French Language Courses 2008 and 2009:
Application fee for all programs: USD 100. Please see general
application procedures.
Notes: Minimum age:
17. All prices for French Courses
listed below include: number of French language lessons as listed, most guided
tours of Paris organized by the school (entrance fees to museums are not
included), free-access teacher supervised media lab, internet access via
school's PC (max. connection time of 20 minute per day), free unlimited WI-FI
access. Books
are not included and must be purchased at a local book store. Price: approximately USD 45.
Standard French Language Course --- 20 French lessons per week (15 hours per
week), maximum of 12 students per class. Course is divided into two periods each day, with
a break between sessions taught by two different teachers. Morning
schedules (Tuesday-Friday), afternoon schedules (Monday-Friday), and evening
schedules (Mon-Fri) are available - while placement on a specific schedule
cannot be guaranteed, student preferences will be taken into consideration.
Prices: 2 weeks: USD 590. 3 weeks: USD 865. 4 weeks: USD 1,140. 8 weeks:
2,180. 12 weeks**: USD 3,165.
Intensive French Language Course --- 30 lessons per week (22 1/2
hours per week), maximum of 12 students per class. Course is divided into two sections
each day, with a break between sessions taught by two different teachers. 1 week:
USD 460. 2 weeks: USD 878. 3 weeks: USD 1,295. 4 weeks: USD
1,720. 8 weeks: USD 3,270. 12 weeks**: USD 4,775.
(** Note: If you are interested in a
long term course, please look below under "Special French Language Courses"
for information on reduced pricing on long term programs on specific dates!)
NEW PROGRAM!: Super Intensive French
- (Standard French Course Plus One-on-One) --- 25
French lessons per week. Course is divided into two sections each day, with
a break between sessions and taught by different teachers. First session is
composed of the Standard French Course (20 group lessons, see above), second session consists
of 5 one-to-one French lessons per week. Prices:
1
week: USD 680. 2 wks: USD 1,320. 3 wks: USD 1,960. 4 wks: USD
2,595.
  
