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Program Overview:
- 15 hours of French classes per week
- Open to ages: 13 to 17
- Programs of 2, 3 or 4 weeks available
- Daily trips to the French Riviera and full day excursions on Saturdays
- Many sporting activities available, especially water sports
- Optional courses: additional French courses, Theater, Music, Sailing, Tennis
French Summer Courses in Monaco
The Principality of Monaco lies in South-Western Europe sandwiched between France and the Mediterranean Sea some 4km from Italy. It is the second smallest country in the world after the Vatican City and is famous for its beautiful, rugged landscape and sunny Mediterranean climate -- there is almost no precipitation there. Monaco's capital city, Monte Carlo, famous as a tax haven for the super-rich and for the annual Formula-One race that takes place there, is one of the most luxurious resort towns in the world.The School
Since the creation of our partner school, almost 230 000 students from all over the world have attended its courses in French Language and Civilisation. Its cultural commitment and pedagogical experience attracts approximately 4 000 youths and 200 teachers each year. Its idyllic setting, a beautiful wooded and floral park nestling on the hillside overlooking the Mediterranean, along with its antic style amphitheatre imagined and decorated by Jean Cocteau and now used for cultural events, create a unique atmosphere. Set in a beautiful park overlooking the Mediterranean, the spectacular amphitheatre, three accommodation units, cafeteria, classrooms and reception area make the Centre a refreshing and stimulating place to live and work. The study areas includes 8 classrooms, the amphitheatre and outdoor facilities. Catering is self-service, offering balanced meals cooked in our kitchens. The cafeteria stays open in the evenings: students can meet up in a friendly, festive environment.The courses
There are 3 hours of lessons per day, and class sizes never exceed 15 students. There are several nationalities in each class, meaning that students rarely encounter other speakers of their language, which in turn facilitates the learning process. Teachers use a communicative approach and selected exercises from French manuals, privileging authentic multimedia documents . Pedagogical exploitation of these documents allows learners to develop both grammatical and communicational skills, materialised in different situations of communication. Our teachers majored in the teaching of French as a Foreign Language at the University of Nice. They are not only linguistically competent but are also language animators. Their role consists mainly of selecting and developing the most appropriate interactive group/class activities for learning the language (role playing, simulations, creativity exercises etc.). A European certificate of French studies assesses every participant's level of French at the end of the stay. Classes are designed to prepare students for the official DELF exams and students will receive a European Certificate of French Studies at the end of their coursework.Beyond Classes
Beyond simply being a place of studies, the school also offers an excellent environment from which to enjoy the summer months. Students are boarded in freshly renovated rooms of 3 to 5 beds, each with bathroom and toilet. Bedlinen is changed and laundry done every week. Blessed with a beautiful 3 hectare garden and an amphitheater overlooking the sea, the campus provides an idyllic and relaxing environment in which students can build friendships and appreciate life.Activities
The school offers a variety of activities designed to be both fun and enriching. Daily afternoon activities include:- Daily trips to the French Riviera
- Various supervised sporting activities, such as sailing on a catamaran, snorkeling, kayaking, tennis and swimming.
- Optional sport training with professional coaches in tennis and sailing.
Click here to see an example of a typical weekly schedule for the a student at this school.
Course Costs
Includes all taxes & enrollment fees
| Program Fees | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Cost | |||||
| 2 weeks | 1420 € | |||||
| 3 weeks | 1950 € | |||||
| 4 weeks | 2470 € | |||||
| Addl. week | 550 € | |||||
| Optional Activities | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Cost per week | |||||
| DELF Preparation | 90 € | |||||
| Sailing Lessons | 120 € | |||||
| Tennis Lessons | 120 € | |||||
Dates and Prices
Standard Program:The standard program begins every Sunday between the 17th of June and the 5th of August. Please note that the last day of school is the 18th of August. Arrivals are on Sunday and departures are on Saturdays, although an extra day (arrival on Saturday or departure on Sunday) can be arranged for a nominal fee of 60€.The following is included in the price:
- 20 lessons of 45 minutes each per week for a total of 15 hours
- Free use of learning materials and school facilities
- Full pension in a residence
- 24 hour a day care by a professional supervisory team
- Standard sports and cultural activities and Saturday excursions
- Reception costs, including transfer to/from the Nice airport or the Monaco train station.
- Transport to Nice or Monaco
- Extra drinks (water is provided at the table, of course)
- Sailing Lessons: 4 sessions of 2 hours a week in the afternoon:Catamaran training (hobie 15) at the "Cercle Nautique" of Cap d'Ail (certified by the French sailing Federation) by qualified instructors. Follower boats ensure safety. Classes begin on the 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd of July
- Tennis Lessons: 4 sessions of 2 hours a week (not on Wednesdays) in the afternoon. Classes begin on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th of July and the 5th of August
- DELF exam preparatory lessons: 6 hours a week: 3h x 2 afternoons. Classes begin weekly with the standard program
