French courses in Bordeaux
Come and learn or improve your French in Bordeaux!
You probably know Bordeaux for its wines, which have been famous throughout the world for more than two centuries, but this unique city in the south-west of France is also a real gem of architecture, culture,history, gastronomy and pleasure of living. It is also the favourite city of the French for its quality of life.
Bordeaux is also a university town with 100,000 students every year. You will find a rich cultural and artistic life, a lively nightlife, many bars and restaurants, numerous museums (Bordeaux is the 2nd city in France with the most museums after Paris), the famous Grand Théâtre… and also the longest shopping street in Europe, the Rue Sainte Catherine, which stretches for more than 1 km. A must for shopping enthusiasts!
But Bordeaux would not be Bordeaux without the splendid region that surrounds it: the vineyard landscapes with their famous châteaux, the Atlantic coast and the Arcachon Basin, the Pyla Dune, the largest dune in Europe, but also the immense wild beaches of fine sand, a paradise for surfers, as well as for lovers of idleness and “bronzing”!
The strong points of the destination
- A choice destination with a rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage (classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Renowned throughout the world for its famous wines and gastronomy
- The favourite city of the French for its quality of life
- Close to the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful natural sites
- A lively, cultural and university town
- School in the heart of the old town, close to shops, cafés and restaurants
- Personalized language coaching in the school
Our partner school France Langue – Bordeaux is located in a superb 19th century bourgeois mansion.
It is located in the heart of the old town with its special architecture and atmosphere.
It is easy to reach, close to the shops, the Place des Quinconces and the Place Gambetta with its many restaurant terraces where you can enjoy the gentle way of life in Bordeaux.
The school puts at your disposal
- 9 classrooms
- 1 magnificent lounge for relaxation
- 1 small courtyard with trees
- WIFI
- 1 computer room
Accreditations: Qualité FLE label, Campus France, Atout France, IALC
Your tailor-made course
French language learning at France Langue is divided into several modules:
- General French courses in groups
- Personalized support
- A discovery project
- Thematic meetings
- Tutorials
- Guided tours
You 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 connecting to the Teams platform, 2 weeks before your arrival and for 12 weeks after your departure, you can exchange with teachers and other students.
French courses: general information
- Duration of a lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of students per class: 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
- Teachers are qualified to teach their language to foreigners
- Plus 2 free online language workshops per week with all course options
The courses are open to all levels, from false beginner A1 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. They take place in the morning or afternoon.
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 or 30 lessons per week to :
- Develop the 4 fundamental skills: written and oral expression and comprehension. Emphasis on oral communication
- Express themselves with ease and fluency in everyday, professional and university situations according to their level and objectives
- Develop knowledge of French culture and civilisation
- Reinforce vocabulary and fundamental grammatical points
STANDARD FRENCH COURSE
20 lessons per week
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12 lessons of general French
+ 4 lessons of pedagogical project
+ 2 lessons of linguistic reinforcement
+ 2 lessons of thematic meeting
Levels : A1 to C1
Complete beginners (A0) on certain dates
Timetable :
Monday: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Tuesday to Friday: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Or
Monday to Friday: 1.30pm – 4.45pm
Or in summer
Monday to Friday: 3.30pm – 6.45pm
INTENSIVE FRENCH COURSE
30 lessons per week
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The standard programme of 20 lessons
+ 10 thematic workshop lessons
Levels : A1 to C1
Complete beginners (A0) on certain dates
Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 10.30am & 10.45am – 12.15pm
Workshops:
Monday to Friday: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
The thematic workshops
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They enable you to progress more quickly, improve your language skills and enrich your knowledge of French culture.
They can focus on linguistic elements such as speaking, writing or phonetics and grammar, but also, for more advanced levels, on more cultural themes such as current affairs or traditions and civilisation.
Other workshops offer preparation for the DELF/DALF exams, ideal for students wishing to enter a French university, for example, or to have their level of French certified for professional or personal reasons.
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 time of year.
Examples of activities organised by the school: visits to neighbourhoods, friendly aperitifs, board games, blablaExchange, exhibition of the moment, film club, …
Examples of activities organised by an external partner: visit to the Cité du Vin, cruise on the Garonne. Excursions in the region: Arcachon, Lacanau, Dune du Pyla, Saint-Emilion and its famous castle with wine tasting, …
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 warm and 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
- Cleaning in the room is provided by the family once a week
- Access to the kitchen to heat up a dish at French meal times
Additional options :
- Half-board (compulsory for students under 18)
- Private bathroom
- Close to the school (30 minutes by public transport)
- Special dietary requirements
Year-round residence (stays of at least 3 weeks)
In the heart of student or private residences, you will meet people from all over the world thanks to the communal living areas available to you, while enjoying your stay in France in complete freedom.
Features :
- Single room, desk and storage space
- Private bathroom
- Kitchenette equipped with sink, hotplates, fridge, microwave and crockery
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: 30 minutes by tram
- Location: new Ginko district, served by tram. Berges du Lac station, line C
- Deposit to be paid on site, refundable by the residence at the end of the stay if no damage is found
Facilities / Services available :
- Bed linen provided (towels not provided)
- Wi-Fi
- Cleaning service once a fortnight (except kitchenette). The rest of the time, cleaning is the responsibility of the student.
