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10 good reasons to learn French 3
France Langue destinations
France Langue: a profession, a vocation 4 5
France Langue, a rewarding and effective method 6 7
Discover your level of French! 8
PARIS
France Langue experiences
Learn French in France! 9
BORDEAUX
Pass a French exam BIARRITZ
Enrol in a university or a higher NICE
education institution in France 10 11
Business solutions for corporate clients 12 13
French & Work Experience 14
Au Pair in France 15
Discovery & lifestyle 16 17
FORT-DE-FRANCE
A healthy mind in a healthy body:
sports programmes 18 20
6 outstanding locations in the heart
of the most beautiful regions of France! 26 27
Groups 21
Paris Opéra : l’Espace affaires 28 29
Junior & Family programmes 22 25
Paris Notre-Dame : le Campus 30 31
40 41
Our accommodation and activities department Nice : l’Appartement niçois 32 33
Bordeaux : la Maison bordelaise 34 35
Learn French in the heart of traditional France 42
Biarritz : la Maison basque 36 37
France Langue seen by our students 43 Martinique : le Centre créole 38 3910 good reasons to learn French
1. The only language spoken on all 5 continents with English 6. An asset for foreign affairs
• 220 million French speakers worldwide. • Official language of the United Nations, the European Union,
• French is the official language in 32 states and governments members UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee,
of the OIF (International Organisation of the French-speaking world). the International Red Cross... and several international legal
authorities. French is the language of the three cities where
2. A strength to find a job or boost your career the EU institutions are headquartered: Strasbourg, Brussels
• France, the world’s fifth largest economy. and Luxembourg.
• 3rd preferred country for foreign investors.
• Ranked number 3 for hosting international students. 7. An open door to the world
• 3rd most used language on the Internet ahead of Spanish.
3. A necessity to visit France in the best conditions
• France is the most visited country in the world: 84,7 million 8. An easy language to learn
visitors per year. • There are many methods to learn French to reach a level good
• A culture, a state of mind and a unique way of life. enough to communicate efficiently.
4. A privileged access to culture 9. A language for learning other languages
• Food, fashion, theatre, visual arts, dance, architecture, literature, •
Learning French is a good basis to learn other languages,
cinema, music… especially Latin languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and
• Language spoken by Victor Hugo, Molière, Édith Piaf, Jean-Paul Romanian) as well as English, since fifty per cent of current
Sartre, Daft Punk, Marion Cotillard, Jean Dujardin… English vocabulary is derived from French.
5. A passport to study in French universities 10. The language of love and reason
• Renowned universities or business, engineering, art, design •
Learning French, it is primarily the pleasure of learning a
and culinary schools ranked among the top best institutions in beautiful, rich and melodious language, often called the language
Europe and worldwide. of love. French is also known as the analytical language, used
• Receive scholarships from the French government to enrol in to structure thoughts and develop critical thinking, which is a
postgraduate studies in France in any discipline and obtain an valuable skill for discussions and negotiations.
internationally recognised degree.
References : w
ww.diplomatie.gouv.fr - Les actions pour la promotion du français dans le monde - 10 bonnes raisons d’apprendre le français (sept. 2012)
www.francetvinfo.fr - La france a été le pays le plus visité au monde en 2013 (août 2014)
www.campusfrance.org
3Our job: teaching French in France.
Our mission: make you live a unique experience!
At France Langue, we believe there is no better way to master French than learning it in France.
Use it or lose it! Mastering a foreign language needs an everyday
practice. The full immersion in France allows a fast and natural learning
experience, and it is still the most efficient way to develop language Key Figures
skills.
• 6 outstanding locations in the heart of
Therefore, you will learn before, during and after classes. Whatever the most beautiful regions of France
your level, the duration of your stay, your needs or your goal, choosing • 40 years of experience teaching French as
France Langue will guarantee you a total immersion in the French a Foreign Language (France Langue Paris Victor
language and culture. Hugo, 1st school of the group opened in 1976)
Learning French at France Langue is more than just learning a language, • 80 permanent teachers and professors
it is an intercultural experience that you will never forget. • 8 000 students trained every year
Thanks to France Langue, over 300 000 people have learned French • More than 100 nationalities welcomed
and lived a unique experience in France! • 95% student satisfaction rate
4France Langue programmes are varied and
flexible
•
From language courses abroad to school trips as well as
cultural exchanges and graduate trainings
• Courses starting every Monday, all year round for the duration
of your choice*
• Learning pace adapted to your needs: weekly, quarterly, annually,
morning lessons, afternoon lessons or even evening lessons
• Flexible courses tailored to your level and goals: personal,
professional and academic.
Each France Langue centre has its own
accommodation and activities department
• A wide choice of accommodation options: host families,
residences, appart’hotels, private apartments, hotels…
• A big variety of cultural and leisure activities with a selection
in our quarterly activity programme available at the reception of
each centre.
* Except for beginners, during the Christmas break (varies on the schools) and public holidays.
5France Langue, a rewarding and effective method
Our academic methodology is based on ACTIVE LEARNING, TAILOR-MADE programmes and
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING SUPPORT of our students.
France Langue has developed a method and a pace of progression as well as tailored activities so that students can reach their
individual objectives according to the CEFR* (around 100 hours for levels A1 & A2, 150 hours from level B1).
Immersion begins in our classrooms: students put the language into practice to
draw on their knowledge, skills and refl exes to use in real situations. Students
are constantly interacting in both written and oral French and are therefore
active in their learning.The working atmosphere in our France Langue schools
is both friendly and serious; the pace is dynamic and steady to actively develop
the language skills of students. From the point of view of our students, this
means, « I’m learning, I’m enjoying learning, I’m actively participating so I’m
progressing ».
Teaching materials used in class include recent books, audio and video
documents, newspaper articles, internet resources, literature and material
specifi cally developed by our teachers.
