French & surf

Biarritz Language Courses Institute

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Argomenti del corso

Ascolto, parlando, pronuncia, lettura, scrittura, vocabolario, grammatica e attività

Orario scolastico

Durata del corso
1-10 settimane
Date di inizio
Ogni Lunedì
Lezioni a settimana
20 lezioni a settimana (ogni lezione dura 45 min)
Giorni delle lezioni
lunedi - venerdì

Orari delle lezioni

You can choose from the following class times:

Sessione mattutina
09:30 - 12:30

L'orario scolastico potrebbe variare secondo disponibilià e stagione.

Descrizione del corso

Learning at BLCI means learning French through total immersion and classes, while at the same time doing a variety of outdoor, cultural and sports activities so rich as to make the student forget that it is all happening in a foreign language ! Our program aims communication, we wish to bring our students to a level of fluency in French where they will be able to communicate efficiently by re-creating real life situations.

Teaching methods specific to "French as a Foreign Language" are applied using authentic documents as well as visual and audio material.

Our teachers : are all graduates and experienced in teaching french as a Foreign Language.

Surfing courses :

1 hour and half each afternoon, 5 days per week.
Government certified professional surfing instructors.

Spots and schedules will depends on tides and weather.
Boards and wetsuits provided.

Fine waves and natural beauty :

Biarritz is known throughout the surfing world for its fine waves and natural beauty. The swell varies from below 2 feet on calm days to over 15 feet after storms.

The instructors :

The instructors of the surf school will adapt to your level, whatever it may be, allowing you to improve throughout your stay. Summer waves are typically 3 to 6 feet high and the water temperature is in the low 70's F (over 20o C).

Livello della classe

Tutti i livelli, da principiante ad avanzato
Sarai sottoposto ad un test d'ingresso il tuo primo giorno per determinare il tuo livello. Puoi anche fare l'essame' prima da arrivare a Biarritz.

Numero di studenti per classe

Media 8 studenti
Massimo 13 studenti

Età dello studente

Fascia d'età da 15 anni di età in sù
Media 25 anni di età

Attestato

Un attestato di frequenza e completamento sarà rilasciato a fine corso.
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Consigliato 92%

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"Personalised lessons in a dream location"

Oswald Jack, studente da Germania

The classes were very personal, with the low student class numbers. Classes could be tailored to one’s needs. Consequently, there was a lot of opportunity to speak to speak French. The school is small and cosy, and Biarritz is ideal for those liking the sea and mountains. I stay with a lady and had a lot of opportunity to speak French. During my stay I made significant progress.

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Qualità dell'insegnamento
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Alloggio
durata degli studi
4 settimane
Data dello studio
25 Sep 2023 - 27 Oct 2023
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"Very pleasant."

William Cartar, studente da Canada

The teachers all spoke in French pretty well the whole time, which was very helpful. I was only there for 1 week, but still felt I got something out of my short time there. They correctly placed me in the A2 course, which I was happy about. Tea and coffee in the morning was a nice touch. Everyone super friendly, and good facility / location. Would recommend.

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Qualità dell'insegnamento
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Data dello studio
20 Jun 2022 - 24 Jun 2022
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"Not again"

Mai Knudsen, studente da Danimarca

I was sent in a class with students who already had a basic knowledge of French. Which made the teacher speak fast so for 90 % of the classes I didn't follow. I raised my concern, but the teacher didn't change her method or attitude. There were not time to practise the pronouncing. It wasn't until the very last week, the teacher slowed down and allowed us to talk more after the break. This was again after I raised my discomfort in the class. This type of teaching broke my confidence to learn french. When I tried to speak the teacher often took over and just continued talking. She didn't seem to have patience with students who had no knowledge of French. I am sure she is a good teacher, just not for totally beginners. This has been a waste of money for my part. I wish that no others will experience this.

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Qualità dell'insegnamento
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durata degli studi
3 settimane
Data dello studio
10 Jan 2022 - 4 Feb 2022
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"Thé course was a huge help for me"

Siobhan Maguire, studente da Irlanda

The teachers were very friendly and helped all the students in a positive learning environment . They encouraged us to speak up and overcome our fear of having poor accents .

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durata degli studi
1 settimana
Data dello studio
18 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021
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"Relaxed French classes in a great beach town"

Audrey Kost, studente da USA

I had a great time in Biarritz. In the summer the language school is mostly Swedish, Swiss, and Americans from 15-20 yrs old but there are some older students as well. The program doesn’t have tests or much homework, but I was motivated so I was able to hold myself accountable to mastering content and vocabulary. I went from having no former experience with French to A2 in four weeks. Biarritz is a great town to be in- after class everyone goes surfing or to the beaches and the international language community is very cool, but it is worth noting that almost everyone speaks English outside of class. There are definitely more intense language courses than BLCI, but for me it was the perfect combination of vacation and language acquisition.

