2 Weeks
From 1098 to 1506 EUR
Enjoy the interactivity of group lessons in the morning and personalised attention in the afternoon.
Choose a location:
Known as the City of Water and Art, Aix is a picturesque spot in the heart of Provence with about 130 000 inhabitants. Birthplace of the painter Paul Cézanne, Aix has captivated many other artists through the centuries with its natural and cultural heritage. As if Aix itself wasn't enough, there is also plenty to explore in the vicinity: Arles, the Camargue, the Gorges du Verdon and much more.
Aix is a young and lively university city with about 30 000 students. The best way to explore the town is on foot.
The SchoolThe school in Aix was opened in 1974. It welcomes 1000 students each year. Location: The school is located in a charming turn-of-the-century building in the heart of Aix, about five minutes walk from the shops and restaurants. Facilities: The school offers fifteen classrooms all named after famous writers or famous places in Provence, a multimedia resource centre with an adjoining sunny terrace and a room for the internet. Students: The school welcomes students of all ages from 18 years old to students in their 80ies. The average age is 38. The majority of the students come from Europe (Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Britain, Italy, Denmark, and more), the remaining from America, Australia, Brazil and Japan. Bank Holidays: There are no lessons on French national holidays. Missed lessons are rescheduled to another day in the week. The school has the following affiliations or memberships: FLE, SOUFFLE, EAQUALS, IALC, Bildungsurlaub, CCIP, CIEP. LessonsThis course combines standard lessons in the morning with private lessons in the afternoon. This combination offers the dynamic and interaction of a group and the possibility to focus on specific interests such as juridical french, development studies, finance, business french, economics, politics, french Arts and literature and more. We will ask you to complete a 'fiche de besoin' prior to the start of your course to let us know the topics you wish to cover. First day: Students are expected to arrive between 8.30 and 9am. In the morning, students take a written and oral test which is followed by an introduction to the school and a guided tour of Aix. Lessons begin at 2pm (exceptional schedule due to first day of class). ActivitiesSeveral activities are organised by the school every week for the students: cooking classes, wine tasting workshops, bowls contest, slideshow on the region, barbecue, weekend excursions, perfume workshops etc. All students are invited to register and pay on site. If you want to do an activity which is not on the programme, don't hesitate to ask the school to help you organise it! Other activities in Aix en Provence include painting classes, beauty care at the Themes baths, visit of wine-producing chateau, olive oil producers and local crafts, golf, water sports and many more. 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: You can choose a single room with breakfast only or with half board (breakfast and dinner). Note that with the breakfast only option contact with the host family is rather limited. The host families are rigorously selected within 20 mins on foot or by bus from the school. Arrivals are after 6pm on Sunday and departures are on Saturday mornings. Sheets are provided but towels are not. ApartHotel & Hotel: Studios and apartments in residences are also available. Please contact us for prices and availability. |
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Practical Information |
| Programme: | 20 group French lessons & 4, 6, 8, 10 or 15 private lessons of 45 minutes per week |
| Levels: | Elementary to advanced |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Group Size: | 8 to 10 in the morning & 1 to 1 in the afternoon |
| Duration: | Two weeks |
| Material/Equipment: | You will be provided with a folder with your schedule and all the necessary information regarding your stay. All you need is a pad of paper, a pen as well as 2 identity photos. |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Airport Transfer: | From Marseilles Airport: 8 Eur by shuttle / 47 Eur by taxi. From Nice Airport: approx 29 Eur by shuttle. From Aix TGV station: approx 4 Eur by shuttle and 30 Eur by taxi. |
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