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Program Summary:
- French Courses in the dynamic capital city of Europe
- Courses designed for adults; youths may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
- 15 hours of French instruction per week
- Supplemental courses available, including conversation workshops & private lessons
- Accommodation in residences
French in Brussels
As a European capital, Brussels is characterised by its considerably diversity. Its leading role within the European Union has acted as a magnet, drawing commercial and non-profit enterprises of all sorts.Brussels is also city with a rich cultural history, proudly exhibiting the artifacts of its long history. It has attracted writers and artists from many schools for hundreds of years, and Belgian artists contributed extensively to building Brussels' world-wide reputation.
Whether architects, painters, writers or musicians, well-known personalities such as Victor Horta, René Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Hergé or Jacques Brel, all attest to the cultural wealth of the city.
Brussels is also a ”green“ city. There are numerous parks throughout the city, which offer the visitor the opportunity of strolling or riding a bicycle. Also, the beautiful Forêt de soignes, or Forest of the Swans, extends from the south almost into the heart of the city.
After its fortification in the 10th century, the city quickly grew into a trading cross-roads and together with its exceptional strategic location, Brussels became one of the locations kings and aristocrats across Europe envied most. From the middle ages until 1830, the city was alternately possessed by the German, Spanish, Austrian, French and Dutch kings. In 1830, Brussels finally gained its independence when it seceded from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and has since dedicated itself to building a progressive, liberal economy and lifestyle.
No description of Brussels could be complete without mentioning the excellent cuisine, chocolate, beers and desserts. Brussels offers more choice than any other comparable city, at prices that will satisfy budget-minded travellers and connoisseurs alike.
The School
The school has extensive experience in teaching, tourism, and culture in Brussels and is staffed with a qualified, professional team dedicated to helping students get the most well-rounded language learning experience possible. Its objective is to promote Brussels as a French-language capital of Europe by organising French language courses and providing comfortable accommodation in Brussels city centre.It is ideally located on the 3rd and 5th floors of a modern office building, at one of the easiest places to reach in Brussels: the Arts-Loi junction, at the intersection of the main subway lines.
A comprehensive library stocked with books, dictionaries, magazines and newspapers in French, exercise books for all levels, tapes, CDs, DVDs and a multimedia resource centre to allow students to work efficiently at their own level. Our professional teachers have many years experience dealing with international students from over 40 countries.
The school is centrally located just a 10 minute's walk from the Schuman roundabout with all the European institutions and 20 minutes from the Grande Place. Please click here for a map to the school.
Course Costs - 2008
Includes all taxes & enrollment fees
| Intensive French | ||||||
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| 15 hours per week | ||||||
| Duration | student accommodation | executive accommodation | ||||
| 1 week | 495 € | 695 € | ||||
| 2 weeks | 695 € | 995 € | ||||
| 3 weeks | 895 € | 1295 € | ||||
| 4 weeks | 1195 € | 1595 € | ||||
| 8 weeks | 2195 € | 2895 € | ||||
| 12 weeks | 3095 € | 3995 € | ||||
| 24 weeks | 5295 € | 6995 € | ||||
| 4 additional weeks | 795 € | 995 € | ||||
| Summer supplment (20 lessons per week) | ||||||
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| Per week | 50 € | |||||
| Courses without Accommodation | ||||||
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| Morning Classes only | ||||||
| Duration | Cost per Week | |||||
| 1 week | 275 € | |||||
| 2-3 weeks | 245 € | |||||
| 4-12 weeks | 175 € | |||||
| From 13 weeks | 145 € | |||||
| Additional Intensive Courses, from elementary level only | ||||||
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| 7.5 hours per week | ||||||
| Duration | Cost per week | |||||
| 2-4 weeks | 75 € | |||||
| From 5 weeks | 50 € | |||||
| French Conversation | ||||||
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| 4 hours per week | ||||||
| Duration | Price per week | |||||
| 1 week | 95 € | |||||
| 2 weeks | 145 € | |||||
| 3 weeks | 175 € | |||||
| 4 weeks | 205 € | |||||
| Additional week | 30 € | |||||
| Private Lessons | ||||||
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| min 5 hours / week | ||||||
| Hours | Price | |||||
| 5 | 300 € | |||||
| 10 | 550 € | |||||
| 20 | 990 € | |||||
| Airport transfer (per way) | ||||||
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| Brussels Airport (Zaventem) | 60 € | |||||
Courses
We currently offer intensive French courses for 15 lessons a week for four levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate, and advanced. Courses are typically in the mornings, although we offer additional intermediate classes in the afternoons. Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. We allow no more than 15 students per class, although average class size is around 8 students. Additionally, students enjoy free access to our well stocked library and media center.Beginners are required to take at least 4 weeks of classes.
