Learn French while enjoying the idyllic setting of the
French Riviera — that’s what the
Centre International d’Antibes offers. Whether you're
passionate about the language, looking to
improve for
professional reasons, or just want a full
cultural immersion, our center offers a rewarding experience for all levels.
Greg, a Canadian doctor passionate about France and wine, chose to take an
intensive course at our school. He shares his experience and why he decided to
learn French in Antibes.
"My name is Greg Browne. I’m from Canada and a vascular surgeon. I’m 57 and I took a course at the Centre International d’Antibes for one week in December 2024."
"The location on the
French Riviera was ideal, and the Center offers
flexible intensive courses for one week, which fit my schedule perfectly. I had some free time and wanted to use it to improve my French.
I often travel to France because I love collecting and studying wine. Also, I work with patients from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the French islands near my province in Canada. Many of them don’t speak English, and communication through an interpreter can be difficult. In a hospital, it’s essential to speak directly with patients. So I wanted to improve my French to communicate better with them."
"Yes, absolutely! I had an amazing experience and I believe I made real progress in French. I attended the intensive classes in the morning, and a conversation class in the afternoon with an exceptional teacher. The method for teaching adults is really engaging. The atmosphere is relaxed and makes you want to participate, which makes learning more effective."
"Antibes is beautiful. I loved the size of the town: small enough to walk around easily, but big enough to offer plenty of great restaurants and shops. We especially enjoyed hiking around Cap d’Antibes and exploring the area. It was also a great opportunity to practice French, especially when ordering food (and wine, of course) in local restaurants."
"It was my partner, Libby, who told me about the school. She found it online and was drawn to the variety of courses and levels available. While I was in class, she painted outdoors, so we both made the most of our trip."
"Without hesitation! If you want to learn French, this is the best way to do it. I recommend the Center to anyone who wants to make progress in the language. The team is amazing, very welcoming and attentive. My teacher made the lessons interesting and enjoyable. Since I was taking an intensive course during my vacation, it was important for me that the experience remained pleasant and relaxing—and it absolutely was."
Greg’s experience perfectly illustrates what we aim to offer our students:
effective,
flexible, and
immersive learning. Our courses are designed to meet everyone’s needs, whether personal, professional, or cultural.
In addition to
French classes, we also offer themed programs like
Gastronomy and Wine and
Seniors, allowing students to learn the language while discovering French culinary traditions.
