Holiday itinerary
Whatever your level from beginner to advanced levels; learning French in Nice is the best way to accelerate your language learning experience and with 26 lessons per week, you'll really progress rapidly.
Your French course will be taught by highly qualified native French speakers who have a passion for teaching and use proven teaching techniques.
Lessons are highly interactive, you’ll be taught in French and you will speak French from day 1 both inside and outside of the classroom.
Get more from your holiday, learn French, have fun, meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced French learners
- Minimum age 17
- Please note if you are aged 17 you will need to complete a parental consent form after booking and if you decide to book accommodation you will need to book a minimum of half-board home stay
Who Are Our Guests?
- People come from all over the world and you’ll never be placed in a class with just English speakers so that you use the language you are learning rather than resorting to chatting in English
- Ages vary, but the typical language learner falls in to the 20-60 age bracket though we have no age limit and we’ve had guests in their 70’s and 80’s studying languages with us
- During the summer and in university holiday times the average age typically drops and there are many guests in their 20’s
- Over 90% of our language learners travel solo and every school organises social and cultural activities to help you get to know others at the school outside of class
- Of course, everyone shares a passion or interest in discovering a new language and culture
Who Are Our Guests?
- People come from all over the world and you’ll never be placed in a class with just English speakers so that you use the language you are learning rather than resorting to chatting in English
- Ages vary, but the typical language learner falls in to the 20-60 age bracket though we have no age limit and we’ve had guests in their 70’s and 80’s studying languages with us
- During the summer and in university holiday times the average age typically drops and there are many guests in their 20’s
- Over 90% of our language learners travel solo and every school organises social and cultural activities to help you get to know others at the school outside of class
- Of course, everyone shares a passion or interest in discovering a new language and culture
French Courses Start Days
- The school is open year round with a break for Christmas
- French courses start on Mondays throughout the year where you will have your welcome induction to the school
- French lessons take place Tuesday - Friday from 8.45am - 12.45 and you will have 5 French classes a day
- You will also have afternoon classes 2 days a week (6 classes spread over 2 days) and the exact days of these classes will be confirmed on arrival but are usually Monday 13:45-17:00 and Tuesday 13:45-15:15
- If you book the optional accommodation with this learning holiday, you’ll check-in on Sunday before the course starts
How Will I Learn French?
- French courses are focused on having fun and classes are highly interactive
- You will focus on the four main French language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
- You will also participate in specialized workshops to include oral and written communication and preparation for DELF if required
- There will be individual and group work such as role plays and conversation practice
- You’ll also work on developing your grammar in practical contexts
- You will learn with a wide range of teaching aids; language text books, French press, audio/video, French songs or games and each week your linguistic skills are assessed to ensure you are always in the right group for your level
- Please note all French lessons will be held in the native language of French; a proven teaching technique that will fully immerse you in the language and accelerate your learning experience
French Course Schedule
- French lessons take place Tuesday - Friday from 8.45am - 12.45 and you will have 5 French classes a day
- You will also have 6 lessons in specialized afternoon workshops lasting 45 minutes each spread over two afternoons (days to be confirmed upon arrival)
- You will have a short coffee break during your lessons
Free Time In Nice
Many people on these holiday courses travel solo as they make perfect singles holidays so the language school organises a host of social and cultural activities each week to help you to get to know your fellow classmates and to integrate you into the French way of life, some activities are free and others have a small charge and may include:
- Optional trips to Monaco, Cannes and many more Cote d’Azur highlights
- Museum and gallery visits
- Water sports and a golf course are close to the school and during the winter months snow skiing is available just an hour away
- You will have plenty of free time to explore the local area and practice your new found language skills or just kick back and relax on this language learning holiday
French Language Level Test
- You are requested to complete a compulsory online level test in advance of arrival so the course organisers can place you in the right group for your level (the test link will be on your confirmation voucher)
- Please arrive at the school by 9am on your first day for a short oral language test
- This test will assess your understanding of the language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level
Other Information
- We recommend that you take a small French dictionary, pens and paper with you
Optional Accommodation
- This language school offers a choice of optional accommodation either staying with a local French family to immerse yourself in the French culture and practice your French
- Accommodation details can be seen under the ‘Course Overview’ tab and can be added during the booking process
Compulsory Extras
- Please note that this school charges a compulsory course enrolment fee, this is not included in the price and will be charged as an extra during the booking process, click on dates & booking and select a date to check the price
- Please note that text books are not included in the price and need to be purchased on your first day and the cost of these books is approximately 25-48 Euros
Go learn to speak French in Nice in a group class where you can share your passion for language with others from around the globe.