ANTIBES PROGRAM (ages 14-17)
Campus - Host family
Juan-les-Pins, situated on the west side of the city, is a very famous sea resort.
With its sandy beaches, its terraces and discotheques, this destination is to teens and young adults
what Saint Tropez is for the jet set!
600 students maximum in two campus and one school for family hosted students.
Antibes, French Riviera program is offered during:
- Easter: 01.04 - 05.05
- Pentecost/Summer *: 27.05 - 08.09
- Autumn: 30.09 - 27.10
Arrival dates : Every Sunday during the set program dates.
- Delf juniors course: 01.07 – 14.07 or 15.07 – 28.07 or 29.07 – 11.08 or 12.08 – 25.08
- No class on national holidays: 09.04 - 01.05 - 08.05 - 17.05 - 28.05 - 15.08 - 01.11
The package price of 685€/week includes:
- Standard course (20 lessons x 45mins)
- Accommodation (Campus or Host family)
- Full board
- Weekly activities and excursion program
- Supervision
- Return transfers (From Nice airport or Antibes train station)
French + Golf training : 895€/week includes :
- Morning standard course: 20 lessons x 45 min./week Monday to Friday: 9.00 am – 12.15 pm
- Afternoon golf training: 2 hours per day Monday to Friday: 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- Full board: breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- Activities: evening activities, concerts, casinos, cabarets etc.
- Excursion: one full day excursion per week on Saturday or Sunday
- Accommodation: on the campus Horticole or in host families
- Transfers: included according to our timetable (from/to the airport or railway station, golf club, excursion, city centre)
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Antibes junior program
ANTIBES, French Riviera
In the heart of the "Côte d’Azur", an ideal place to spent holidays
With its 25 km of sandy beaches, between Nice and Cannes, Antibes/Juan-les-Pins is a particularly suitable place for teens to spend their holidays, mainly because of its worldwide reputation, its mild & sunny climate and its location on the Mediterranean Coast which is ideal for water sports.
Juan-les-Pins district, is considered a place to be for teens as it offers a wide choice of activities both day and night .
ANTIBES IN NUMBERS
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75 000 inhabitants but that number is nearly doubled in the summer months (15th June–15th September) - 25 km of sandy beaches
ANTIBES IS …
- 15min from Cannes
- 30min from Nice
- 45min from Monaco
AVERAGE PRICES
- 3 € for a soda
- 5 € for a sandwich
- 8 € for a movie ticket
A beach in Juan-les-Pins
A beach in Antibes
COURSES IN ANTIBES
- Standard course
20 lessons x 45min/week from Monday to Friday 9am-12.15pm.*
15 students maximum per class.
- Intensive course
26 lessons x 45min/week from Monday to Friday 9am-12.15pm* and on Tuesday and Thursday 1:30pm-3:45pm.
15 students maximum per class in the morning, 6 in the afternoon.
- DELF juniors
26 lessons x 45min/week from Monday to Friday 9am-12.15pm* and on Tuesday and Thursday 1:30pm-3:45pm.
10 students maximum per class in the morning, 6 in the afternoon.
- Individual course
Number of lessons on request.
Notes:
- *15 min. break in the morning.
- No classes on the first day: Introduction meeting and visit of the city in the morning. Written and oral tests at
1.30pm.
- No classes on public holidays the lessons are neither replaced nor refunded except for the individual classes.
ACCOMMODATION IN ANTIBES: CAMPUS or HOST FAMILY
In Summer: Students are accommodated in two campuses of 200/300 places each. Around 100 students are also welcomed in our host families.
During other holidays: Students are either accommodated in a smaller residence or in our host families.
Antibes junior program
ACCOMMODATION IN CAMPUSES ("Horticole" or "Leonardo da Vinci")
1. Campus "Horticole" (Summer)
- 2 km from Antibes train station.
- 2.5 km from the center & the beaches.
- 4 km from the center of Juan-les-Pins.
ALL INCLUSIVE CAMPUS
This campus includes accommodation, classrooms, a restaurant, a 16 meters mobile swimming pool, gardens and sport fields spread over 20000 sq. meters (4.94 acres).
Campus "Horticole"
A modern campus surrounded by a large garden,
located in a residential neighborhood of Antibes
SETTING:
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
(according to our time table)
Every afternoon
from 1:15pm until 7:30pm
Tuesday or Wednesday evening
from 8pm until 11pm
Friday*, Saturday and evenings prior to public holidays
from 9:30am until 1am
*Friday from 8:30pm until 1am
- A very large campus with 200 beds, in a quiet area 2.5km from the city center and the beaches.
