Adult Language Travel Antibes
The Language School
The school is regarded as the top school in France for leaning French having welcomed over 100,000 students since being established in 1985! It is located on the beautiful French Riviera in Antibes, the historic 17th century town which is home to the largest marina in the Mediterranean, a beautiful old town to explore and sandy beaches to relax on in your spare time.
The school is a beautiful traditional French building converted into a language school with bright, well equipped, air-conditioned classrooms, TVs, pleasant communal areas, a restaurant and beautiful Provencal gardens with panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the Alps. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the school and a library where you can study what you have learned in class or to relax in.
There is a dedicated and enthusiastic team of highly professional teachers who are university graduates with the required qualifications to teach French as a foreign language. Since being established, teachers go through continuous development and training enabling them to meet new educational challenges and optimise their teaching methods and delivery.
The school offers flexible, personalised programmes to meet your needs and for all ages, with a maximum of 12 students per class.
Accommodation Options
The language school in Antibes offers various accommodation options for students:
- Host Family: This is an ideal option for students who would like to be fully immersed into French daily life and culture. Host family homes are located a maximum of 30 minutes by public transport from the school. Single or double rooms are available. Bed linen is provided but towels are not. Most families provide WiFi access. Families may agree to provide a laundry service for a small fee but if not, students may use a laundrette in town. B&B or half-board options available. From 16 yrs old
- Student Residence: This option offers the student a great level of independence and the opportunity to live and socialise and relax with other students. Bother residences are located a 15 minute walk away form the school and close to the town, beaches and shops. The residences offer free WIFI, laundry facilities, drinks machines and a multi-purpose room with television.
- One residence offers 3 types of accommodation with a budget for everyone and benefits from having a pool and shared kitchen: Studio, Standard room and Student room. The are all modern and of a high standard. Bed linen is supplied but towels and cleaning service is not included. A cleaning service can be requested for an extra fee. The second residence offers studio accommodation only. From 18 yrs old
- Studio: The studios are bigger, more luxurious with air-conditioning, kitchenette, television and patio or balcony
- Standard room: These rooms are comfortable with all modern conveniences, a patio or balcony, air-conditioning, a shower room and toilet.
- Student room: These rooms are small rooms with all modern conveniences, a shower room and toilet.
- One residence offers 3 types of accommodation with a budget for everyone and benefits from having a pool and shared kitchen: Studio, Standard room and Student room. The are all modern and of a high standard. Bed linen is supplied but towels and cleaning service is not included. A cleaning service can be requested for an extra fee. The second residence offers studio accommodation only. From 18 yrs old
- Hotel: prices upon request
Note: Prices on the website are for Host family and Residence only. Please contact us for prices for other accommodation options.
NOTE: STUDENTS WHO ARE TRAVELLING ON A UK PASSPORT WHO WISH TO STUDY FOR 90 DAYS OR MORE WILL NEED TO APPLY FOR A VISA.
To find out the full visa application process, please click here
Support
The school offers a wide range of services to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The school offers an excellent selection of accommodation to meet your requirements: Host Family, Student Residence or you may request a hotel. All accommodation is inspected by a school accommodation officer and is of good quality.
On your first morning of your course, the team will welcome you with coffee, croissants and orange juice to give them the chance to meet you individually and issue you with your grammar guide and student card. The student card will give you discounts in places such as museums and cinemas. You will then be given a written and spoken test to evaluate your level so you can be placed in the appropriate class with students of the same level.
In the afternoon, after you have been given a presentation about the school and a tour of the premises, you will be given a guided tour of the old town in French to help you get to know the town and your new surroundings.
Both the teaching and reception staff will be on hand to help you and give you advice on any aspect of your course, accommodation or life in France to ensure you have an enjoyable stay.
Teaching
Courses offered:
- French courses:
- Standard: 20 morning lessons
- Intensive: 20 morning lessons + 10 afternoon lessons
- Standard Plus: 20 morning lessons + 4 private lessons
- Intensive Plus: 20 morning lessons + 10 afternoon lessons + 4 private lessons
- Mini group for 30+: 20 morning lessons (minimum entry level A1)
- Long-term DELF: 20 morning lessons + 10 afternoon lessons
- Long-term package: 5 weeks + Course and accommodation: 20 morning lessons + single room/20 morning lessons + double room
- Private: 1-1 or 2-1
- Full Package Programmes:
- Sports & Outdoors Package – from 1 week
- Courses + accommodation + activity programme
- 20 lessons + activities 4 afternoons per week
- Meditation & Relaxation Package – from 1 week
- Courses + accommodation + activity programme
- 20 lessons + activities 4 afternoons per week
- Culture Package – from 1 week
- Courses + accommodation + activity programme
- 20 lessons + activities 4 afternoons per week
- 50+ Package – from 2 weeks
- Courses + accommodation + activity programme
- 20 lessons + activities 3 afternoons per week & 1 full day during the weekend
- Sports & Outdoors Package – from 1 week
- Summer Package: From 1 week, Courses + accommodation
- Long-term Package: 5+ weeks, Courses and accommodation
- Executive or European Relations Package: From 2 weeks, Course + accommodation
- Family Programmes: Junior and Adult programmes
✓ Each lesson = 45 minutes.
