Language studies abroad : Adults : French : France : Nice : Alpha-B
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School

Our partner school in Nice is located at the heart of the capital of the French Riviera, just a stone's throw away from the shops, beach and the old town. The language school occupies a former hotel in the “Belle Epoque” style that has recently been completely renovated. With 16 classrooms, this school offers you modern facilities, free Internet access as well as a WiFi zone and a library. During breaks or after classes, you can go out and enjoy the garden which is ideal for relaxing. In order to be able to welcome all its students whilst keeping reasonable class sizes, from July to September Alpha B opens a second language school centre with 12 classrooms and identical facilities, which is close to the language school building.
Our partner school in Nice is located at the heart of the capital of the French Riviera, just a stone's throw away from the shops, beach and the old town. The language school occupies a former hotel in the “Belle Epoque” style that has recently been completely renovated. With 16 classrooms, this school offers you modern facilities, free Internet access as well as a WiFi zone and a library. During breaks or after classes, you can go out and enjoy the garden which is ideal for relaxing. In order to be able to welcome all its students whilst keeping reasonable class sizes, from July to September Alpha B opens a second language school centre with 12 classrooms and identical facilities, which is close to the language school building.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00 -12:20

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 and 13:15 – 15:45 (3x/week)
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for DELF exams (A1, A2, B1, B2)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course

Accommodation

Host family
This is the ideal option for total immersion in the French language and culture. The families are selected by the school and live around 20-30 minutes by public transport away from the language school building. Students stay in a single room and have half board provided. In addition, your host family will provide you with bedlinen and bath towels and will come to collect you when you arrive at the airport.

Shared apartment
This option proposes sharing an apartment with one or several people from Nice itself. Living around 20-30 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a single or double room and will share the common rooms of the apartment. You are free to prepare your own meals, either on your own or with your flatmate(s). Please note that you will need to bring your own bath towels. Staying with a French host is a flexible and convivial acccommodation option.

Studio
The school offers some studios in the city in order to allow you to be totally independent where you are living. The studios, of a surface area of approx. 25-30m2, are for private use and can accommodate from one to three people (couples, friends, families). They are all equipped with a kitchen with utensils, a bathroom, a TV and a radio. Please note that you will have to bring your own bath towels. Prices on request.

Residence “Montebello” (from 18 years) (available from 05.07 to 29.08)
This accommodation option is proposed during the summer to students over 18 years of age. During the rest of the year, the residence is used by students of the Faculté des Sciences. It is situated ten minutes by bus away from the main language school building and is surrounded by a magnificent garden. You will stay in a single room with a private bathroom and breakfast is included. Please note that you will have to bring your own bath towels. The arrival at the residence must imperitavely take place on a Sunday and the departure on a Saturday.
Host family
This is the ideal option for total immersion in the French language and culture. The families are selected by the school and live around 20-30 minutes by public transport away from the language school building. Students stay in a single room and have half board provided. In addition, your host family will provide you with bedlinen and bath towels and will come to collect you when you arrive at the airport.

Shared apartment
This option proposes sharing an apartment with one or several people from Nice itself. Living around 20-30 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a single or double room and will share the common rooms of the apartment. You are free to prepare your own meals, either on your own or with your flatmate(s). Please note that you will need to bring your own bath towels. Staying with a French host is a flexible and convivial acccommodation option.

Studio
The school offers some studios in the city in order to allow you to be totally independent where you are living. The studios, of a surface area of approx. 25-30m2, are for private use and can accommodate from one to three people (couples, friends, families). They are all equipped with a kitchen with utensils, a bathroom, a TV and a radio. Please note that you will have to bring your own bath towels. Prices on request.

Residence “Montebello” (from 18 years) (available from 05.07 to 29.08)
This accommodation option is proposed during the summer to students over 18 years of age. During the rest of the year, the residence is used by students of the Faculté des Sciences. It is situated ten minutes by bus away from the main language school building and is surrounded by a magnificent garden. You will stay in a single room with a private bathroom and breakfast is included. Please note that you will have to bring your own bath towels. The arrival at the residence must imperitavely take place on a Sunday and the departure on a Saturday.

Leisure

Located by the sea and not far from the mountains, Nice offers many outdoor activities such as rafting, canyoning, horse riding and even skiing. Alpha B offers beginners courses in sailing from June to September and deep-sea diving from May to October. Add to this the nights out at discos and concerts, and the activities organised by the cultural association Lingua Franca: French film screenings, guided tours of museums, accompanied excursions with commentary, participation in different festivals and cultural activities on the French Riviera.
Located by the sea and not far from the mountains, Nice offers many outdoor activities such as rafting, canyoning, horse riding and even skiing. Alpha B offers beginners courses in sailing from June to September and deep-sea diving from May to October. Add to this the nights out at discos and concerts, and the activities organised by the cultural association Lingua Franca: French film screenings, guided tours of museums, accompanied excursions with commentary, participation in different festivals and cultural activities on the French Riviera.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants 400'000
School size M
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / shared apartment / studio
Exams DELF
Number of inhabitants 400'000
School size M
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / shared apartment / studio
Exams DELF

Location of the language school Alpha-B

Quality marks

/ language school Alpha-B

WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Young and dynamic city
  • School located at the very heart of Nice
  • Wide choice of sports and cultural activities
  • Young and dynamic city
  • School located at the very heart of Nice
  • Wide choice of sports and cultural activities

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start

Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: 05.01  / 19.01  / 02.02  / 16.02  / 02.03  / 16.03  / 30.03  / 06.04  / 14.04  / 20.04  / 04.05  / 18.05  / 02.06  / 15.06  / 29.06  / 06.07  / 13.07  / 20.07  / 27.07  / 03.08  / 10.08  / 17.08  / 24.08  / 31.08  / 14.09  / 28.09  / 12.10  / 26.10  / 09.11  / 23.11  / 07.12 .2009
Starting dates Beginner: 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 02.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 14.09  / 12.10  / 09.11 .2009
DELF course (A1) 4 w. : 04.05  / 16.11 .2009
DELF course (A2/B1/B2) 4 w. : 02.03  / 04.05  / 02.06  / 29.06  / 24.08  / 19.10  / 16.11 .2009
Bank holidays: 13.04 / 01.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 14.07 / 11.11 .2009
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
  • Airport pick-up (if homestay)
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 939 799
3 weeks 1321 1111
4 weeks 1683 1403
6 weeks 2477 2057
8 weeks 3271 2711
12 weeks 4859 4019
16 weeks 6447 5327
24 weeks 9623 7943
Extra week (24+) 397 327
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1084 944
3 weeks 1521 1311
4 weeks 1933 1653
6 weeks 2847 2427
8 weeks 3761 3201
12 weeks 5589 4749
16 weeks 7417 6297
24 weeks 11073 9393
Extra week (24+) 457 387
DELF course (A1) A B
4 weeks 2168 1888
Exam fee ~100
DELF course (A2/B1/B2) A B
4 weeks 2168 1888
Exam fee ~100
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 55
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 200
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +217/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals -70/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast /w.
High season
Language
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