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Originally a quaint fishing village,
Biarritz’s prestige and elegance dates back
to the beginning of the 1900s and is still famed today
for its beaches, luxurious hotels, casinos and golf
courses. A fun and very lively town for teenagers
and adults in summertime, there is always something
going on: bands playing, jugglers, painters in the
old port, street theatres, skate boarders, surfers
showing off their talent. The area also provides a
perfect environment for water-sport lovers, its long
sandy beaches and incredible waves attract surfers
from all over the world. The backdrop for this seaside
town is the Pyrenees mountains, the heart of the Basque
region which extends into Spain. Biarritz is a very
friendly, safe town and easy to get about by foot,
bike or bus.
Study French in a pretty area, 15 minutes
by bus from the sea front, beaches and town center.
Keep cool during class in spacious air-conditioned
classrooms.
| Instant E–mail inquiry: |
biarritz@eduvacations.com |
| Minimum age: |
13-17 (teenage
summer program); 17 years old (adult courses). |
| Getting there: |
there are daily, direct
flights from Paris (Orly or Roissy Charles de
Gaulle), London (Stansted) with Air France.
Alternatively, direct flights to Bordeaux from
most major cities in Europe. We can arrange
a transfer from Bordeaux airport to Bordeaux
train station (at extra cost) to take a train
to Biarritz. SNCF (French rail company) offers
a useful website www.sncf.com with schedules,
reservation and online purchasing details. |
For air, hotels, cars, trains, phones and more:
check our AutoEurope
link.
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Special
offer when booking at eduVacations:
Save 51 euros with free internet card and student card and 50%
off the Administration Fee!
What People are Saying
“I could not have asked for a
better family to spend a month with!” Graham, Canada
“The people in the school are very
friendly and welcoming. The teaching is great and I really
enjoyed the activities we did! My French has improved
so much that at times I start thinking in French and speak
with confidence. The family is very friendly and the children
are fun to be with. Biarritz is very lively!” Alison,
UK (teen program participant)
Cultural & Recreational Activities
Surfing, horseback riding, golfing,
rafting, volleyball, mountain bike riding, hiking, sea
canoeing, swimming; visit the Musée de la Mer and
the Basque Museum; guided tour of Bayonne and its modern
art museum and cathedral; organized evenings and beach
parties; guided tour of Biarritz’s chocolate museum
and its workshop; visit the Paul & Henry IV castle;
guided tour of Basque villages such as St. Jean-de Luz,
St. Jean-Pied-de-Port, etc.
Accommodation
Choices
Host family stay, hotel (1- 4 stars);
fully-equipped, furnished residence-apartments; shared
apartments; youth hostel
| Studios
& Apartments / Self-Catering |
Studio: 1
person - Standard to High Grade |
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Sept — June |
per week |
€ 0105
— € 0150 |
| per month |
€ 0380
— € 0485 |
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July — August |
per week |
€ 0250
— € 0500 |
| per month |
€ 0750
— € 1200 |
Studio:
2 people |
Sept
— June |
per week |
€ 0150
— € 0250 |
| per month |
€ 0500
— € 0760 |
July
— August |
per week |
€ 0300
— € 0550 |
| per month |
€ 1000
— € 1750 |
Studio:
3-to-4 people |
Sept — June |
per week |
€ 0250
to € 0320 |
| per month |
€ 0900
to € 1100 |
July — August |
per week |
€ 0515
to € 0750 |
| per month |
€ 1500
to € 2500 |
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Host Family |
Generally there are one or two
students of different nationalities per family,
except during the summer period when this cannot
be guaranteed.
Please note that in July and August, host
family accommodation is sometimes subject to availability.
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Host Family Accommodation –
breakfast & dinner on week days & all meals
on weekends: € 28 per day. |
Apartments,
hotels, youth hostels —›
Click
here for list |
| Teenage
Summer Program (13-17 years old) |
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Although
this is an academic program, the emphasis is very
much on the pleasure and benefits of learning a
language. You return home having made great strides
in your French, and made new friends from many different
countries, and gained a competitive edge on your
college applications. Teachers are of French nationality
with French as their mother tongue; many of them
have lived and taught French abroad and speak several
languages, therefore relating easily to different
cultures. Together with their enthusiasm and spontaneity,
they guarantee lively and effective lessons! On
the 1st Monday of the course a member of the host
family will accompany you to the school. All the
host families are quite close to the school and
town center. They’ll do their very best to
make you feel at home. The host family provides
all meals; at lunch time you will eat a packed lunch
with the other students and your teachers. On Wednesday
everyone joins in a picnic during the excursion.