Activities promote communication so that students can adapt themselves
to different types of situation (day-to-day, educational, social, economic or
professional).
Classes are organised according to levels (all 6 levels of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages are represented in our
schools) and learning objectives, making sure of a good nationality mix.
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
6Your individual learning support
• Free level test to evaluate your skills before your arrival to allow you to
choose a programme that suits your needs and goals
• The opportunity to benefit from individual support and guidance of a
teacher on your arrival
• The possibility to be helped by a teacher outside classroom hours and
throughout your stay to ensure an optimum rate of progression
A high level of academic quality
•
A team of 80 native speakers, experienced and
qualified French-as-a-foreign-language teachers
including 30 highly qualified professors who conduct
educational research and programme development
• A recognised quality* :
*M
ost of our centres are accredited, the other ones are undergoing accreditation depending on their
opening dates.
7Discover your level of French
French levels of the CEFR *
Can recognise and use familiar words and simple phrases for concrete purposes. Can introduce himself or someone
Beginner A1 else. Can ask and answer basic questions about home, family, surroundings, etc. Can communicate in a basic way when
the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to repeat or reformulate to help communication.
Can understand isolated phrases and common expressions that relate to areas of high personal relevance (like personal
or family information, shopping, immediate environment, work). Can communicate during easy or habitual tasks requiring
Elementary A2 a basic and direct information exchange on familiar subjects. Using simple words, can describe his or her surroundings and
communicate immediate needs.
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar subjects in work, school, leisure activities, etc.
Can manage in most situations that come up when travelling in a region where the language is spoken. Can produce
Intermediate B1 a simple and cohesive text on familiar subjects or subjects of personal interest. Can narrate an event, an experience
or a dream; describe a desire or goal, and outline reasons or explanations behind a project or idea.
Can understand the main ideas of concrete or abstract topics in a complex text, including a technical article in the user’s
Upper area of expertise. Can communicate with a degree of spontaneity and fluency during a conversation with a native speaker,
B2 in a way that is comfortable for everyone. Can speak in a clear, detailed way on a number of subjects; express an opinion
Intermediate
on current affairs, giving the advantages and disadvantages of the various options.
Can understand a wide range of long and complex texts, including any subtextual or stylistic nuances. Can express him
or herself freely and fluidly, without obviously fumbling for words. Can use the language effectively and fluently in a
Advanced C1 social, professional or academic context. Can speak in a clear, organised way about complex subjects, developing a well-
structured argument.
Can effortlessly understand almost everything he or she reads or hears. Capable of a coherent summary of events or
Master or
C2 arguments from oral or written sources. Can express him or herself precisely in a spontaneous, fluent way, conveying
Proficient finer shades of meaning precisely.
Visit www.france-langue.com to discover your level of French through our free online test.
*Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
8Learn French in France…
… the best way to learn the fundamentals of the French language!
General French programmes
General French is the most popular programme, built for all ages and all levels
and whatever the duration!
You will work on the 4 key skills to acquire the basics of the French language (speaking, listening,
reading and writing).
•P
rogrammes tailored to all levels
• Learning pace adapted to your needs: Standard 20 lessons, Intensive 26 lessons or Super Intensive
30 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
•C
ourses starting every Monday, all year round (except for beginners : fixed start dates) for the
duration of your choice:
Short stays: from 1 week
Long stays: starting from 1 term and up to a year and more
• Individual learning support to ensure an optimum rate of progression
• The possibility to personalise your course thanks to private lessons and/or in-depth linguistic and
cultural modules. See the factsheets “Prices 2016” and/or “Specialised modules at France Langue”
for more information.
Evening courses
Are you busy during the day working hard or running some errands? Are you planning
to relocate in a French speaking country but still want to improve your level in French?
Our evening courses are made for you!
On Tuesdays and Thursdays
Evening courses
from 6pm to 7.30pm in Paris.
On request at Bordeaux. 4 lessons / week
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 9Pass a French language exam
Do you wish to prepare for an official French language exam?
Do you need to pass a French test to graduate?
Certify
Exam preparation course your level of
A-Level/Abitur or Abibac/Matura/Leaving Certifi cate/Esabac/Bachibac F re n c h
Does your final exam include any of those French language tests?
There is no better way to prepare for a French language exam than doing it in France
while you are on holiday. Improve the 4 skills and prepare for your exam.
Exam preparation course - 26 lessons
Core lessons Specialised modules
20 general French lessons + 3 specialised modules / week: linguistic
reinforcement & exam preparation
DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue
Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi
Exam preparation courses de Langue Française): French language
(French as a Foreign Language) certificates for people who are not native
Prepare for the official French language exams: DELF, DALF French speakers, administered by the French
The following schools are official TCF test centres: France Langue Paris Opera & Ministry of Education. The DELF curriculum
Bordeaux. France Langue Nice & Bordeaux are official TCF ANF test centres. France is divided into 4 independent diplomas
Langue Nice, Bordeaux & Biarritz are official DILF test centres. France Langue Biarritz is that correspond to the first 4 levels of the
an approved DELF and DALF exam centre. Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages. The DALF is composed of 2
Exam preparation course - 26 lessons independent diplomas that correspond to the
2 highest levels of the Common European
Core lessons Specialised modules
+
Framework of Reference for Languages. They
3 specialised modules / week: linguistic are valid indefinitely.
20 general French lessons
reinforcement & exam preparation
10Enrol in a university or a higher education institution in France
University preparation
Are you planning on studying at a French university or a higher education institution in France?
Our university preparation programme combines general French lessons to improve and broaden your language skills with specialised French
lessons (culture, methodology…) to prepare for a successful university integration.
