Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a little slice of Paris in the heart of Provence. Dashing and debonair, Aix boasts a rich history and culture in spades, and enjoys a balmy Mediterranean climate year-round, with mild winters and long, sunshine-filled summer days.
Aix-en-Provence is also the birthplace of renowned French painter Paul Cézanne, making it the perfect destination for art lovers. Its chic shops, tree-lined boulevards and fine dining options make for a relaxing and refined stay in this most well-heeled of Southern towns – the tony society lady to Marseille’s rough-and-ready fishlass.
Our partner school has over 30 years of experience teaching French as a Foreign Language. The school is located 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre and two bus stops are located immediately outside.
The student body is multicultural and diverse and lessons focus on intercultural exchange as well as language learning. All teachers are qualified and experienced to ensure the highest standard of classes. In-class materials include realia and outside activities based on daily French life are organized on a regular basis.
The school is accredited by SOUFFLE, EAQUALS and IALC and is officially recognized as a quality-assured French language school by the French Ministry of Education.
School facilities include:
- 16 fully-equipped classrooms
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor terrace
- Garden
The school is accessible to wheelchairs.
French language courses: the basics
- Lesson length: 45 minutes
- Class size: 5 – 10 students
- Schedule: morning and/or afternoon lessons
- Placement test: first day of lessons
- Certificate of completion at the end of your stay
- Qualified native French teachers
You will enjoy a varied calendar of social and leisure activities every week, in the afternoon or during the evening. Attendance is optional. Many of these activities are free of charge, however, some may charge a fee. All activities are subject to change without notice and may be offered seasonally.
Some of the many activities available include:
- Guided tour of Aix-en-Provence
- Cookery and wine-tasting classes
- Guided tour of the local market
- Pastery, writing and language workshops
- Bocce tournament with apéritif
- Rope park
- Hiking
- Sailing (can be arranged year-round, though summer is the main season)
- Day trips or half-day trips to Arles, Avignon, Cassis, Marseille, Saint-Tropez, Baux-de-Provence, Camargue, Pont du Gard, Luberon, etc.
Single room, shared or private bathroom and half board.
Travel time to our partner school: Our partner school’s carefully selected host families live 20 minutes from the school by bus or 30 minutes on foot.
Practical Information:
- Linens/towels provided. Towels are changed every week, linens are changed every 2 weeks.
- Laundry: your host family will let you use their laundry facilities once a week or let you know their laundry day.
- Cleaning is made once a week
Features:
- Single occupancy studio (20 m²) or 2- or 3-person shared flat
- Toilet and shower in each studio
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: approx. 25 minutes on foot
- Located in the city centre, near the cours Mirabeau and the Rotonde, the post office, tourist office and Méjanes library. A bus stop and train station are located nearby.
- Deposit to be paid on arrival (see Dates & Prices tab), refunded at the end of your stay provided no damages are incurred
Facilities and services
- Fully-equipped kitchenette (mini-fridge, electric hob, microwave, coffee maker) Linens provided on request, changed every 2 weeks (students should bring their own towels)
- Fans provided on request
- Vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board available free of charge on request
- WiFi access
- Coin laundry facilities
- Weekly cleaning service (kitchen not included); please note that outside of this service, students are responsible for cleaning their rooms. A cleaning fee of €50 will be charged at the end of your stay.
Travel
Arrivals: Sunday
Departures: Saturday
- Arrival airports and stations:
- Marseille-Provence Airport
- Aix-en-Provence TGV Railway Station
Airport transfers available on request (fees apply, see Dates & Prices tab)
The school can arrange taxi transfers at a guaranteed price, payable directly to the driver if arriving at:
- Marseille Airport Provence to Aix-en-Provence city centre
- Aix-en-Provence TGV Railway Station to Aix-en-Provence city centre
Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in your chosen course.
Visa Information
You might need a visa for this course. For more information please visit our Visa Information page.
Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.
Dates & Prices 2022
Dates 2022
Course start dates for Standard or Intensive course: 03/01, 17/01, 31/01, 14/02, 28/02, 14/03, 28/03, 11/04, 25/04, 07/06, 20/06, 04/07, 18/07, 01/08, 16/08, 29/08, 12/09, 26/09, 10/10, 24/10, 07/11, 21/11, 05/12
Course start dates for complete beginners for the Standard Course: 17/01, 14/02, 14/03, 11/04, 09/05, 07/06, 04/07, 01/08, 26/09, 24/10, 21/11
Long-term course start dates: 17/01, 14/03, 09/05, 04/07, 29/08, 24/10
Course start dates for Standard course + Optional Activities:
- Discover Provence Cuisine: 14/03, 07/06, 12/09
- Discover Provence: 25/04, 20/06, 29/08
- Discover Provence on Foot: 28/03, 09/05, 26/09
Bank holidays and holidays (No lessons will take place on these dates. Lessons will be rescheduled for an afternoon of the same week. Usually, the school organizes trips on public holidays): 01/01, 18/04, 01/05, 08/05, 26/05, 06/06, 14/07, 15/08, 01/11, 11/01, 25/12
Prices 2022
All taxes and enrolment fees included
| Lessons & accommodation in a host family, single room, half board | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 L | 30 L |
| 2 weeks | € 1.290 | € 1.540 |
| 3 weeks | € 1.865 | € 2.240 |
| 4 weeks | € 2.395 | € 2.895 |
| 6 weeks | € 3.325 | € 4.075 |
| 8 weeks | € 4.245 | € 5.245 |
| 10 weeks | € 5.065 | - |
| 16 weeks | € 7.255 | - |
| 24 weeks | € 10.840 | - |
| Lessons + optional activities & accommodation in a host family, single room, half board | ||
| Options | 2 weeks | |
| Discover Provence on foot | € 1.555 | |
| Discover Provence Cuisine | #REF! | |
| Discover Provence | € 1.555 | |
| Optional extras | environ 60€ | |
| Private lessons (1 lesson = 45 min) | € 55 | |
| Residence accommodation | Please contact us | |
| Taxi transfers (per trip) to be paid directly to the driver | ||
| Marseille-Provence airport | around 60€ | |
| Aix-en-Provence TGV railway station | around 50€ | |
Prices include:
- Your chosen course and accommodation
- Single room and half board with a host family
- Placement test
- Guided tour of Aix-en-Provence on your first day
- All taxes and enrolment fees
Prices do not include:
- Travel to Aix-en-Provence
- Airport transfers
- Visa fees
- Optional insurance