In addition to accommodation with a host family,
all meals, and 15 French lessons per week the package
also includes: 1 cultural activity and 1 full day
excursion (the Musée de la Mer (sea museum),
trekking in canyons, mountain bike riding in the
Pyrenees, guided tour of Bayonne and its modern
art museum and cathedral, visit of the Basque museum,
rafting in the Pays Basque region, guided tour of
Biarritz chocolate museum and its workshop, guided
tour of Basque villages such as : St Jean de Luz,
St Jean-Pied-de-Port, visit to Lourdes, etc) and
2 sports activities per week (surfing once a week,
horseback riding, golfing, rafting, beach ball,
mountain bike riding, Pelote Basque, hiking, sea
canoeing, swimming); and transfers to/from Biarritz
airport or train station to your host family. Arrivals
are on Sunday and departures are on Saturday from
9.00 am to 10.30 pm. Arrangements should be made
to travel to either Biarritz airport or train station
where you will be met upon arrival by your host
family.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks.
| All prices are quoted
in Euros (€)
(prices are per person) |
| Standard
Teenage summer program |
21 June
to 27 August 2004 |
2 weeks
with accommodation
additional week
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€ 1200
€ 0450 |
| 2 weeks
without accommodation
additional week |
€ 0825
€ 0280 |
20 June
to 27 August 2005 |
2 weeks
with accommodation
additional week |
€ 1300
€ 0500 |
| 2 weeks
without accommodation
additional week |
€ 0936
€ 0332 |
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Deposit = 25% of course price
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Administration fee: € 65
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Airport
transfer: Included with host family
stay.
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| Standard
Course |
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22
lessons per week (12 students maximum per class,
average 8-10). This is a semi-intensive program
that provides enough time to participate in the
organized cultural activities and discover the region.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks.
2004 start dates for absolute beginners:
05 January, 02 February, 01 March, 29 March,
26 April, 24 May, 21 June, 19 July,
16 August, 13 September, 11 October, 08 November,
06 December.
2004 start dates for advanced level: Start on any
Monday from 29 March to 29 October.
2005 start dates for absolute beginners: 03 January,
31 January, 28 February, 29 March,
25 April, 23 May, 20 June, 18 July,
16 August, 12 September, 10 October,
07 November, 05 December.
Start dates for all other levels: Start on any Monday
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All prices are quoted
in Euros (€)
(prices are per person) |
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Standard Course |
22 lessons / week |
2 weeks
additional week
12 weeks
additional week
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€ 0520
€ 0210
€ 1850
€ 0140
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Deposit
= 20% of course price |
Administration fee: € 65 |
Airport
transfer: Included with host family
stay. |
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| Intensive
Course |
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22 lessons per week (12 students maximum per class,
average 8-10) + 8 afternoon lessons per week. This
is an intensive course for those seeking to maximize
the amount of French they can learn per week.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks.
2004 start dates for absolute beginners:
05 January, 02 February, 01 March, 29 March,
26 April, 24 May, 21 June, 19 July,
16 August, 13 September, 11 October, 08 November,
06 December.
2004 start dates for advanced level: Start on any
Monday from 29 March to 29 October.
2005 start dates for absolute beginners: 03 January,
31 January, 28 February, 29 March,
25 April, 23 May, 20 June, 18 July,
16 August, 12 September, 10 October,
07 November, 05 December.
Start dates for all other levels: Start on any Monday
All prices are quoted
in Euros (€)
(prices are per person) |
Intensive Course |
30 lessons / week |
2 weeks
additional week
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€ 750
€ 340 |
Deposit
= 20% of course price |
Administration fee: € 65 |
Airport
transfer: Included with host family
stay. |
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| French & Surf |
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22
lessons per week (12 students maximum per class,
average 8-10) + 10 surf lessons per week. Available
from end of March to end of October.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks.
2004 start dates for absolute beginners:
05 January, 02 February, 01 March, 29 March,
26 April, 24 May, 21 June, 19 July,
16 August, 13 September, 11 October, 08 November,
06 December.
2004 start dates for advanced level: Start on any
Monday from 29 March to 29 October.
