French Standard Course    Short term courses 1 wk+

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 16
Course duration 1 to 8 weeks
Number of lessons 20 group lessons
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per class 14 students
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Timetable: Generally 09:30-12:45 hrs (afternoon timetable may also be used during the busiest months)
Class times assigned according to language level not student preference

A French Language course aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their French language learning from scratch with an immersion course in France. Long term Standard Courses appeal to Gap Year students and those looking for a Career break. The school does not require a minimum number of students to open a class. If you are the only person at your language level, the school will reduce the number of lessons accordingly (so 20 group lessons, become 10 private lessons per week).

* CESA recommends this school for adults.
Teenage students also attend the school, but we recommend teenagers book the Biarritz Teenager course.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr2 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 10 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 12 18 25
  • Dec2 9

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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French Intensive Course    Short term courses 1 wk+

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 16
Course duration 1 to 8 weeks
Number of lessons 26 group lessons
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per class 14 students
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Timetable: Generally 09:30-12:45 + 14:00-15:30 hrs

Start dates 2024

  • Jan8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr2 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 10 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 12 18 25
  • Dec2 9

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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French & Surfing Course    Specific courses 1 wk+

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 16
Course duration 1+ week
Number of lessons 20 group lessons
Additional sessions + 10 surfing sessions
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per class 14 students
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Generally offered April to September each year
20 French  group lessons per week + 10 lessons dedicated to surfing over a week
One and a half hours of surfing a day, Monday/Friday

The beaches used appeal to improvers, but also to those at a beginner level. The Surf school provides wet suits/shorts and boards. NB: The French & Surf Course is a very popular summer programme, please book well in advance for July/August period.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr2 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 10 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 12 18 25
  • Dec2

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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French Private Tuition    1 wk+ courses

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 16
Course duration 1+ weeks
Number of lessons 20 private lessons
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per class 01 student
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Timetable: To be confirmed

An extremely intensive French language course, ideal for those who wish to make maximum French language progress over a one or two week period. Aimed at business people or those who need to work on their French for academic or professional reasons, for whom time is of the essence.

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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