- The campus offers a mobile swimming pool, a cafeteria with TV, a theater for evening shows and several sports grounds.
ROOMS:
- The rooms for 2 or 4 students are spacious and well equipped. Single rooms are available for a supplement. *
- Bathrooms and toilets are located on each floor.
MEALS AND COURSES:
- Courses are held on the premises.
- All meals are taken on-site, except on weekend's excursions days (packed lunch provided).
HOUSEKEEPING :
- Sheets are provided (but not towels) and are changed weekly.
- Light cleaning is done daily and the residence is cleaned thoroughly on a weekly basis.
- Students are responsible for keeping their room reasonably clean and tidy.
Note :
*A 50€ deposit will be required before occupying the shared room. This deposit may be paid in cash, Traveler’s
Cheque or credit card and will be fully refunded on the day of departure, minus any expenses incurred as a direct result of damages, missing items, costs of repairs or any cleaning that may be necessary.
"Horticole" campus
A room at "Horticole"
The restaurant
Swimming pool at "Horticole"
Antibes junior program
2. Campus "Leonardo da Vinci" (Summer)
- 5 km from the center and the beaches.
- 6 km from Antibes train station.
- 6 km from Juan-les-Pins town center.
ALL INCLUSIVE CAMPUS
This campus is reserved for our students it includes accommodation, classrooms, a restaurant, a mobile swimming pool, gardens and sport fields spread over 37 000 sq. meters (9.14 acres).
Campus "Leonardo da Vinci"
A completely renovated campus in a quiet and green environment.
SETTING:
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
(according to our time table)
Every afternoon
from 1:15pm until 7:30pm
Tuesday or Wednesday evening
from 8pm until 11pm
Friday*, Saturday and evenings prior to public holidays
from 9:30am until 1am
*Friday from 8:30pm until 1am
- A huge modern complex of 2 buildings, capable of housing 330 students 5km from the city center and the beaches.
- The campus offers a mobile swimming pool, a TV room, a cafeteria, a self service restaurant and several sports grounds on the premises.
ROOMS:
- The rooms for 3 students are equipped with 2 sinks and a shower. Single rooms are available for a supplement.*
- Toilets are located on each floor.
MEALS AND COURSES:
- Courses are held on the premises.
- All meals are taken on-site except on weekend's excursions days (packed lunch provided).
HOUSEKEEPING :
- Sheets are provided (but not towels) and are changed weekly.
- Light cleaning is done daily and the residence is cleaned thoroughly on a weekly basis.
- Students are responsible for keeping their room reasonably clean and tidy.
Note :
*A 50€ deposit will be required before occupying the shared room. This deposit may be paid in cash, Traveler’s Cheque or credit card and will be fully refunded on the day of departure, minus any expenses incurred as a direct result of damages, missing items, costs of repairs or any cleaning that may be necessary.
The cafeteria "Leonardo da Vinci" campus
Swimming pool at "Leonardo da Vinci"
Students "Leonardo da Vinci"
A room at "Leonardo da Vinci" campus
IMPORTANT NOTICE: ASSIGNMENT TO A CAMPUS
We cannot guarantee that the student will be accommodated in a specific campus ("Horticole", "Leonardo da Vinci" or "Couleurs Soleil"), whatever the date of booking.
However, you may inform us of the student's preference and we will do our best to satisfy his/her request (we generally do).
Antibes junior program
RESIDENCE COULEURS SOLEIL (Summer)- 70 m from the sandy beaches of Juan-les-Pins
- 50 m from Juan-les-Pins train station
- 4,5 km from the school “Lycée Horticole”
- 1,6km from the "Le Château" school
HOW TO GO TO SCHOOL:
Courses take place at the school : “Lycée Horticole” in July and “Le Château” in August and September. Free shuttle service every morning from Monday to Friday (return journey not provided).
Residence "Couleurs Soleil"
A modern residence in the heart of Juan-les-Pins,
only 70 meters from the sea.
SETTING:
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
To go to school
Free shuttle service every morning from Monday to Friday (return journey not provided).
To the city center and beaches
No need: The residence is at a walking distance to the city centre and the beaches.
- A modern residence with 105 studios and an indoor garden
- Very close to Juan-les-Pins, its attractions and its beaches
ROOMS:
- Light studios, nicely furnished, all with individual bathrooms.
MEALS AND COURSES:
- Free shuttle service in the morning to the school.