Key facts University preparation - 30 lessons
• General French: develop knowledge of the language to prepare
Core lessons Specialised modules
for university study
• An institutional approach: learn about university organisation
and prepare for administrative procedures
20 general French
lessons
+ 5 specialised modules / week:
French with University
objectives + Exam preparation
• A cultural approach: understand French culture and facilitate
integration
• Methodological training to meet the specific aspects of
French university:
•U
nderstanding a lecture
• Taking notes
•R
eading specialised books
Succed at
university
• S itting exams
• Various methods of writing (dissertations, summaries,
reports, thesis, etc.)
• Interacting with a group, making a presentation…
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 11Business solutions for corporate clients
Do you want to learn French for professional purposes?
Our specialised courses will prepare you for the work place. You will develop your French skills in a
professional and social context using concrete work situations.
Specialised French
Enhance your proficiency and communicate
effectively in your area of specialty:
• Business • Legal
• Tourism & Hotel Industry • Diplomatic
• Medical • Etc.
Specialised French - 26 or 30 lessons
Core lessons Private lessons
20 general French
lessons + 6 or 10 specialised lessons
in the sector of your choice
Develop
your skills in
Fra nce
12Teacher training course Teacher training course
“French as a foreign language” “French as a foreign language”
Broaden your skills and boost your teaching methods while developing educational 2 weeks
materials and activities that suit your pupils’ learning style. Specialised lessons
This course, designed for non-native French teachers, offers you the 26 lessons / week, specialised
opportunity to explore the subtleties of modern French, to develop your for teacher training
teaching skills and to focus on class dynamics while deepening your knowledge
of French culture and civilisation.
Executive education - Career solutions
Are you a company or an employee looking for a career move?
All our programmes are eligible for an executive education scholarship.
We designed tailor-made programmes suited to your needs and expectations:
managerial training, integration into the corporate culture and the life in
France, etc.
For more information, please contact us at:
contact.entreprises@france-langue.fr
Personalised solutions
Because every employee or every company
has specific needs and goals, we can create
tailor-made programmes to fit those
expectations:
• Public speaking seminars
• Managerial training courses
• Conferences
• Round tables
• Panel discussions
• Debates
• etc...
For more information, please contact us at:
contact.entreprises@france-langue.fr
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 13French & Work experience
Are you looking to gain professional experience in a French company while practising your language skills?
Choose one of our Work Experience programmes which combines French lessons with an internship or a
paid job.
Package: 2 weeks minimum of French lessons + 2 to 12 months of work experience*
Internship programme Paid Job programme
Are you a student looking for an internship in France? Are you between 18 and 30 years old and looking for a job in France to
We will guide you and help you find an internship suited to your improve your French and pay for your stay?
studies. Experience a total cultural immersion with a job in the hospitality
Contract: internship agreement business (hotels, restaurants, bars or retail stores), where you will
discover the French job market while practising your language skills.
Financial compensation: compensation for all internships longer
than 2 months Contract: F rench work contract
Financial compensation: minimum wage in France
(In 2015, the minimum wage was 1,457.52€ gross for a 35-hour
week, and 1,135.99€ net)**
Boost
your
resume
* Subject to conditions - ** Reference: www.service-public-fr
14Au pair in France
Are you working as an au pair?
Do you want to learn French and continue your activities on the side?
Our 2 learning programmes will allow you to get the most out of your stay in France and to progress while gaining new inter-personal,
academic and professional skills:
Discovery Progress
Programme Programme
to get a real taste of that you can tailor
France’s cultural to match your own
Heritage. objectives and goals.
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 15Discovery & lifestyle
Do you want to learn French and discover France and its lifestyle?
French & French & French & Wine
Gastronomy: Cooking Wine lover?
Cooking / Baking Calling all food lovers! Whether you are a specialist or simply a
Sweet and/or savoury? This programme offers you the chance to wine lover, come and enter the fascinating
You have always dreamed about cooking discover new flavours and recipes based world of oenology. This programme will
like the famous French chefs, your dream is on local and typical products. Learn some allow you to discover the complexity
about to come true. Choose 2 among our of the secrets of French cuisine with a involved in making Bordeaux wines and
list of cooking and baking workshops… French chef, while practising French in a the unique terroir. Enjoy wine tasting and
relaxed atmosphere, ripe for spontaneous excursions to become familiar with wines
conversation. from the major Bordeaux wine-growing
areas.
French & Gastronomy French & Cooking French & Wine
French lessons French lessons French lessons
20 general French lessons 20 general French lessons 20 general French lessons
+ + +
Gastronomy lessons Cooking lessons Wine lessons
2 gastronomy workshops of your choice 5 3-hour sessions / week
6 or 8 hours / week
(cooking and/or baking) - 4 hours / week (tastings, excursions, lessons)
16French, Fashion & Style : French &
Personal shopper / Make-up artist / Perfumer Discovery of our regions*
Feel like a real fashionista in the capital city of fashion! Visit Bordeaux and its region or Nice and the French Riviera
while learning French!
Enjoy the company of a personal shopper, attend a make-up class in
the famous store By Terry, discover the most prestigious perfumers Our programmes combine morning French lessons with different
and/or create your own perfume. Choose 2 among our list of excursions and activities every afternoon in the heart of French
fashion & style workshops. traditional regions. The ideal way to enjoy a typically French stay!
French, Fashion & Style French & Discovery of our regions
Fashion & Style lessons French lessons Discovery
French lessons
20 general French +
2 workshops / week:
- Personal Shopper: 3 hours
20 general French
lessons
+ 4 or 5 cultural discovery
workshops / week
- Make-up artist: 1 hour (varies on the school)
lessons - Perfumer: 3 hours or 1,5 hours * In Nice, this programme is only available to students of 50 years old and up.
for the perfume creation In Bordeaux, no age requirement.
Immerse
yourself in the
French
culture
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 17A healthy mind in a healthy body: sports programmes
Do you want to learn French while enjoying your favourite sport?
