French schools in Antibes
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French schools Antibes – Learn French on the French Riviera
25 kilometres of one of the most beautiful coastlines on the French Riviera make Antibes and the seaside resort Juan-les-Pins a great destination for a summer holiday. With its Mediterranean climate - lots of sunny days and high temperatures all through the summer - this is the perfect spot for your French school! Antibes itself has an attractive historic city centre with a maze of small streets. It is also famous for having one of the biggest marinas in Europe, where you can see some of the world’s most expensive luxury yachts. Antibes is one of the oldest cities in the Côte d’Azur, founded by the Greeks in 340 BC. It’s old name “Antipolis” means “city across from Nice”. Later the city belonged to the Roman Empire and there are still some Roman artefacts such as aqueducts and amphora to be seen in Antibes.
Spend your holiday in this beautiful city, located in one of the most attractive regions in France!
Our French schools in Antibes
Lessons might take place in the school's garden.
Our school is one of the best in France, being one of the first awarded with "FLE - Francais langue étrangère – French as a foreign language”. The main building “Le Château” is built in Provencal style and surrounded by a beautiful garden. From the terrace you can enjoy a wonderful view over the harbour and the "Baie des Anges". The school is located in a quiet area, only a short walk from both the city centre and the sea.
The classrooms are bright and have modern equipment; there are also some outdoor classrooms available. Besides this, the school offers a self-service restaurant, an internet café and a library. For some dates, lessons take place in the building of “Le Port” in the old town of Antibes. It is located right behind the historic city wall built by Vauban, and only 30 metres away from the harbour. From the second floor you have a great view over the city wall, the harbour with its luxury yachts and the “Baie des Anges” with the majestic Alps in the background.
Our language courses are attended by students from all over the world (average age 25 years) and have been designed specifically for language learners who are visiting a foreign country for a short period. Maximum class size is 12 in the General French Course, and 4 or 6 in the other language courses.
All our teachers are native speakers and qualified in teaching French as a foreign language. Teaching material is provided. You’ll take a placement test upon arrival, which determines your course level. After that there'll be a tour to show you round the city and the real lessons start on the second day. At the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate indicating your language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
The school offers guided tours, social evenings, cinema, theatre and trips. Some of the activities are included in the price; others can be booked on arrival for an additional fee.
French Language courses
Our friendly staff is always at your service.
General French Course: 20 lessons x 45 minutes per week
The aim of this course is to expand your vocabulary as well as grammatical knowledge. Our friendly teachers do a lot of practical exercises to make you feeling more comfortable speaking french. This course covers grammar, listening, reading and above all communication. The course normally takes place in the morning from 8.45 to 12.00, from Monday to Friday.
The following language levels are catered for: beginner (A0, only at certain dates!), elementary (A1), lower intermediate (A2), intermediate (B1), upper intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) and proficiency (C2).
Intensive French Course: 30 lessons x 45 minutes per week
During the Intensive Course you'll get deeper into the French Language. This course combines the General Course (see above) with an add-on of 10 lessons per week with maximum class size of 6, taking place in the afternoon (13.45 - 15.40) from Tuesday to Friday.
The following language levels are catered for: beginner (A0, only at certain dates!), elementary (A1), lower intermediate (A2), intermediate (B1), upper intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) and proficiency (C2).
Business Course: 30 lessons x 45 minutes per week
This course is specially designed for managers and executives and focuses on business language, french business culture and efficient use of the telephone. The aim is to acquire a certain appearance in the french business community. The lessons take place Mon-Fri 8.45-12.00 and Tue-Fri 13.45-15.40 Uhr. The max. number of students is 4 per course.
Minimum entry level: intermediate (B1)
Mini-Group Conversation: 25 lessons x 45 minutes per week
You follow the General Course in the morning and in the afternoon the course focuses on oral expression. (Mon-Fri 8.45-12.00, and additionally on 2 afternoons 14.00-16.00). As there are max. 4 students per class in the afternoon everyone can get involved and improve their communication skills and fluency most efficiently.
Minimum entry level: lower intermediate (A2)
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Accommodation
Home stay: You may stay in single rooms with one of our friendly, carely chosen home stay hosts, most of whom have been welcoming students for many years. Normally you won’t need longer than half an hour to get from your family to the school. You’ll get a French breakfast but half-board accommodation with dinner in the family is also available.
Residential accommodation: You may also stay in the high standard studios in the residences Castel Arabel High, Aragon or Garret. You will stay in a really nice single room with kitchenette on a self-catering basis. Breakfast and lunch can also be taken in the school’s cafeteria (5-9 Euros, depending on the meal).
The Residences Castel Arabel High and Aragon are located only 450 metres away from the centre of Juan-Les-Pins and 600 metres from the beach and 1,2 km from school “Le Château“. Castel Arabel has a pool and a TV room. All studios have en-suite toilet and shower facilities.
The Residence Garret is located in the school centre “Le Château“ and is about 800 metres away from the city centre and 1500 metres from the beach. All studios have en-suite toilet and shower facilities. Please note that the accommodation in a certain residence can not be guaranteed. Internet access for 5€ per week (WIFI). Cleaning of the studio is the responsibility of the students.
How to get there?
We warmly suggest to arrive via plane. The airport of Nice is only 18 kilometers away and approached by many airlines. Otherwise there are possibilities to go by train or by bus directly to Antibes.
If you stay with a host family, the transport from the Nice airport or the station in Antibes is already included.
If you stay in the residence, the transfer can be booked additionally from Nice airport or from the station in Antibes.
French schools Antibes - what's included in the price?
- Home stay or residential accommodation in single rooms as described
- French language tuition in mixed nationality classes where possible
- Maximum 12 students per class
- Course material
- Placement test on arrival
- Certificate at the end of the course
- Organized leisure activities as described (sometimes at an extra charge)
- Support and assistance on all aspects of your stay
Course start dates
You can start your General Course, Intensive Course or Mini-Group Conversation Course every Monday throughout the year except for Public Holidays, but please note these starting days for the absolute beginners (A0):
02.01., 23.01., 06.02., 05.03., 19.03., 02.04., 16.04., 30.04., 14.05., 28.05., 11.06., 25.06., 09.07., 23.07., 06.08., 20.08., 03.09., 17.09., 01.10., 22.10., 12.11., 03.12.2012
You can start your Executive Course at the following starting dates:
23.01., 20.02., 19.03., 02.04., 16.04., 30.04., 28.05., 11.06., 25.06., 09.07., 23.07., 06.08, 20.08., 03.09., 17.09., 15.10., 12.11., 26.11.2012
If your course starts on a public holiday you will start on the Tuesday. Accommodation is available from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after its completion.
Please note that lessons don't take place on this bank holidays and aren't catched up later (and there is no refund): 09.04., 01.05., 08.05., 17.05., 28.05., 15.08., 01.11. 2012.
Please note: supplement for one week stay is 50 EUR per person
Christmas Closure: 22nd December 2012 to the 5th January 2013 inclusive.
Minimum number of participants: 15 students
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