IH Nice Language School and Kids Camp
Description of IH Nice Language School and Kids Camp
- Location: Nice, France
- Age of students: 10-16 years
- Type of education: joint (mixed)
- Type of accommodation: residence, full board
- Language learning: French / English.
The French language school IH Nice (Language School and Children's Camp IH Nice), located in one of the most beautiful places in France, attracts students from all over the world every year: children from 10 to 16 years old are studying for effective summer language programs. The school was founded by the international organization IHWO (International House World Organization) in 1984: IHWO itself, founded in 1953 in Spain, is today considered one of the oldest, most popular and most prestigious educational networks in the world. For example, it was for the first time that IHWO began to teach teachers of English as a foreign language: today, almost half (!) Of the global CELTA certificate holders are graduates of IHWO.
The strength of the school is primarily in the communicative approach, the constant interaction with the teacher and students among themselves. It is complemented by a strong methodological base, professional teachers, a functional and lexical method of classes - today this format of education is successfully used in more than 52 countries of the world, in 160 IHWO schools, where students can learn a wide variety of languages:
- English
- French
- Deutsch
- Spanish
- Russian
- Arab
- Chinese (several adverbs) and others.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in IH Nice Language School and Kids Camp
Summer French course for children and teenagers
- Age of students: 10-16 years
- Duration of the program: 1-5 weeks
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes
- Intensity: 20-24 lessons weekly
- Classes: up to 15 students.
The summer program of the French for children and teenagers in IH Nice is conducted in two directions:
- Teen 20: 20 lessons weekly (weekdays from 9:00 to 12:15)
- Teen CO24: 24 lessons weekly (20 group weekdays from 9:00 to 12:15 + 4 individual from 13:15 to 14:55).
You can only choose English / French, or choose a combination of these options: English week-French week, etc. The summer course comprehensively develops all the main language competencies:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Listening (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary (active vocabulary expansion)
- Writing
- Oral Communication (spoken English / French)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improving communication skills.
Native teachers help children cope with any difficulties easily and almost imperceptibly.
Summer English course for children and teenagers
- Age of students: 10-16 years
- Duration of the program: 1-5 weeks
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes
- Intensity: 20-24 lessons weekly
- Classes: up to 15 students.
A universal program for children 10-16 years old will quickly and comfortably increase students' knowledge in all basic language sectors:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Listening (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary (active vocabulary expansion)
- Writing
- Oral Communication (spoken English / French)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improving communication skills.
You can enter the program with any level of knowledge: before the start of classes, an entrance test is held, which distributes students into groups with approximately equal opportunities. However, please note that classes for beginners are only available from July 8-22.
English course can be combined with the program in French, you can also choose for yourself the desired format and intensity:
- Teen 20: 20 lessons weekly (weekdays from 9:00 to 12:15)
- Teen CO24: 24 lessons weekly (20 group weekdays from 9:00 to 12:15 + 4 individual from 13:15 to 14:55).
Standard course
Course duration: from 1 week
The cost of the program:
- 20 lessons per week;
- 1 lesson - 45 minutes;
- Number of students per class: 6 average
1. Dates of the start of classes: every Monday, subject to the recruitment of a group of 3 people of the same level. Entrance testing required
2. Classes are held Monday through Friday
Preparation for the DALF/DELF
The DELF is one of the most recognized French language diplomas in the world. Obtaining a DELF diploma is an advantage when it comes to working for a French company or studying at a university.
The DELF preparation course consists of group lessons in General French in the mornings, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and two individual lessons in the afternoon dedicated exclusively to the DELF, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This format will improve the level of general French and focus on the exam. Some of the teachers are members of the DELF jury and are therefore highly qualified to prepare students for the exam.
The curriculum includes 24 lessons per week and individual preparation alone with the teacher.
Combined French program
- Age - from 10 to 16 years.
This program is suitable for students who want to benefit from group and individual lessons focused on each student's personal needs. Students can focus on specific language skills – for example, business, law or diplomatic French.
- The general combined program consists of 20 group lessons per week with an additional two individual lessons. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes and focuses on the basics of linguistics: reading and writing, grammar, vocabulary and speaking.
- The intensive format of the combined course includes 20 group and 10 individual lessons per week, that is, two lessons per day. Classes take half a day and last until 14:55, after which students can attend campus or off-site events.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Children in the summer camp are accommodated in full board:
- Accommodation: in a cozy residence (a large-scale repair and renovation was recently carried out) in triple rooms with a bathroom; weekly cleaning and linen change included.
- Meals: three meals with the obligatory hot dishes; during trips and excursions all are provided with full-fledged lunches in a convenient road package. By prior arrangement, it is possible to organize a special diet: vegetarian or vegan, dietary (low-calorie, gluten-free), according to medical or religious regulations.