French & Tennis French & Golf
Passionate about tennis? Improve your swing in the heart of an international golf training centre
Combine clay court tennis and French lessons in the heart of the unique in Europe!
French Riviera. Set on the cliffs next to the ocean, the International Golf Training
The ideal programme to work on your service or improve your Centre of IIbarritz includes a 9-hole course, a circular driving range
backhand shots under the Mediterranean sun. Tennis lessons are set in over 17 acres of greenery with 13 different stages, 2 putting
held in French and are adapted to suit your level and requirements. greens, 1 pitching green and 2 chipping greens.The sessions are held
All equipment is provided by the tennis club (except shoes!). in French and are adapted to suit your level and requirements. All
equipment is provided.
French & Tennis French & Golf
French lessons Tennis French lessons Golf
20 general
French lessons
+ 3 clay court
tennis lessons / week
20 general
French lessons
+ 5 golf sessions / week
(2 hours in the afternoon)
(1,5 hours in the afternoon )
18French & Diving
Discover the underwater world of the Mediterranean or the Caribbean.
An intensive programme, adapted to your level, to work on your diving
skills, safety and self-control. A wide range of diving sites is offered.
The sessions are held in French and are adapted to suit your level and
requirements. Option to acquire PADI Scuba Diver qualification.
All equipment is provided by the diving club.
French & Diving
French lessons Diving lessons
20 general French
lessons
+ Nice: 4 diving sessions / week
Martinique: 4 diving sessions / week
French & Surf
Looking for high adrenaline thrills? Surf on the world famous waves of Biarritz!
Suitable for everyone - No matter what level you are! The surfing lessons
are held at the famous Côte des Basques beach, only 10 minutes’ walk
from the school. In July and August the lessons are held at the Corsaires
beach in Anglet.
French & Surf
French lessons Surf lessons
20 general French lessons + 5 surfing sessions / week
(1,5 hours in the afternoon)
French & Mobile surf
Discover some of the best surf spots of the southwestern region!
“Point break” atmosphere guaranteed!
Get ready for a life-changing journey along the Basque coast passing through
the beaches of the Landes and Spain!
French & Mobile surf
Practise, French lessons Mobile surf lessons
+
exercise , 5 surf sessions / week
have fun ! 10 general French lessons
+ 1 “happy hour” evening
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 19A healthy mind in a healthy body: sports programmes
French & Kitesurf
Ready for something different? Discover this fashionable water sport in a paradise setting.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert we can offer you the right course to suit your
level.You will prepare your equipment in a magnificent coconut grove before heading off
by boat to a sand bank 4km off the coast where you will bask in 28-degree-celsius waters!
All equipment is provided by the kite-surf club.
French & Kitesurfing
French lessons Kitesurfing lessons
20 general French lessons + 3 kitesurfing sessions / week
French & Fitness
Need to get in shape? Combine sport and French lessons and discover Nice at the same
time!
Muscle building and resistance work, jogging, stretching, cardio exercises, beach
volley, hiking… A variety of fitness activities to suit you! Sessions are led by a qualifi
ed professional sports instructor and combine sport and cultural discovery. Sessions
held in a variety of settings: beach/sea, mountain, town… All activities are held in
French and are adapted to suit your level and requirements.
French & Fitness
French lessons Fitness lessons
20 general French
lessons
+ 3 sessions / week
(2,5 hours in the afternoon,
mornings in summer)
French & Zen
Need to unwind from the stressful city life? Come join us in Biarritz for a relaxing
programme combining French lessons and wellness sesions!
First known as a major destination for surfers, Biarritz is also a spa resort which
favors the health and the well-being of its inhabitants and its visitors... With a mild
climate all year round, it is the perfect place to relax!
French & Zen
French lessons Zen
20 general French lessons + 5 wellness sessions / week
20Starting from 6 people
Groups
Cooking lesson, Paris
Looking to organise a trip to France with a group?
Whether it is a language learning or a touristic school trip, a team building seminar, a holiday with friends or
family, we will make sure you get what you are looking for!
Examples of trips:
Language & Culture Know-how and Heritage Sport & Nature History & Heritage
Paris Bordeaux Biarritz Nice
La Rhune, Basque country
French lessons* French lessons* French lessons* French lessons*
+ activities of your + activities of your choice + activities of your + activities of your
choice (guided visits, (Cooking course with choice (Surf, golf, choice (Monaco,
museums, “bateaux local products, wine kayaking, hiking, Eze Village, Perfume
mouches”, Disneyland, tasting, excursion to discovery of the creation workshop,
French gastronomy) Saint-Emilion) Basque country) visit of local markets)
Other options: “Science”, “Nature and Environment”, “Art”…
Panoramic view, Nice
Why should you and your group come to France Langue?
• Student support by our team
• Varied and flexible programmes (Course only / Course + accommodation / Course +
accommodation + cultural activities…)
• Course tailored to academic goals
• Many accommodation options to suit everyone’s needs (host family, residence, hotel…)
• Full social and leisure activity programme that combines discovery of the culture, language
learning and pleasure
*The number of French lessons can be organised according to the group’s request
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 21Practical information
Language courses for Juniors
Supervision/Safety
You are between 13 and 17 years old?*
A qualified group leader runs the activity programme and
Join our full immersion junior programme to meet young people from all over the world! supervises the students. The supervision ratio is 1 to 8
Located in some of the most beautiful vacation spots, you will combine French classes for water activities and 1 to 12 for other activities and
excursions.
focused on oral expression with fun sport sessions, cultural excursions and many other
activities!.
