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Biarritz : Summer A'level Course

Open to : 16/19 yr old students

Is this course for you ?
Yes.  If you're looking for a demanding immersion French course, staying with local French hosts (or in a nearby hostel residence). It's perfect for A'level students looking to prepare prior to their AS or A2 year ~ as it's aimed solely at A'level, IB, Abitur, Matura etc students across Europe.    Past students have really enjoyed living on the Atlantic coast, in Biarritz.  It is only open to older teenagers preparing for these exams. It's demanding, but popular ~ so early reservations are advised!

Location Plus Points :

• Biarritz is a smart, lively Atlantic town; sunny & coastal.
• It is a popular summertime location with teenage language learners.
• Stay with local French hosts or (if 18yrs+) in the nearby Youth Hostel.

Course Plus Points :

• All teachers are fully qualified and experienced in the teaching of French as a foreign language.
• Only French will be spoken in class.
• One & two week courses offered.
• 24 French lessons per week format offered 

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   (select French / Biarritz (2) / A'level IB Course )

College Description

The Biarritz French college (College Two) has an excellent academic record and is open four months of the year as a language college for students aged 16yrs+, during the summer students aged 16/19yrs on the A'level course, are also taught on the main college site. 

Language students can follow a one or two week French course, in beautiful Biarritz. The course is appropriate for teenagers who are independent, and mature enough not to require constant direction from group leaders.

Programme details
The course is academically demanding, and aimed at older teenagers.  The French language college staff are aware that the students are on holiday and will do all they can to help students enjoy their French experience, both in and outside the classroom.

One & two weeks course duration
08.30hrs to 13.00hrs : Monday to Friday &
14.00hrs to 15.30hrs : Tuesday & Thursday
Open to A'level students and those following European equivalent exams
16yrs+ age group July/August
Ideal for Yr 11 and Yr 12 students
Summer holiday period ONLY
24 group lessons per week
Max. 14 people per class
*Occasionally, this number may be exceeded by 1 or 2 due to an unforeseen student placement

A short term French language course aimed at A'level students (and European students studying for A'level exam equivalents) who need to build on current skills during an immersion course in France over the holidays.  This is an intensive course in small groups to maximise students’ performance. The main objective of the programme is to improve linguistic abilities, whilst concentrating on aspects essential to the 'A' level (or European equivalent) exam in order to make the best use of students’ knowledge. A great deal of emphasis is placed on oral participation through personal presentations and role-playing.

Course objectives and methodology
to prepare for the A-LEVEL French examination
to train for specific examinations (listening activities, presenting a theme, writing a letter, narrative or summary, etc.)
to practice linguistic skills (written expression, “essay planning”, oral / written comprehension, oral / interactive communication)
to revise grammar and build vocabulary
communicative methods, role play and use of real documents
Groups
Single-level groups ensure easy participation and a true group dynamic as well as individual attention from the teacher

Activities
A range of activities are offered at extra cost. Students are advised of the options offered each week once in France via a notice board in the Centre. Although the close proximity of the beach and the facilities of Biarrtiz (just a short bus ride away) tend to encourage most students to make their own entertainment out of class.
Various excursions are on offer including; Surfing, traditional Basque pelote, mountain biking, guided tours of the town, visits to the beach or chocolate museum, cinema, etc.

Supervision
Students are supervised by state qualified instructors for all sporting activities and by a member of college staff for cultural outings

Location
Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne (BAB) is situated on the Atlantic Coast, in the south west of France in the Basque Country.  The area is a very attractive holiday destination because of its diversity and its nightlife!  Inland, Bayonne offers a beautiful riverside setting, medieval old town, famous gothic cathedral and great shopping. Biarritz, is a surfers paradise and offers a wide range of daytime holiday activity possibilities, golden beaches and good nightlife.

Accommodation
French host based (private household)
Can be booked on a shared room basis only (either with a friend or the college will find a pair for you) with full-board (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) with local hosts.
French hosts live in Biarritz/Anglet/Bayonne -in houses or apartment buildings, just a short bus ride from the college, the beaches and the centre of Biarritz. Hosts offer you the chance to share daily French life with native speakers.  They may well have more than two student staying with them.
They will collect you from Biarrtiz airport/station by arrangement, free of charge (if at reasonable hour) and take you back at the end of the course.
Biarritz Youth Hostel
Students aged 18yrs+ can also stay in the Biarritz Youth Hostel.  Shared room, half-board accommodation in this modern building costs approx EUR 30.00 per night.  Bike hire (approx EUR 10.00), meals and laundry can be arranged and paid for on site.  Early bookings essential (as the Hostel gets fully booked over the summer).

Going out Permission
Teenagers aged 16/17yrs old will need signed parental permission to be able to go out in the evenings.

Parents must indicate that either:

• 1/ no permission to go out is given 
• 2/ students are free to go out up to 11.00pm in the week & 12.30 at the weekend (no alternative curfew can be arranged).

French language students, over 18 years of age are not subject to parental permission rules.
NB: Parents cannot set alternative curfews as the college is unable to police them.

Travel
Arrive: Sunday PM
Depart: Saturday AM

Travel to Biarritz by plane and then take the host arranged two way transfer to your accommodation.

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