French Courses in Nice, France
Capital of the Côte d’Azur and fifth most populated city in France, Nice has become a symbol of Southern France’s lifestyle. Ideally situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps, it is also only 20 miles away from the Italian border. Its exceptional climate and rich cultural heritage have made Nice one of the most popular destinations in the world
French Courses in Nice at Les ateliers FL
Les ateliers FL Nice (formerly Ecole France Langue) has been teaching French courses in Nice for over 35 years.
The Les ateliers FL Nice school is located in the Liberation/Borriglione residential area of Nice. It is a chic and multicultural quarter with plenty of things to discover: you will enjoy the calm of a residential area as well as numerous shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars, even artists’ studios. The heart of the quarter is the big open air market with its convivial and typical atmosphere! More than 120 stalls offer fruits and vegetables as well as a large choice of local products.
The school occupies 2 floors of a typical building. It offers seven entirely renovated class rooms, a resource center and a student lounge. During the breaks or after classes a garden invites you to enjoy the Mediterranean sun almost all year long. The school building is equipped with wireless internet access as well as five computer stations for student’s use. The center Director and her team are on hand to welcome you for a perfect stay that combines learning French with cultural activities and sports.
Excellent public transportation is available nearby (bus and tram lines), and the SCNF train station, located just over a mile away, offers regular service to other coastal cities like Monaco or Cannes 30 minutes away. Classrooms are bright and comfortable and air-conditioned.
Special programs are also offered in Nice such as: Refresher French Courses for French Language Teachers, French Language courses for Senior Citizens and a French Language and Cuisine course (scroll down for details!).
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Les ateliers FL – French Courses in Nice
Notes: Minimum age: 16. 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. Note: France Langue also offers French Courses in Paris, French Courses in Bordeaux and French Courses in Biarritz. Programs can be combined between both schools, even after course is already in progress.
General French Group Courses:
France Langue has introduced a new approach to their French language courses: French Learning & Coaching Cooperative Language Learning Intensive Programs.
Cooperative Language Learning is based on the practice of the language in real-life situations, using many different environments: in the classroom, outside of the class, on the FL Online platform, on the “MOOC” platform offered by France Langue. The use of all the teaching technologies and methodologies available creates a complete experience with a full support for the learner.
The General French Courses consist of 20 or 30 lessons per week:
Standard French Courses: 20 French lessons per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long) maximum of 12 students per class. Depending on your level, classes may be held in the morning or the afternoon. Schedules depend on French level and it will be determined by the educational team after arrival based on the results of your level placement test. While every effort will be made to accommodate student’s requests, a specific schedule cannot be guaranteed. Class schedules (subject to change!): Mornings (Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM) or afternoons (Monday-Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM). In the event of large enrollment numbers during high season, classes may also be held in the evenings (Monday-Friday from 4:30 PM to 7:15 PM). The Standard course option is perfect for those wishing to start learning French or improve and perfect their level while enjoying enough free time to take advantage of their stay in France.
Intensive French Courses – Standard French Plus 10: 30 French lessons per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long), maximum of 12 students per class. Course is divided into two sections: 20 French lessons per week of Standard French course (see above) plus 10 specifically targeted thematic workshops focusing on elements of the French language, suited to your needs and desires: such as speaking and listening, writing and reading, phonetics or grammar, but also, for more advanced levels, cultural themed workshops such as current events, traditions and civilization are available. Schedule: Standard French course mornings (Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM) with afternoon workshops ( Monday-Friday from 1:30PM to 3:00 PM). workshop.
FRENCH COURSE PRICES 2025:
All programs: NO application fee. A non-refundable USD 100.00 deposit is required at the time of enrollment. Deposit will be subtracted from final program invoice. See Application Procedures.
| Course Description | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | Six weeks | Eight weeks | Twelve weeks | Extra weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard French Course - 20 Lessons | $410 | $771 | $1,133 | $1,253 | $1,856 | $2,217 | $3,302 | $301 |
| Super Intensive French Course - 20+10 Lessons | $530 | $1,012 | $1,494 | $1,784 | -- | --- | -- | $408 |
Course prices include school enrollment fees.
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.
2025 Starting Dates for all group French courses: Elementary to Advanced students may start any Monday. Complete beginners must start on the following dates: 13 January / 14 April / 7 July / 22 September.
Holidays 2025: 1 January, 21 April, 1 May, 8 May, 29 May, 9 June, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November. Classes lost due to holidays are NOT made up, but a credit of USD 45 will be applied for each day missed due to an official holiday! The school is also closed from 22 Dec 2025 until 4 Jan 2026.