Our social programme Transportation
In Biarritz, students can either walk or take the bus
• Social activities to allow students to practise French together before or after the together to school. All the details will be given before the
activity: football games, beach volley contests, quizzes… start of the course. Host families will also be able to help
• Excursions to discover the Basque country or the French Riviera: half-day excursion with the itinerary. Bus pass not included (approx. 12€ per
on Wednesday afternoon and/or full-day excursion on Saturday (from Biarritz: Bayonne, week). In Nice, the programme takes place in a 24-hour
St-Jean-de-Luz, St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Espelette, la Rhune, etc. / from Nice: Cannes, Saint- supervised camp.Transportation to and from the activities
Tropez, Monaco, St-Paul-de-Vence, etc.) and excursions will be led by our group leaders.
• Evenings to encourage interaction: 1 evening activities per week in Biarritz and
every evening in Nice (evening on the beach, bowling, cinema…). In Biarritz, the other Transfers
evenings are spent with the family. Return transfers are included from Biarritz or Nice
airport or train station. Host families or our group leaders
Your full board accommodation will pick the students up on arrival and drop them off on
Accommodation: Biarritz: homestay accommodation, in twin rooms with two teens departure. Students should arrive on Sunday afternoon
of the same gender. Carefully selected, our host families are located close to the school. and leave on Saturday morning.
Nice: accommodation in villas of 8 students of the same gender, in double or triple Travel details must be confirmed 15 days before arrival
rooms. Each villa has 4 rooms and 2 bathrooms. In the heart of the Club Mont Leuze, in (point of arrival, time, flight number...).
a 13 hectares land planted with trees, between sea and mountain, 15 minutes away from
Nice and Monaco, overlooking the whole coast and the Alps.
Parental authorisations
Meals : Biarritz: breakfast, dinner and Sunday lunches are all taken with the host family.
A signed authorisation from parents is required if
Packed lunches are provided for weekdays and excursions. Nice: all meals are taken at students are allowed out unaccompanied during the free
the Club Mont Leuze. Packed lunches are provided for excursions. evenings (with a curfew).The school also requires a signed
Special dietary requirements can be catered for if the school is informed at the time health form for each student (with medical records and
of booking. requirements). Other documents may be asked to the
parents.
* From 13 years old in Nice and from 14 years old in Biarritz.
22BASQUE COUNTRY - Biarritz (14-17 years old)
French & Surf French & Multi-activities
• 4 surfing sessions of 1,5 hours each (timetable will vary • 4 sport initiation sessions: rock climbing, rafting, hiking, sea
according to the tides and weather conditions) kayaking, golf, surf… (the programme changes every day and
• Fully-qualified instructors every week: you will practice 4 different sports during the week)
• Surfing lessons adapted to the needs and levels of the • Each activity is supervised by a qualified professionnal or a
participants: groups of 8 students maximum France Langue representative
• All materiel included and provided by the surf school (wetsuits • Groups of 8 to 12 students (varies on the activity)
and boards) • All material included and provided for the activities
French & Surf French & Multi-activities
French lessons Surfing lessons French lessons Multi-activities lessons
20 general French
lessons + 4 surfing sessions / week
20 general French
lessons + 4 sessions / week
Sample weekly timetable at France Langue Biarritz*
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7am Wake up & Breakfast
Wake up & Breakfast
8am-8.30am Swim test
8.30am Welcome reception Departure to school Departures or
Information meeting Full day excursion Free day
9am-10.10am French lessons
(for 2 weeks stays or
10.10am-12.30pm Cours de français (20 minutes break included)
and more): Arrivals
12.30-2pm Lunch (time varies depending on activities) La Rhune
Surf Rock climbing Surf Surf Visit of Anglet and Surf Mountain Bike Surf Canoe
2-6.30pm
Game Chocolate Museum «la chambre d’amour» Beach volley Tree climbing
6.30-8.30pm Back at home and dinner with host familly
Free evening or Free evening or Free evening or Free evening or Free evening or
8.30-10.30pm with host family with host family with host family with host family Free evening or with host family
Tasting evening with host family
11pm Bed time Bed time
12.30am Bed time
*activities & excursions vary weekly - times are subject to changes (weather, tides…)
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 23Language courses for Juniors
FRENCH RIVIERA - Nice (13-17 years old)
French & Tennis French & Multi-activities
• 5 tennis sessions of 2 hours each, from Monday to Friday, from • 5 sport initiation sessions per week: sailing, paddle, orientation
10am to 12pm race… (from Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm - The programme changes
• Fully-qualified instructors every day and every week: you will practice 5 different sports during the week)
• Lessons adapted to the needs and levels of the participants: • Each activity is supervised by a qualified professional or a
groups of 8 students maximum France Langue representative
• All material included and provided by the tennis club (except • Lessons adapted to the needs and levels of the participants:
shoes) groups of 8 students maximum
• All material included and provided for the activities
French & Tennis French & Multi-activities
French lessons Tennis French lessons Multi-activities lessons
20 general French
lessons + 5 tennis sessions / week
(10 hours)
20 general French
lessons + 5 sessions / week
(10 hours)
French & Sailing
5 sailing sessions of 2 hours each, from Monday to Friday,
from 10am to 12pm
• Fully-qualified instructors
• Lessons adapted to the needs and levels of the
participants: groups of 8 students maximum
• All material included and provided by the sailing club
French & Sailing
French lessons Sailing
20 general French
lessons
+ 5 sessions /
week (10 hours)
24Sample weekly timetable at France Langue Nice*
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8-9am Wake up (Swim test: Monday of arrival from 8am to 9.30am) Arrival and
9-10am Breakfast welcome reception
Departure &
10-12am Activities (Tennis, sailing or multi-activities) at Club Mont Leuze
Transfer
12-2pm Lunch (oral test on Monday for new students from 1pm to 2pm) or
or
2.30-5.30pm French lessons (20 lessons per week / 4 lessons per day) Activities
Full day excursion
5.30-6.30pm Homework - Free time (for 2 weeks stays (beach tennis, paddle,
and more) canoe, sailing)
6.30-8.30pm Dinner
9-10.30pm Evening activities (board games, karaoke…)
11pm Bed time
* activities & excursions vary weekly - times are subject to changes (weather…)
Family Programme
Fancy exploring the French Riviera with your family?
