Learn French in Biarritz, France

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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!

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Bordeaux Language Studies

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 French 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 French language 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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French Language Courses 2010:

(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.)

 

 NOTE:  School in Biarritz will be open from 31 May 2010 to 27 August 2010 ONLY!.

 

Standard French Course - Group 8 --- Beginner to Advanced levels;  Maximum of 8 students per class;  Minimum age: 16;  20 French Lessons a week  (1 lesson = 45 minutes)

          2 weeks: USD 870;   3 weeks: USD 1,180;   4 weeks: USD 1,498;   Extra weeks: USD 315 each.      Long Term: 12 weeks-USD 2,940.

 

New Course:  Intensive French Course - Group 8 (maximum class size may be increased to 14 during high season)  --- Low Intermediate to Advanced levels. Maximum of 8 students per class.  26 French Lessons a week

          2 weeks: USD 930;   3 weeks: USD 1,320;   4 weeks: USD 1,710;   Extra weeks: USD 392  each.

 

Super Intensive French Course - Group 8 (maximum class size may be increased to 14 during high season) --- Low Intermediate to Advanced levels. Maximum of 8 students per class.  30 French Lessons a week

          2 weeks: USD 1,130;   3 weeks: USD 1,598;   4 weeks: USD 2,070;   Extra weeks: USD 475 each.

 

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Starting Dates 2010: 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 May 2010 to 27 August 2010 ONLY!.

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Holidays 2010:  14 July.  The school is closed from 28 August 2010 until 30 May 2011.

Other courses offered:

Private French Language 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 2010:

Host Family - Single room / half board during weekdays, full board on weekends: USD 320 per week.

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Hotels or Residence - Available upon request.

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

Guided tour of Biarritz's architecture and historical monuments.
• Tasting of local products (wine, Basque cheese, chocolates, cakes, etc.).
• Guided tour of museums (sea museum, chocolate museum, Basque traditions museum, etc.),
• Excursions to the Pyrenees mountains and discovery of Basque villages, historical sites, pre-historical caves, shepherd's from the Pyrenees.
• Hiking, horse riding and mountain bike riding.
• Cookery class and discovery of local dishes.
• Excursion to Lourdes.
• Thalassotherapy (seawater therapy).
• Water sports activities on sea and river ( surf, sea water canoeing, rafting, hydro-speed)
• Golfing, tennis, …
• Pelot Basque initiation (Jai-lai).

 


SUMMER FRENCH PROGRAM For Teenagers in BIARRITZ  (15-17 years of age): 

We are sorry!.   THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED!  Please click the following link for available programs in France for Summer 2010:     SUMMER LANGUAGE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS

Students 16 years of age and older can be accepted into the regular adult programs listed above!!.

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What students have to say about this program:

"The people in the school are very friendly and welcoming. The teaching is great and I really enjoyed the activities we did ! My French has improved so much that at times I start thinking in French and speak with confidence. The family is very friendly and the children are fun to be with. Biarritz is very lively !"
Alison Coutinho - UK


PLEASE NOTE: All prices subject to change due to fluctuating currency rates.

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