About Vichy, France
This beautiful and welcoming city with a population of 32,000 is located in the central region of Auvergne, 3 hours from Paris and 2 hours from Lyon.
Vichy is world-renowned for the richness of its water, thus you'll find many spas and thermal baths in the area.
The French School in Vichy
The city of Vichy founded this school in 1964 in collaboration with the universities of Clermont-Ferrand, assuring the highest quality of teaching according to official standards. The school is open all year round and welcomes students from more than 110 nationalities. It also boasts connections and relationships with many important French and international organizations.
When you take a French course in Vichy, you'll be studying at a pedagogical research center that contributes to innovations in teaching French as a foreign language. All of the classrooms hold audiovisual aids; there are also four language laboratories, four common rooms and a social club that meets during breaks.
French Language Courses in Vichy, France
General French Course
- Program: 26 lessons of 45 minutes each per week
- Course duration: minimum of 2 and up to 52 weeks
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
- Students per class: maximum of 15
- Minimum age: 17 years old
Combined French Course
- Program: 18 group lessons + 6 private lessons per week
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
- Students per class: maximum of 15 in the group lessons
- Other details: the same as the General French Course
Super Intensive French Course
- Program: 18 group lessons + 6 private lessons + 8 workshops per week
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
- Students per class: maximum of 15 in the group lessons
- Other details: the same as the General French Course
Accommodations
Families
Accommodation with carefully selected host families in a single room is available with the following meal options: breakfast only or half board, every day of the week. Given that Vichy is a small city, the majority of families live within walking distance from the school.
Studio Apartments
These apartments may be for one or two people. Each studio includes a kitchen and bathroom.
University Residence
All of the rooms are individual, but you will share common bathrooms and the kitchen with other students.
Cultural Activities
The school plans a wide variety of cultural, historic and recreational activities every week for international and French students such as: sports, food tasting of regional products, nighttime parties, going to the theater, conferences and expositions, etc.
On weekends, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Castles of Loir, the Futuroscope Theme Park and the cities of Lyon, Paris and Clermont-Ferrand, among others.
Highlights
- Perfect for complete language immersion
- Highly qualified teaching staff
- Excellent personalized attention
2008 Prices & Dates
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