Discover our programme specially designed for families which enables parents and children to discover together the French language
and its culture, in full immersion.
In the heart of Nice, one of the most attractive sea resorts of the French Riviera, you will combined French lessons, excursions in the
region and varied cultural activities .
Fun and game-based approach: lessons can take place either at school or outside. The course content will be tailored to the
participants’ needs and level of French.
Discover
a new culture
with your
family!
Paris Nice Bordeaux Biarritz Martinique 256 outstanding locations in the heart
of the most beautiful regions of France! Paris
For agents, contact us: Mail: paris@france-langue.fr
Tel.: +33 1 80 05 22 03
Opera: L’Espace affaires
Martinique
27 boulevard des Italiens
Le Centre créole 75 002 Paris
Tel.: +33 1 42 66 18 08
42 rue Garnier-Pagès Contact: paris-opera@france-langue.fr
97 200 Fort-de-France
Tel.: +596 596 79 56 81 Notre-Dame: Le Campus
Contact: martinique@france-langue.fr
6 rue du Fouarre
Bordeaux 75 005 Paris
Tel.: +33 1 80 05 20 92
Contact: paris-notredame@france-langue.fr
La Maison bordelaise
42 rue Lafaurie de Monbadon
33 000 Bordeaux
Tel.: +33 5 56 06 99 83
Contact: bordeaux@france-langue.fr
FORT-DE-FRANCE
USA
MEXICO MARTINIQUE
Biarritz
VENEZUELA
La Maison basque
ECUADOR 21 avenue de la République Nice
64 200 Biarritz
BRAZIL Tel.: +33 5 24 67 11 00 L’Appartement niçois
PERU Contact: biarritz@france-langue.fr 22 avenue Notre-Dame
BOLIVIA 06 000 Nice
Tel.: +33 4 93 13 78 88
Contact: nice@france-langue.fr
26 27Paris, the world famous French capital, is a not-to-be missed tourist destination. Economic heart of the country, Paris is the best student cities in the world*. With its 20 “arrondissements”
(districts) crossed by the River Seine, Paris has everything to seduce and surprise the visitor: from historical monuments, parks and gardens, famous museums and lesser-known sights. However,
Paris is also a different way of life: enjoy a croissant at a pavement café, lounge on the banks of the Seine, admire the architecture, head to the market or shops... Whatever you are looking
for during your stay, Paris offers you the perfect blend of activities and relaxation!
Our France Langue Paris Opéra
school is located in a lively
neighbourhood, between the Paris Opéra 18% Others
7% Brazil
department stores along Boulevard 12%
Haussmann and the fabulous L’Espace affaires : an elegant school in a calm setting in the 3% UK
Germany
jewellers of Place Vendôme. There heart of a lively area, especially popular for professionals and
are also many bars and restaurants fashion lovers. 3% Nationality
11%
Saudi
waiting for you! Australia mix Arabia
Our school offers courses and The school itself is in a typically Parisian building on the 6% USA
4%
specialised modules that will allow Boulevard des Italiens, away from the bustle of the street. Céline Switzerland
13% Japan
you to communicate effi ciently and her team are on hand to welcome you in this pleasant and 7% Spain
in your business specialty and in professional environment. With several bus stops and metro 6% Korea
5% Italy
concrete work situations. stations close by, access to the school is very simple wherever 5% Russia
you are staying in Paris.The metro entrance opposite Opéra
Garnier is truly unique…
Céline
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• Lively neighbourhood, a few steps
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away from the Opera, the Louvre
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• In the heart of Paris, less than 30
minutes away by public transportation
from all the touristic sites
Jardin
des Tuileries
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• Direct access by bus to Charles de
Musée du Louvre o li
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• Restaurants and many shops
5 km / 15 min
30 km / 40 min (CDG) 12 salles
* according to a survey from the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2016, published by Le Figaro 30/11/2015
28 PARISShop
in the department stores on
boulevard
Haussmann
Spend a night at
the Opera
Garnier
Relax at the
Tuileries
garden
Admire the know-how of
the jewellers of
Place Vendôme
www.france-langue.com/paris 29Benefiting from a central location,
in the heart of the capital, in a
historical well-known neighbourhood, Paris Notre-Dame
our school is fully focused on the
discovery of the French language and Le Campus : a school in a university ambiance,
culture: ideal location for students located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, facing Notre-
looking to enrol in a university or a Dame Cathedral, only a few steps away from « l’Ile de la
higher education institution in France. Cité », the Pantheon and the university quarter.
Located in a historical building, right next to a typically
Parisian park, Eléonore and her team are on hand to
welcome you in a remarkable place for a studious stay
“à la française”…
Eléonore
Advantages
Qua
• Facing Notre-Dame Cathedral
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la M Le Marais
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Rue
• Historical building from the 1880’s
de R
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île de la Cité
• University quarter along
Cathédrale
Notre-Dame the River Seine
Place
de l’Odéon
• Right next to « Viviani square
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La Sorbonne
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5 km / 15 min 7 rooms
30 km / 40 min (CDG)
30 PARISEnjoy an
ice cream
from Berthillon on the
Ile Saint-Louis
Wa n d e r
around the
Latin
Qua rter
Play « pétanque » in the
L u xe m b o u rg
p a r k
Sit in
on a course at
la Sorbonne
www.france-langue.com/paris 31Nice, 5th largest city in France and
the economic capital of the French
Riviera, located thirty kilometres Nice
from Italy is bordered by the
Mediterranean Sea and surrounded L’Appartement niçois : a school with a dynamic 14% Others
by the majestic mountains of the atmosphere only 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and the 18% Brazil
2% Denmark
Alps. Its climate makes it an ever Promenade des Anglais which benefits from the unique 4% Netherlands
popular destination for both French Mediterranean climate in both summer and winter alike! 4% Sweden
and foreign tourists! Nice offers you
a unique way of life, an extraordinary Our school is located on the first floor of a stylish 6% Russia Nationality
cultural and artistic heritage thanks building in the heart of the city centre close to the shops, mix
6% Italy
to the contribution of great painters, the cathedral, the Old Town and the beach of the Baie
writers and musicians and traditional des Anges. 7% Spain 20% Germany
Provencal cuisine. Nice is also the
perfect starting point to discover the Sylvie and her team are on hand to welcome you for a 8% UK
11% Switzerland
many beautiful places in the region: perfect stay that combines learning French with sports
Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Monaco… activities or just lounging on the beach!
