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Antibes: Half term & Easter French courses

Open to 13/17 yr old students
Easter, May, June & Autumn

Is this course for you?

Yes. If you’re looking for a fun residential (or host based) teenage focused French language course in the half-term or Easter holiday periods. Emphasis is placed on oral skills and developing linguistic self-confidence in an international student environment. It’s popular and places on campus & with hosts become fully booked ~ so early reservations are advised!

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Location Plus Points:

  • Antibes/Juan les Pins is located in the heart of the French Riviera
  • Antibes is a popular location with young language learners
  • The student accommodation for teenagers is either in a small residence (a short walk from school) or with hosts, in which case students will have to walk the school each day

Course Plus Points:

  • All teachers are fully qualified and experienced in the teaching of French as a foreign language
  • Only French spoken in class
  • One+ week course enrolment
  • Plenty of adult supervision
  • French language classes divided by language level and best nationality mix

Course Dates 2025

Autumn 2024
Sept: 16, 23, 30
Oct: 07, 14, 21
Spring 2025
March: 10, 17, 24, 31
April: 07, 14, 22*, 28
May: 05, 12, 19, 26
June: 02, 10*, 16
Summer 2025
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Autumn 2025
August: 25
Sept: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Oct: 06, 13, 20, 27

Final week in October: 21st/25th October 2024
Final week in June: 16th/20th June 2025 (then the summer programme rates apply)
Final week in October: 27th/31st October 2025

Standard Course

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Age range 13-17 yrs
Course duration 1 week+ 
Number of lessons 20 lessons per week
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per class 12 students
  • No lessons on the first Monday
1 wk 2 wk 3 wk 4 wk
€ 1200 € 2300 € 3450 € 4600
CESA Fee: € 70.00 per person
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Intensive Course

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Age range 13-17 yrs
Course duration 1 week+ 
Number of lessons 25 lessons per week
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per class 12
  • No lessons on the first Monday
1 wk 2 wk 3 wk 4 wk
€ 1365 € 2630 € 3945 € 5260
CESA Fee: € 70.00 per person
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Fees quoted include tuition, activities, 2 way Nice airport transfer, shared room accommodation & full-board.
Flights to Nice, insurance and personal expenditure are NOT included.

Course Description

The French language college in Antibes/Juan les Pins offers French courses with other teenage language students, who have a similar French language level. Students are immersed in France, speaking French with native French speaking teachers and the “animateurs” (who help organise the social activities each week) and are encouraged to socialise and make the most of their time in France.

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The French language lessons are based on songs, films, comic strips or other current documents of interest to stimulate student interest and to keep the lessons dynamic. Social activities provide contrast and bring an additional element of fun to the overall programme.

The French language college staff are aware that the students want to enjoy their time as well as study, and therefore do all they can to ensure students enjoy their French experience, both in and outside the classroom.

Antibes/Juan les Pins offers everything the French language student needs, all the benefits of the Riviera, with the charm of the picturesque streets of Antibes, beaches and some lovely Autumn sunshine (though we can’t always be sure of the weather!) and yet is only 13 km from Nice airport. The college has offered Teenage French language courses for many years now and provides programmes over the Easter, half-term and Summer holidays.
During the Autumn, Easter and May & June, the classes are offered at the main college site, so whether living in the residence or with hosts, students will have to commute to the college for their language classes.

The combination of the French language lessons with an activity programme has real appeal! Every morning, from Monday to Friday, students study French in the classroom and then each afternoon are kept busy by the dedicated French group leaders, who organise a range of sporting, social and cultural activities either on site or in the local area. The weekends are dedicated to activities or free time. So if you like to be busy, this is the perfect French language course for you!

When student numbers make it necessary classes will also be offered in the afternoons, with activities arranged in the mornings.

Activities

A range of activities are offered as an inclusive part of this programme including 1/ a half-day trip 2/ a full day trip and 3/ a weekly barbecue or Crepes party. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings the group leaders offer a fun evening programme with games and entertainment.
Students are advised of the options once in France, via a notice board in the school, any additional activities are all taught through local clubs by certified national qualified instructors).
No activities take place on the first or last day of a course, as the group leaders are busy helping students settle in or depart at the end of their stay.

Accommodation

Student placement in residence rooms and host accommodation is based on achieving the best mix of age, nationality, and language ability to ensure the best social and working environment, for every student.

Vegetarian meals are offered (please note vegan meals are still not offered)
Gluten free meals can be provided – but the supplement for this service is high!

Residences:

Residence One/
Just 600m from the beaches and 500m from central Juan-les-Pins, it is a great location to make the most of all the town has to offer and caters for up to 80 students. Simple, basic standard rooms for 2 to 4 students. There is a small splash pool on site (available in the warmer months), but no sports facilities available. There is a TV room, wifi access, air conditioning and a snack bar. The evening meal is arranged at the residence, otherwise meals and lessons are held at the language college (just 1200m away).

Residence Two/
This residence consists of 25+ studio apartments in a very quiet location, a few minutes’ walk from the shops and beaches and within easy reach of the other residence. You’ll be able to enjoy the pleasant private outdoor area surrounding the residence. Free Wi-Fi, air-con, coin-operated washing machines, drinks machines, a television room and a reception.

School staff will live in the residence with the students – so if there are any questions, there is always someone to turn to.

Hosts/ess:

Students stay with local French hosts/ess, who offer breakfast and the evening meal (lunch is taken at the college) and bedrooms are shared (2 students per room).  Wifi included.

Hosts are most likely to be older single ladies or couples.
Single room accommodation can sometimes be arranged on request.

Students walk to college each day and should allow around 20/30 minutes’ walk to school each morning.

Going out Permission

Students aged 12 years old (or younger) will not be allowed out unaccompanied at any time.
Applied For 13/17-year-old students.

Campus accommodation

All ages
Students are welcome to leave campus unsupervised from 13.30 to 19.30 hrs and then return for dinner on campus. The school will welcome 12-year-olds on the courses, only if staying in a residence, but they will NOT be allowed out unaccompanied at the end of the activities. From experience CESA would only recommend a 12-year-old attending, if accompanied by an older sibling.

For 13/15-year-olds
Students aged 15 yrs or younger will not be able to go out at night unsupervised. No alternative curfews or restrictions can be implemented.

For 16/17-year-olds
Parents must then choose one of the following options:
Option One/ The student cannot go out unsupervised after dinner (19.30 hrs).
Option Two/ The student can go out unsupervised up to 22.00 hrs Monday to Thursday evening and until 01.00 hrs on both Friday & Saturday, & the day prior to a bank holiday (if applicable).

Host accommodation

All ages
Students are welcome to leave the school unsupervised, from 13.30 to 19.30 hrs only and then return for dinner to their hosts, except for Monday for the school arranged BBQ, and Friday for mandatory accompanied evening party.

For 13/15-year-olds
Students aged 15 yrs or younger will not be able to go out at night unsupervised.
No alternative curfews or restrictions can be implemented.

For 16/17-year-olds
Students in a host family will automatically be allowed to go out Monday to Thursday nights, until 22.00 hrs, including Monday for the school arranged BBQ and until 01.00 am on Friday & Saturday & the day prior to a bank holiday (if applicable) in accordance with the college director’s rules.

Travel & Transfers

Arrive: Sunday PM   Depart: Saturday AM
Fly to Nice International airport and take advantage of the inclusive two-way transfer service to your accommodation. Please ensure the flights arrive on the Sunday at a reasonable hour and depart at a reasonable time on the Saturday. Set arrival days/times apply to the Nice transfer service.
Extra transfers outside the set times will be charged for.