Antibes CIA
From 290 CHF
Courses start every Monday throughout the year, with arrivals on Sunday
Antibes CIA
Antibes
Key points
● EAQUALS (Full Member)
● Accredited by the French Government
● Open since 1985
● Open year-round
School
Levels: A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
Accommodation: Homestay Single Room (1 Meal/Day), Homestay Shared/Double Room (1 Meal/Day), Aragon Studio Single Room (Self catering)
More accommodationsBeginner Courses: have different start dates. Contact us for more info
High Season: At the peak season, some classes may take place in another building also located in Antibes
Class: max. 12 students per class
Public holidays: There will be no lessons on the following public holidays: 02.04 • 01.05 • 10.05 • 21.05 • 15.08 • 01.11.
Registration fee: €50
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Age range: 18+ Years
Allez, viens!
Come and learn French under the sun in Antibes, on the French Riviera!
For adults aged 18 and over.
Antibes is chic and relaxing coastal town, located twixed Nice and Cannes on the French Riviera, that’s known for its stretching beaches and its old town’s architectural beauty. Our partner school is just a ten minute walk from the old town, is open all year round and boasts 23 modern classrooms where you can learn French surrounded by beautiful gardens - as learning environments go, this place is simply blissful and stimulating. The beauty of your surroundings is sure to help the elegant French language drift eloquently off your tongue in no time!
The school first opened in 1985 and now welcomes over 2,500 adult students each year, offering a wide range of courses and programmes to help adults of all ages learn and improve their French language skills in a way that suits their individual needs; whether you’re moving to France, need to pass an exam or simply want to be able watch Truffaut films without subtitles, we’ll find something to suit you!
Once class is over you’ll be able to enjoy the cafes, terraces and museums of the old town or head straight to the beach for some sunbathing and a quick dip in the sea.
You don’t speak a word of French yet, but would like to start learning?
No worries, there’s no better place to start learning French than in the country of its birth and our partner school accepts beginners with open arms! However, the start dates for the beginner courses are different so please contact us directly for more information!
Elementary to advanced level courses have start dates throughout the entire year.
There will be no lessons on the following public holidays:
02.04 • 01.05 • 10.05 • 21.05 • 15.08 • 01.11.
- Course duration:
- 1 - 52 weeks ovo
- Levels:
- A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
- Age group:
- Adults
- Start dates:
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Year round 2022
12.12 / 19.12.2022
Standard Course (20 L/W)
- Language Courses:
- French
- About this course:
Studying a General French course will give you an understanding of the French language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing. Course objectives include:
- Acquiring the fundamentals of French grammar
- Developing practical communication skills in speaking and writing
- Getting an approach of French culture and civilization
Standard Plus Course + Private Lessons (20 L/W + 4 L/W)
- Language Courses:
- French
- About this course:
An intensive option for students who seek to further advance their learning experience. Students in addition to general lessons which cover the basics of French will have 2 private afternoon lessons to focus more specifically on areas in which they hope to further develop.
Intensive Course (30 L/W)
- Language Courses:
- French
- About this course:
This course is primarily recommended for students who want to learn French quickly and offers them the opportunity to develop spontaneous linguistic responses: 20 standard course classes, plus 10 classes focused on oral activities in small groups in the afternoon.
Course Structure
30 lessons (23 hours) per week
- Standard course: 20 lessons/week from Monday to Friday (9 am – 12 pm)
- Intensive course : 10 lessons/week from Tuesday to Friday (2 pm – 4 pm.)
12 people maximum in a class in the morning.
6 people maximum in a class in the afternoon.
Intensive Plus + Private Lessons (30 L/W + 4 L/W)
- Language Courses:
- French
- About this course:
An very complete and intensive option for students who seek to further advance their learning experience. Students in addition to standard lessons which cover the basics of French will have intensive lessons in the afternoon to further improve spoken French. 2 private afternoon lessons to focus more specifically on areas in which they hope to further develop.