- In July breakfasts, lunches and dinners are taken at school “Horticole” except on weekend's excursions days (packed lunch provided).
- In August and September breakfasts & lunches are taken at
school “Le Chateau” and dinners in our residence “Castel Arabel”
except on weekend (packed breakfast & lunch provided).
HOUSEKEEPING :
- Sheets are provided (but not towels) and are changed weekly.
- Light cleaning is done daily and the residence is cleaned thoroughly on a weekly basis.
- Students are responsible for keeping their room reasonably clean and tidy.
A medium standard room in "Couleurs Soleil"
A medium standard room in "Couleurs Soleil"
A modern residence right in the centre of Juan-les-Pins
At 70m only from the sandy beaches of Juan-les-Pins
Note :
* A 50€ deposit will be required before occupying the shared room. This deposit may be paid in cash, Traveler’s Cheque or credit card and will be fully refunded on the day of departure, minus any expenses incurred as a direct result of damages, missing items, costs of repairs or any cleaning that may be necessary.
ACCOMMODATION IN A HOST FAMILY (any season)
HOW TO GO TO SCHOOL
- We will do our best to accommodate the student within walking distance of the school.
- This is not always possible and some students may have to take the bus to reach the school (maximum trip of 30 min.)
A host family
We take the greatest care by selecting our host families
and we visit them on a regular basis.
SETTING:
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
Summer Classes at Campus "Horticole". Students benefit from its afternoon and evening shuttle service.
Easter, Pentecost, AutumnClasses at "Le Château" school, near the city center and the beaches : no need for a shuttle service in the afternoon.
One night per weekAfter the "barbecue" or "disco" evening, a shuttle bus will drop off the students near their familys' home.
- Our host families are all located within Antibes/Juan-les-Pins city limits.
ROOMS:
- Double or single rooms (at a supplement of 113€/week).*
MEALS:
- Lunches: Provided at the school from Monday to Friday.
- Other meals: Taken at the host families’ house or as a packed lunch provided by the hosts during weekend's excursions days.
- Once a week, dinner will be served as part of the programs' evening activities (after the "barbecue" evening),
Notes :
- *If the students have to share a room, we will do our best to place them with another student of the similar age, but
who has not the same mother language.
- Students can ask their host family to use their washing machine at a cost of 2€ per load to be paid directly to
the family.
- Students will receive information about their host families 2 weeks prior to arrival.
Antibes junior program
RESIDENCE CASTEL ARABEL (Easter, Pentecost, Autumn)
HOW TO GO TO SCHOOL
- 600 m from Juan-les-Pins beaches.
- 450 m from Juan-les-Pins center.
- 1 km from Antibes town center.
"Castel Arabel" residence
A beautiful residence reserved for our students,
only 600 meters from the city center and the beaches.
SETTING:
- A nice residence with 50 beds reserved for Juniors, surrounded by a garden and close to Juan-les-Pins and its attractions.
- There is a swimming pool, a TV+DVD room, a restaurant and a nice terrace.
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
(according to our time table)
To go to school
Classes are held in "Le Château" school 1200 meters from the residence.
Free shuttle service every morning from monday to friday (return journey not provided).
To the city center and beaches
No need : The residence is at a walking distance to the city centre and the beaches.
ROOMS:
- Cheerful and light double rooms, nicely furnished, all with individual bathrooms. Single rooms are available for a supplement.*
MEALS AND COURSES:
- The school is 1200 meters from the residence (free shuttle service).
- Breakfasts and lunches are taken at "Le Château" school except on weekend's excursions days (packed lunch provided).
- Dinners are provided at the residence.
HOUSEKEEPING:
- Sheets are provided (but not towels) and are changed weekly.
- Light cleaning is done daily and the residence is cleaned thoroughly on a weekly basis.
- Students are responsible for keeping their room reasonably clean and tidy.
Note :
* A 50€ deposit will be required before occupying the shared room. This deposit may be paid in cash, Traveler’s
Cheque or credit card and will be fully refunded on the day of departure, minus any expenses incurred as a direct result of damages, missing items, costs of repairs or any cleaning that may be necessary.
"Castel Arabel" residence
The swimming pool at "Castel Arabel"
A group of students
A room in "Castel Arabel"
Antibes junior program
ACTIVITIES AND SUPERVISION IN ANTIBES
Every day after the lessons and meals, we offer a varied program of excursions and/or activities (no excursion on the weekends of your arrival/departure).
