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 Ecole France Langue
Ecole France Langue has been teaching French courses in Nice for over 35 years.
The Ecole France Langue 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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Ecole France Langue – French Courses in Nice
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. 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 – IMPORTANT CHANGES TO COURSE STRUCTURE:
France Langue has introduced a new approach to their French language courses for 2021: 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.
Here is a graphic that explains the new approach by comparing it to the traditional language teaching method:
The General French Courses consist of 20, 26 or 30 lessons per week:
Standard French Courses: 20 French lessons per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long) maximum of 14 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 (Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM) or afternoons (Monday-Friday from 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM). This option is perfect for those willing to start learning French or improve and perfect their level while enjoying enough free time to take advantage of their stay in France. The Standard 20-lesson weekly program consists of: 12 General French lessons (in school), 4 Academic Project lessons coordinated by the academic coach that will take you outside the classroom to practice the skills learnt in class, 2 Linguistic Reinforcement lessons during which your coach will focus on your weaknesses and help you overcome them, and 2 “Meet the locals” virtual sessions that introduce students to the local culture.
Intensive French Courses – Standard French Plus 6: 26 French lessons per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long), maximum of 14 students per class. Course is divided into two sections: 20 French lessons per week of Standard French course (see above) plus 6 specifically targeted workshops focusing on one element 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 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM) or afternoons (Monday-Friday from 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM), with afternoon workshops assigned by the school depending on the workshop.
Super Intensive French Courses – Standard French Plus 10: 30 French lessons per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long), maximum of 14 students per class.. Course is divided into two sections: 20 French lessons per week of Standard French course (see above) plus 10 specifically targeted workshops focusing on one element 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 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM) or afternoons (Monday-Friday from 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM), with afternoon workshops assigned by the school depending on the workshop.
NEW: Combined Professional French Courses – General French group courses PLUS private lessons:
Combined Professional French Courses: 26 French lessons per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long). Course offers a combination of the 20 lesson per week Standard French Course listed above PLUS 6 Private Specialized French lessons. Minimum level required: High Elementary (NO beginners). Course is divided into two sections: 20 French lessons per week of Standard French course (see above) plus 6 specialized weekly private lessons (business, tourism and hotel industry, legal, medical and diplomatic French are offered).
FRENCH COURSE PRICES 2021:
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 | $412 | $773 | $1,133 | $1,497 | $2,215 | $2,936 | $3,861** | $361 |
| Intensive French Course - 26 Lessons | $489 | $927 | $1,519 | $2,009 | $2,678 | $3,554 | -- | $428 |
| Super Intensive French Course - 30 Lessons | $560 | $1,069 | $1,577 | $2,086 | $3,103 | $4,120 | -- | $509 |
| NEW! Professional French Course - 26 Lessons | $1,004 | $1,906 | $2,807 | $3,708 | -- | $901 |
Course prices include school enrollment fees.
** Note: If you are interested in a long term course, please look below under "Special French Language Courses" for long term program pricing!
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.
2021 Starting Dates for all group French courses: Elementary to Advanced students may start any Monday. Complete beginners must start on the following dates: 18 January / 8 February/ 8 March / 12 April / 3 May / 7 June / 5 July / 23 August / 6 September / 27 September / 8 November.
Holidays 2021: 1 January, 5 April, 13 May, 24 May, 14 July, 1 November, 11 November. Classes lost due to holidays are NOT made up but a discount of $48 will be applied to each missed day due to a bank holiday!. The school is also closed from 20 Dec 2021 until 3 Jan 2022.
SPECIAL FRENCH COURSES in Nice:
Long Term General French Courses – Group 12 (Max. of 12 students per class):
Standard, Intensive and Super Intensive French Courses (20/26 or 30 French lessons per week respectively) offered at reduced long term rates. Each lesson is 45 minutes long, maximum of 12 students per class. See course descriptions above to class schedules.
2021 Starting dates for Long Term French Courses: Starting Dates for ALL levels: 18 January / 12 April 5 July / 27 September.
