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Destination

Aix-en-Provence is a beautiful city in the South of France and also one of the most important in the region of Provence. Situated in the heart of Provence, it has a mediterranean climate, enabling you to enjoy long warm summers and short mild winters. The city’s rich history dates back to the time of the Romans, which can be seen in the architecture of the buildings in the old part of the city, as well as the numerous fountains from which the city derives its name.

If you are interested in art, the city is a wonderful place to spend your holidays; the famous painter Paul Cézanne was born in Aix-en-Provence and left his traces in the city’s artistic history. Not only does this region boast interesting cultural, architectional and historical touristic attractions, but the delectable Provencial cuisine is also worth exploring.

School

Our partner school is specialized in teaching French to foreign adults and professionals and all teachers are native speakers. The principal of the school, Anna Diaz, has maintained its excellent reputation: the school has been qualified by several institutions, such as SOUFFLE, EAQUALS and IALC. The location of the school is ideal, close to the centre of the city.

School groups and professionals come every year to learn the language from all over the world. This cultural diversity is the wealth of classes: exchange and lively discussions go hand in hand with the environment both very studious and friendly. Our school is medium size which facilitates social interaction and daily contacts.

Activities

The school arranges a diverse range of activities (at an additional cost), such as: wine tasting, provencal cooking workshops, perfume workshops and barbecues.

Courses

In order to ensure an efficient and personalised teaching experience, focused on communication and oral expression, classes are limited to small groups (2-10 students) and each lesson lasts 45 minutes.

We offer you a range of courses of Intensive French and Business French, to which you can add your choice of activity programmes.

• Standard French
  A general French course of 20 lessons a week, from Monday to Friday. The classes will be held in the morning. The duration of the course is 1 to 36 weeks. All levels.
  
• Intensive French
  A general French course of 30 lessons a week, from Monday to Friday. The classes will be held in the morning. This course is not available for beginners.
• Standard French + Activities
  This programme combines the standard courses with a programme of afternoon activities. Options include: French and Provencal Cooking; French and Discovering Provence; French and Discovering Wine; French and Painting; French and Hiking; French and Golf or French and Horseback Riding. The duration of this programme 2 weeks. Not available for complete beginners.
• Intensive French + Individual lessons
  The Intensive French course of 20 lessons per week, plus 4, 5, 6 or 8 hours of private lessons per week. Minimum course duration: 2 weeks. From complete beginner level to advanced speakers’ level.
  
• Exam Preparation
  A four week course composed of 10 afternoon lessons during which you prepare for a DELF or TCF exam. The lessons are held for extra small group sizes. Preparation for A2, B1 and B2 level exams.
  
  

We also offer professional French courses:

• Intensive French + Individual Business French lessons
  Intensive French course of 20 lessons per week, plus 10 or 15 individual lessons Business French. Course duration: 2 weeks. From beginner level to advanced level. Beginners accepted on specific dates (See ’Dates’ section.
• Individual Classes
  Private lessons, specific course material and amount of hours as you wish, upon request.

Accommodation

Host Family

Probably one of the most effective ways to practice your language skills outside of class is to stay with a host family. Host families also offer an opportunity to experience French culture firsthand and really get to know the country. Our host families are experienced in welcoming foreign students into their homes. Homestay is in a single room with half-board.

Student Residence

If you prefer a more international and independent environment, we offer the possibility to stay in a student residence from June to September. You will stay in a private studio with a shower, toilet and kitchenette. No meals provided.

A deposit is paid upon arrival - 150 € for short stays and 300 € for longer stays, with around 40 € deducted for cleaning.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Trips are from Sunday to Saturday. Courses start on the following Mondays:

• Start Dates General Courses
  Intensive French
  Intensive French Plus
  Intensive French and Individual Lessons
  02/01, 16/01, 30/01, 13/02, 27/02, 12/03, 26/03, 10/04, 23/04, 7/05, 21/05, 04/06, 18/06, 02/07, 16/07, 30/07, 13/08, 27/08, 10/09, 24/09, 8/10, 22/10, 05/11, 19/11, 03/12
  
• Start Dates French and activities
  French and Provencal Cooking 13/02, 10/04, 18/06, 10/09, 5/11
  French and Discovering Provence 27/02, 23/04, 2/07, 27/08, 22/10
  French and Discovering Wine 08/10
  French and Painting upon request
  French and Hiking 27/02, 10/04, 4/06, 10/09, 22/10
  French and Golf upon request
  French and Horseback Riding upon request
  
• Start Dates Exam Preparation
  At your convenience
• Start Dates Business French
  Intensive French and Individual Business French 02/01, 16/01, 30/01, 13/02, 27/02, 12/03, 26/03, 10/04, 23/04, 7/05, 21/05, 04/06, 18/06, 02/07, 16/07, 30/07, 13/08, 27/08, 10/09, 24/09, 8/10, 22/10, 05/11, 19/11, 03/12
  Business French 30/01, 12/03, 21/05, 16/07, 24/09, 19/11
• Start Dates for Complete Beginners
  02/01, 13/02, 26/03, 21/05, 02/07, 30/07, 10/09, 5/11
  
• Bank holidays: to be announced
• Missed lessons will be pushed off to another day of the week.
  
  

Prices include:

• Placement test
  
• The chosen course programme
  
• The chosen accommodation
  
• A city tour on the day of arrival
• All administrative costs
• Academic materials
  
• Use of the school facilities and the multimedia centre
  
  

Prices do not include:

• Flight
• Airport pick-up
• Local transport
  
  

Practical Info

Transport

• Arrival Airport: Marseille-Provence

The international airport Marseille-Provence is less than 30 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Shuttle buses run regularly between them.

Nice airport is 2 hours from Aix-en-Provence, and a bus runs three times daily between them.

• By train : AIX TGV

The Aix TGV station is 20 minutes from the city itself. Buses run regularly between them, every 30 minutes.

An (optional) transfer is available between airport and accommodation - see price table.

If you prefer, we can book your flights for you. This must be made clear at the moment of enrolment.

If you intend to book your own flight, try to arrive the Sunday before the start of your course and leave the Saturday following its end.

Visa Information

EU residents do not normally need a Visa to enter France.

Citizens of other countries, such as the USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, etc, can stay in France without a Visa for up to 3 months.

If you intend to stay for longer than 3 months, you will need to apply for a Student Visa (type D) before arriving.

Students coming from such countries must acquaint themselves with the visa application procedures involved at their local French Embassy or Consulate, or consult the following link: French Visas