2005 start dates for absolute beginners: 03 January,
31 January, 28 February, 29 March,
25 April, 23 May, 20 June, 18 July,
16 August, 12 September, 10 October,
07 November, 05 December.
Start dates for all other levels: Start on any Monday
All prices are quoted
in Euros (€)
(prices are per person) |
French & Surf |
22 + 10 lessons
/ week |
2 weeks
€ 825 |
Additional
week
€ 385 |
Deposit
= 20% of course price |
Administration fee: € 65 |
Airport
transfer: Included with host family
stay. |
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| French & Golf |
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22
lessons per week (12 students maximum per class,
average 8-10) + 10 golf lessons per week. Available
from end of March to end of October.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks.
2004 start dates for absolute beginners:
05 January, 02 February, 01 March, 29 March,
26 April, 24 May, 21 June, 19 July,
16 August, 13 September, 11 October, 08 November,
06 December.
2004 start dates for advanced level: Start on any
Monday from 29 March to 29 October.
2005 start dates for absolute beginners: 03 January,
31 January, 28 February, 29 March,
25 April, 23 May, 20 June, 18 July,
16 August, 12 September, 10 October,
07 November, 05 December.
Start dates for all other levels: Start on any Monday
All prices are quoted
in Euros (€)
(prices are per person) |
French & Golf |
22 + 10 lessons / week |
2 weeks
€ 1390
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Additional week
€ 650 |
Deposit
= 20% of course price |
Administration fee: € 65 |
Airport
transfer: Included with host family
stay. |
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| Combined
Course |
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22
lessons per week (12 students maximum per class,
average 8-10) + 4, 8 or 10 private lessons per week.
During your afternoon private lessons you and your
teacher can personalize your course. Study a specific
subject if you like: Business, Diplomacy or Law.
Or focus on any given aspect of the French language:
phonetics, grammar, written and oral expressions,
etc.
Minimum Stay: 1 week.
2004 start dates for absolute beginners:
05 January, 02 February, 01 March, 29 March,
26 April, 24 May, 21 June, 19 July,
16 August, 13 September, 11 October, 08 November,
06 December.
2004 start dates for advanced level: Start on any
Monday from 29 March to 29 October.
2005 start dates for absolute beginners: 03 January,
31 January, 28 February, 29 March,
25 April, 23 May, 20 June, 18 July,
16 August, 12 September, 10 October,
07 November, 05 December.
Start dates for all other levels: Start on any Monday
All prices are quoted
in Euros (€)
(prices are per person) |
Combined Course |
22 + 4 lessons
/ week
22 + 8 lessons / week
22 + 10 lessons / week
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€ 440
€ 620
€ 710
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Deposit
= 20% of course price |
Administration fee: € 65 |
Airport
transfer: Included with host family
stay. |
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| Private Tuition or Duo Course |
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10
to 30 lessons per week. Take a one-to-one class
or take a course with a companion whose level is
similar to yours. These courses cater perfectly
to individual needs. You define your objectives
to create an individual program adapted to your
level and learning pace.
Minimum Stay: 1 week.
Start dates for all other levels:
Start on any Monday
All prices are quoted
in Euros (€)
(prices are per person) |
Private lessons |
Private lessons |
10, 15, 20, 25, 30 lessons / week |
1 lesson
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€ 48
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Duo Course |
10, 15, 20, 25, 30 lessons / week |
1 lesson
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€ 51
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Deposit
= 20% of course price |
Administration fee: € 65 |
Airport
transfer: Included with host family
stay. |
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| A
Level French Course (available in
summer) |
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This
specifically devised course helps prepare British
students to sit the public examination. The main
objective of the program is to improve linguistic
abilities while concentrating on aspects essential
to the “A” Level exam. A great deal
of emphasis is placed on oral participation through
personal presentations and role-playing. This course
includes 22 lessons per week with a leisure activities
program.
Duration: 1 or 2 week(s).
Start dates for all other levels:
Start on any Monday
All prices are quoted
in Euros (€)
(prices are per person) |
Private lessons |
Private lessons |
10, 15, 20, 25, 30 lessons / week |
1 lesson |
€ 48 |
Duo Course |
10, 15, 20, 25, 30 lessons / week |
1 lesson |
€ 51 |
Deposit
= 20% of course price |
Administration fee: € 65 |
Airport
transfer: Included with host family
stay. |
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