French Summer School in Biarritz: Language Courses
French Summer School courses offered in Biarritz:
The French courses appeal to teenagers looking to improve and practise their general French skills, whilst having a fabulous language holiday in Biarritz. The Teenager courses concentrate on developing core French language skills across all language levels. The A’ level and Leaving Certificate exam programmes offer additional classes to help students prepare for their end of high school exams.
French Teenage Course + Surfing
| Levels offered Dates offered Minimum age Course duration Number of lessons Additional classes Lesson duration Maximum per class |
Beginner to Advanced June to mid August 14 1+ weeks 20 group lessons per week Surfing sessions 45 minutes 14 students |
2016 PDF
French Classes:
On the first Monday of a course, students have an Induction Talk
French classes will always start on Monday at 10.10 hrs through to 12.30 hrs
Tuesday to Friday classes are held 09.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs (with a 20 minutes break)
So there are 15 hours (or 20 lessons x 45 minutes) in total per week
The programme covers all the different elements of the French language. Students are taught a wide range of language learning tools; covering speaking, reading, writing and listening skills according to their current French language level. The main focus of the course is always oral communication and the teachers are all university educated, native speakers. Students are always encouraged to participate actively in class and to put their new found French skills into practice.
Prior to arrival students will be asked to complete a level test
Surfing Sessions:
Four afternoons of surf instruction (surf lessons times dependent on the tides)
Surfing lessons take place in Anglet
Students are driven to the beach by language school staff
Wetsuits and boards provided
8 students per surfing group
Social activities*, excursions and evening events are included in the programme
Please note: You can’t combined the Activities programme with the Surfing programme, in the same week
* Social Activities
The school staff arrange a variety of additional activities after the official Activity or Surfing programme each week, depending on the time available, including; football matches, beach volley contests, quizzes, beach volleyball, board games, photo contests and treasure hunts. It’s a great way to get to know each other and of course to practise your French outside of the formal class sessions!
On Wednesday afternoon (half-day) and Saturday (full-day) excursions are offered as an inclusive part of the programme, to Bayonne, St Jean de Luz, St Jean Pied de Port, Espelette and La Rhune. Students are accompanied by school staff, to encourage a little more French conversation wherever possible…
One evening a week (as a rule Friday night) the school arranges an activity to bring the students together so they can relax and chat. Popular events include a bowling night, a trip to the cinema or a night spent on the beach. Normally timetabled 8.30 to 11.00 pm. Otherwise students are expected to stay at home with their hosts, so they can practise their French, unless they have parental permission to go out in the evening.
French Teenage Course + Activity Programme
| Levels offered Dates offered Minimum age Course duration Number of lessons Additional classes Lesson duration Maximum per class |
Beginner to Advanced June to mid August 14 1+ weeks 20 group lessons per week Activities programme 45 minutes 14 students |
2016 PDF
French Classes:
On the first Monday of a course, students have an Induction Talk
French classes will always start on Monday at 10.10 hrs through to 12.30 hrs
Tuesday to Friday classes are held 09.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs (with a 20 minutes break)
So there are 15 hours (or 20 lessons x 45 minutes) in total per week
The programme covers all the different elements of the French language. Students are taught a wide range of language learning tools; covering speaking, reading, writing and listening skills according to their current French language level. The main focus of the course is always oral communication and the teachers are all university educated, native speakers. Students are always encouraged to participate actively in class and to put their new found French skills into practice.
Prior to arrival students will be asked to complete a level test
Activities Programme:
Four sporting activities selected from; surfing, rock climbing, rafting, hiking, sea-kayaking or golf
8/12 students per activity group
Social activities*, excursions and evening events are included in the programme
Please note: You can’t combined the Activities programme with the Surfing programme, in the same week
* Social Activities
The school staff arrange a variety of additional activities after the official Activity or Surfing programme each week, depending on the time available, including; football matches, beach volley contests, quizzes, beach volleyball, board games, photo contests and treasure hunts. It’s a great way to get to know each other and of course to practise your French outside of the formal class sessions!
On Wednesday afternoon (half-day) and Saturday (full-day) excursions are offered as an inclusive part of the programme, to Bayonne, St Jean de Luz, St Jean Pied de Port, Espelette and La Rhune. Students are accompanied by school staff, to encourage a little more French conversation wherever possible…
One evening a week (as a rule Friday night) the school arranges an activity to bring the students together so they can relax and chat. Popular events include a bowling night, a trip to the cinema or a night spent on the beach. Normally timetabled 8.30 to 11.00 pm. Otherwise students are expected to stay at home with their hosts, so they can practise their French, unless they have parental permission to go out in the evening.
French Leaving Certificate Course
| Levels offered Dates offered Minimum age Course duration Number of lessons Additional classes Lesson duration Maximum per class |
Low Intermediate to Advanced Mid June to mid August 15 1+ weeks 20 group lessons per week 6 small group or private lessons 45 minutes 14 students |
2016 PDF
Course includes:
Six small group lessons focus on exam technique and revision or 6 private lessons focusing on your specific needs
Course open to all students preparing for end of high school exams (from across Europe)
One surfing lesson & a Wednesday half-day & a Saturday full day excursion
French lessons held: Monday to Friday AM
On average 8/12 students per class
Timetable:
Monday 10.10 hrs to 12.30 hrs (every week)
Tuesday/Friday: 09.00 to 12.30 hrs for general French classes
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: PM exam revision classes
Offered from early June in the main school, with other teenage students, then in mid June through to mid August, the classes are held in the Summer College site with the other teenage courses (offered to all language levels, from 14 yrs to 17 yrs of age).
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French A’ level Course
| Levels offered Dates offered Minimum age Course duration Number of lessons Additional classes Lesson duration Maximum per class |
Low Intermediate to Advanced Mid June to mid August 15 1+ weeks 20 group lessons per week 6 small group or private lessons 45 minutes 14 students |
2016 PDF
Course includes:
Six small group lessons focus on exam technique and revision or 6 private lessons focusing on your specific needs
Course open to all students preparing for end of high school exams (from across Europe)
One surfing lesson & a Wednesday half-day & a Saturday full day excursion
French lessons held: Monday to Friday AM
On average 8/12 students per class
Timetable:
Monday 10.10 hrs to 12.30 hrs (every week)
Tuesday/Friday: 09.00 to 12.30 hrs for general French classes
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: PM exam revision classes
Offered from early June in the main school, with other teenage students, then in mid June through to mid August, the classes are held in the Summer College site with the other teenage courses (offered to all language levels, from 14 yrs to 17 yrs of age).
Get a Quote nowThese are VERY popular course options, it is recommended you book as early as possible, to ensure a course place.
