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France Bordeau -
adults Biarritz - junior programme |
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BORDEAUX is to be savoured just like its wines! “Take Versailles, add Antwerp and you end up with Bordeaux” This is how Victor Hugo described this capital.This distinguished city is the best preserved 18th century architectural complex in the world.the many aspects which seduce visitors and ranks Bordeaux among Europe’s most beautiful cities. Number of inhabitants : 630 000. |
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PROGRAMME INFORMATION Bordeaux: Age group from 17 years old |
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| Biarritz: Age group from 13 to 16 years old for the "Teenage Summer |
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| Duration: a minimum of two weeks for group courses, lessons 45 minutes. | |
| Group size: Small groups of 10 to 12 adults maximum per class allowing individual attention and the opportunity for each person to actively participate during the lessons. | |
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LEVELS 6 levels from complete beginners to advanced levels (officially defined by the Council of Europe). |
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DATES Most programmes can be started on any Monday, except for the following courses : Beginners, French & Leisure, DELF 1 preparation, DFA 1, A Level, Teenage Programme, French Teacher Course. |
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TEACHERS All our teachers are qualified to teach French to foreign students (Diplômes de Français Langue Etrangère) and have an excellent knowledge of French culture and civilisation. Many of our teachers have lived and taught French abroad and speak several languages, therefore relating easily to different cultures. Their enthusiasm and spontaneity guarantee lively and effective lessons ! |
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INTERNET/EMAIL ACCESS & SELF STUDY ROOM BLS proposes an internet card at a cost of 20€ for unlimited use. Students can also take advantage of their free time to work on their French in the self-study room. |
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PROGRAMMES |
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General French 20 LESSONS STANDARD COURSE All levels Starts every Monday, from 2 weeks to 48 weeks A general French group course that takes place entirely during the morning. POINT a semi-intensive programme, which provides enough time to participate in the cultural activities organised and discover the region ! |
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DELF 1 PREPARATION (A1, A2, A3, A4 UNITS) exam set by the French Ministry of Education. • 40 afternoon lessons during 6 weeks • Elementary to intermediate levels • Fixed dates |
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DELF 2 PREPARATION (A5, A6 UNITS) • 20 afternoon lessons during 2 weeks • Elementary to advanced levels • Fixed dates An exam set by the French Ministry of Education. DFA 1 PREPARATION • 48 afternoon lessons during 3 weeks • Upper elementary to advanced levels • Fixed dates An exam delivered by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. TEF |
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For those seeking to evaluate
their exact level in French, we highly recommend the TEF test (Test
d’Evaluation de Français) of the Paris Chamber of Commerce. A high standard test that assesses and certifies the person’s proficiency in the French language. It provides a quality appraisal, on the basis of a multiple-choice format. The TEF evaluates, without requiring any prior preparation (just a minimum of 100 hours of French), a person’s comprehension and communicative skills, such as : listening and written comprehension, structure and vocabulary. Consists of 3 tests : 1 main and 2 optional which cost 65 € each. The TEF test is included in the price of the long stay courses |
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CERTIFICATE All students receive a certificate of attendance” indicating the level of French they have acquired at the end of their programme. |
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ACCOMMODATION |
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Each host family is
rigorously selected. Host
families are of all ages and with
social backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common, their
hospitality and friendliness! The host families
provide breakfast and dinner on weekdays and all meals on weekends, with an
individual, comfortable bedroom.Generally, there are one or two students of
different nationalities per family, except during the summer period when
this cannot be guaranteed. Accommodation is from
Sunday prior to starting date of the course until Saturday or Sunday after
the end of the course. Please do not forget to send us full travel
arrangements at least 2 weeks before arrival. Please
note that in July and August, host family accommodation is sometimes
subject to availability.
Residential accommodation |
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