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durata degli studi
3 settimane
Data dello studio
1 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019
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"It was a pretty good experience."

Gilles Häfeli, studente da Svizzera

The teacher was very good and funny. She didn't take things that serious but in a good way. The location is good. Not too far from the city and not too far from home. I had French & surf and i loved the surf. It was so cool. The host-mother was very kind.

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Qualità dell'insegnamento
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Alloggio
durata degli studi
1 settimana
Data dello studio
8 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
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"A very good start to French"

David Buchanan, studente da Sud Africa

I liked going to class every day.
It was nice to see all my friends in the morning.
I ate cookies and drank coffee.
The classrooms are very cute.
I liked my daily class.
My teacher, Andrée, always took care of me.
I felt like a member of his family.
The morning classes contained theory.
Afternoon classes were a general discussion.
I liked the general discussion.
I learned a lot during the general discussion.

I did not like the breaks.
I started at 8:30 and worked until 11am (a long time).
Then a break.
Then lunch at 12:30 (shortly after the break).
Why not take a break at 10am or 10:30 am to space things out?

I appreciate all the hard work and attention that everyone has provided.
I felt very comfortable.
The overall experience was great.

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Qualità dell'insegnamento
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durata degli studi
2 settimane
Data dello studio
3 Jun 2019 - 21 Jun 2019
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"Met my expectations"

Beatriz Marin, studente da Spagna

The professor for the group B1 was very good and professional, very good classes and fun. The companions were not very participatory but I managed to get the best of each student. I cannot give my opinion on host families or school activities because I was with my family and only went to school. Although I was only one week I actually managed to pass the official written exam of the language school.

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Data dello studio
22 Aug 2016 - 26 Aug 2016
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Valerie, Sales and Marketing at Biarritz Language Courses Institute responded to this review.
08 November 2016

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at BLCI

We try to have the questionnaire translated, this is a very good suggestion.

Looking forward to welcoming you again,

A bientôt à BLCI

"Awesome!"

Andreas D

Biarritz Language Courses Institute is a small school in Biarritz. It is located 10 minutes from the Center in a small house. I visited the School two summers in a row for four weeks each time, I met lovely people and the teachers are simply awesome. There are extra activities for the students every day, so if one day you don't know what to do...additionally there is an "apero" once a week, all students are invited to bring something to eat and drink, last year we even organized a BBQ...because of its familiar touch it is probably the best school in Biarritz to get in touch with people and find contact...I highly recommend to visit this school.

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Alloggio
durata degli studi
3 settimane
Data dello studio
7 Jul 2014 - 1 Aug 2014
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"It was excellent and it really helped me in my further studies of French"

Oksana Karyakina for Ivan MAKHIN

Everything was fine. Ivan really liked the classes, teachers and their methods of studying. They differ very much than those he sees here in Russia. The studying materials were chosen carefully and with attention to student's needs.

As his private teacher I noticed that he started to speak French much more fluently after attending this language course.

He also liked very much the activities that the School provided especially surf classes. He noticed that excursions were well organized and he learned interesting facts about the city he stayed in.

It's really fantastic that his course was possible in June; any school in France provides such early dates in a year!

As for accommodation - it was also brilliant! The international environment was perfect. He didn't meet any Russian speakers, and that helped him much to practice not only his French but his English too.

I would like to hope that Ivan would choose your center again for his further language studies.

As for registration and all administrative work, I must say that it was good. After a little misunderstanding, we were able to cooperate well and find reasonable decisions for any requests. You are very fast in working with partners!

Thank you very much for an excellent experience in cooperating with you!

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durata degli studi
2 settimane
Data dello studio
8 Jun 2014 - 22 Jun 2014
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"It was a splendid experience and a great education."

Julia Simakova

I liked classes very much. The teachers were great, they gave us interesting and useful activities. Speaking of locate, the course was situated a bit far from the center of Biarritz, but still fine. I liked the small number of students in each group. I would suggest having more unusual activities in class.

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durata degli studi
1 settimana
Data dello studio
17 Aug 2014 - 29 Aug 2014
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"Nice company, nice studying"

Maria Gordeeva

It was my first time in Biarritz but not the last one. I studied two weeks, half a day. When I came I know only couple of words. For two weeks in my group there were three teachers. It broke a system a little but it afforded me to compare different types of teaching. I forgot the name of the best teacher, but she was from Paris and wore glasses.
Actually at the beginning class I got more fun then knowledge. I think it was my fault, not school's. Because I didn't know anything. To the end of the second week I could understand people speaking French.
I am very appreciate for the atmosphere at school. It was pleasant and soft. And many thanks to Isabel and especially Phillip who helped me in my way home. It was the best service that I ever had.

