France Langue Language School in Biarritz
Description of France Langue Language School in Biarritz
France Langue Language School in Biarritz is the most famous language school in the capital of the "Basque country". This region attracts foreign students with strong cultural identity. "The Basque Country" has preserved centuries-old traditions.
Many people go to Biarritz to study French in the high summer season due to the status of the resort. Biarritz is the title of the surfing capital of Europe. It offers active and traditional beach holidays, excellent excursions, a lot of entertainment programs.
The France Langue Biarritz school is located in the center of the resort. It is only 5 minutes walk to the bustling Halles with its many restaurants, bars and a huge market. Also from the school, you can reach Cote de Basques Beach.
What is the best time to apply to language schools? What should students prepare for?
At the age of 18, after graduating high school, students are naturally transitioning towards adulthood. The best time to study languages abroad is before starting university, as this will give them the needed time to reflect on what career path they wish to commence.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in France Langue Language School in Biarritz
Brief information about special programs of general French with full immersion in the language and cultural environment.
The programs are aimed at students of two age groups.
For children from 14 to 17 years, medium-intensive courses are offered with an emphasis on the development of the basic 4 language skills (speaking, reading, listening, writing). The program also includes many extracurricular activities. First of all, sports and excursions are offered to adolescents. In summer, a beach vacation is available.
A special combined program has been developed for students aged 8 to 13 years, allowing you to combine the study of French with a visit to sports, cultural events. Children are also offered active beach holidays. Intraschool extra-curricular program provides entertaining activities (contests, quizzes, discos, etc.).
- Student age: 8 - 13 and 14 - 17 years.
- Start dates:
- for 8-13 years: 29/06 - 14/08
- for 14 to 17 years: 01/06 - 14/08
- Admission requirements: the level of French - elementary to intermediate.
- Learning outcome: mastery conversational French, the improvement of general language skills, a lot of impressions of the holiday in France.
- Class size: up to 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The price of the program includes 20 lessons per week, 5 sports classes, accommodation, meals, activities, transfer.
Short information about language courses of various intensity with an emphasis on the development of spoken language.
The general French program provides for the possibility of learning the language in the following types:
- Standard (20 lessons per week, emphasis on the development of basic language skills);
- Intensive (26 lessons per week, combination of the general French program with the lessons of speech development).
Each course provides for mandatory development of skills: oral speech, listening, reading, writing.
- Student age: 17+
- Start dates: weekly.
- Requirements for admission: French at the level of A1.
- The result of the studying: improving skills, increasing the level of French.
- Class size: 9 - 12 people.
- The duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
In the period July-August there is an extra charge for the peak season - 25 euros per week.
Short information about a program that allows you to combine education (20 lessons per week) and sports, attending sporting events.
French courses provide an opportunity to practice your favorite sport and improve a foreign language at the same time. The academic program includes theoretical and practical modules, which are aimed at developing the basic skills necessary for full communication in the language environment. Priority sport is chosen by the student at the time of booking the course. The program includes classes in:
- Golf;
- Tennis;
- Diving, surfing, kitesurfing (at sea resorts);
- Fitness.
A multi-sport program for maintaining the physical form is also available.
- Student age: 17+
- Start dates: daily.
- Admission requirements: French - from the initial level.
- The result of the studying: rapid language progress, new sports achievements, obtaining and improving physical skills.
- Class size: 9 - 12 people.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
In the peak season (July - August) there is a surcharge of 20 euros per week for surfing and 60 euros per week for golf.
Brief information about a language program focused on specialists in various fields. The course provides the choice of intensity and duration of education.
The program provides for the study of French in a professional context. The course includes a general language module and profile lessons in classrooms, outside the school. The program is flexible. The curricula is tailored to the individual needs of the students.
The course includes programs:
- For lawyers (emphasis on the peculiarities of the French legal system, the study of terminology);
- Specialists in the field of medicine (emphasis on the study of medical vocabulary);
- Diplomatic workers (in the lessons students develop communication skills in the diplomatic environment, learn to negotiate at the highest level);
- Specialists in tourism and hotel business (the course provides for the study of special vocabulary, practice in simulated situations "travel agent / administrator - client");
- Business people (the course allows you to prepare for the test for the DFP B2 certificate, to expand your vocabulary, to learn how to conduct business correspondence, to negotiate, to hold presentations, etc.).
Professional courses are medium-intensive. The general language module includes 20 lessons per week, special - 6. Additionally, individual lessons with the teacher are possible.
- Student age: 18+
- Start dates: year-round.
- Admission requirements: French - at the level of B2.
- The result of the studying: extension of vocational vocabulary, development of skills necessary for free communication in French in a professional environment.
- Class size: up to 10 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Accommodation, meals, prices
For students, the following accommodation options are offered:
- Host family (for students under 18): 1-2-bed rooms, half board, full immersion in the language, cultural environment;
- Student residence (house): 1 - 3-bed rooms, shared kitchens, living rooms and lounges, self-service;
- Hotel (rooms categories are varied from standard to luxury).
Price:
- Hotels - from 50 euro per night single room, from 70 euros per night double room (can vary depending on the season);
- Homestay:
- Standard single room - from 247 euros per week (breakfast and dinner), standard double room - from 227 euros per week (breakfast and dinner);
- Superior single room - from 296 euros per week (breakfast and dinner), superior double room - from 272 euros per week (breakfast and dinner);
- Student residences - from 322 euros per week (low season: January-March, November-December).
Between 28/06 - 05/09 there is an additional markup for housing - about 30 euros per week (depending on the residence type).
Subjects and sports
Activities France Langue Language School in Biarritz
Extensive extracurricular program includes thematic events (meetings, walks), sightseeing (there are enough sights in Biarritz). Students can also organize beach holidays in accordance with their interests and needs. At the best Atlantic resort in France, there are many options for active and extreme entertainment.
Daily routine
Students are offered mainly morning and afternoon classes. Evening schedule is considered on an individual basis.
Advantages
- The language school is located in one of the most beautiful places of France near the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean.
- The school is distinguished by a benevolent atmosphere.
- An opportunity to combine studying French with leisure programs.
- An extracurricular program at the school is organized by experienced specialists.
- Highly qualified tutors teaches French as a foreign language.
Facilities and equipment at France Langue Language School in Biarritz
The school is located in a typical Basque house that was built in 1850. The school is equipped with 10 modern classrooms, a computer lab. Also, the school has a living room with vending machines, a cafeteria, a winter garden, a swimming pool. Private parking is possible on site. There is Wi-Fi.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Registration fee 80 euros
- Studying materials - 25 - 48 euros
- Housing allowance fee - 80 euros.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 80 EUR
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about France Langue Language School in Biarritz
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
