WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program South West France) Famous for its wine, this medium size city offers rich history, mild climate, gastronomic delights & elegance. Spacious, impressive 19th century school, over looking gardens in the heart of the city with AC classrooms. Special courses include: wine tasting, teacher training & cooking courses

Enjoy a French language course in France at our language school in the city of Bordeaux.

Discover the legendary vineyards of Bordeaux, breathtaking scenery and the rich historical towns of the Bordeaux countryside.

If Bordeaux owes its world-renowned name to its famous vineyards, it is its history, so intimately linked to its river, that today invites the visitor to discover its extraordinary heritage.

Watch the cruise ships moor in the very heart of the city, the Port de la Lune (Port of the Moon) that has welcomed ships from around the world since antiquity.

Since the 18th century, the city of Bordeaux has assumed a majestic air and prided itself on an elegance which it has never lost. Rich in history, culture, arts and music, Bordeaux is not only the wine capital of the world, but also a vibrant center of trade, industry and business.

SCHOOL FACILITIES Beautiful building, common room which leads onto a pleasant garden, 15 bright air-conditioned classrooms, access to internet (for a small fee), study room, library and vending machines for snacks / drinks. The school has additional classrooms in a nearby annex.

The school is located within a spacious and impressive three-story 19th century building overlooking a beautiful park (Place Gambetta). It is situated in the heart of the city.

In the school vicinity, there are many high quality restaurants offering set lunch menus, and you will also find a wide range of cafes, fast food restaurants, bars, shops, bakeries and beautiful mature parks.

The friendly teachers offer personalized attention, are highly qualified and are trained in dynamic teaching methods. The school is recognized by the Rectorate of Bordeaux and is also a member SOUFFLE (the only organization for French language schools and universities in France for setting and maintaining standards).

THE BASICS Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting at 9AM - min age 17 - Max. 10 students per class (average of 5 students) during the Intensive program, the additional lessons in the afternoon have a class size of 4 students. - unlimited course length.

Standard program: 4 lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
Intensive program: 4 lessons daily PLUS 8 additional lessons in a smaller group (28 lessons per week)
Business program: 4 lessons daily PLUS 10 additional private lessons. (30 lessons per week, not available to beginners)

Our programs cater for all language levels from absolute beginners to the more advanced, include the use of course materials and provide a variety of options to enhance your program.

All the teachers are qualified to teach French to foreign students (Diplôme de Français Langue Etrangère), have an excellent knowledge of French culture and many have lived and taught French abroad and speak several languages.

Much of the training material is specific FLE (Français Langue Etrangère) teaching methods and the school produces the rest. Students can either borrow or purchase the textbook you require in class.

Each student will be provided with a complete "Welcome Pack" upon arrival including: course schedule, course work, details concerning the cultural activities, a map of Bordeaux and a practical guide of Bordeaux, which provides names & addresses of banks, post offices, restaurants, cinemas, sport facilities, etc.

Specialized programs in Bordeaux:

Teacher Training Course: 5 lessons daily (25 lessons per week, teachers only)

Wine Course: 4 language lessons daily PLUS 3 wine courses weekly (23 lessons per week), 2 afternoon

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life.

Our optional cultural and social activities could include trips to local galleries, vineyards, historical towns of the Bordeaux countryside, the Port de la Lune, Musée d'Aquitaine, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Decorative Arts, Museum of Modern Art, the Musée des Chartrons (wine, )movies, walking tours, international food night and take in the breathtaking scenery.

On the weekend many students can arrange to take optional excursions to local cities, forests of the Landes and the Pyrenees, rich historical towns of the Bordeaux countryside or enjoy the additional specialized programs.

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Host Family: (private room) 2 meals daily
Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained.

As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 5 to 20 minutes away. Students staying with a host family will be met by a member of the family at the local airport or train station, upon arrival.

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