French School
French school in Bordeaux
The French school is centrally located in Bordeaux, close to the Quinconces and Place Gambetta, and easily accessible by tram or bus. The rue Sainte Catherine for shopping and the St Pierre neighbourhood for the bars and restaurants are also only 5-10 minutes’ walk away. There are 9 air-conditioned classrooms, a student lounge, a sheltered terrace, computer room, hot & cold drink vending machines and free Wi-Fi access. All French teachers are qualified to teach French as a foreign language.
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 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 | 17 |
Intensive course
This course is as the standard course but with 6 or 10 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 or 30 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 17 |
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 | 10 or 20 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | 1:1 or 2:1 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
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.
Residence Nexity Studea
The Residence Nexity Studea is close to the city’s university campus, and 15 – 20 minutes by tram from the city centre. There are 1 person studios and 2 person apartments available, offering the freedom of independent living, at an affordable rate.
Available from beginning of June to end of August.
Facilities includes:
- Private bathroom
- Small equipped kitchen
- Self-service laundry
- Cable TV, telephone (additional charge), and intercom
- Free WiFi access
- Bed and bath linen : 7 € / person
- Breakfast for an additional charge
- Telephone : 2€ to subscribe + cost of credits
- Protected covered parking : 20€/month
Study O'Garonne Residence
The residence is located close from the Garonne river, and Schools of Bordeaux Chartrons, the new place of student’s life. This is a new residence and only 10 minutes from the school by tram.
Available from beginning of June to end of August.
Facilities include:
- Private bathroom with shower
- Bed 140*190 cm
- Small equipped kitchen
- Desk area
- Bed and bath linen provided
- Self-service laundry
- Free WiFi
- Cable TV, telephone (additional charge)
- Parking space for additional charge : 20€ per month
Transfer
Students staying in host family accommodation will be met at Bordeaux 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 deepening 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 Bordeaux 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)
20 lessons per week / Max. 12 per class |
INTENSIVE COURSE (30)
30 lessons per week/ Max. 12 per class |
1 | € 320.00 | € 440.00 |
2 | € 640.00 | € 880.00 |
3 | € 960.00 | € 1320.00 |
4 | € 1280.00 | € 1760.00 |
6 | € 1770.00 | € 2490.00 |
8 | € 2360.00 | € 3080.00 |
12 | € 2988.00 | € 4428.00 |
extra weeks | € 249.00 | € 369.00 |
PRIVATE TUITION |
2 lessons |
€ 150.00 |
ENROLMENT FEE | € 80.00 per person |
Accommodation Prices
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday to Saturday
HOST FAMILY
Single room / Breakfast |
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Week (s) | Standard |
1 | € 215.00 |
2 | € 430.00 |
3 | € 645.00 |
4 | € 860.00 |
6 | € 1290.00 |
8 | € 1720.00 |
12 | € 2580.00 |
16 | € 3440.00 |
20 | € 4300.00 |
24 | € 5160.00 |
extra weeks | € 215.00 |
High Season supplement: € 25.00 per week (29/05-27/08 and 18/12 - 31/12/22)
Close to the school: € 30.00 per week Private bathroom: € 45.00 per week Special dietary requirement: € 45.00 per week |
HOST FAMILY
Single room |
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Week (s) | Breakfast | Half board |
1 | € 225.00 | € 290.00 |
2 | € 450.00 | € 580.00 |
3 | € 675.00 | € 870.00 |
4 | € 900.00 | € 1160.00 |
6 | € 1350.00 | € 1450.00 |
8 | € 1800.00 | € 2030.00 |
12 | € 2700.00 | € 3190.00 |
16 | € 3600.00 | € 4640.00 |
20 | € 4500.00 | € 5800.00 |
24 | € 5400.00 | € 6960.00 |
extra weeks | € 225.00 | € 290.00 |
High Season supplement: € 30.00 per week (26th May to 24th August)
Close to the school: € 30.00 per week Private bathroom: € 45.00 per week Special dietary requirement: € 45.00 per week |
STUDENT RESIDENCES | Please contact the office for prices. |
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING FEE | € 80.00 per person |
TRANSFER SERVICE - ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE | ONE WAY | TWO WAY |
BORDEAUX MERIGNAC AIRPORT | € 75.00 | € 125.00 |
BORDEAUX SAINT-JEAN TRAIN STATION | € 65.00 | € 105.00 |
2024 Dates
STANDARD & INTENSIVE COURSES : Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. | |||||
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 |
PRIVATE TUITION | Any Monday |
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. |