Starting Dates 2008 for all group French courses (except Long
Term and Combination/Special courses):
Intermediate to advanced students may start any Monday. Complete beginners must
start on the following dates:
| Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May |
Jun. |
July |
Aug. |
Sep. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
| 7 |
4 |
3, 31 |
|
5 |
2, 30 |
15 |
4, 18 |
1, 29 |
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3 |
1 |
Holidays 2008: 24 March, 1 May, 8 May,
12 May, 14 July, 15 August, 11 Nov, 25 Dec. (Classes lost due to holidays
on 24 March, 8 and 12 May, and 11 Nov. will be made up!). School is also closed from 20 Dec 2008 until
5 Jan 2009.
Starting Dates 2009 for all group French courses (except Long
Term and Combination/Special courses):
Intermediate to advanced students may start any Monday. Complete beginners must
start on the following dates:
| Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May |
Jun. |
July |
Aug. |
Sep. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
| 5 |
2 |
2, 30 |
|
4 |
2, 29 |
6, 13 |
3, 17, 31 |
28 |
|
2, 30 |
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Holidays 2009: 13 April, 1 May, 8 May,
21 May, 1 June, 14 July, 11 Nov, 25 Dec. (Classes lost due to holidays
on 13 April, 8 and 21 May, 1 June and 11 Nov. will be made up!). School is also closed from
19 Dec 2009 until
4 Jan 2010.
Civilization: A French civilization course is taught every week for 1 1/2
hours and is open, free of charge, to all intensive course students. It focuses on
noteworthy events in the history of Paris and aspects of contemporary French life and art.
In conjunction with this course, a walk, or a museum or landmark tour, is organized once a
week in the company of one of the teachers.
SPECIAL FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSES:
NEW PROGRAM!: Long Term Standard French Language Course ---
Special pricing offered for long term trimester programs on specific dates!. 20
French lessons per week (15 hours per week), maximum of 12 students per
class. Morning (Tuesday-Friday), afternoon (Monday-Friday), and evening
schedules (Mon-Fri) are available - while placement on a specific schedule
cannot be guaranteed, student preferences will be taken into consideration.
Prices: 12 wks: USD 1,955. 24 weeks: USD 3,590. 36 weeks: USD 5,110. 48 weeks: USD
6,660.
Starting dates for Long Term Trimester programs: 5 January, 30 March,
29 June, 28 September.
NEW PROGRAM!: Long Term
Intensive French Language Course --- Special pricing offered
for long term trimester programs on specific dates!. 30 French lessons per
week (22.5 hours per week), maximum of 12 students per class. Morning
(Tuesday-Friday), afternoon (Monday-Friday), and evening schedules (Mon-Fri)
are available - while placement on a specific schedule cannot be guaranteed,
student preferences will be taken into consideration. Prices: 12
wks: USD 2,895. 24 weeks: USD 5,326. 36 weeks: USD 7,620.
48 weeks: USD 9,920.
Starting dates in 2009 for Long Term Trimester programs: 5 January, 30
March, 29 June, 28 September.
One-to-One French Lessons: Private lessons are available at USD
75 per hour
plus USD 42 registration fee. (10 hour per week minimum booking).
One-to-one French lessons can start any Monday.
French Teachers Training Course: 30 lessons
per week, specifically designed for Teachers of French as a Foreign Language.
French civilization and culture are the basis of this training program
which explores the subtleties of present day French language, classroom strategies and
dynamics. It enables French teachers to broaden and update their classroom methods.
An optional cultural program (tours and lectures) permits to discover the French way of
living and local culture. Subjects include : language practice,
strategy and teaching methods in the classroom, and theatre adapted to teaching French as
a foreign language. Advanced level required!. 2 week course: USD
865. Starting
dates 2009: 6 July and 3 August.
French Language and Cuisine!: Using local seasonal produce bought in
open markets students learn how to make typical French dishes, assimilate everyday
expressions and new vocabulary. For all levels in French! Shop in open
markets while using French and dealing with the French people. Prepare the recipe of the
day, specially selected to be easily made again when back home and enjoy the meals you make!.
Course can be combined with any French Language course listed above.
8 lessons per
week (2 half day sessions), in groups of 4 to 6 students. Price 2009:
USD 265 per
week. Starting dates: Any Monday from 5 January 2009 to
7 August 2009 and from 31 August 2009 too 18 December 2009. (MUST
be taken in conjunction with the Standard French Language course).
  
NEW PROGRAM (please note that this
program has changed for 2009, it can now be booked as a one week or a
two week course!):
Third Age Program - French Language Program for Seniors (50+):
A great program for Seniors to refresh and improve their French language
skills in a relaxed atmosphere while experiencing life in the French Cote
D'Azur: visit places of cultural and historical interest, enjoy Provencal
"art de vivre" cuisine, the wine, the perfumes, the villages and the art of
Matisse and Picasso. The 1 week French Language Program includes 20 French
language lessons plus excursions and activities (each lesson is 45
minutes long), as well as accommodations in a host family with half-board (2
meals per day). Starting dates 2009: 27 September.
Limited space available, application deadline is 30 days prior to the start
of each course. Levels: Elementary to Proficiency, NO beginners. Price 2009: 1 week course: USD
690.00, 2 week course: USD 1,120.00
Note for all courses: Books are not included and must
be purchased at a local book store. Price: approximately USD 45.
Accommodations 2008 and 2009:
Homestays:
Single room and breakfast: 1st week: USD 320, Extra weeks: USD 235 per week.
Single room and half board: 1st week: USD 380, Extra weeks: USD 295 per week.
International Residence: (Year Round, Studio, no meals)
1 week: from USD 550, 1 month: from USD 1400. (prices vary by residence). Please
add USD 88 placement fee. Prices subject to change without notice!.
Hotels and Apartment Hotels available upon request.
Note: France Langue also has a school in Paris. Please also visit the Paris page. Programs can be combined between both schools, even
after course is already in progress.
Activities: A full program of activities is offered
every week. Most guided tours arranged by the school are offered free of charge (entrance
fees if applicable are the responsibility of the student). Excursions, opera,
theatre and concert tickets are optional and offered at additional cost.
 
PLEASE NOTE: All prices subject to change due to fluctuating currency
rates.
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