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Qualità dell'insegnamento
Strutture scolastiche
Attività sociali
Località della scuola
Alloggio
durata degli studi
1 settimana
Data dello studio
14 Jul 2014 - 26 Jul 2014
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Alloggio

BLCI offre i seguenti tipi di alloggio:
homestay

Alloggio in famiglia - 2-persone in camera condivisa - Colazione e cena

240 €
settimanale

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

Fascia d'età: da 16 anni di età in sù
Località: In the city center of Biarritz
Tipo di alloggio: Alloggio in famiglia
Tipo di camera: 2-persone in camera condivisa
Pasti: Colazione e cena (14 meals per week)
Strutture: Cucina, lavanderia, computer, wireless internet, free internet, sala TV, tappeto, riscaldamento, e giardino
Distanza dalla scuola: 5 - 30 minuti in walk
Disponibilità: gennaio - dicembre
Giorno di arrivo: domenica, dopo 02:00
Giorno di partenza: sabato, prima 07:00
240 €
During your stay you will share daily life with French family living in Biarritz,. You will have a private bedroom. Breakfast,r and dinner are provided Transfers (Biarritz airport or train station) arrival, departure include

Alloggio in famiglia - Single-person room - Colazione, pranzo e cena

270 €
settimanale

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Fascia d'età: da 16 anni di età in sù
Località: In the city center of Biarritz
Tipo di alloggio: Alloggio in famiglia
Tipo di camera: Single-person room
Pasti: Colazione, pranzo e cena (21 meals per week)
Strutture: Cucina, lavanderia, computer, wireless internet, free internet, sala TV, tappeto, riscaldamento, e giardino
Distanza dalla scuola: 5 - 30 minuti in walk
Disponibilità: gennaio - dicembre
Giorno di arrivo: domenica, dopo 02:00
Giorno di partenza: sabato, prima 07:00
270 €
During your stay you will share daily life with French family living in Biarritz,. You will have a private bedroom. Full board
Transfers (Biarritz from airport or train station) on arrival and departure included

Alloggio in famiglia - 2-persone in camera condivisa - Colazione, pranzo e cena

270 €
settimanale

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Fascia d'età: da 16 anni di età in sù
Località: In the city center of Biarritz
Tipo di alloggio: Alloggio in famiglia
Tipo di camera: 2-persone in camera condivisa
Pasti: Colazione, pranzo e cena (21 meals per week)
Strutture: Cucina, lavanderia, computer, wireless internet, free internet, sala TV, tappeto, riscaldamento, e giardino
Distanza dalla scuola: 5 - 30 minuti in walk
Disponibilità: gennaio - dicembre
Giorno di arrivo: domenica, dopo 02:00
Giorno di partenza: sabato, prima 07:00
270 €
During your stay you will share daily life with French family living in Biarritz,. You will have a private bedroom. Full board Transfers (Biarritz airport or train station) arrival, departure include

Alloggio in famiglia - Single-person room - Colazione e cena

273 €
settimanale

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

Fascia d'età: da 15 anni di età in sù
Località: In the city center of Biarritz
Tipo di alloggio: Alloggio in famiglia
Tipo di camera: Single-person room
Pasti: Colazione e cena (13 meals per week)
Strutture: Cucina, lavanderia, computer, wireless internet, free internet, sala TV, tappeto, riscaldamento, e giardino
Distanza dalla scuola: 5 - 30 minuti in walk
Disponibilità: gennaio - dicembre
Giorno di arrivo: domenica, dopo 03:00
Giorno di partenza: sabato, prima 11:00
273 €
During your stay you will share daily life with your French family living in Biarritz or in the close suburb. You will have your private bedroom.
Breakfast and dinner are provided.
Transfers from Biarritz airport or train station on arrival and departure included
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Supporto per il visto

Non possiamo richiedere visti a nome e per gli studenti. Comunque, la scuola può fornirti la documentazione completa che ti serve per fare domanda di visto.

La tua lettera di accettazione sarà inviata al tuo indirizzo postale con posta ordinaria a carico del mittente.

Voli e transiti aeroportuali

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Biarritz based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Assicurazione di viaggio

Studiare all'estero senza preoccupazione con le coperture assicurative su salute ed effetti personali di Language International. Quando prenoti un corso con noi, puoi decidere di acquistare un piano di assicurazione internazionale che copre non solo la cura della tua salute ma anche la perdita o smarrimento dei tuoi effetti personali. Devi prenotare in anticipo la tua assicurazione al momento della registrazione.

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