France
French in Aix-en-Provence
IS Aix-en-Provence (Top of the Class)
Perfectly situated school with ideal facilities for relaxed learning in Provence
These dated and prices are no longer current. Please choose another year, or if no other dates and prices are available, please contact us.
The School
The school is located in a turn of the century building on a garden bordered street, only 50 meters from a park entrance. The city center is only a few minutes away on foot.
The school is furnished with 16 lovely classrooms, a library, a lounge, internet room with wireless access and a sun terrace. Outside of class hours, students can use the multi-media center to study. The school provides a friendly, inviting atmosphere, which makes students feel welcome and, therefore, is an ideal location for relaxed learning.
| Course fees for this year 2009 in EUR 2 weeks | |||||||||||||||
| Combination course 2 30 Lessons | |||||||||||||||
| 2 Weeks |
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1625.– | |||||||||||||
| Combination course 2 35 Lessons | |||||||||||||||
| 2 Weeks |
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2125.– | |||||||||||||
| Additional costs/further remarks | |||||||||||||||
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60.– | ||||||||||||||
Currency: EUR = Euro
Included in the price
Course, course material, tour of Aix-en-Provence on the first day of school, internet access and certicate upon completion of the course
| Course dates for this year 2009 | |||||||||||||
| Combination course 2 | |||||||||||||
| January |
05. |
19. |
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| February |
02. |
16. |
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| March |
02. |
16. |
30. |
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| April |
14. |
27. |
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| May |
11. |
25. |
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| June |
08. |
22. |
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| July |
06. |
20. |
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| August |
03. |
17. |
31. |
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| September |
14. |
28. |
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| October |
12. |
26. |
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| November |
09. |
23. |
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| December |
07. |
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Recommended starting date for your course. |
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| Further information | ||
| Maximum number of Participants: | 10 Participant | |
| Duration of the lesson: | 45 Minutes | |
| Minimum age: | 18 Year | |
Accommodation
Host Family
These accommodations offer you an excellent opportunity to learn about every day French culture and to use every day French. You have a single room with breakfast or half-board. Arrival is from approximately 18.00 on Sunday and departure is at approximately 10.00 on Saturday.
Accommodation
Studio Apartment
You have a completely furnished studio apartment with a private bath/WC and a kitchenette. You will live in the heart of the city. These accommodations offer a higher standard than the studios in the student residence. These accommodations are large enough for 1 to 2 people and should be paid locally.
The quoted prices for the apartments and the actual prices may slightly vary.
Accommodation
Additional Accommodations
We would be happy to arrange for a room in a hotel for you. Please ask for additional information and prices.
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Accommodation costs Host family for this year 2009 in EUR per week |
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| Single room | Breakfast | ![]() |
169.– | ||||||||||
| Demi-pension | ![]() |
231.– | |||||||||||
| No meals | ![]() |
158.– | |||||||||||
| Additional costs/further remarks | |||||||||||||
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45.– | ||||||||||||
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30.– | ||||||||||||
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Accommodation costs Studio Apartment for this year 2009 in EUR per week Cooking possibilities |
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| Apartment | ![]() |
275.– | |||||||||||
| Additional costs/further remarks | |||||||||||||
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20.– | ||||||||||||
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45.– | ||||||||||||
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30.– | ||||||||||||
Additional information
Travel
The closest airport is in Marseille. There are regular buses to Aix-en-Provence, which take approximately 30 miutes. There are buses from Nice three times a day with the journey taking approximately 2 hours. If you prefer to travel by train, there is a train to Marseille where you can take a shuttlebus to Aix-en-Provence, with travel time of approximately 30 minutes. You can also take the train to Aix-en-Provence train station, which is approximately 20 minutes from the city center and is accessible by bus. The school can also arrange for a taxi for you, however, bus tickets must be purchased locally. Ticket prices are approximately 4.- to 8.- EUR, from Nice approximately 24.- EUR.
Additional information
Additional Courses
General language courses can be found under the heading of language courses (16 - 80). Private lessons, French and Oenology, French and Provential Cooking, French and Art, French and Golf, French and Discovering Provence, French and Riding and French for Teachers. Please ask about prices.
Leisure time
The hot springs and university city in southern France with 160'000 inhabitants lies in the heart of Provence. The location offers numerous possibilites for excursions to a variety of delightful locations. The beach and the bay of the Mediterranean Sea are located only a half an hour away by car. Aix-en-Provence also has a very agreeable climate: the summer lasts until the end of October and the mild Fall can be enjoyed until Christmas. The city center is very picturesque and has small shops, restaurants, cafes and animated markets. Each week, the school offers interesting sports and cultural free-time activities: cooking courses, wine tasting, weekend excursions, perfume workshops, barbecues and much more. The school would be happy to assist with arranging other activities, as well: art classes, wellness in the thermal baths, visits to the wineries and olive oil producers, horseback riding, golf, water sports and more.