They all are organized and supervised by our tour leaders.
EACH WEEK:
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Excursions:
- A day trip to the "Iles de Lérins", Nice or in a nautical theme park
- One half-day excursion to Monaco, Cannes or "Marineland" dolphin park
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Afternoon's activities:
- One afternoon of sailing
- Our tour leaders organize various activities such as: sport tournaments, games, themed activities, entertainment,
French films...
- The shuttle service will also be available if students wish to go to the beach or to the city center.
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Evening's activities :
- One barbecue evening for all students (campus and host families)
- One disco or thematic evening (at the Atoll junior premises) only for students accommodated on campus
- Entertainment evenings: our tour leaders organize games and fun activities such as cabaret, casino, games, Olympic games, shows... (only for students accommodated on campus).
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Golf training: (From 1st July to 25th August only)
- 2 hours in the afternoon from Monday to Friday
- Max. 8 students per group
- Practice, small game, putting green
KIOSK ACTIVITIES (to be booked and paid on the spot):
In addition to our activity program, there is a choice of extra activities such as water-skiing, horse-riding, paragliding…
These activities are provided by carefully selected national instructors or adequately qualified external providers to ensure the greatest standards of safety.
We highly recommend that students are given parental authorization to go out.
From experience we know that students who are not allowed to go out will feel frustrated after
arrival
and will ask to change the status of their parental permission.
We must receive parental authorization to go out prior to each student’s arrival.
Download the compulsory arrival and departure, going out and health form
Sailing
Sport tournaments
Themed evening: Mexican night
Water park
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
- Arrivals are on Sundays and departures are on Saturdays. However, it is possible to reserve one extra day upon arrival and/or before departure (at supplement).
- Arrival/departure transfers are included from Nice/Côte d’Azur international airport or from Antibes train station.
Transfers from Mondays to Fridays are charged at 50€/trip/person. - Please make sure we receive the compulsory arrival & departure, going out and health form prior to the student’s arrival. You may use your own form, as long as all mandatory information (see our form) is included.
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DATES AND PRICES OF ANTIBES PROGRAM
Package price [per week]
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| Seasons | Age | Program | Accommodation | Package price | |||
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Easter: |
01.04 - 05.05 | 14-17 |
Regular |
On campus (rooms for 2-4) or In host family (double room) |
685€ |
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| Pentecost/Summer: | 27.05 - 08.09 | ||||||
| Autumn: | 30.09 - 27.10 | French + Golf training (From 1st July to 25th August only) | 895€ | ||||
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Prices include:
- Standard course (20 lessons x 45min)
- Accommodation
- Full board
- Activities and excursions
- Supervision
- Return transfers from Nice airport or Antibes station
Supplements:
- Single room in family:
- Single room in residence/campus:
- Intensive course:
- Delf Juniors*:
- Individual lesson:
- Extra day full board:
- Extracost for 1 week course:
- Extra transfer (on week days):
| 113€ per week | |
| 160€ per week | |
| 67€ per week | |
| 100€ per week | |
| 49€/lesson x 45min | |
| 73€ in a shared room or 92€ in a single room | |
| 50€ | |
| 50€/trip/person |
MORE ABOUT ANTIBES…
HOW TO REACH ANTIBES
Antibes is very easy to reach from anywhere in the world as it is only 18 km from Nice/Cote d’Azur international airport:
- 7 hours from New-York (direct flights)
- Less than 2 hours from the major European capitals (direct flights)
- Only 1:20 hours from Paris by plane (direct flights) and at 4:30 by high speed train (TGV)
TRANSPORTATION WITHIN ANTIBES/JUAN-LES-PINS
BY FOOT
SCOOTERS
BY BUS
TAXIS
TRAIN AND BUS
A MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE
Antibes has an average 300 sunny days per year (and 25km of sandy beaches !)
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| Seasons | Average temperature | Months | ||
| Winter | 8-12º (46-54 F) |
December-February | ||
| Spring | 14-18º (57-64 F) |
March-mid June | ||
| Summer | 25-35º (77-96 F) |
Mid June-Mid September |
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| Autumn | 15-23º (59-73 F) |
Mid September-November |
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WHAT TO WEAR
Summer season: Students are advised to pack comfortable clothes including sport and swimming outfits .
Sun protection is necessary (hat and sunscreen) .
A light jacket may be necessary for the evenings.
Other seasons: it is relatively mild and it will be possible for the students to go to the sea. However, drops in temperature are not unusual and students should bring a jacket and warmer clothes.
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