Biarritz Surf Camp Spring
Biarritz
Key points
● Surf lessons - all levels
● French lessons - all levels
● Half board accommodation
● Not included: bus tickets, lunch and pocket money
School details
Levels: A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
Accommodation: Host Family - shared room (half board)
Arrivals and departures: Arrival on Sundays, departures on Saturdays. If your flight has a connection arriving on Saturday, that is possible. In this case, you would need to book an extra night (see extras). If you want to use this option, please let us know.
Bank holiday - No classes on French public holidays: 01/01, 06/04, 01/05, 08/05, 14/05, 25/05, 14/07, 15/08, 01/11, 11/11, 25/12/2026.
Age range: 15-17 Years
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Language Study Holiday in Biarritz for young adults from 15 to 17 year old
Biarritz is one of the oldest surf spots in France: when American surfers arrived at the end of the fifties, they were immediately amazed by the qualities of the waves and by the beauty of these beaches. Since then, surfing has become a part of the local culture, along with rugby, gastronomy, and the Basque pelota.
Our partner school is located only 10 minutes away from the beach, yet also very close to the city center. This historical building, with a terrace, 10 classrooms, and a large garden with a private swimming pool, welcomes students worldwide. Here everyone can learn French in a very cozy and motivating atmosphere, with qualified and experienced teachers, who teach, among other things, the vocabulary related to surfing.
Four times a week, in the morning or the afternoon (depending on the tide), you'll go to the surf school to practice with a professional instructor in groups of 8 participants maximum. But you'll also have time to discover the city and its surroundings (Bayonne, Saint Jean de Luz…) and to have fun with other participants.
- Camp Duration:
- 1 - 2 Weeks
- Levels:
- A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
- Age group:
- Juniors
- Start dates:
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Spring
29.03 / 05.04.2026
French & Surf - Host Family accommodation (15-17 years)
- Language Courses:
- French
- About this camp:
French & Surfing
French classes take place from Monday to Friday. Students attend 20 lessons per week (a total of 15 hours) in classes of up to 14 participants, ensuring personalised attention and an immersive learning experience.All teachers are highly qualified and hold university degrees in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE). An online placement test is required before arrival, followed by an oral test on Monday morning.
Surf Lessons & Activities- Surf lessons: Four surf sessions per week, each lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes on a suitable beach. Timetables vary depending on weather and tides.
- Lessons taught by professional and experienced instructors in collaboration with Les Ateliers FL Biarritz
- Maximum 8 students per group for individualised coaching
- Open to all levels, from beginner to advanced
- Swimming test at the start for safety
- Surf equipment provided; changing rooms with showers available nearby
Leisure & Culture:
- Two social and cultural activities per weekNot included: bus tickets, lunch and pocket money
Staying with a host family is a unique intercultural experience that we highly recommend to all our students. You will share unique moments of daily life with your family, practicing your French in real situations.
All our host families are carefully selected by our team and live a maximum of 30 minutes by public transport from the school. Each family hosts one or more students with a different mother tongue. The minimum stay is at least one week.
Breakfasts and dinners will be taken with the host families. Lunch is not included in the price; you must buy or prepare it yourself.
Please note that participants go to the school and back by local transportation: the bus pass costs around 12 € per week and must be purchased on the spot.
Activities/excursions:
2 social and cultural activities per week.
Week 1: Cité de l’océan and skate initiation
Week 2: Aquarium and Basque pelota initiation
Supervision / Security:
A group leader organises the activity program and supervises the students. The student-to-staff ratio is 1 to 12. The school also requires a medical certificate or a signed statement from parents for each student, detailing medical history, allergies,and any other recommendations.
For insurance and security reasons, the curfew is set at 11 pm on weekdays and 1 am on Friday and Saturday nights.Sanctions may be applied in the event of non-compliance with these rules.
A swim test will be organized on the first day at the beach. All students must know how to swim to register for our Junior programme as it includes water activities.
Surf lessons will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in the afternoon. Each session will last 1h30 and the timetable will vary depending on the tides and general weather conditions. If a surf session is cancelled due to weather conditions, our surf school will reschedule it. During the surf lessons, students will be divided into groups of eight maximum with a surf instructor holding a State Certificate or BPJEPS with surf specialization (Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l’Education Populaire et du Sport).
Teachers will discuss a surf-related topic during class to facilitate the understanding of the surf lessons and to discuss local sporting events. Surfing will allow students of different nationalities to communicate and share a common interest in French, and will encourage group dynamics, cohesion and solidarity.
