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.

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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.

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 2025

13–26 April

Summer 2025

22 June–16 August

Accommodation runs Sunday–Saturday. Classes run Monday–Friday

School closures 2025

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.