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Paris (15th): A’ level Revision

French language revision in Paris
Open to 16/19 yr old students

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  • A’ level, Pre-U, Higher & IB students
  • Half-term and Easter holidays

Language students can follow a one-week French A’ level revision course, in this amazing city. The course is appropriate for teenagers who are independent and mature enough not to require constant direction from group leaders. Students can live with French hosts (or can arrange their own accommodation in Paris). It’s perfect for A’ level students looking to prepare prior to their end of school exams.

George returned on Saturday and had an amazing time in Paris. He said he thought that the school was excellent, the lessons were perfect for his ability and really pushed him.

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He liked the fact that the classes were small (8) and were a mix of A level students and other nationalities living in Paris. He rarely spoke English in the 8 days he was in Paris and was very reluctant to return!
Veronique, his host was amazing. Every night they shared a home cooked meal together and chatted. She was adept at giving him the space he needed but he had more than enough food to eat and felt very well looked after.
I was worried about the trip before he left but would rate it 5 stars. His confidence has increased dramatically and felt very independent travelling and living in Paris on his own.  If anyone was to have doubts about their 17-year-old son or daughter taking part in this, I would say let them go… it’s such a fabulous experience.
Thank you for arranging it so well

– Angela and George

A’ level Group Course

Levels offered Intermediate to Advanced
Age range 16 yrs+
Course duration 1 week 
Format 34 group lessons
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per class 14 students
A level Group Course:        € 535.00
+ CESA Fee/ per person:   €   70.00
Accommodation
Hosts, Single rm:                € 624.00
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A’ level Plus Course

Levels offered Intermediate to Advanced
Age range 16 yrs+
Course duration 1 week 
Format 34 group lessons +
3 private lessons
Lesson duration 45 minutes (group)
60 minutes (private)
Maximum per class 14 students
A level Plus Course:           € 795.00
+ CESA Fee/per person:   €   70.00
Accommodation
Hosts, Single rm:                € 624.00
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Course Dates
October 2024  14, 21
February 2025  17,  24
April 2025  07,  14
October 2025  13,  20,  27

 

A level Group Course:

26 general French group lessons (45 minutes per lesson)
Open group classes covering general French skills / 09.00 to 13.00 hrs

Two A level focused sessions (08 lessons)
Specific lessons for A level students / 14.15 to 17.15 hrs (Tuesday & Thursday)

A level Plus Course:

26 general French group lessons (45 minutes per lesson)
Open group classes covering general French skills / 09.00 to 13.00hrs

Two A level focused sessions (08 lessons)
Specific lessons for A level students / 14.15 to 17.15hrs (Tuesday & Thursday)

+ THREE private lessons
Timetable for private lessons: Varies / Offered on one afternoon (Mon, Wed or Fri)

Course Content

~ to practice general French linguistic skills (written expression, “essay planning”, oral / written comprehension, oral / interactive communication) in open group classes (all ages)
~ to focus on exam skills in two weekly sessions (listening activities, presenting a theme, writing a letter, narrative development)

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~ to revise grammar and build vocabulary
~ communicative methods, role play and use of real documents

~ All teachers are fully qualified and experienced in the teaching of French as a foreign language
~ Only French will be spoken in class

A short-term French language course aimed at A’ level students (and European students studying for A’ level exam equivalents) who need to build on current skills during an immersion course in France over the holidays.  The main objective of the programme is to improve linguistic abilities generally whilst also concentrating on aspects of the language essential to the A’ level (or European equivalent) exam to make the best use of students’ knowledge. A great deal of emphasis is placed on oral participation through personal presentations.

These courses are academically demanding and aimed at older teenagers.  The French language college staff are aware that the students want to make the most of their time in Paris and will do all they can to assist students to ensure they enjoy their French experience, both in and outside the classroom.

Accommodation

  • Open to students aged 16 yrs +
  • French hosts/ess based
  • Single room, half-board
  • Allow 25 to 50 minutes commute to school

Offered on a single room basis with half-board (breakfast and evening meal) with local hosts.
French hosts live in the residential areas in Paris – in apartment buildings.

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You need to allow for a daily commute to college of 25/50 minutes by bus or metro.

Hosts offer you the chance to share daily French life with native speakers.

There may well have more than one student staying with them.

Curfew

Teenagers aged 16/17yrs old will need signed parental permission to be able to go out in the evenings.

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

Supervision

School staff do not supervise students out of college

Travel & Transfer

Arrive: Sunday PM
Depart: Saturday AM

Travel to Paris by plane or train and make your way or book a college transfer (at additional cost) to your accommodation.

Collection from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport or a Paris train station offered, at extra cost.
Airport: EUR 230.00/one way   Station: EUR 190.00/one way

French language school

The school is centrally located in the heart of the city. It occupies a 1970s built, central town building, over two floors and is only a few minutes’ walk from the Champs de Mars and within easy reach of the Eiffel Tower. This French school offers a range of French group courses to meet the needs of students aged 16 years plus, across different language abilities.
The school welcomes students of all ages, and classes are formed based on language level for the general French lessons, not age.

The French language school provides a great environment for French courses, whilst exploring this unforgettable city. The French school comprises of 14 classrooms, catering for both group and private lessons, all with air-conditioning and audio-visual equipment. There is a coffee machine for drinks during the breaks and a broad selection of boulangeries, pâtisseries and local supermarkets so you can buy lunch, near the school.

Location

Home to 6 million people it caters for all tastes, with hundreds of galleries, cinemas, museums, and theatres to explore, not to mention innumerable cafes, bars, clubs and restaurants, there are a fine selection just a few minutes stroll from the school. The excellent public transportation system makes it an easy city to explore. So, whether you wish to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, the Chateau de Versailles, explore the Latin Quarter, stroll along the banks of the River Seine, enjoy the beauty of Paris’ parks and gardens or shop till you drop on the internationally famous “Grand Boulevards”, all is within easy reach.

Activities

No activities are included in the programme, as students are kept busy by the language course.
The school offers excursions in Paris, which can be paid for and booked separately, if of interest.