Class Structure
Standard course 20 lessons/week from Monday to Friday (9 am – 12 pm)Intensive course 10 lessons/week from Tuesday to Friday (2 pm – 4 pm.)
private 4 lessons from Tuesday to Friday from 12.45 till 13.30 or from 4pm as to be valid with the teacher on premises
Standard Course (20 L/W) for Family Adult program
- Language Courses:
- French
- About this course:
- Studying a General French course will give you an understanding of the French language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Besides the host family, we also offer you a wide array of accommodations. The prices of these accommodations may vary, depending on the time period of the reservation, whether it is the low, mid or high season. For additional information, please contact us.
These accommodations are:
Residence: Castel Arabel
This “Hotel Club” accommodation consists of 50 bedrooms and studio apartments and is located in a quiet area 750 yards from the beaches of Juan les Pins. It has a terrace, television room and a small swimming pool.
As well boasting excellent and comfortable facilities, the residence is also just three quarters of a mile away from the school, 650 yards from the nearest beach and only 500 yards away from the shops.
In terms of accommodation options, Castel Arabel offers studio apartments, standard rooms and special students rooms, specially designed to help you study in the privacy of your own space.
Residence: Aragon
This quiet and sophisticated residence is also located close to the beaches and the downtown area and boasts 28 recently renovated apartments as well as a communal sitting room and terrace area where you can relax and study.
Aragon’s single and double studios all come equipped with an individual shower room, an individual, well-equipped kitchenette, reversible air conditioning, television.
No double occupancy for students over 30.
The prices of these accommodations may vary, depending on the time period of the reservation, whether it is the low, mid or high season.
Low season
01/01 03/04 - 26/09 31/12
Medium season
04/04 03/07 - 22/08 25/09
High season
04/07 21/08
Host Families
This is the best way to guarantee complete immersion into French culture and the local way of life.
Our partner school chooses their host families carefully and visit them regularly to ensure they are the best Antibes has to offer; all families offer comfortable homes, are open and ready to invite you to share and become a part of their daily lives.
The majority of the host families live within walking distance of the school, however, especially in high season, students can be placed in host families a little bit further away - but never more than a 30 minute bus journey, the costs of which will be covered and included in the price.
Should you choose to stay in a twin room, the school will try to place you with a roommate who doesn’t have the same mother tongue, encouraging you to further practice French outside of the classroom.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance and we should be able to arrange it with the school and your host family. Gluten free diets cost €20 per week.
Students aged 25 and over cannot be placed in a twin room unless they book together.
Note: Additional nights can be booked in all of our accommodation options, however, costs vary depending on the accommodation type and season. Please contact us directly for more information.
For students who wish to use their free time to visit the region, the school organises a range of activities and excursions each week, all at an extra cost of course!
Excursion destinations include the nearby cities of Nice and Cannes as well as the rich microstate of Monaco. You'll also get the chance to visit some natural landmarks and more rural beaches.
To help you enjoy the social aspect of your French student life, the school organises evening and weekend activities for you to enjoy with your new friends, some of which may even involve a glass of wine or two!
>> Airport and Train Station Transfers
- One way transfer* on weekend from/to Nice airport €50
- One way transfer* on weekend and Sunday from/to Antibes station €15
- One way transfer* during the week from / to Nice airport €80
- One way transfer* during the week from / to Antibes station €25
*Arrival and departure transfers are only guaranteed from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm (residence and host family).
>> Host family Extras
- • Half board in host family (dinner daily in family) €45 per week
- • Week end lunches in host family €17 per weekend
- • Gluten free diet in host family €20 per week
>> Additional Nights in Accommodation
- Price per night and per single room are available upon request depending on the dates of the booking. Please contact us directly for more information.
>> School Meals
- Lunches are available from Monday to Friday (self service restaurant at the school) for between €8 and €10 per meal. Paid directly at the restaurant.