Private French Courses (One-to-One French Lessons): Private French lessons are available at USD 97 per lesson plus a USD 52 school enrollment fee. (10 lesson per week minimum booking). One-to-one French lessons can start any Monday. Discounts: more than 20 lessons: USD 84 per lesson.
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 2021: 12 July.
French Language and Cuisine Courses!: 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!. 20 French lessons per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long) maximum of 12 students per class plus 8 cooking lessons per week (2 half day sessions), in groups of 4 to 6 students.
2021 Starting dates: For all levels except Beginners: Any Monday EXCEPT from 9 March to 20 March, from 3 to 28 August, and from 19 October to 1 November. Complete beginners must start on the following dates: 6 January / 3 February/ 2 March / 6 April / 4 May / 1 June / 15 June / 29 June / 13 July / 27 July / 10 August / 31 August / 28 September / 26 October / 30 November.
French Language Courses for Seniors (50+) “Discovery of the French Riviera”: 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. This 1 or 2 week French Language Program includes 20 French language lessons plus 5 excursions and activities per week (each lesson is 45 minutes long).
2021 Starting dates: 19 April, 10 May or 13 September (1 or 2 week programs). Limited space available, application deadline is 30 days prior to the start of each course. Levels: Elementary to Proficiency, NO beginners.
SPECIAL FRENCH COURSE PRICES 2021:
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 | Thirty-six weeks | Forty-eight weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Term Standard French Language Course - 20 lessons/week | -- | -- | - | -- | $2,678 | $5,305 | $7,931 | $10,558 | |
| Long Term Intensive French Language Course - 26 lessons/week | -- | -- | - | -- | $3,605 | $7,159 | $10,712 | $14,266 | |
| One-to-One French Lessons | $97* | -- | -- | - | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| French Teachers Training Course | -- | $1,004 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| French Language and Cuisine!** | $727 | $1,403 | $2,078 | $2,754 | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| French Language Program for Seniors (50+) - Discovery French Riviera | $843 | $1,635 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Important notes: prices include the school enrollment fee (except for the private lessons)
*please add a USD 52 school enrollment fee to private lessons prices (10 hour per week minimum booking)
**includes both the French Language course and the cooking course!
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 2021
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 3 January to 29 May 2021 and from 29 August to 18 December 2021
| Housing Description | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | One month | Twelve weeks | Extra weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Host Families: Single room / Breakfast | $310 | $571 | $833 | $1,094 | -- | $3,184 | $261 |
| Standard Host Families: Single room / Half Board (2 meals a day) | $389 | $729 | $1,070 | $1,410 | -- | $4,132 | $340 |
| Superior Host Families: Single room, private bath / Breakfast | $365 | $681 | $998 | $1,314 | -- | -- | $316 |
| Superior Host Families: Single room, private bath / Half Board (2 meals a day) | $444 | $839 | $1,235 | $1,630 | -- | -- | $395 |
| International Residence**: (Year Round, Studio, no meals) | from $498** | -- | -- | -- | from $1,650** | -- | -- |
Notice: an additional charge of USD 40 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:
Close to school: Add $57 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 30 May 2021 to 28 August 2021 and from 19 December 2021 to 2 January 2022
| Housing Description | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | One month | Extra weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Host Families: Single room / Breakfast | $340 | $632 | $924 | $1,215 | -- | $292 |
| Standard Host Families: Single room / Half Board (2 meals a day) | $419 | $790 | $1,161 | $1,531 | -- | $371 |
| Superior Host Families: Single room, private bath / Breakfast | $395 | $742 | $1,089 | $1,435 | -- | $347 |
| Superior Host Families: Single room, private bath / Half Board (2 meals a day) | $474 | $900 | $1,326 | $1,751 | -- | $426 |
| International Residence**: (Studio, no meals) | from $554** | -- | -- | -- | from $1,799** | -- |
Please request request any additional desired host family option(s) at the time of enrollment:
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 64 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.