✓ International classes.
✓ We recommend that you have some knowledge of the French language.
✓ All teaching takes place in French
Program Inclusions
✓ Chosen number of lessons per week of French teaching.
✓ Accommodation is optional, but prices are quoted with accommodation.
✓ Host family, school residence or hotel upon request.
✓ Self catering, breakfast or half board accommodation options.
✓ Return airport transfers included in host family accommodation, must arrive between 6.30am and 9pm.
✓ All levels from beginners to advanced.
✓ Morning classes
✓ Written and oral level test.
✓ Certificate of attendance on completion
✓ Maximum of 12 students per class
✓ Supervision and support.
✓ MyEducation service and support prior to departure and during program.
NOT INCLUDED, BUT AVAILABLE
✓ Airport transfer on arrival (for students not living with host family.)
✓ Additional classes and courses.
✓ Textbook and study materials
✓ Assistance with flight booking and insurance.
20 lessons + host family + half board || 2 weeks: £1,180 || 3 weeks: £1,760 || 4 weeks: £2,340 || 6 weeks: £2,995 || 8 weeks: £3,995
30 lessons + host family + half board || 2 weeks: £1,430 || 3 weeks: £2,140 || 4 weeks: £2,810 || 6 weeks: £3,470 || 8 weeks: £4,685
Pricing for accommodation in studio varies based on time of year. Pricing below for mid-season, 3/4 – 2/7 and 21/8 – 24/9
20 lessons + single studio, self catering || 2 weeks: £1,510 || 3 weeks: £2,260|| 4 weeks: £3,010 || 6 weeks: £3,950 || 8 weeks: £5,260
30 lessons + single studio, self catering || 2 weeks: £1,765 || 3 weeks: £2,640|| 4 weeks: £3,515 || 6 weeks: £4,585 || 8 weeks: £6,105
Key Facts: France
- Population: approx. 65,5 million
- Language: French
- Fun fact about France: France had a king that lasted only 20 minutes! Louis XIX abdicated from the throne after 20 minutes making it one of the shortest reigns of a monarch ever!
Key Facts: Antibes
- Population: approx. 75.500
- Why choose Antibes: Antibes is one of the most liveliest and most beautiful towns on the French Riviera. Renowned for being the home of Pablo Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, Antibes is a mix of tradition with modern with a thriving port and quaint old town with an array of cafes and restaurants lining the narrow cobbled streets.
- MyEducation recommends: Visit the Picasso Museum, an historic building built on top of the Greek Acropolis. Picasso was invited to use the restored castle as a studio where he completed several pieces of work.
- What to eat in Antibes: Bouillabaisse. You can find some of the best seafood restaurants in Antibes. Originally a seafood dish from Marseille, the traditional Provencal fish stew is now one of the most popular dishes in the French Riviera.
Practicalities
- Visas: If you are travelling on a UK passport, for programs up to 90 days in length, no visa is required for entry. For programs over 90 days, a visa is required. The language school will provide you with the necessary sponsorship documents to apply for the visa.
- To find out visa requirements click here:
- Flights: MyEducation will confirm your arrival airports and dates. You can choose to book your own flight to France. MyEducation can also book the flight for you through our partner travel agency. You will pay the fee for the flight to MyEducation at the time that the booking is made. Full payment required for the flight to be secured.
- Vaccinations: We recommend that you ensure that your vaccinations are up to date for travel to France. You can find up to date information here: Travel Health Pro.
- Insurance: All students require insurance for their trip. Insurance should cover at the lowest level: belongings, travel, personal liability and medical expenses. MyEducation can provide insurance on a monthly basis. Please speak with staff if you want details
- Arrival Transfer: meeting on arrival at the airport is not included in the fee for the program. If you require a transfer, MyEducation can confirm a fee for the service and the details of how it is managed.
- Emergency Support: The language school and MyEducation have an emergency number that can be contacted 24/7 for students on a program. This is for emergency situations that need urgent attention.
- Bank fees and accommodation deposit:
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