Language studies abroad : Adults : French : France : Biarritz : BLS
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School

You will study French approximately 20 minutes' walking distance and 10 minutes by bicycle away from the town centre of Biarritz, as well as being close to the SNCF train station and the airport. Our partner school welcomes you in a large building which has excellent facilities for learning the language. The 15 classrooms are spacious and air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 14 students. The language school building also has a projection room, a cafeteria and three student lounges. A WiFi connection and some computers will allow you to connect to the Internet for free. Finally, the terrace is ideal for relaxing after classes or for chatting with your friends.
You will study French approximately 20 minutes' walking distance and 10 minutes by bicycle away from the town centre of Biarritz, as well as being close to the SNCF train station and the airport. Our partner school welcomes you in a large building which has excellent facilities for learning the language. The 15 classrooms are spacious and air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 14 students. The language school building also has a projection room, a cafeteria and three student lounges. A WiFi connection and some computers will allow you to connect to the Internet for free. Finally, the terrace is ideal for relaxing after classes or for chatting with your friends.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons : 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration : 2 to 31 weeks
Levels : Beginner to advanced
Students/class : 10-14 people
Minimum age : 16 years
Daily schedule : 09.30 – 12.45

Intensive course
Lessons : 26 of 45 minutes
Levels : Elementary to advanced
Daily schedule : 09.30-12.45 + 13:30–15:45 (Mon+Tue)
Details : cf. standard course

Standard course + surfing
Lessons : 30 of 45 minutes
(20 French + 10 surfing)
Course duration : min. 2 weeks
Details : cf. standard course

Standard course + golf
Lessons : 30 of 45 minutes
(20 French + 10 golf)
Course duration : min. 2 weeks
Details : cf. standard course

Accommodation

Host family
The families are carefully selected by the school and generally live around 25 minutes by public transport away from the language school building. They welcome students in single rooms with half board during the week and full board at weekends provided. This accommodation option is ideal for getting a taste of French hospitality, for immersing yourself in the culture and for practising the language in an authentic environment.

Residence
Several possibilites, contact us for further information.

Host family
The families are carefully selected by the school and generally live around 25 minutes by public transport away from the language school building. They welcome students in single rooms with half board during the week and full board at weekends provided. This accommodation option is ideal for getting a taste of French hospitality, for immersing yourself in the culture and for practising the language in an authentic environment.

Residence
Several possibilites, contact us for further information.

Leisure

Ideally situated between the ocean and the mountains, in one of the most attractive regions of France, Biarritz is a dream destination for sports lovers, with the possibility of skiing in the Pyrenees in winter, surfing on the Atlantic waves in summer, walks in the magnificent preserved nature of the region...On the cultural side of things, numerous festivals are organised throughout the year. The typical Basque villages and the paths of the Way of Saint James are only asking for you to discover their thousand marvels. The closeness to the Spanish border (25 km) will allow you to easily go on excursions in the country of bullfighters. Finally, the school also proposes a wide choice of activities (tennis, horse riding, wine and cheese tasting, cultural excursions) during which you will have the opportunity to get to know the other international students better.
Ideally situated between the ocean and the mountains, in one of the most attractive regions of France, Biarritz is a dream destination for sports lovers, with the possibility of skiing in the Pyrenees in winter, surfing on the Atlantic waves in summer, walks in the magnificent preserved nature of the region...On the cultural side of things, numerous festivals are organised throughout the year. The typical Basque villages and the paths of the Way of Saint James are only asking for you to discover their thousand marvels. The closeness to the Spanish border (25 km) will allow you to easily go on excursions in the country of bullfighters. Finally, the school also proposes a wide choice of activities (tennis, horse riding, wine and cheese tasting, cultural excursions) during which you will have the opportunity to get to know the other international students better.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
35’000
School size
M
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family/residence
Special French courses + surfing or golf
Number of inhabitants
35’000
School size
M
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family/residence
Special French courses + surfing or golf

Location of the language school BLS

Quality marks

/ language school BLS

WiFi is an extra cost.

Key points

  • Magnificent region, on the Spanish border
  • French courses + sport
  • Very good leisure activites programme
  • Magnificent region, on the Spanish border
  • French courses + sport
  • Very good leisure activites programme

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: 30.03  / 06.04  / 14.04  / 20.04  / 27.04  / 04.05  / 11.05  / 18.05  / 25.05  / 02.06  / 08.06  / 15.06  / 22.06  / 29.06  / 06.07  / 13.07  / 20.07  / 27.07  / 03.08  / 10.08  / 17.08  / 24.08  / 31.08  / 07.09  / 14.09  / 21.09  / 28.09  / 05.10  / 12.10  / 19.10  / 26.10 .2009
Starting dates Beginner: 30.03  / 27.04  / 25.05  / 22.06  / 20.07  / 17.08  / 14.09  / 12.10 .2009
Bank holidays: 13.04 / 01.05 / 08.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 14.07 .2009
School holidays: 01.11.2008 - 29.03.2009
31.10.2009 - 28.03.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
  • Airport pick-up (if homestay)
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 1063
3 weeks 1507
4 weeks 1951
6 weeks 2839
8 weeks 3627
12 weeks 4763
16 weeks 6319
Extra week (16+) 389
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1103
3 weeks 1602
4 weeks 2101
6 weeks 3099
8 weeks 4097
12 weeks 5963
16 weeks 7859
Extra week (16+) 474
French + surfing A
2 weeks 1483
Extra week (2+) 649
French + golf A
2 weeks 1913
Extra week (2+) 1414
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) 20
One-to-one course (per lesson) 60
Extra night with host family 32
Residence (price on request)
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +224/w.
High season
Language
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