Biarritz : French Leaving Certificate course

Open to : 16/18 yr old students      

Is this course for you ?
Yes.  If you're looking for an immersion French course, staying with local French hosts. It's perfect for French Leaving Certificate students from Ireland looking to prepare prior to their exam year.    Past students have really enjoyed living on the Atlantic coast, in Biarritz.  It's demanding, fun and popular ~ so early reservations are advised!

Location Plus Points :

• Biarritz is a smart, lively Atlantic town; sunny & coastal.
• It is a popular summertime location with teenage language learners.
• Stay with local French hosts.

Course Plus Points :

• All teachers are fully qualified and experienced in the teaching of French as a foreign language.
• Only French will be spoken in class.
• Two week+ courses offered (one week options in June & August).
• 20 French lessons per week format offered 

College Description

The Biarritz French language school has an excellent academic record and operates each summer, catering for teenage students aged 15yrs+.  The school is based at the Youth Hostel in Biarritz in early June, and from 24th June to 23rd August 2013, the Lycee is located in a very pretty residential area of Biarritz.  This charming villa based college is just to the south east of the town centre, 8-10 minutes walking distance from the sea front, beaches and heart of the town.  The school offers 10 bright and spacious classrooms, a computer room, a large courtyard garden shaded by trees with tables and chairs and there's even room to play football and volleyball.

The French language school in Biarritz offers a range of teenage courses, in addition to this Leaving Certificate course.  The French language school staff are aware that the students are on holiday and will do all they can to help students enjoy their French experience, both in and outside the classroom.
Language students can follow a two week or longer French course in June to August (and there are some one week course dates in June and August only).

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French Leaving Certificate & Activity Course

20 French group lessons x 50 minutes per week + activity programme
French lessons held: Monday to Friday AM
Timetable : 09.15hrs to 13.00hrs
On average 8/12 students per class
Max. 15 people per class 
 
Open to all language levels (depending on start date selected)
15yrs+ age group June/August

Course objectives and methodology
the practice of spoken French in communicative situations and a cultural approach to the language development of linguistic proficiency (written and oral expression / written and oral comprehension / interpersonal communication) communicative methods combining individual development and group dynamics (group work, role plays, etc.)

Activites offered each week 
~ a sporting activity such as basketball/body-boarding... 
~ a Wednesday PM trip to San Sebastian, Bayonne or Saint Jean de Luz
~ one surfing session, with a professional surf school
~ a trip to the Chocolate museum, a rugby match, cinema or bowling
Students are advised of the exact options offered each week once at the College.

French Leaving Certificate & Activity Course / Prices:

> Start Dates 2013

Leaving Certificate students welcomed : From 03 June 2013
(with specific Leaving Cert courses offered in the month of June)
You may select from any of the start dates, depending on your
course choice.

Two week+ start dates :

~ Dates in bold offer specific Leaving Certificate course content
~ Additional dates are options for students looking to improve general
   French language skills

NB: Last Year's June start dates became FULLY booked by late April
So early bookings are strongly recommended for June AND July

One week start dates :
Depending on your course choice

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French Leaving Certificate & Surf Course

20 French group lessons x 50 minutes per week + activity programme
French lessons held: Monday to Friday AM
Timetable : 09.15hrs to 13.00hrs
On average 8/12 students per class
Max. 15 people per class
 
Open to all language levels (depending on start date selected)
15yrs+ age group June/August
One week duration (see specificed dates in June & August)
Two week+ duration (June to August) 

Course objectives and methodology
the practice of spoken French in communicative situations and a cultural approach to the language development of linguistic proficiency (written and oral expression / written and oral comprehension / interpersonal communication) communicative methods combining individual development and group dynamics (group work, role plays, etc.)

Surf tuition offered each week
~ 4 afternoons of surf instruction (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
~ exact surf lesson days/timetable dependent on the tides
~ Surf Instructors hold the "Federation de Surf" diploma
~ a free Wednesday PM excursion to San Sebastian, Bayonne or San Juan de Luz in June/July
~ a VERY popular course option and it is recommended you book as early as possible
You can't combine the Surf course with the Activities option in the same week, but you are welcome
to book a one week of each option on a fortnights programme

French Leaving Certificate & Surf Course / Prices:

> Start Dates 2013

Leaving Certificate students welcomed : From 03 June 2013
(with specific Leaving Cert courses offered in the month of June)
You may select from any of the start dates, depending on your
course choice.

Two week+ start dates :

~ Dates in bold offer specific Leaving Certificate course content
~ Additional dates are options for students looking to improve general
   French language skills

NB: Last Year's June start dates became FULLY booked by late April
So early bookings are strongly recommended for June AND July

One week start dates :
Depending on your course choice

A short term French language course aimed at Irish Leaving Certificate students (and other European students studying for equivalent exams) who need to build on current skills during an immersion course in France over the holidays.  This is an serious course in small groups to maximise students’ performance. The main objective of the programme is to improve linguistic abilities, whilst concentrating on aspects essential to the Leaving Certificate (or European equivalent) exam in order to make the best use of students’ knowledge.

Course objectives and methodology
to prepare for the Leaving Certificate French examinations
to train for specific examinations (listening activities, presenting a theme, writing a letter, narrative or summary, etc.)
to practice linguistic skills (written expression, “essay planning”, oral / written comprehension, oral / interactive communication)
to revise grammar and build vocabulary
communicative methods, role play and use of real documents

Activities
Students can choose to follow either a Surfing or Activities programme in the afternoon (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) in addition to a free Wednesday PM excursion (PM excursion offered in June/July).

Supervision
Students are supervised by state qualified instructors for all sporting activities and by a member of college staff for cultural outings

Location
Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne (BAB) is situated on the Atlantic Coast, in the south west of France in the Basque Country.  The area is a very attractive holiday destination because of its diversity and its nightlife!  Inland, Bayonne offers a beautiful riverside setting, medieval old town, famous gothic cathedral and great shopping. Biarritz, is a surfers paradise and offers a wide range of daytime holiday activity possibilities, golden beaches and good nightlife.

Accommodation
French host based (private household)
Can be booked on a shared room* basis only (either with a friend or the college will find a pair for you) with full-board (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) with local hosts.
* Generally single rooms are allocated in August 
French hosts live in Biarritz/Anglet/Bayonne -in houses or apartment buildings, just a short bus ride from the college, the beaches and the centre of Biarritz. Hosts offer you the chance to share daily French life with native speakers.  They are very likely to have more than two student staying with them.
They will collect you from Biarrtiz airport/station by arrangement, free of charge (if at reasonable hour) and take you back at the end of the course.

Going out Permission

Teenagers aged 15/17yrs old will need signed parental permission to be able to go out in the evenings. CESA will forward details upon enrolment.

Parents must indicate that either:

1/ no permission to go out is given 

2/ students are free to go out at a time set by their parents but in any case no later than 12.00midnight in the week & 01.30am on Friday/Saturday nights.

French language students, aged 18 years of age+ are not subject to parental permission rules.

NB: Parents cannot set alternative curfews as the college is unable to police them.

Travel
Arrive: Sunday PM
Depart: Saturday AM

Travel to Biarritz by plane and then take the host arranged two way transfer to your accommodation.

One week duration (see specified dates in June and August)
Two week+ duration (June to August) 

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