Location

Learning French at our partner language school located in the beautiful French Riviera, is a real treat. Situated in the city, while being just 10 minutes’ walk from the beach, you get the best of both worlds in Nice; city sights and conveniences coupled with the beauty and relaxation of the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by its own garden, where you will be able to relax at break times, the modern, well-equipped French language school really is a great place to study.

The language school building has its origins in the late 19th Century and has been beautifully renovated to provide light and airy classrooms, all with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The school has a full computer suite for use outside of lessons, a library, student lounge and a private garden with patio area.

Language Course

The A Level Revision course is aimed at students in Year 12 or 13 who want to improve their knowledge, understanding and execution of French and develop strategies to prepare for their exams.

The tuition is very much practice oriented. You will participate in group sessions alongside other students of a similar level, with lessons focused on improving all aspects of the language; speaking listening, reading and writing. There are 4 classes of this type per day and these generally take place during the morning though during busy periods these classes can alternatively be placed in the afternoon.

Your remainder lessons are reserved for exam techniques and text analysis. This is also part of the next day’s work to be corrected and analysed by the teacher. A range of text material is used in lessons, all of which deals with French literature and civilisation and there is a mock exam, an oral or written test, at the end of the course on a theme of your choice. We will ask you before you travel if there are any areas in particular that you would like to cover with your tutor.

You are expected to spend 1 to 2 hours per day after lessons on homework and preparation.

You will be given a written assessment before you travel and a speaking assessment on the first morning before lessons in order to place you in the group most suited to your ability level. Classes have an international flavour and a lively feel because they are grouped by ability not nationality or age.

Optional Social and Cultural Programme

Starting with a welcome party on your first day, The school offers a range of social, sporting and cultural activities including: salsa evenings, tapas evenings, karaoke evenings, cheese tasting workshops, cooking workshops, beach volleyball, segway tours, boules, bowling, visits to other local towns like Antibes, Monaco and Cannes and trips to the Matisse, MAMAC and Chagall art galleries. Activities change weekly and are booked directly with the school during your stay.

Accommodation

Transfers

If you select to stay with a host family, they offer a free pick up service on arrival at Nice Airport. For other transfers, the tram line 2 runs frequent services from Nice airport into the city centre (approx €1.50). We are happy to offer details for travel on public transport on request.

School Closures

The school is closed on 10/04/23, 01/05/23, 18/05/23, 29/05/23, 14/07/23, 15/08/23 and 01/11/23. On these days an activity or excursion is offered instead of lessons.

Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.