And even Italy and Corsica!
Sylvie
Advantages
• Students from 13 years old
• Spacious & comfortable premises
• Possibility to hit the beach
Av. Gambetta
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straight after class!
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• Many excursions,
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Feli de Nice
Av.
Cours
Saleya
Promenade
des Anglais Port de Nice
1 km / 5 min
16 rooms
7 km / 15 min
3rd biggest airport in France
32 NICEFeel like
a celebrity walking
the red carpet
in Cannes
Shop at
the local market
« cours
Saleya »
Party in
Sai n t -
Tropez
Hit the slopes
of the Alps only
an hour from
Nice Create
your own perfume
in Grasse
www.france-langue.com/nice 33Bordeaux, in the South-West of
France, is the country’s 9th most
populated city and is known Bordeaux
throughout the world for its unique
wines. This city of art and history, La Maison bordelaise: a lively school with all the 18% Others
on UNESCO’s World Heritage List charm of Bordeaux.World famous for its wines, Bordeaux 2% Korea
thanks to its exceptional urban and is also a dynamic student city steeped in a rich cultural 3% Netherlands
architectural heritage, has so much and architectural heritage. 4% Italy 19% Switzerland
to offer. Bordeaux has also been 4% USA
voted the 1st most attractive city by Our France Langue Bordeaux school is centrally located Nationality
4% Brazil mix
the French for its quality of life and and easily accessible. The school is close to the shops,
European Best Destination 2015. Place de Quinconces and Place Gambetta where you can 5% Japan
Bordeaux has a lively night life and
enjoy many terrace restaurants. Located in a charming, 17% Germany
welcomes over 100,000 students 10% UK
19th century, bourgeois town house, the school benefits
each year, attracted by the quality
of higher education and research, from a lovely private garden. Corinne and her team are on 14% Spain
infrastructure and universities and hand to welcome you for an unforgettable stay.
of course unrivalled gastronomic
delights… Corinne
Advantages
• Rich cultural & architectural
heritage
s
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• Close to the vineyards & the bay
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Verd
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Ru
of Arcachon
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• Town house with private garden
• Wine lessons
Rue Judaïque
Grand
Qu
Théâtre
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Ric
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Musée
li
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d’Aquitaine
H ugo
Victor
Cours
C ou
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Mar
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4 km / 15 min 9 rooms
15 km / 25 min
34 BORDEAUXTaste the
specialty of
Bordeaux:
« les cannelés »
Participate
in the harvest
in September
Admire
the view from
« la Dune
du Pilat »
Sample some great
vintages from
Bordeaux
w i n e ri e s
www.france-langue.com/bordeaux 35The prestigious seaside resort
of Biarritz stands on the Atlantic
coast. It is a world famous surf spot. Biarritz
Above all, Biarritz is part of the
pays Basque which is an area with La Maison basque: a truly international school where 13% Others
8% Germany
a strong cultural identity that has French and international students meet, in the heart of 3% USA
preserved its traditions and offers a Europe’s surf capital, only 10 minutes’ walk from the beach! 3% Australia
fantastic way of life. You will discover 3% Norway 19%
a unique atmosphere, incredibly The school is located in the centre of Biarritz, 5 minutes’ Switzerland
lush surrounding countryside and walk from markets, restaurants, cafés and boutiques in the 10% Sweden
Nationality
beautiful beaches, all just a few lively Halles district and only 10 minutes from the world- mix
minutes from Spain. With its vibrant famous surf spot at the Côte des Basques beach. 7% Russia
night life, you will have the chance The school is set in a typically Basque town house
14% UK
to take part in one of the many dating from 1850, with a terrace garden and a private 5% Italy
popular village festivals held each swimming pool. Corinne and her team are on hand to 15% Spain
year in Biarritz and the area. A town
welcome you for an unforgettable stay tailored to suit
and an area with many surprises in
your requirements whether you are young, senior, sporty,
store for all ages!
a couple or looking for something different!
Corinne
Advantages
• Students from 14 years old
• Close to the beaches &
the mountains
• Wide range of outdoor &
sports activities
• Basque culture & tradition,
unique landscape
• Lively & friendly atmosphere
2,5 km / 5 min 10 rooms
3 km / 7 min P
36 BIARRITZSon the
u rworldf
famous waves of
Biarritz
Try the
regional sport
« pelote
basque»
Share a
traditional
Basque meal
among friends
Party at the
Bayonne
Fe s t i v a l
in July www.france-langue.com/biarritz 37The paradise island of Martinique,
also known as the “Island of Flowers”,
is a French Caribbean island located Martinique
between the Caribbean Sea and
the Atlantic Ocean. 70 km long and Le Centre créole: paradise island setting in the French
30 km wide, the island is bordered Caribbean, overlooked by the famous Mount Pelée volcano, where
by turquoise waters and coconut culture and tradition thrive in a unique natural setting. A school in
trees and offers many surprises for the heart of a paradise…
visitors.