SPECIAL FRENCH COURSES in Nice:
Private French Courses (One-to-One French Lessons): Private French lessons are available at USD 95 per lesson plus a USD 50 school enrollment fee. (10 lesson per week minimum booking). One-to-one French lessons can start any Monday.
Teachers Training French Courses: 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 theater adapted to teaching French as a foreign language. Advanced level required!
Starting date 2024: 8 July (1 or 2 weeks), 15 July (1 week only).
Senior 50+ Courses: Program consists of 20 lessons per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long) in a closed group with other senior students plus 4 cultural activities each week (afternoons or evenings). Important Notes: a minimum level of French is required (A2 – Advanced Beginner); a minimum of 4 students is required to form a closed group, otherwise the school reserves the right to incorporate students into their regular adult courses. Activities and excursions (with the exception of the walking tour) are conducted via private van transportation.
Starting date 2025: 12 May (1 or 2 weeks), 19 May (1 week only), 8 September (1 or 2 weeks), 15 September (1 week only).
SPECIAL FRENCH COURSE PRICES 2025:
All programs: NO APPLICATION fee! A non-refundable USD 100.00 deposit is required at the time of enrollment. Deposit will be subtracted from final program invoice. See Application Procedures.
| Course Description | Per hour | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | Twelve weeks | Twenty-four weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Term Standard French Language Course - 20 lessons/week | -- | -- | - | -- | $3,302 | $6,122 | |
| Senior Program 50+, 20 French lessons + 4 guided activities per week | $880 | $1,314 | - | -- | -- | -- | |
| One-to-One French Lessons | $95* | -- | -- | - | -- | -- | -- |
| French Teachers Training Course | $639 | $1,073 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Important notes: prices include the school enrollment fee (except for the private lessons)
*please add a USD 50 school enrollment fee to private lessons prices (10 hour per week minimum booking)
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.
Ecole France Langue Accommodations
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. Hotels** and Apartment Hotels* available upon request.
Ecole France Langue Accommodation Prices 2025
New: Pricing for accommodations is now seasonal. Additional option for “Superior” Host Families offering private bathrooms is now available. Accommodations offering special diets (gluten free, vegan, etc.) or located close to the school (max. 25 minute walk) are also available for a supplemental charge. See pricing tables below for details..
LOW SEASON PRICES: from 2 January to 3 May 2025 and from 28 September to 20 December 2025
| Housing Description | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | One month | Twelve weeks | Extra weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host Families: Single room / Breakfast | $325 | $603 | $880 | $1,157 | -- | $3,374 | $277 |
| Host Families: Single room / Half Board (2 meals a day) | $416 | $783 | $1,151 | $1,518 | -- | $4,459 | $368 |
| International Residence**: (Year Round, Studio, no meals) | from $485** | -- | -- | -- | from $1,925** | -- | -- |
Notice: an additional charge of USD 45 will apply to arrivals at host families prior to 2:00 PM on Sunday
Please request request any additional desired host family option(s) at the time of enrollment:
Private bath: Add $63 per week
Close to school: Add $63 per week.
Special diet: Add $57 to half-board rate.
** Please add a USD 50 reservation fee for all Residence, Hotel and Apartment Hotel bookings. Prices subject to change without notice!
HIGH SEASON PRICES: from 4 May 2025 to 27 September 2025
| Housing Description | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | One month | Extra weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host Families: Single room / Breakfast | $340 | $634 | $912 | $1,224 | -- | $295 |
| Host Families: Single room / Half Board (2 meals a day) | $425 | $804 | $1,184 | $1,564 | -- | $380 |
| International Residence**: (Studio, no meals) | from $554** | -- | -- | -- | from $1,950** | -- |
Please request request any additional desired host family option(s) at the time of enrollment:
Private Bath: Add $57 per week.
Close to school: Add $57 per week.
Special diet: Add $57 to half-board rate.
Notice: an additional charge of USD 40 will apply to arrivals at host families prior to 2:00 PM on Sunday
** Please add a USD 50 reservation fee for all Residence, Hotel and Apartment Hotel bookings. Prices subject to change without notice!
Airport Transfer: Airport transfers can be arranged upon request at an additional fee of USD 72 one way/ USD 116 round trip. Transfers are only available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: All prices subject to change due to fluctuating currency rates.
Activities
In addition to their French courses in Nice, Ecole France Langue also offers a full program of activities 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, theater and concert tickets are optional and offered at additional cost.
