France | Biarritz | French Surf and Study (ages 15–17)
French Surf and Study
For students aged 15–17, a Surf and Study course in legendary Biarritz is an unforgettable experience. Combining inspiring language lessons from A2 to C1 level at a leading language school, surfing classes and opportunities to experience French culture, a Surf and Study summer camp will be the best summer vacation ever!
Under the experienced supervision of a fully accredited language school in Biarritz, participants enjoy inspiring lessons and a varied programme of activities. In the afternoons, it’s down to the beach for surfing lessons with fully qualified instructors. From beginners to expert surfers, the only requirement is that you can swim!
This course is for 15–17 year-olds. The last course for 2026 begins on 09/08/2026.
This course is Sunday arrival (after 1pm) and Saturday departure (before 12pm).
Location
The surf capital of Europe, cosmopolitan Biarritz is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Atlantic coast and one of the most welcoming cities in France. Housed in completely refurbished premises, the language school enjoys an exceptional location just a few metres from the famous Côtes des Basques beach, the most famous beach in the region for surfing. The school is a short walk from the lively Halles district which houses the town’s many markets, restaurants, cafés and boutiques.
Language Course
Taught in small groups of up to 8 students of similar ability, the course comprises 20 lessons taught during weekday mornings. Through lively, interactive teaching, students gain confidence and fluency in practical situations, covering skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Students are allocated to a group based on a pre-travel written test and a short speaking test on the first morning of lessons.
Activities
At the welcome meeting on the first day of the course students receive a detailed weekly programme of activities with a timetable and meeting points. Summer Camp activities include:
- City tour on the first Monday for new students on the first Monday after arrival
- One cultural visit per week (half-day excursion on Wednesday afternoon and/or a full day on Saturday in Bayonne, Saint Jean de Luz, Biarritz, Hendaye)
- Social activities, fun and sports to allow students to practise French with others: football, beach volleyball, quiz, photo contest, treasure hunt, beach sports
- Social evening to encourage students to get to know one another, such as beach games, bowling or a film night
Surf Lessons
The Côte des Basques beach in Biarritz is a perfect surf spot for all levels. A few minutes’ walk from the city centre, the beach is framed by the cliffs with a breathtaking view of Spain and the mountains.
At low tide, the waves are small and long, ideal for beginners.
At high tide, the beach disappears to make way for the waves, which get stronger and sometimes form rollers allowing more experienced surfers the chance to have fun and develop their surfing skills.
All levels of surfing are catered for, from beginners to experienced surfers. The package includes:
- 4 surf lessons of 1.5 hours on the on the famous Côte des Basques beach (a 5-minute walk from the school) and on Anglet beach. The timetable varies depending on tides and weather conditions.
- Fully-qualified instructors from the Hastea and Uhaina partner surf schools.
- Classes are grouped by ability with a maximum of eight students in a class.
- All equipment provided – wetsuits and surf boards.
Accommodation
Students aged 15–17 are housed with carefully selected hosts in Biarritz who provide twin rooms and full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner). During the Spring camp, host accommodation is offered on a half board basis.
Students enjoy appropriate levels of independence as they navigate their way to and from their host accommodation every day. There are between two and four students per host. All host accommodation is within 30 minutes of the school. Read more about what it means to stay with a host in our Host Accommodation Guide.
Supervision
Group Leaders run the activity programme and supervise students. The supervision ratio is 1:8 for water activities and 1:12 for other activities and excursions.
Transfers
Return transfers from Biarritz airport or railway station are included in the price of this package.
Availability
Easter 2026
29 March –11 April
Summer 2026
21 June–15 August
Accommodation runs Sunday–Saturday. Classes run Monday–Friday
School closures 2025
| Month | Closure |
|---|---|
| April | 6th |
| July | 14th |
| August | 15th |
There are no lessons on these dates and a £30 discount applies.
Insurance
Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.
Included in this package
This course is Sunday arrival (before 1pm) and Saturday departure.
- 20 French lessons per week
- Full board host family (Half board during Spring Dates)
- Return transfers from Biarritz airport / railway station
- Welcome meeting
- Tour of Biarritz
- Surf programme
- Social and cultural activities
- Excursion
- Supervision during lessons and free time
- Course materials
- Course certificate
- 24/7 Emergency support from UK office during your stay.
- Travel and medical insurance (optional + supplement)
My daughter recently completed a week long Language and Surfing course in Biarritz with Blue Stamp. She had an amazing time and met some great people. Everything went smoothly with the airport pick up by the host (a very short drive from Biarritz Town). Also, the host accompanied my daughter to purchase the correct bus-pass for the week, from a machine at a local bus stop. My daughter enjoyed her time immensely, she also found her host and roommate to be great company.
It was exhausting as they had so much fun doing the organised activities and exploring the area as a big group of new friends. My daughter is still in contact with some of the girls she met.
Thank you Blue Stamp for all of the support you have provided for this trip, it was a fantastic experience for my daughter.
Tara Hartley, Parent
