The language stay in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, just 17 km southeast of Biarritz, offers much more than just learning French. Nestled in the heart of a friendly and secure campus, young participants have the opportunity to improve their French language skills while sharing unforgettable moments with peers from 30 different nationalities.
This program combines a language stay for young people and teenagers in Biarritz, cultural discoveries, and a holiday atmosphere, ideal for creating lasting memories and international friendships.
€1045 per week
All-inclusive Program:
French courses
Accommodation
Meals provided
Activities & excursions
Security
French courses
20 morning lessons of 45 minutes per week.
Accommodation
On campus
Meals
Security
A team present 24/7
Over the years, a recognized and appreciated teaching method has been developed in collaboration with experienced teachers. This french summer camp for young people and teenagers in Biarritz emphasizes learning to communicate in French in a warm and caring environment. The reassuring setting helps students overcome their apprehensions and express themselves confidently and enjoyably in a new language. The goal is to transform learning into an enriching and motivating experience.
French classes are held from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. with no more than 15 students per class.
Students learn new skills in an engaging environment where they can focus on communication in a role playing situation. Teachers aim to prioritize the development of the studetnts' self-confidence in speaking French. There are no lessons on the first Monday. You will take a test of written and oral French in the morning to assess your language level and assign you to a class.
Our modern campus is composed of triple rooms. It is located 20km from Biarritz in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. The bathrooms are shared by 7 to 8 students. The campus is just a few meters from the classrooms and the dining area.
On-site : Public laundromats with washing machines and dryers are available at the residence. All rooms have personal cupboards with lockers in which to store items of value. In addition there are plenty of little spots where anyone can find their own oasis of peace and quiet.
Nestled between the sea and mountains, this exceptional language stay destination for young people and teenagers in Biarritz offers a multitude of activities for all tastes! Water sports, beach volleyball, mountain hikes, guided tours of Biarritz, and a varied evening entertainment program ensure dynamic and memorable holidays. For thrill-seekers, enjoy three afternoons of surfing (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at an additional cost) to discover or improve your technique in a unique setting.
The animators are present 24/7 and stay on site. Arrival and departure transfers to and from Biarritz airport are possible with extra charge.
Supervision
A team of leaders is on-hand 24 hours a day.
Our leaders are special points of contact for our students and help everyone to integrate well in that little society that is a campus or school.
Our leaders with their zest for life, consistent presence and the sense of security they give teens, are a key factor in the success of the camp.
On our campuses, we have strict organizational systems in place in accordance with specific standards: a center director (coordinates all staff), a director of learning (manages the teaching team), a director of activities (manages the team of leaders), a deputy director of activities, security staff on the different floors of the residence when boarders are present and at night.
Biarritz is among the top three vacation destinations in France.
A vibrant and cosmopolitan town with plenty of character, a surfer’s paradise. A unique opportunity to have an incredible international experience whilst developing new French language skills.
From the beginning of their course, students are looked after and supervised by our activities team. Our main aim is to offer a mix of theoretical French and educational and recreational activities. Visit the gems of the region, Hendaye, Saint Jean de Luz or Bordeaux, spend time at the beach or surfing while making unforgettable memories.
On a daily basis our students learn to explore and develop creative skills and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
In Biarritz, everything is taken care of, classes, accommodation and meals. Students can stay in a comfortable residence or with carefully selected host families for a 100% French experience.
From Monday to Friday, students take French classes that are open to all levels with a maximum of 15 students per class. Our teachers aim to motivate our students to talk in a safe environment by guaranteeing continuous progression during and after their stay.
By focusing on the essential grammar skills for each level, our teaching method builds student confidence. Interactive workshops and role play promote learning throughout the immersion in a fun way.
After school, students can get together with friends and take part in a wide range of activities or spend an afternoon at the beach relaxing or playing volley-ball. The youth hostel is the meeting point for kids and teens from all over the world and the program of activities organized by our international counselors takes place there. In the evening, after dinner, students can explore Biarritz in groups or pairs, usually until 11 p.m.
This course is also available on request for day students.
After French classes, students participate in a trip to San Sébastien or Bordeaux, beach games or creative and cultural activities, trips to the beach, evenings on campus, karaoke nights, movies, and big interactive games. Students are allowed to leave the premises subject to parents’ approval. Our group leaders, who have experiences of establishing a caring relationship with kids and teens but remain strict about monitoring curfews, are on-hand 24/7.
Included in the “all-inclusive”
13-17 year-olds are taught general French with a focus on learning the essential spoken, written and grammar competencies for each level.
Through active teaching methods developed by the Centre International d’Antibes, and short teaching sequences alternating phases of concentration and interaction, teachers hold the interest of kids and teens and engage them in written and spoken production as well as reading and listening comprehension.
In line with the levels of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, teachers bring their students on by creating learning and classroom activities that hold the interest of young learners.
During the 3 hours of each morning session.
Available for an additional cost (+€70/week)
This course is aimed at students wishing to make rapid progress.
It complements the morning classes and students work on their spoken language skills. Here, in a relaxed atmosphere, the teacher seeks to establish automatic responses, helping students to reproduce and research information and assimilate language acts and structures in line with the objectives of each level. For this, the teacher facilitates discussion and encourages everyone to contribute through starter activities to prompt oral communication, conversations, role play and debates.
The campus offers modern and comfortable rooms designed to accommodate three occupants. Each room is equipped with individual wardrobes with secure lockers for storing valuables. The shared bathrooms and showers, located on the floor, are maintained to ensure everyone's comfort. Additionally, free Wi-Fi is available in the common areas at the campus entrance, allowing residents to stay connected throughout their stay.