Activities IH Nice Language School and Kids Camp
Every day in IH Nice (Language School and IH Nice Children's Camp) children will remember separately! Specialists and educators do everything possible to saturate the summer of teenagers with interesting events, exciting activities and excursions:
- discos
- Board games
- campus contests and tournaments
- joint screenings
- theater, cinema, bowling
- water sports, relaxing on the beach and swimming
- trips to nearby cities, shopping in Nice and Cannes.
Separately, it is worth noting a wonderful excursion program, specially designed for adolescents 10-16 years old. Children travel at least twice a week (usually on weekends):
- Massena Museum in Nice
- Nice: Old Town and City Castle
- Cannes, venue for the Cannes Film Festival
- Antibes: Fort Carré, Millionaires Yacht Harbor, Picasso Museum
- Monaco: Formula 1 Grand Prix tracks, casinos and luxury hotels
- Grasse: The Perfume Capital of France
- Sant Pol de Vence: the world-famous City of Artists, the legacy of Marc Chagall and other masters.
Some leisure activities are available at an additional cost:
- parasailing
- laser tag
- kayaking
- classes in the rope town
- snorkeling and snorkeling (snorkeling).
Advantages
- More than 35 years of quality training,
- Small classes: 7 to 10 students,
- The campus is in the center of Nice, a five-minute drive from the station.
Facilities and equipment at IH Nice Language School and Kids Camp
IH Nice (Language School and Children's Camp IH Nice) is conveniently located in the very center of the city in a beautiful mansion: during the year language courses are held for everyone, and in summer a language camp is organized for teens aged 10-16 years old (based on the Lyceum Paul Augier specializing in the education of restaurateurs, hotel and tourism business professionals). The campus is easily accessible from the airport, there is a luxurious flower park “Phoenix” nearby, and the road to the beach takes only 20 minutes.
The total number of students in the summer courses does not exceed 100 people - for them are prepared:
- cozy bright audience
- own cafeteria
- professional studios for classes (educational and extracurricular)
- sports fields and grounds
Pearl of the Cote d'Azur - Nice - will serve as an ideal place for summer holidays. It is not difficult to get to interesting cities and resorts, famous throughout the world:
- Italy
- Monaco
- Monte Carlo
- Cannes
- Juan-les-Pins
- Antibes.
The mild climate and a large number of sunny days, the Mediterranean Sea and the healing, clean, filled with sea air will make your stay in Nice not only pleasant, but also healthy, rewarding.
Admission dates and extra charges
Summer courses in IH Nice are held from July 8 to August 11: new groups start classes every Monday, but note that for beginners, the available dates are only in the range of July 8-22. You can choose the duration of the program yourself (1-5 weeks), and 20-24 language lessons are waiting for you weekly: the average intensity will leave enough time for rest, entertainment and excursions.
The cost of the course is:
1) Teen 20 program:
- full board (+ insurance + transfer) = 1750 € / 2 weeks, 2550m / 3 weeks, 3350 € / 4 weeks, 4150 € / 5 weeks
- tuition (+ insurance + transfer), no accommodation = 1200 € / 2 weeks, 1750 € / 3 weeks, 2300 € / 4 weeks, 2850 € / 5 weeks
- only course (classes from 9: 0 to 12:15) = 600 € / 2 weeks, 900 € / 3 weeks, 1200 € / 4 weeks, 1500 € / 5 weeks.
2) Teen CO24 program:
- full board (+ insurance and transfer) = € 2,240 / 2 weeks, € 3,300 / 3 weeks, € 4,350 / 4 weeks, € 5,400 / 5 weeks.
- education in a language course (groups of up to 15 people) + necessary study guides, books and materials
- WiFi access
- initial knowledge testing + final participation certificate
- leisure and entertainment program, excursions.
These prices are already included:
Standard check-in for the program (for those who have chosen the program with a transfer) = Saturday, 8: 00-22: 00.
Paid separately and not included in the price:
- Registration fee = 45 €
- Exam Board
- Additional day of stay = from 90 €
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Round trip
- Mandatory Medical Insurance
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 60 EUR
- Special diet food 50 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 30 EUR
Enrolment process
Registration takes place in an online format and includes filling out a questionnaire, providing documents and paying fees. The admissions committee will send follow-up instructions to candidates and invite them to entrance examinations, according to the results of which children will be divided into suitable groups and will be able to begin their studies.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
For admission to the courses, you will need a package of documents: a passport, medical insurance and a visa. A certificate of language proficiency will be a plus, but not mandatory, since all candidates pass entrance examinations upon admission.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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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. |
