French Language Courses 2012:
Application fee for all programs: USD 100. Please see general
application procedures.
Notes: Minimum age:
17. All prices for French Courses
listed below include: number of French language lessons as listed, most guided
tours of Nice organized by the school (entrance fees to museums are not
included), free-access teacher supervised media lab, internet access via
school's PC (max. connection time of 20 minute per day), free unlimited WI-FI
access. Books
are not included and must be purchased at a local book store. Price:
approximately 25 to 48 Euros depending
on course chosen and level.
Standard French Course - 20 French lessons per week (each
lesson is 45 minutes long) maximum of 12 students per class. Classes may be held
according to the following schedules. Schedules depend on French level, and
while every effort will be made to accommodate student's requests, a specific
schedule cannot be guaranteed. Mornings year round (Tuesday-Friday from 8:30 am
to 12:25 pm), afternoons from April to September (Monday-Friday from 1:45 pm to
5:00 pm), and evenings in July and August
(Mon-Fri from 4:00 pm to 7:15 pm) are available.
Prices: 1 week:
USD 386;
2 weeks: USD 726; 3 weeks: USD 1,066; 4 weeks: USD
1,406;
6 weeks: USD 2,055; 8 weeks: USD 2,704; Extra week: USD
324; 12 weeks**: USD 3,940.
NEW!:
Intensive French Course - 26
French lessons
per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long). Course is divided into two sections:
20 French lessons per week of Standard French course (see above) plus 6
weekly lessons in workshops: oral and written communication or DELF exam
preparation. Workshops have a maximum of 18 students per class.
Schedule: Standard French course either mornings (Tuesday-Friday from 8:30
am to 12:25 pm) or evenings
(Mon-Fri from 4:00 pm to 7:15 pm), with afternoon workshops in both cases (2
afternoons per week from 1:45 pm to 4:00 pm).
Prices: 1 week:
USD 479; 2 weeks: USD 912; 3 weeks: USD 1,344; 4
weeks: USD 1,777; 6 weeks: USD 2,580; 8 weeks: USD 3,384;
Extra week: USD 402; 12 weeks**: USD 4,898.
Super Intensive French Course - (Standard French Plus Mini-Group)--- 30
French lessons
per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long). Course is divided into two sections:
20 French lessons per week of Standard French course (see above) plus 10
weekly lessons in workshops: oral and written communication or DELF exam
preparation. Workshops have a maximum of 18 students per class. Schedule:
Standard French course either mornings (Tuesday-Friday from 8:45 am to 12:45
pm) or evenings
(Mon-Fri from 4:00 pm to 7:15 pm), with 4 afternoon workshops in both cases.
Prices:
1 week:
USD 556; 2 weeks: USD 1,066; 3 weeks: USD 1,576; 4
weeks: USD 2,086; 6 weeks: USD 3,059; 8 weeks: USD
4,032; Extra week: USD 487; 12 weeks**: USD 5,886.
(** Note:
If you are interested in a long term course, please look below under
"Special French Language Courses" for information on reduced pricing on long term programs on specific dates!).
Starting Dates 2012 for all group French courses (except Long
Term and Combination/Special courses):
Intermediate to advanced students may start any Monday. Complete beginners must
start on the following dates:
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Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May |
Jun. |
Jul. |
Aug. |
Sep. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
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2, 30 |
27 |
26 |
30 |
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4 |
2, 16, 30 |
13 |
3 |
1, 29 |
26 |
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Holidays 2012:
9
April, 1 May, 8 May, 17 May, 28 May, 15 August, 1 November. (Classes missed on
holidays are not be made up!). School is also closed from
21 Dec 2012 until
7 Jan 2013.
Civilization: A French civilization course is taught every week for 1 1/2
hours and is open, free of charge, to all intensive course students. It focuses on
noteworthy events in the history of Paris and aspects of contemporary French life and art.
In conjunction with this course, a walk, or a museum or landmark tour, is organized once a
week in the company of one of the teachers.
SPECIAL FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSES:
Long Term Standard French Language Course ---
Special pricing offered for long term trimester programs on specific dates!. 20
French lessons per week (15 hours per week), maximum of 12 students per
class. Morning (Tuesday-Friday), afternoon (Monday-Friday), and evening
schedules (Mon-Fri) are available - while placement on a specific schedule
cannot be guaranteed, student preferences will be taken into consideration.
Prices
2012: 12 wks: USD 2,789; 24 weeks: USD 5,122; 36 weeks: USD
7,300; 48 weeks: USD 10,174.
