBLE | € 140.00 | € 175.00 | € 263.00 |
Low season: 06/01 - 16/03 & 13/10 - 21/12 Medium season: 17/03 - 29/06 & 25/08 - 12/10 High season: 30/06 - 24/08 |
STUDIOS 'CASTEL ARABEL' OR 'ARAGON' |
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SEASONS | LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH |
SINGLE | € 350.00 | € 490.00 | € 740.00 |
SHARED / DOUBLE | € 175.00 | € 245.00 | € 370.00 |
Low season: 06/01 - 16/03 & 13/10 - 21/12 Medium season: 17/03 - 29/06 & 25/08 - 12/10 High season: 30/06 - 24/08 |
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING FEE | € 55.00 per person | |||
TRANSFER SERVICE ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE | ||||
NICE AIRPORT / ONE WAY: ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY | € 50.00 | |||
NICE AIRPORT / ONE WAY: ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY | € 15.00 | |||
NICE AIRPORT / ONE WAY: DURING THE WEEK | € 80.00 | |||
NICE AIRPORT / ONE WAY: DURING THE WEEK | € 25.00 |
2019 Dates
2019 Course Start Dates
STANDARD, INTENSIVE & COMBINED COURSE : Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year.
Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. Dates with a * are a Tuesday start date due to a public holiday on the Monday. |
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JAN | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
FEB | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
MAR | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
APR | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
MAY | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
JUN | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
JUL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
AUG | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
SEP | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
OCT | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
NOV | 4 | 12 | 18 | 25 | |
DEC | 2 | 9 | 16 |
PRIVATE TUITION | ANY MONDAY |
MINI GROUP FOR 30+ COURSE | Please contact the office for details. |
FRENCH FOR 50+ COURSE | 10th February, 28th April, 12th May, 26th May, 11th August & 20th October |
FRENCH FOR FAMILIES COURSE | Click here for dates & prices. |
DELF PREPARATION COURSE | ||
ARRIVAL DATES | MINIMUM LEVEL | |
16 WEEKS | 28/01, 25/02, 01/04, 06/05, 01/07 & 26/08 | BEGINNER |
12 WEEKS | 07/01, 25/02, 25/03, 29/04, 03/06, 29/07, 26/08 & 23/09 | BEGINNER |
8 WEEKS | 04/02, 25/03, 23/04, 27/05, 01/07, 26/08, 23/09 & 21/10 | A1 LEVEL |
6 WEEKS | 14/01, 18/02, 08/04, 06/05, 11/06, 15/07, 09/09, 07/10 & 04/11 | A1 LEVEL
A2 LEVEL |
4 WEEKS | 28/01, 04/03, 23/04, 20/05, 24/06, 29/07, 23/09, 21/10 & 18/11 | A2 LEVEL |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 22nd April, 1st, 10th & 30th May, 10th June, 15th August and 1st & 11th November. Christmas break: 21st December 2019 to 5th January 2020
.Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded. |
2020 Dates
2020 Course Start Dates
STANDARD, INTENSIVE & COMBINED COURSE : Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year.
Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. Dates with a * are a Tuesday start date due to a public holiday on the Monday. |
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JAN | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
FEB | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
MAR | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
APR | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
MAY | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
JUN | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
JUL | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
AUG | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 |
SEP | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
OCT | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
NOV | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
DEC | 7 | 14 |
PRIVATE TUITION | ANY MONDAY |
MINI GROUP FOR 30+ COURSE | Please contact the office for details. |
FRENCH FOR 50+ COURSE | 10th February, 27th April, 11th May, 25th May, 10th August & 19th October |
FRENCH FOR FAMILIES COURSE | Click here for dates & prices. |
DELF PREPARATION COURSE | ||
ARRIVAL DATES | MINIMUM LEVEL | |
16 WEEKS |
To be advised for 2020. |
BEGINNER |
12 WEEKS | BEGINNER | |
8 WEEKS | A1 LEVEL | |
6 WEEKS | A1 LEVEL
A2 LEVEL |
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4 WEEKS | A2 LEVEL |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | To be advised for 2020.
.Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded. |