Learn French in Biarritz


Learn French in Biarritz

French School

French school in Biarritz

The French school in Biarritz is a family run school, established in 1987 and is one of the best French language schools in France. The school is located on the first floor of a nice stone building, in the traditional architecture of Biarritz. There is a reception area, internet cafe with Wi-Fi, 2 student lounges and 2 kitchens. Facilities also include 7 brightly designed classrooms with air-conditioning and video projectors and 2 classrooms for private tuition.

The school runs adult courses and teenager courses in Biarritz in the summer and also offers the very popular French & Surfing course as well as Standard French courses and exam preparation courses.

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French 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.

Lessons per week 20 Duration 1-12+ weeks
Levels Beginner to Advanced Students per class Maximum 12
Minutes per lesson 45 Minimum age 17

Intensive course

This course is as the standard course but with 6 extra French lessons per week of no more than 12 students per class. Ideal for students that want an Intensive short term course.

Lessons per week 26 Duration 1-12 weeks
Levels Beginner to Advanced Students per class Maximum 12
Minutes per lesson 45 Minimum age 17

French & Surf course

Students follow the standard French course of 20 lessons per week and have 5 surf session a week. Each surf session is approximately 90 minutes and exact times vary due to tide times.

Surf sessions take place on the famous Marbella beach, located 15 minutes walk from the school. Subject to the weather, we may sometimes need to take the students to other beaches.

  • Fully-qualified instructors of our partner surf school
  • Small groups of 8 students maximum
  • Contents adapted to the needs and levels of the participants
  • All material provided by the surf school (wetsuits and boards)
Lessons per week 20 + 5 Duration 1+ weeks
Levels Beginner to Advanced Students per class Maximum 12
Minutes per lesson 45 Minimum age 17

Accommodation

Host Family

Staying with a host family is a unique, cultural experience. As customs and habits vary from country to country, and even family to family, host family accommodation depends on mutual respect and a willingness to adapt. Depending on the expectations and objectives you have for your French program, you can choose from several types of family accommodation.

You can choose a single room or share your room with a friend or a member of your family on a B&B, half-board or full board basis. There are limited host families with private bathrooms on request.

From June to September, students aged 16 to 19 are in shared rooms with twin beds.

If you would like to share unique moments of daily life with your family, using your French in real situations, then a half-board option is for you. This includes breakfast every day and a set number of evening meals to suit your needs. The room only or room with breakfast only option would suit those who are looking for more independence, but still enjoy the warm environment of a family home.

All our host families are carefully selected by our team. They are all welcoming and hospitable, regardless of age or circumstances. We are committed to satisfying everyone’s requirements.

Our families all live 5 to 35 minutes from the school. Each family normally hosts one or more students with a different mother tongue.

Tourism Residences

Please contact the office for details.

Transfer

Students staying in host family accommodation will be met at Biarritz airport or train station by their host family. Alternatively students can get a taxi to their accommodation. We are happy to advice you of the best travel options.

Leisure

The schools lively team of staff accompanies you throughout your stay and proposes a large choice of activities. This is a very good opportunity for you to meet the other students of the school, while increasing your knowledge of the French language and culture after the lessons: evenings at the opera, film club, guided tours, weekend excursions, sports activities, gastronomic discoveries and much more!

Every week, the Biarritz school designs a programme of activities chosen according to the season. All you have to do is enjoy your French experience!

You’ll be able to explore typically French places that are not on the well worn tourist trail, and get a taste of real French life! You can also benefit from special deals reserved for French students: discounts, reduced price tickets and more. A list of these activities will be given to you Monday morning, at the welcome breakfast.

Course Prices

FRENCH COURSES

1 lesson = 45 minutes  /  Minimum age = 17

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 € 370.00 € 470.00
2 € 740.00 € 940.00
3 € 1110.00 € 1410.00
4 € 1480.00 € 1880.00
6 € 2010.00 € 2610.00
extra weeks € 335.00 € 435.00

 

Week (s) FRENCH & SURFING (20)

5 x 1.5hr Surf lessons per week

Must be booked alongside a Standard or Intensive course

1 € 215.00
2 € 430.00
3 € 645.00
4 € 860.00
extra weeks € 215.00
SCHOOL REGISTRATION FEE € 80.00 per person

Accommodation Prices

ACCOMMODATION

Sunday to Saturday

Week (s) HOST FAMILY 

Single room / Breakfast

1 € 230.00
2 € 460.00
3 €690.00
4 € 920.00
6 € 1380.00
extra weeks €230.00
Week (s) HOST FAMILY

Single room / Half board

1 € 300.00
2 € 600.00
3 € 900.00
4 € 1200.00
6 € 1800.00
extra weeks € 300.00
Accommodation booking fee € 80.00
TRANSFER SERVICE  -   ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE  ONE WAY TWO WAY
BIARRITZ AIRPORT OR STATION € 55.00 € 85.00
BILBAO AIRPORT € 300.00 €590.00
SAN SEBASTIAN AIRPORT € 120.00 € 215.00
BORDEAUX AIRPORT € 400.00 € 790.00

2024 Dates

STANDARD & INTENSIVE COURSE: All levels can start on any Monday through out the year.
JANUARY 8 15 22 29
FEBRUARY 5 12 19 26
 MARCH 4 11 18 25
APRIL 1 8 15 22 29
MAY 6 13 20 27
JUNE 3 10 17 24
JULY 1 8 15 22 29
AUGUST 5 12 19 26
SEPTEMBER 2 9 16 23 30
OCTOBER 7 14 21 28
NOVEMBER 4 11 18 25
DECEMBER 2 9 16 23 30
PRIVATE TUITION Any Monday
FRENCH & SURF COURSE As above from 1st April to 25th October 2024
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 1st January, 1st April, 1st, 8th 9th & 20th May, 15th August, 1st and 11th November.

Lessons lost on these public holidays will be not be made up.

Christmas break: 21st December 2024 to 6th January 2025.

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