Our school is located in a lively neighbourhood in the capital town
Whether you love simply to relax, go
of Fort-de- France, an extensive port that is also the economic and
hiking, practise water sports such as
kite-surfi ng and diving or you are an commercial centre of the island.
avid fan of nature & wildlife, you will The school, with its bright and spacious premises is easily accessible,
fall under the charm of Martinique even by boat! It is the perfect destination for those seeking to learn
with its average annual temperature French whilst enjoying water sports and green tourism. Vincent and
of 26 °C.
his team are on hand to welcome you for an unforgettable stay in
paradise.
Vincent
Advantages
• In the heart of a picture postcard
Montagne Pelée paradise
Presqu’île
de la Caravelle • Helpful, welcoming team
• Friendly, international atmosphere
• Full programme of excursions,
cultural, sports & leisure activities
Fort-de-France
Les Trois-Ilets
Rocher du Diamant
Plages des Salines
300 m / 3 min à pied 2 rooms
15 km / 20 min
38 MARTINIQUEDive in
the clear waters of the
Caribbean
Climb up
the mountain
Pe l é e
to reach the volcano
Buy
some exotic fruits
at the local market in
Fort-de-France
Board a
catamaran
and sail around the
Diamond rock
www.france-langue.com/martinique 39Accommodation & Leisure Events
Each of our schools has its own accommodation and activities department
to make you live a unique experience, French style!
FIND THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION THAT SUITS YOU
Experience full immersion in a host family, stay in a residence or a hostel, enjoy the services of a hotel
or an apart’hotel, and live in a house or an apartment, on your own or with other fellow students…
Hotel, Biarritz Host family, Bordeaux Apart’hotel, Paris
International campus, Paris Village créole, Martinique
40HAVE FUN AND ENJOY AWIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES
Ask for our quarterly activity programme at the reception of your school:
activities, guided visits and weekend excursions, for free or at a bargain
price!
If you prefer to create your own activity program, here are a few of the
many things we can organise:
P l a y Sports and leisure activities:
golf in Play “Pelote Basque” in Biarritz, practise tennis in Nice, improve your swing
with our golf lessons in Bordeaux or board a catamaran in Martinique…
Biarritz You can also enjoy discounts for a membership at one of our partner
sports clubs, fi nd a zumba class or try aquabiking, go shopping with a
personal shopper or attend a fashion show…
Arts and culture:
Visit Discover France’s cultural and artistic heritage! Visit museums and
Versailles exhibitions, sign up for some singing, acting or improvisation lessons,
discover the famous Harcourt Studios or visit the gardens of the “Château
castle de Versailles” on a Gyropod Segway®…
on a Gyropod segway
French know-how: gastronomy and wine
Taste it, enjoy it and then make your own! Take part in cooking or baking
classes, prepare a meal with your friends under the trained eye of a chef,
sample some great vintages with a sommelier or go shopping at the famous
Rungis market just like a professional cook.
Night-life and events: book your tickets!
Enjoy some truly unforgettable evenings, shows, exhibitions. From opera,
theatre, concerts and private parties to not-to-be-missed sporting events
Splash out with such as the Roland Garros tennis tournament or the fi nale of the French
some canyoning “Top 14” rugby competition, we offer you the very best selection of the
in the heart of the latest events.
Gorges
du Verdon Weekend excursions and discovery trips: discover France
a different way.
Visit some of the lesser known parts of Paris, Nice or Marseille, hit
the slopes of the Alps, enjoy a walk along a stretch of the Santiago de
Compostella pilgrim route, splash out with some canyoning in the heart
of the Gorges du Verdon or tuck into one of Mère Poulard’s legendary
omelettes on the Mont-Saint-Michel...
Whatever you feel like, we make sure to offer a wide
selection of services that suit everyone and all budgets!
41Learn French in the heart of traditional France
« LES AUTHENTIQUES » AT FRANCE LANGUE
Are you looking for authenticity and quality? Learn French in the heart of regions of France that are still
preserved and relatively unknown to foreigners!
In Burgundy, Brittany, Dordogne, Provence, in the Pyrenees or in the Alps region, the team at “Les Authentiques de France Langue” has carefully
selected human-size schools that provide full immersion programmes.
These programmes will allow you to combine learning and practising French while discovering our regional heritage, all in a fun and friendly
atmosphere among the locals. Depending on the package and the location you choose, you will be hosted either by your teacher, in a B&B or in
a private studio.You will be welcome by the team and they will be available to assist you throughout your stay at the school.
Don’t miss out on this unique “live and learn” experience in the heart of France!
www.authentiques-france-langue.com
42France Langue seen by our students
FL Paris Opera FL Paris Notre-Dame
« My dream is to get a
« I almost always have suggestions
PhD in French literature.
to improve a place, an event,
What I learned at France
an organisation, a company, a
Langue brought me closer
to this dream. language course… But this time,
Thank you so much » I have none. I found everything
very nice. No recommendations.
Tomoko, 21 years old,
Congratulations!
Japan
This doesn’t happen often! »
Mickaël, 59 years old, USA
FL Bordeaux
« I loved everything about
my stay at France Langue,
not only the course but
also the activities.The
teachers are very nice and
they always do their best to
help us get better.Thanks! »
Tereza, 17 years old,
Czech Republic FL Biarritz
« My daughter Andrea spent 2 weeks at
France Langue Biarritz in July. I would like
to thank you and the whole academic
FL Paris Opéra
team for your work as we noticed a FL Martinique
« I am a teacher myself great improvement in our daughter’s FL Nice
and I think the teachers « Choose Martinique to
level in French. My wife and I were very « We worked a lot on
at the school are very learn French, this will be
impressed by the organisation of the our speaking skills and
professional. I am very the best decision you
programme » it helped me progress
happy. » will ever make!»
Andrès (student’s parent) for Andréa, much faster.»
Matthias, 38 years old, Stéphanie, 24 years old,
16 years old, Spain Véra, 22 years old,
Germany Switzerland
Austria
43Private Institute of Higher Education
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