French Summer Language School in Antibes, France
- 14 to 17 years old
- Dates: students can begin their program on any Sunday between July 1st and August 5th. The school closes on August 18th.
- Duration: 4 weeks
- 20 French lessons per week
- Accommodation: Residences
About Antibes / Juan-les-Pins
The sister cities of Antibes and Juan Les Pins are directed by a single administration and share a population of approximately 70,000. Antibes/ Juan Les Pins is situated between Nice and Cannes and is known for its sandy beaches, its jazz festival, its sport marina (the Mediteranean's largest) and, in general, because it's a major summer-time destination along France's famous Blue Coast.
To the east, Antibes, which spends its days behind its city walls, represents the Blue Coast's Mediterranean and historical heritage.
To the west, Juan Les Pins, with its beaches, jazz festivals and variety of other summertime festivities, spends three months each year as a vibrant summer destination before recuperating its typical quiet vibe.
Academic Center
Since it was founded in 1985, the school has welcomed students from around the globe as they come to learn French, play sports, go on excursions and more.
During the summer, students live and learn alongside between 100 and 200 other students. The school boasts a qualified team of counselors that accompany the students and direct all school activities, always speaking in French.
Course Characteristics
While the vacation aspect is important, we think of the program as summer courses and not as vacation with classes. Students will have 20 French lessons per week in small groups of students, a combination which makes aims to make participation fun. We combine our courses at the French Summer Language School with a variety of other activities and sports. The goal is for students to not only enjoy their summer vacations but above all to improve their French by leaps and bounds.
We are always sure to maintain small class sizes, with a maximum of 15 students per group. Our international student body hails from around the globe, but all come with the same goal: to learn French.
All of the professors at the French summer language school in Antibes/ Juan Les Pins are young French-speakers with several years of experience teaching French as a second language. Our professros are well-acquainted with the ages and interests of our students and keep them in mind as they prepare classes and activities.
On the first day of class, students will take a written language test as well as an oral interview with a professor to determine their level of French. Following the completion of the test, students will be grouped into the appropriate course level.
Horticole Campus
The Horticole Campus, a spectacular campus surrounded by 90,000 square meteres of gardens, boasts 90 rooms (normally 4-person rooms) spread throughout the four floors of two modern buildings. Many of the rooms overlook the sea while others enjoy views of the gardens.
There are 4 full bathrooms per 8 rooms.
Facilities include: a spacious self-service restaurant, cafeteria with TV, sports installations, a large pool and a theater.
Leonardo Da Vinci Campus
The Leonardo Da Vinci campus is a modern and completely renovated campus with capacity for 330 students in its two-building complex. Campus facilities include: self service restaurant buffet at breakfast, lunch and dinner, a cafeteria, a TV room, laundry machines, and athletic zones including a large pool.
Students will share triple rooms, all of them complete with private showers. Common bathrooms are found on each floor.
Campus Services (both)
- For the duration of the stay there will be a cleaning service in charge of maintaining the rooms and changing the sheets once each week. There is a basic cleaning service each day and a major cleaning once per week, which means that students must be responsible for keeping their rooms clean and in order. Students are in charge of bringing their own towels.
- Mail delivery & pick-up
- There are washing machines on the campus for 3 euros per use.
- Ironing service (upon request)
- Transport to the beach adn to the center of Juan Les pins (when students have permission).
Excursions & Activities
After classes and lunch, there are various afternoon activities and excursions scheduled both with and outside of the academic center. All activities and excursions are organized by our counselors.
Typical afternoon activities include:
- An afternoon of windsurfing, sailing or kayaking.
- Partial-day excursion in bus or in train.
- Barbeques.
- A full-day boat excursion to the Lérins Islands or to a waterpark (except during the arrival week).
- Sports tournaments
- Visits to downtown Juan-Les-Pins.
- Bowling
- Theme activities.
For those students who prefer to participate in activities without leaving the residence, our counselors will make sure that you enjoy your afternoons. Evening hours at the residence are also fun and animated.
Starting Dates
2 weeks: June 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27; August 3, 10, 17 & 24
3 weeks: June 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27; August 3, 10 & 17
4 weeks: June 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27; August 3 & 10
5 weeks: June 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27; August 3
6 weeks: June 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27
7 weeks: June 29; July 6, 13 & 20
8 weeks: June 29; July 6 & 13
9 weeks: June 29; July 6
10 weeks: June 29
Program Prices
| 2 weeks | 1.920€ | |
| 3 weeks | 2.470€ | |
| 4 weeks | 3.015€ | |
| Extra week | 555€ |
Included in the price:
- Round-trip airline ticket for regular routes
- Transfers to/ from the Nice airport.
- 20 French lessons per week
- Accommodation and full board in residence.
- Scheduled program of activities, sports and excursions.
- Academic materials
- Counselor supervision & assistance for the duration of the stay in Antibes
- Medical & accident insurance
- Course certificate
- Administrative & processing fees
