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Course description

Our concept is “Immersion in French at all times.” This means that the students have to speak French at all times, during classes, but also during meals, activities. Each student has 32 lessons (45 minutes each) a week & daily workshops. Every weekday, (with the exception of the academic excursion) will consist of 8 x 45 minute lessons:

Lesson 1-4 lessons per day will be devoted to core language training skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening, (including grammar).

Lesson 5&6 will be devoted to workshops which students may choose to study.

Lesson 7 & 8 will be devoted to Hands-On.
During Hands-On, students put into practice what they learned in the morning lessons.

Pro Sport activities are based on weekly sessions (6 hours per week)
For the Pro Sport to take place each activity requires a minimum of 4 participants.
Optional Excursions: sailing at St Cassien, accrobranches Verdon, Monaco, zip-line

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-3 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (07 Jul - 27 Jul)
Classes per week
32 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning session
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Morning session
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Afternoon session
02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon session
03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Afternoon session
04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Activity
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 7 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 10 - 18 years old
Average 15 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The school's excellent location and its full immersion programme provide a great opportunity to study French. Our programme concept is “Immersion in French at all times.” Lessons are highly intensive. Each student has 32 lessons (45 minutes each) a week, daily workshops and tutorials. LINES Languages Valbonne has facilities that include a computer room with free internet access, study materials, and a student lounge.

Year opened
2016
Number of classrooms
20

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
All
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at LINES varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.

Valbonne teaches students from all over the world, including:

Turkey
15%
Spain
12%
Venezuela
6%
Germany
5%
Russia
4%
UK
4%
Israel
1%
Other
53%

School holidays

Valbonne does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
07 Jul - 27 Jul
School holidays
None

School location

LINES Valbonne is located in the beautiful Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is close to some of France's most amazing and cultural cities: Nice, St Tropez, Grasse, Monaco, etc. The school's excellent location means you are never more than a short walk away from breathtaking scenery and beaches.

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Housing

Valbonne offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 10 - 18 years old
Address: 190 Rue Frederic Mistral, Valbonne, Cote d'Azur 06560, France
Location: Outside the city center of Valbonne
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 3 - 5 minutes by walk
Availability: 07 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
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Accommodation is located on campus so students can walk to class/dining hall in less than 3-4 minutes. No additional travel is required. The students are supervised by qualified staff 24/7 and are not allowed off campus without written parental consent or consent from the school director. Students are all accommodated in single en-suite rooms. Boys and girls are strictly segregated.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 100 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

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 Valbonne based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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