1 Week
From 288 EUR
The standard course is one of our most popular courses. The main objective of the course is for you to enjoy learning the language and the culture of the country while meeting new people. Classes are held in the morning or afternoon, leaving you the rest of the day for activities, excursions, socialising or relaxation.
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Montpellier is a lively university city with year-round sunshine. It has something to offer all tastes including the beautiful and historic old town with trendy shops and open-air cafés, the modern and impressive Antigone area with its Olympic-size swimming pool. The sandy beaches and warm waters of the Mediterranean are also just 8 km away.
The SchoolThe school in Montpellier was opened in 1995. It welcomes around 600 students each year. Location: The school is situated on the first floor of a seventeenth century town house right in the heart of Montpellier, two minutes away from Place de la Comédie. Facilities: The school offers a reception area, six classrooms, a local information centre and a roof-terrace. In the peak season, the school also uses an annexe about 5 minutes walking distance from the main school. Students: The school welcomes students of all ages from 17 years old to students in their 80ies. The average age is 21. The majority of the students come from Europe (Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Britain), the remaining from the US, the Czech Republic and Canada. Bank Holidays: There are no lessons on French national holidays. Missed lessons are rescheduled during the week. The school has the following affiliations or memberships: FIYTO, ALTO, GWEA LessonsThe French lessons take place from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday (8.50am on the first morning). They are organised by levels (beginners to advanced) and comprise a maximum of ten students. The lessons integrate the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. First day: Students need to be at the school at 8.25am on the first morning. From 8.30 to 10am students take a written and oral placement test. The first lesson begin at 10.30am. An orientation session, including a walking tour of Montpellier takes place from 1.30 to 3.30pm on the first afternoon. ActivitiesDuring the summer there is a full and varied activity programme in which you may participate on a pay as you go basis. Throughout the year the school will propose a limited number of activities, subject to student number. 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! Activities in Montpellier include cinema and theatre visits, wine tasting, various excursions (Camargue National Park, Nimes, Avignon), swimming in the Olympic-size pool, ice-skating, tennis and beach volleyball. AccommodationThe course can be booked with or without accommodation. The following types of accommodation are available: host family (B&B or half board) or student residence (self catering, B&B or Half Board). Please ask us for more detailed information. |
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Practical Information |
| Programme: | 20 French lessons of 45 minutes per week |
| Levels: | All (specific dates for beginners) |
| Age: | 17+ |
| Group Size: | 6 to 10 |
| Duration: | One week min |
| Material/Equipment: | Provided |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Airport Transfer: | Transfer is free for students staying with a host family. For other students: From/to Montpellier train station: 35 Eur one way / 55 Eur return From/to Montpellier airport: 55 Eur one way / 90 Eur return |
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