Learn French in Nice - French Language Course France

Learn French in Nice - French Language Course France

Nice, France


Minimum Age: 17 years; Average Age: 20 – 28 years; Mature Students 50+


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Nice

Learn French in France, Nice. Study French at our partner French language school in Nice.

The French Riviera is the second tourist region of France right after Paris. Its exceptional beauty gave it a reputation of paradise with its 300 days of sunshine per year!

Nice has the advantage of an exceptional micro-climate. Although the city opens onto the sea, Nice is protected from the wind by the surrounding hills and the Estérel Mountains to the west, and the north-western barrier of the Mercantour Alps.

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The sea breezes give a mild climate in winter and reduce the heat in the summer. It is not unusual to lunch outdoors in the Cours Saleya in a T-shirt in February, while the rest of France is shivering in the cold!

Around Nice, many towns and villages are places of cultural and historic interests: Antibes, Cannes, Grasse, Biot, Saint-Paul de Vence, Saint-Tropez, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Eze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Monaco, Menton. Nice, the Capital of the French Riviera is a lively city, with its carnival and cultural events running all year round.

It is worth taking the time to discover Nice in depth: wander at random through the narrow streets of the old town and then stroll along the famous "Promenade" before entering into the heart of the city with its rich architectural and cultural heritage and its parks and gardens.

Nice has a total of 19 museums and galleries, 32 classified historical monuments. (Museum of contemporary and modern art, Matisse Museum, Chagall Museum…, Palais de Justice, Palais de la Préfecture, Eglise Sainte Réparate, Place Garibaldi, Eglise Russe…). All the cities of the French Riviera from Monaco to Cannes can be easily reached by train or bus in 30 minutes. Nice is easily accessible by all means of transport: planes, coaches, trains and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is the second busiest airport in France after Paris. It is linked to the main cities in Europe and North America.

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Language School

The school was celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2006 and has taught French to thousands of students from over 80 countries since its foundation in 1976. Our partner language school welcomes students all year long at the two locations: Paris and Nice.

The school in Nice is located right in the heart of town: 15 min away from the beach, 5 min from the train station and a 10 min walk to the vieille ville, the old town. There is 17 classrooms with air conditioning. The school has a media centre in self access with a few computers with Internet and a lounge room with cold drinks and snacks machines. Smoking is not allowed in the premises. School opening hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (open until 6.30 pm in July & August).

You will find an excellent teaching programme, good learning facilities and a choice of cultural and leisure activities. Whatever your reasons for learning French are – work, study or leisure – you will find at the school the programme that suits your needs.

Learn French in Nice, French Language school in the South of France

All teachers are university graduates specialized in teaching French as a foreign language. 

For more information about the French language school and Nice, please go to French language courses in Nice.

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French Language Courses

General Information:

  • Students arrive on Sunday before the course starts and leave on Saturday after the course ends.
  • Orientation / testing usually takes place on Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday).
  • Lessons begin after testing or the following day.
  • All lessons are 45 minutes.
  • Each class has 8 - 12 students per class (according to the placement test this figure might be exceeded by 1 or 2)
Learning Materials: Teachers in Nice work with copies which will be given to the students at the school. No extra cost.

French language students, Language school in Nice, France

All courses include:

  • Pre-course placement test on arrival.
  • Course certificate for students who successfully complete 90% of the course.
  • Orientation and welcome pack (including map).
  • Most social and cultural activities (except transport + entrance fees)
  • Access to multimedia study centre
  • Free access to e-mail and access to internet.

NOT included:

Some social activities such as evening outings and excursions
Admissions office, French language school in Nice, France

The organization of the levels is carried out in accordance with the examination system of the “Common European Framework of Reference for languages” (CEFR) levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.  

Course Schedule: As the course schedule depends on the level in French, please note that we cannot guarantee a specific schedule but we will try our best to please students with the appropriate schedule.

More info on French courses (please click here)

Students can prepare for the following examinations (please click here)

Standard French Language Course (20 lessons per week)

Semi-intensive French language course for adults. 20 lessons per week covering all areas of general French including: grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening and DELF exam preparation. From Tuesday to Friday from 8:45 - 12:45. From April to September classes can also take place in the afternoon from Monday to Friday from 13:45 – 17:00 and in July & August, classes may take place in the evening from Monday to Friday from 16:00 – 19:15.

Each student gets at least 3 hours per day of class in a group of 8 to 12 people. Group courses are available for all levels from beginner to proficiency. Each course starts on a Monday and ends on a Friday. The minimum course length is one week. There is no maximum length.Study French in France, French language school in Nice, France
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Intensive French Language Course (30 lessons per week)
Same course contents as Standard French language course but 30 lessons / week = 20 lessons in the morning + 10 lessons in the afternoon of oral and written communication.

DELF Preparation Option: 20 lessons of regular courses in general French and 10 lessons focused on exam preparation.

From Tuesday to Friday from 8:45 - 12:45 and afternoons Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 13:45 to 15:45 & Friday 13:45 – 15:15

General French lessons, Learn French in Nice, France
Group courses are available for all levels from beginner to proficiency. Each course starts on a Monday and ends on a Friday. The minimum course length is one week. There is no maximum length.
Standard PLUS French Language Course (20 group lessons + 05 private lessons per week)
This course combines the Standard French language course with 20 lessons per week covering all areas of general French including: grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening with 5 additional private lessons.

Group lessons: from Tuesday to Friday from 8:45 - 12:45. From April to September classes can also take place in the afternoon from Monday to Friday from 13:45 – 17:00 and in July & August, classes may take place in the evening from Monday to Friday from 16:00 – 19:15.

