2 Weeks
From 1600 EUR
This is a fantastic and very popular course combining French lessons with surfing lessons. The course takes place in Biarritz from April to October.
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Located in the South West of France on the Atlantic coast this beautiful and historic town is a Mecca for surfers and holiday makers looking for something different to the French Riviera. Biarritz has 30 000 inhabitants in the winter and 120 000 in the summer.
The best way to explore the town is on foot, by bike (bike rental about 25 Euros for 7 days) or bus. During the day, the bus stops all around town. In the evenings, taxis are the best form of transport.
The SchoolThe school in Biarritz has been operating for 22 years for juniors and young adults. In May 2010, it will open its doors to adults. The adult school will be able to welcome around 80 students per week. Location: The adult school is located close to Biarritz town centre, about 10 minutes walk in a modern and spacious building. Facilities: The school offers ten bright, air conditioned classrooms and an internet and self study room at students' disposal throughout class hours. Students: The school welcomes students aged 17 to 80 or more. The majority of the students are Europeans (Spanish, British, Irish, Swiss, Italians, Germans), the rest come from other parts of the world, mainly South America. Bank Holidays: Lessons take place on Bank Holidays. The school has the following affiliations or memberships: No affiliation at the moment. LessonsThe French lessons take place from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday. They are organised by levels (specific dates for complete beginners) and comprise a maximum of ten students. The lessons integrate the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. ActivitiesFor wave lovers the school offers a surfing course of 4 sessions per week. The surfing school is called Plums and is a member of the French surfing federation with the label: "French Surfing School". The surf lessons take place at the Grande Plage in Biarritz, a great spot for surfers of all levels. Marc Plumcocq, European Longboard champion in 1991 and his team of qualified surf instructors will teach you the basics and the techniques to improve your surfing. Lessons cater for all levels of surfers from beginners to advanced. The surfing school provides all the surfing equipment (surfboards and wetsuits): different types of boards from beginner boards to more advanced shapes so you can progress quickly and safely. AccommodationThe course can be booked with or without accommodation. Accommodation is usually booked from Sunday to Saturday. The following types of accommodation are available: Host Family: The host families provide breakfast and dinner on weekdays and all meals on weekends, with an individual, comfortable bedroom. Students aged 16-18 years old are allocated twin rooms and full board (picnic lunch) as opposed to half board for the same standard daily price. During the july period the school may have to offer twin accommodation to students aged over 18 years old. Apart Hotels:
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Practical Information |
| Programme: | 20 French lessons of 45 minutes & 4 Surfing session per week |
| Levels: | All (specific dates for beginners) |
| Age: | 17 + |
| Group Size: | 8 to 10 |
| Duration: | Two weeks min |
| Material/Equipment: | Provided |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Airport Transfer: | Transfer is free for students staying with a host family. For other students: The bus from the airport to Biarritz centre costs around 1.20 Eur. A taxi from the airport to Biarritz costs from 9.15 Eur to 12.20 Eur. |
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