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French Courses in BIARRITZ

Biarritz' prestige and elegance dates back to the beginning of the century and is still famed today for its beaches, luxurious hotels, casinos and golf courses. A fun and very lively town for teenagers in summertime, there is always something going on : bands playing, jugglers, painters in the old port, street theatres, skate boarders, surfers showing off their talent, ...

Biarritz also provides a perfect environment for water-sport lovers, its long sandy beaches and incredible waves attract surfers from all over the world ! Biarritz is situated at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains in the heart of the Basque region, which extends into Spain. A region of strong traditions and rich culture that has preserved a certain quality of life in one of the most beautiful regions of France.  Originally a quaint fishing village, until the end of 19th century when Napoleon III and the empress Eugenie fell in love with the regions natural beauty, Biarritz rapidly became a fashionable, refined sea side resort.
This era brought a prestigious clientele to the town and hence considerably developed its architecture, elegant buildings, casinos and palaces that today form the towns reputation.

In 1957, Biarritz welcomed its first surfers from the European continent and today has become a renowned "surfers paradise" thanks to its long sandy beaches and mild climate all year round.

Population:  30 000 inhabitants in winter and 120 000 in summer!

Learn French at BLS

B.L.S. is an International French School with its headquarters  located in Bordeaux.  In a very friendly but highly professional atmosphere, BLS welcomes students from all over the world for intensive full immersion French courses. They offer a wide range of courses to meet most needs, adapted around each student's requirements. The teaching methods are straight forward, but at the same time flexible and interactive. Essentially all the lessons incorporate various aspects of the French language to ensure a good balance between conversation, grammar, reading, listening and writing.    BLS is registered with the Rectorate of Bordeaux (French Ministry of Education) and is a member of SOUFFLE (the only quality control organization for French language schools and universities in France).  In 2003 they opened a new center in Biarritz, ideally located close to the Biarritz town center (20 minutes by foot, 10 minutes by bike), train station and airport.  In a modern and spacious building dating from the 70's, the school offers 15 bright, air conditioned classrooms for groups of 2 to 12 participants. An internet and self study room is also at students' disposal throughout class hours.

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Important Notes: all lessons at BLS are now 45 minutes in length. This information supersedes and replaces that contained in our printed brochure. Please note new number of weekly lessons for 2008!.  (Minimum Age: 16).  School in Biarritz will be open from 31 March 2008 to 31 October 2008 ONLY!.

Standard French Course - Group 8 --- Beginner to Advanced levels. Maximum of 8 students per class.  20 Lessons a week (1 lesson =45 minutes)  - 2 wks: USD 902.  Extra wks: USD 335 each.      Long Term: 12 weeks-USD 2,985.

New Course:  Intensive French Course - Group 8 ---Low Intermediate to Advanced levels. Maximum of 8 students per class.  26 Lessons a week  -  2 wks: USD 1,038.   Extra wks: USD 415  each.

Super Intensive French Course - Group 8 ---Low Intermediate to Advanced levels. Maximum of 8 students per class.  30 Lessons a week  -  2 wks: USD 1,261.   Extra wks: USD 527  each.

Starting Dates 2008:

Full Beginners must start on the following dates. All other levels may start any Monday. Long Term courses (all levels) may only start on the following date also. NOTE:  School in Biarritz will be open from 31 March 2008 to 31 October 2008 ONLY!.

Holidays 2008:  9 April, 1 May, 8 May, 17 May,  15 August, 1 Nov.  The school is closed from 31 October 2008 until  30 March 2009.

Other courses offered:

Private lessons and combination courses (group + private) available all year round. Please contact us for details and prices.  

French and Surfing or French and Golf:   Combination of Standard Course (20 lessons in the morning) Plus 10 afternoon Surfing or Golf lessons per week.  Please contact us for details and prices.   

Accommodations 2008:

Host Family - Single room / half board during weekdays, full board on weekends: USD 313 per week.

Hotels or Residence - Available upon request.

Cultural Program - The school arranges an activity and cultural program weekly. Activities are optional and may involve additional charges.  Here is a sample of activities offered:

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