Paying services :
- Laundry
- Parking
More economical than a hotel and more welcoming, life in a hotel apartment allows you to live at your own pace, as if you were at home, while benefiting from the help, services and advice of the staff on hand whenever you need it.
We offer a wide range of comfortable, fully-equipped flats in the heart of hotel or tourist residences.
Appart’Hotel category 2*
Features :
- Studio of approximately 17m2
- Entrance, bed, storage space
- Shower or bath and WC – Hair dryer
- Kitchenette equipped with sink, hob, microwave, fridge, dishes
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: 25 minutes on foot
- Location: Palais de Justice station (tram line A)
- Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
Facilities / Services available :
- Bed linen provided (towels not provided)
- Wi-Fi
- Cleaning once a week (except bed linen and towels) for stays of at least 8 days
- On weekends, the reception is open from 7am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm
Paid services:
- Breakfast
- Laundry
- Underground parking
- Cleaning service (stay less than 8 nights)
Appart’Hotel category 3*
The residence is not available during the following periods: 20/05 – 25/05; 5/06 – 15/06; 20/06 – 21/06; 13/09 – 14/09.
Features :
- Studio of approximately 18m2
- Entrance, double or twin bed, storage space
- Shower or bath and WC
- Kitchenette equipped with sink, hob, microwave, fridge, crockery, kettle
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: 25 minutes by tram
- Location: Grand Parc station (tram line C)
Facilities / Services available :
- Bed linen provided (towels not provided)
- Wi-Fi
- Cleaning once a week
- Reception open 24 hours a day
Services at an extra charge:
- Breakfast (to be booked the day before and paid for on site)
- Laundry
- Parking
- Close to school
Travel
Arrival day: Sunday – Departure day: Saturday
Arrival / Check-in – Departure / Check-out
- Home stay: arrival between 5pm and 8pm; departure before midday
- Residence: arrival from 14:00; departure before 10:00
- Appart’hotels: check-in from 15:00 – check-out until 11:00
Arrival station or airport :
- Bordeaux airport or Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station
Transfer possible on request: see “dates and prices” tab
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay (approximately 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 2025
Dates 2025
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): 1/01, 21/04, 1/05, 8/05, 29/05, 9/06, 14/07, 15/08, 1/11, 11/11, 22/12-4/01
Session starts for complete beginners: 27/01, 28/04, 28/07, 8/09
Extra information:
- Apart’Hotel 3* not available during the following periods: 20/05 – 25/05; 5/06 – 15/06; 20/06 – 21/06; 13/09 – 14/09
- Residence: stays of min. 3 weeks
Fees 2025
| Courses and accommodation in a host family, single room, breakfast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 lessons | 30 lessons |
| 1 week | € 755 | € 875 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.290 | € 1.530 |
| 3 weeks | € 1.735 | € 2.065 |
| 4 weeks | € 2.220 | € 2.660 |
| 6 weeks | € 3.250 | € 3.910 |
| 8 weeks | € 3.920 | € 4.800 |
| 10 weeks | € 4.830 | € 5.930 |
| 12 weeks | € 5.765 | € 7.085 |
| 16 weeks | € 7.235 | € 8.995 |
| 18 weeks | € 8.120 | € 10.100 |
| 20 weeks | € 9.000 | € 11.200 |
| 24 weeks | € 10.770 | € 13.410 |
| 32 weeks | € 14.305 | € 17.825 |
| 36 weeks | € 16.075 | € 20.035 |
| Additional week | € 440 | € 550 |
| Homestay supplements (per week) | Low season | High season (4/05-27/09) |
| Breakfast | - | € 40 |
| Half-board (compulsory for <18 year olds) | € 65 | € 115 |
| Private bathroom | € 45 | - |
| Close to the school (30 min by public transport) | € 40 | - |
| Special dietary requirements (half-board only) | € 45 | - |
| Arrival/departure outside scheduled times | € 35 | - |
| Apart'Hotel supplements (per week)* | Low season | High season (4/05-4/10) |
| Appart'hôtel 2*, breakfast | € 375 | € 485 |
| Appart'hôtel 3*, no meals | € 355 | € 475 |
| Appart'hôtel 3*, no meals - close to the school | € 395 | € 515 |
| Residence supplements (per week)* | Low season | High season (4/05-27/09) |
| Residence, no meals | € 125 | € 165 |
| *rates published by the residences/hotels, subject to change | ||
| Transfers (per trip) | ||
| Bordeaux Mérignac airport | € 75 | |
| Bordeaux Saint-Jean station | € 65 | |
The above prices include:
- The chosen course formula
- Accommodation in a host family, single room, breakfast (kitchen access)
- The teaching material
- Certificate of participation
- All taxes and administrative costs of the school
Not included in the price:
- 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 – 1€ to 3€ per day and per person
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Optional insurance
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