Starting dates for Long Term Trimester programs
2012: 2 January, 26 March, 2 July, 1 October.
Long Term
Intensive French Language Course --- Special pricing offered
for long term trimester programs on specific dates!. 30 French lessons per
week (22.5 hours per week), maximum of 12 students per class. Morning
(Tuesday-Friday), afternoon (Monday-Friday), and evening schedules (Mon-Fri)
are available - while placement on a specific schedule cannot be guaranteed,
student preferences will be taken into consideration.
Prices
2012: 12
wks: USD 4,164; 24 weeks: USD 7,671; 36 weeks: USD 10,923;
48 weeks: USD 15,211.
Starting dates for Long Term Trimester programs 2012: 2 January, 26 March, 2 July,
1 October.
One-to-One French Lessons:
Private lessons are available at
USD 90 per hour
plus USD 48 registration fee. (10 hour per week minimum booking).
One-to-one French lessons can start any Monday.
French Teachers Training Course: 30 lessons
per week, specifically designed for Teachers of French as a Foreign Language.
French civilization and culture are the basis of this training program
which explores the subtleties of present day French language, classroom strategies and
dynamics. It enables French teachers to broaden and update their classroom methods.
An optional cultural program (tours and lectures) permits to discover the French way of
living and local culture. Subjects include : language practice,
strategy and teaching methods in the classroom, and theatre adapted to teaching French as
a foreign language. Advanced level required!.
Price: 2 week course: USD
1,066. Starting
dates 2012: 2 July and 30 July.
French Language and Cuisine!: Using local seasonal produce bought in
open markets students learn how to make typical French dishes, assimilate everyday
expressions and new vocabulary. For all levels in French! Shop in open
markets while using French and dealing with the French people. Prepare the recipe of the
day, specially selected to be easily made again when back home and enjoy the meals you make!.
8 lessons per
week (2 half day sessions), in groups of 4 to 6 students.
Price: USD 290 per
week. (MUST
be taken in conjunction with the Standard French Language course).
Starting dates 2012: Any Monday from
2 January to
27 February, from 12 March to 30 July, from 3 September to 22
October, and from 5 November to 17 December 2012.
  
Third Age Program - French Language Program for Seniors (50+):
A great program for Seniors to refresh and improve their French language
skills in a relaxed atmosphere while experiencing life in the French Cote
D'Azur: visit places of cultural and historical interest, enjoy Provencal
"art de vivre" cuisine, the wine, the perfumes, the villages and the art of
Matisse and Picasso. The 1 week French Language Program includes 20 French
language lessons plus excursions and activities (each lesson is 45
minutes long).
Price:
1 week course: USD 811; 2 week course: USD 1,313.
Starting dates 2012: 21 May or 24 September.
Limited space available, application deadline is 30 days prior to the start
of each course. Levels: Elementary to Proficiency, NO beginners.
Note for all courses:
Books are not included and must be purchased at a local book store. Price:
approximately 25 to 38 Euros
depending on course chosen and level.
Accommodations 2012:
Accommodations are available in carefully
selected local French host families offering private rooms and breakfast or
half-board (2 meals per day: breakfast and dinner). Families are located
throughout Nice, average commute to school is 10 to 25 minutes.
Accommodations in private international
student residences or in hotels can also be arranged.
Host Family stays:
Single room and breakfast:
1 week: USD 426; 2 weeks: USD 729; 3 weeks: USD 1,032; 4 weeks: USD 1,335; Extra week: USD
303. Long Term: 12 weeks USD 3,757.
Single room and half board:
1 week: USD 491; 2 weeks: USD 859; 3 weeks: USD 1,227;
4 weeks: USD 1,594; Extra week: USD
368. Long Term: 12 weeks USD 4,536.
International Residence: (Year Round, Studio, no meals)
1 week: from USD 598; 1 month: from USD 1,830. (prices vary by residence). Please
add USD 95 placement fee. Prices subject to change without notice!.
Hotels and Apartment Hotels available upon request.
Airport Transfer: Airport
transfers can be arranged upon request at an additional fee of USD 54 each
way. Transfers are only available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Note: France Langue also has a school in Paris. Please also visit the Paris page. Programs can be combined between both schools, even
after course is already in progress.
Activities: A full program of activities is offered
every week. Most guided tours arranged by the school are offered free of charge (entrance
fees if applicable are the responsibility of the student). Excursions, opera,
theatre and concert tickets are optional and offered at additional cost.
 
PLEASE NOTE: All prices subject to change due to fluctuating currency
rates.
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