During the additional private lessons in the afternoon you can develop specific speaking and writing skills or focus on special fields and topics of interest as well as exam preparation for DELF.

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The number of private lessons can be adapted to the student´s choice with a minimum of 5 private lessons per week.
One-to-One French Language Course (min. 02 lessons per week)

Private lessons are designed for:

  • those students who would like to achieve rapid progress within in a short period of time as well as
  • those students who would like to develop specific speaking and writing skills or
  • focus on special fields and topics of interest as well as exam preparation for DELF.
French private courses in Nice, Language School in France
Intensive 3-month courses in Nice (20 or 30 lessons per week)

A course for long-stay students who want to develop speaking and writing skills and prepare for official examinations in French.

Focus on all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Regular assessment and support ensure your progress. A course for long-stay students who want to develop speaking and writing skills and prepare for official examinations in French.

General French lessons can be combined with language and culture lectures for all levels, special lectures for complete beginners and DELF exam preparation for intermediate and advanced students.

Students & teachers, French Language School in Nice, France
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French + Work Experience

Internship Program: a real insight into the work environment in France

Learning by doing!
Internships all year long to suit your training, experience, aims and interests

Our internship program represents a unique and challenging opportunity to practise French and to get a real professional experience.

The internship program aims at students over 18 whose university course calls for an internship in a company. It occurs in all fields of economy, from banking, law, industries to museums, theatres, tourism or media organs.

Internship is not a job but it can help find one!

  • Available all year
  • Weekly start dates
  • Minimum age - 18
  • Advanced Level required
  • Maximum duration: 08 weeks
  • Delay to find your internship: 12 weeks
  • Open to students over 18 enrolled in a university in their home country or at our partner school
PRICE: EUR 645
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For further information on our internship program in France, please refer to our pdf file Professional internship in Nice or Paris, France.

For general information on our paid work programs please refer to our Study & Work abroad page.

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Special Courses

Best Ager 50+ French Language Course (20 lessons per week)

Combine French language learning and French "art de vivre"!

For people over 50, the programme offers the opportunity to:

  • refresh and improve their French
  • visit the South of France and places of cultural and historical interests
  • learn more about French culture
  • meet people of similar interests
  • enjoy Provencal "art de vivre" cuisine, wine, perfume, villages, and Art with Matisse and Picasso
Accommodation (not incl. in the price)
Choose to stay in a host family, hotels or self-catering studios.
Course for Mature Students, French courses, French language school in Nice, France

General French courses + activities
20 lessons per week - 5 levels available: elementary, intermediate 1, intermediate 2, advanced, proficiency (no beginners)

Prices
Including courses & excursions (airport transfer and accommodation not included)

  • 01 week: 470 EUR
  • 02 weeks: 780 EUR
More details & course dates (please click here)

French Language + French Cuisine Cooking Course (20 lessons French + 8 lessons Cooking / week)

Learn French and how to make delicious French dishes!

This course course combines a French Standard Course in the morning with French cooking lessons in the afternoon!

In the cooking part of this course students will learn how to make typical French dishes on the French Riviera using local seasonal products. You will also learn origins and anecdotes about French cuisine.

Classes take place in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, in a chef “apartment-cuisine”. 8 lessons of French cuisine are divided into 2 half-day sessions where complete menus (starter, main dish and dessert) are prepared and tasted.

Learn to cook French cuisine and learn French language, Language school in Nice, France
  • Available all year (except August): Starting dates: any Monday from 04th January – 6th August 2010 and from 30th August – 17th December 2010
  • Minimum Duration: 1 week
  • Minimum age - 17
  • Class size: max. 8 students
  • French Level: beginners to proficiency (Please check our course schedule if you are a complete beginner)
  • Prerequisites in cooking experience: not required

Price: EUR 169 per week + French Language Course

French cuisine course, French language school in Nice, France
Training for Teachers of French (30 lessons per week)
This 2 weeks program is designed for teachers of French as a foreign language. French civilization and culture are the basis of this training program which explores the subtleties of present day French language, classroom strategies and dynamics. It enables French teachers or future French teachers to broaden and update their classroom methods.

An optional cultural program (tours and lectures) permits to discover the French way of living and local culture.

Subjects include strategy and teaching methods in the language classroom, contemporary French society...

  • Levels: Proficiency
  • Prerequisites: French as a foreign language teacher
  • Maximum class size – 15 (Minimum class size – 6)
  • All year long for organized groups on request
Price: EUR 600 for 2 weeks
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Starting dates (please click here)


Dates

  • Courses start every Monday, except Long-Term Courses + 100 % beginners
  • Minimum Duration is 1 week for all 20, 30 lessons per week courses
Starting Dates for 100% Beginners in 2010
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Dec
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 Holidays in 2010
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Dec
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Classes missed on these days will neither be refunded nor made up except for 5th April, 13th May, 24th May, 1st November, 11th November classes will be made up.
The school in Nice will be closed for Christmas vacation from 19/12/2009 to 04/01/2010 and from 17/12/2010 to 03/01/2011


Activities/Excursions

The school organizes many cultural and social activities to complement French courses. The activities can take place: at school : lectures, buffets, parties... or outside: guided tours of museums, guided tours of the city or surrounding towns, dinners at restaurants…

Activities can include:

  • Monaco, Cannes, the "arrière-pays Niçois"...
  • The Picasso museum in Antibes, the Chagall and Matisse museums in Nice... 
  • Water sports and a golf course close to the school, snow skiing only one hour away...  
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Examples of activities (please click here)

How to get to Nice

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Our partner school is accredited by:                                                                Founded in 1976
ALTO WYSETC IALC
CSN FleWYSE Work Abroad
Ministère de l'éducation nationaleMaison de la France Ministère du travail 

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