In addition to our regular courses, we offer a variety of supplemental learning courses:
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Additional intensive lessons
Students desiring a more intensive program can choose our supplemental intensive course, which includes the morning classes mentioned above plus an addition 7.5 hours of class per week in three afternoon sessions. These courses are not available for beginners and are a minimum of two weeks in duration.
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Conversation Workshop
This workshop offers 4 hours a week of French conversation for students who wish to improve their oral skills. These courses take place in the afternoon twice a week. They are not available to beginners.
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Summer Courses
In July and August, the school offers one, two or three week intensive French sessions available to all levels. Instead of the 15 lessons a week offered during the school year, these courses feature 20 lessons a week, either in the morning or the afternoon, from Monday to Friday. This program can be combined with the other workshops such as the conversation workshop.
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Private Lessons
Private lessons allow a student to follow a program catered to their interests and weaknesses. Minimum of 5 hours/week, open to students not taking other programs.
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DELF or DALF exam preparation
Our school is a licensed test center for the internationally recognized DELF and DALF exams. Multiple sessions are organized each year. Before each session, the school offers intensive one-week preparation courses and Saturday workshops. Don't hesitate to contact us for more information and test dates.
Accommodation
We offer two possibilities for accommodation in Brussels:-
Executive Residences: Our centrally located shared residences offer a stimulating and comfortable environment. The residences feature:
- Single or Shared Rooms
- Private Bathrooms
- Complete facilities, including cable TV, kitchen and refrigerator, microwave, a cosy living room, washing machine, and Internet.
- Weekly room cleaning
The residences are located just a few minutes walk from Schuman and the European district, and are within walking distance (within 20 minutes) of both the school and the Grande Place.
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Dormitory-style Residence: Our dormitory style residence features single rooms with an individual fridge and kitchenette, a bed with mattress, a desk, shelves and storage space, shared showers and toilets, and is located near the Botanique subway station.
There is a weekly cleaning of common facilities. Laundry is next door, bedsheets must be provided by the student. There is free Internet access in the residence.
Dates and Fees
Fees:The complete fee structure for this course is laid out in the table to the right. Fees include:- Written and oral entrance test before arrival (written test sent by email, oral test conducted by telephone at least one week before arrival)
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Full time French course totalling 25 to 35 hours/week and consisting of:
- 15 lessons of 60 minutes per week in the main school
- Free access to the multimedia centre (supervised self study, lots of materials such as movies, tapes, library...)
- Other courses/workshops as chosen by the student
- Executive accommodation: single rooms with private bathroom in a large modern house with shared facilities. Each room is completely furnished, with bathroom, your choice of single or double occupancy, linen included, fully equipped kitchen with fridge & dishwasher, microwave, TV, washing machine, free Internet access, all charges included, 15 min walk to the school and the European Institutions and near square Ambiorix/Schuman
- Student accommodation: single rooms with kitchenette (fridge etc) and shared showers (1 per 3 students) and toilets.
- Registration and placement fee, books and study materials at the start of the course.
Dates:
Course Dates: Courses start every Monday, except for course for absolute beginners who must begin at the beginning of the month.
Summer courses: the lessons begin on the 30th of June, 21st of July and 11th August 2008.
Holidays: There will be no courses during the following Belgian national holidays:
