Discover Nice
Located in the extreme south-east of France, 30 kilometres from the Italian border, Nice is a colourful Mediterranean mish-mash flanked by the gorgeous Bay of Angels on one side and the rolling Ligurian Alps on the other. Nice’s 350,000 inhabitants enjoy superb culture (museums, plays, opera, libraries and concerts) as well as blue skies, sparkling sea and sun year-round. Numerous public works by celebrated artists such as Chagall, Nikki de Saint-Phalle and Matisse are dotted around the city.
The Old Nice is a labyrinthine quarter of medieval streets, delicious local delicacies for nibbling on the go (courgette fritters, pissaladière, socca) and a decidedly Italian feel. Savour the sea air and gorgeous views as you stroll along the Promenade des Anglais!
Nice is also the economic hub of the south of France, it is vibrant and attracts students from all over the world. Considered the artistic and cultural metropolis of the Côte d’Azur, Nice hosts a wide range of renowned museums, numerous festivals and events for all tastes.
Our partner school, France Langue, is located in the Libération-Borriglione district, a very lively bourgeois and multicultural area, with its many cafés, bars and restaurants, its artists’ studios, its cinema complex and its market with a typical Nice atmosphere.
You will find a dynamic and warm atmosphere, all in an incomparable Mediterranean climate, summer and winter!
Accreditations: FLE Quality Label
The school
The school welcomes you on two floors in a charming little Provençal house with a pleasant wooded courtyard.
What the school offers:
- 16 classrooms
- A computer room with 5 computers
- A resource centre
- A relaxation area
- WIFI
- Vending machines for drinks and snacks
- A courtyard with trees
Your tailor-made course
French language learning at France Langue is divided into several modules:
- General French courses in groups
- Personalized guidance
- A discovery project
- Thematic meetings
- Tutorials
- Guided tours
These modules take place at the school or online on the Microsoft 365 Teams platform.
You will have free access to the online platform from 2 weeks before your arrival until 12 weeks after the end of the course.
Before & after your French experience
By logging on to the Teams platform, 2 weeks before your arrival and for 12 weeks after your departure, you can interact with teachers and other students.
French language course: the basics
- Lesson length: 45 minutes
- Class size: maximum 12 (average 8)
- Level test: before departure and on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- The teachers are qualified to teach their language to foreigners
The courses are open to all levels, from complete beginners to advanced C1. They consist of 20 lessons of 45 minutes each spread over the week, in the morning or afternoon from Monday to Friday.
This option is perfect for those who wish to learn or improve their French while having enough free time to enjoy their stay in France.
In addition to the general French courses, additional sessions of 1h30 are offered. These are workshops focused on a particular element of the French language corresponding to your needs and preferences.
The workshops are chosen according to your level of French, your needs and preferences, as well as the places available and the course formula chosen.
A choice of 20, 26 or 30 lessons per week to :
- Develop the 4 fundamental skills: written and oral expression and comprehension, with an emphasis on oral communication
- Express yourself with ease and fluency in everyday, professional and university situations according to your level and objectives
- Develop knowledge of French culture and civilisation
- Reinforce vocabulary and fundamental grammatical points
In addition to the French courses, the school invites you to participate in the visits and excursions organised each week in collaboration with its partners. These activities can be free or at cost and their frequency varies according to the period of the year.
Examples of activities organised by the school: visits to neighbourhoods, friendly aperitifs, picnics, activities on the beach, …
Examples of activities organised by an external partner: wine and cheese tasting, canyoning, cooking, tennis, excursions to Provence, the Verdon Gorges, the Nice hinterland, Monaco or even Italy…
Finally, many events punctuate the life of the Côte d’Azur throughout the year. With a bit of luck, you will be able to enjoy the circus festival, the Monaco Grand Prix, the Nice Carnival, the Jazz Festival, or even the Cannes International Film Festival…
A city of arts and culture, Nice has the largest number of museums after Paris and offers a lively day and night life during the summer.
Single room, shared bathroom, breakfast (with access to the kitchen)
Choosing to stay with a French family is the surest way to discover a different way of life and to practise French every day in a friendly environment.
Our partner school takes great care in selecting its host families.
Travel time to the school: families are generally located at a maximum of 35-40 minutes by public transport.
Practical Information:
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Room cleaning is provided by the family once a week
Additional options with an extra fee:
- Half board (compulsory for students under 18)
- Special diet
- Premium family: private bathroom or close to the school (maximum 20 minutes walk from the school). Please indicate your choice on the online booking form.
Residence France Riviera
Residence in a typical Nice building, a few steps from the beach and the Promenade des Anglais.
Features:
- Single or shared room
- Studio with sofa bed, desk and storage space
- Shower and WC
- Kitchenette with sink, hotplates, fridge, microwave and crockery
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: 30 minutes by tram (direct)
- Location: in the city centre, less than 5 minutes walk from the Promenade des Anglais. Numerous shops in the vicinity.
- Deposit to be paid on site (150€) in cash or by credit card, refundable by the residence at the end of the stay if no damage is found
Facilities and services:
- Bed, desk, chair and wardrobe
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Laundry facilities (with a fee)
- Wi-Fi (user fee)
- Cleaning is the responsibility of each individual and must be done at the end of the stay by the student
Adagio Acopolis***
Residence with rooftop pool, located near the famous “Garibaldi” square and the old town of Nice.
Features:
- 21 to 31 m2 studio
- Entrance, double or twin bed, storage space
- Shower or bath and WC – Hair dryer
- Kitchenette equipped with sink, electric hob, fridge, kitchen utensils and crockery, microwave oven, crockery, kettle and mac
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: 25 minutes by tram (direct)
- Location: in the city centre, near the famous Place Garibaldi and the old town of Nice
Facilities and services:
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Laundry facilities (with a fee)
- Wi-Fi (user fee)
- Cleaning once a week (except bed linen and towels)
- 24/7 reception
Services at extra charge:
- Breakfast
- Fitness
- Parking
- Cleaning service
Ajoupa***
Residence in a beautiful hotel from 1920, located in the centre of the city, close to the Promenade des Anglais and the old town.
Features:
- 18 to 20m2 studio
- Entrance, double or twin bed, storage space
- Shower and WC – Hair dryer
- Kitchenette equipped with sink, electric hob, fridge, kitchen utensils and crockery, microwave oven, crockery, kettle and coffee machine
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: 25 minutes by tram (direct)
- Location: in the city centre, near the famous Place Garibaldi and the old town of Nice
Facilities / Services available:
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Laundry facilities (with a fee)
- Wi-Fi (user fee)
- Cleaning once a week (except bed linen and towels)
- Reception (weekends from 7.30am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm)
Paid services:
- Breakfast (to be booked the day before and paid on site)
Travel
Arrival day: Sunday
- Host family accommodation: between 6pm and 8pm
- Residence France Riviera: the reception is closed on weekends. Instructions on how to collect the keys will be given to you
- Appart’hotels: check-in from 3pm
Departure day: Saturday
- Host family accommodation before noon
- Residence France Riviera: from 9am to 11am
- Appart’hotels: before 11am
Arrival train station or airport:
- Nice Côte d’Azur airport or Nice train station
Transfer possible on request: see “dates and rates” tab
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay (about 4 days after payment of your deposit).
Visa information
Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information on this subject, please consult our Visa Information page.
Please contact us by email or phone if you need more information.
Dates & Fees 2022
Dates 2022
Session starts: most courses start on Mondays throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. In the event that Monday is a public holiday, the session starts on Tuesday.
Public holidays and holidays (courses are not dispensed): 01/01, 18/04, 26/05, 06/06, 14/07, 15/08, 01/11, 11/11 and during the Christmas holidays from 19/12 to 30/12
Beginners’ sessions: 03/01, 14/02, 14/03, 04/04, 09/05, 13/06, 04/07, 16/08 (Tuesday), 19/09, 10/10, 14/11
French Cuisine courses: all year round except from 07/03 to 18/03, 08/08 to 02/09 and 22/10 to 07/11
Diving courses: from 25/04 to 28/10
Fees 2022
Including registration and administrative fees.
| Lessons, accommodation in a host family, single room, no meals included | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20L | 26L & DELF A1/A2/B1 | DELF B2 & DALF | COMB 20+4 | COMB 20+10 |
| 1 week | € 695 | € 775 | #REF! | € 785 | #REF! |
| 2 weeks | € 1.155 | € 1.315 | #REF! | € 1.625 | #REF! |
| 3 weeks | € 1.570 | € 1.785 | #REF! | € 2.280 | #REF! |
| 4 weeks | € 2.045 | € 2.330 | #REF! | € 2.990 | #REF! |
| 6 weeks | € 3.000 | € 3.425 | #REF! | € 4.415 | #REF! |
| 8 weeks | € 3.950 | € 4.520 | #REF! | € 5.840 | #REF! |
| 12 weeks | € 5.075 | € 5.675 | #REF! | € - | #REF! |
| 16 weeks | € 6.720 | € 7.520 | #REF! | € - | #REF! |
| 18 weeks | € 7.540 | € 8.440 | #REF! | € - | #REF! |
| 20 weeks | € 8.360 | € 9.360 | #REF! | € - | #REF! |
| 24 weeks | € 9.525 | € 10.965 | #REF! | € - | #REF! |
| 32 weeks | € 12.655 | € 14.575 | #REF! | € - | #REF! |
| 36 weeks | € 13.860 | € 15.875 | #REF! | € - | #REF! |
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| Accommodation extra per week | #REF! | #REF! | |||
| Host family - single room, half board | € 50 | #REF! | #REF! | ||
| France Riviera (Oct - April) (1 pers) | € 185 | #REF! | #REF! | ||
| France Riviera (May-Sept) (1 pers) | € 220 | #REF! | #REF! | ||
| Adagio (Oct - April) (1 pers) | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! |
| Adagio (May-Sept) (1 pers) | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! | #REF! |
| Ségurane (July - Aug), single room | € 55 | #REF! | #REF! | ||
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| Transfers - per journey | #REF! | #REF! | |||
| Host family (between 10 am and 9 pm) | € 35 | #REF! | #REF! | ||
| Host family or residence - after 9 pm (shuttle service) | € 45 | #REF! | #REF! | ||
Prices include:
- Chosen course formula
- Accommodation in a host family, single room, breakfast (kitchen access)
- Teaching material
- Certificate of participation
- All taxes and administrative costs of the school
Prices do not include:
- Travel and transfers on arrival and departure
- Activities and excursions
- Deposit for the residence (to be paid on site)
- City taxes (residence and apartment) to be paid on site
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Optional insurance
