Learn French in Bordeaux, Biarritz, Nice, Paris Opéra and Victor Hugo!
Practical infos
AGE
From 16 years old.
Juniors programs from 15 to 17 years old.
DURATION
At least 1 week for private tuition and combined courses.
At least 2 weeks for intensive french courses in a group.
LESSONS
Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
GROUPS
Small groups of 8 to 12 adults per class (14 per class in Biarritz) enhancing customised attention and the opportunity for each attendee to speak as much as possible during the lessons.
LEVELS
6 levels from complete beginners to advanced as defined by the Council of Europe.
STARTING DATES
General French courses can be started on any Monday, except for Beginners whose starting dates are fixed. Special courses and examination courses also begin on fixed dates. SEE DATES AND PRICES
TEACHERS
All our teachers are qualified to teach French to foreign learners and have an excellent knowledge of French culture and civilisation. Many of them have taught French abroad and speak several languages and therefore relate easily to different cultures. Their enthusiasm and spontaneity guarantee lively and effective lessons.
TEACHING METHODS
Our prime objective is to work on practicing language skills in communicative contexts. To do this we use French as a foreign language teaching methods for adults that are interactive and based on real communication. We base our sessions on authentic materials in order to broaden your knowledge of the French socio-cultural setting. Our programmes are structured, but sufficiently flexible to enable you to progress at your own speed and according to your own needs.
BORDEAUX TIMETABLE
Monday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 - 16.15
Tuesday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 - 16.15
Wednesday 9.30 - 12.45
Thursday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 – 15.30
Friday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 – 15.30
BIARRITZ TIMETABLE
Monday 9.30 - 12.45 |
Tuesday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 - 16.15
Wednesday 9.30 - 12.45 |
Thursday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 - 16.15
Friday 9.30 - 12.45
Please note that timetables for group courses may be subject to change during the high season (June, July, August)
INTERNET ACCESS AND STUDY AREAS
BLS offers free internet access in the computer rooms or by Wifi at both BLS Bordeaux and BLS Biarritz. Learners can also take advantage of their free time to work on their French in the special study areas.ECTS CREDITS This system consists of European credits that correspond to a level of proficiency acquired in French. These credits can be negotiated with your school, university or employer.
CERTIFICATES
At the end of your stay, BLS gives you a French language certificate showing the course level you accomplished. The certificate also indicates the number of ECTS credits you are entitled to.
WEATHER IN BORDEAUX
This website will allow you to plan your stay and your luggage in the best conditions.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
No courses will be conducted during the school vacation
09/04/2012
01/05/2012
08/05/2012
17/05/2012
28/05/2012
15/08/2012
01/11/2012
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
BLS will not hold classes
from Friday 16 December 2011 (after the class) to Monday 2 January 2012
from Friday 21 December 2012 (after the class) to Monday 7 January 2013.
FRENCH LEVEL TEST
After your enrolment, you will receive a free French level by mail.
BANK DETAILS
(BLS Bordeaux and Biarritz)
ACCOUNT NAME: BLS / INSTITUT PARISIEN DE FRANCAIS
BANK ADDRESS:
Société Générale Paris Auteuil (03383)
118 rue la Fontaine 75016 Paris, FRANCE
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 30003 03383 00020046772 07
IBAN : FR76 3000 3033 8300 0200 4677 207
BIC/SWIFT : SOGEFRPP
+20€ to cover bank charges.
Important : Please indicate clearly BLS + the name of the student and course dates.
- Balance of payment must be made on the first day of the course.
- If you enroll less than 3 weeks before the starting date, then full payment is required with the enrolment form.
- Payments are to be made in Euros by:
- Credit card: VISA, MasterCard (payment can be made by telephone) + 1% processing fee
- Cheque, traveller's cheque, Eurocheque
- Bank transfer (please indicate the name of the student)+20€ to cover bank charges.
LIABILITY FOR MINORS
- BLS cannot accept any liability for any accident that occurs off the school's premises.
- BLS is not liable for all the actions or deeds of students under the age of 18 (minors), it is only liable for actions or deeds that occur during the period of time when the school has a duty of care to the student, in accordance with the provisions of article 1384 al 1 of the French Civil Code.
- If the student fails to attend lessons or extracurricular activities, BLS cannot accept any liability for the behaviour of the student during this time.
- Off school premises and in the context of the extracurricular activities suggested by BLS, the parent of the student remains fully responsible for the student.
- The host family cannot be held responsible for the minor student for the period of time when the student is in the care of the host family.
- Both during extracurricular activities authorised by the student's parents, and during the time spent with the host family, the parent of the student remains fully responsible for the student. The role of the host family is not to educate or supervise the minor, but only to provide board and lodging and to ensure that the time spent with the family is agreeable.
- No delegation of parental authority is transferred to the host family and the temporary separation of the minor from the family home does not impair the cohabitation relationship as it is understood in a French legal sense.
- The parents are wholly responsible for their child at all times other than when BLS has a duty of care to the child, in accordance with the provisions of article 1384 al 4 of the French Civil Code.
BLS SCHOOL RULES
- General points - When you enrol at BLS you agree to abide by the school rules. Consequently, in response to persistence absence from classes or for bad behaviour, and after receiving a warning, BLS reserves the right to send home offending students after first informing their parents.
- Lesson timetables - To allow lessons to start on time and proceed smoothly, students must respect the timetables displayed within the school. Any student who arrives more than 15 minutes late must wait until the break before joining the class, and then only with the teacher's permission.
- Classes missed due to failure to attend will not be rescheduled.
- Please note: no lessons take place when the school is closed (see dates). Only private lessons are rescheduled..
- If classes are missed repeatedly, or if a study programme has to be terminated early, a reimbursement or compensation can only be considered if evidence is produced (e.g. a copy of a doctor's note).
- Responsibility - BLS is not liable for all the actions or deeds of students under the age of 18 (minors), it is only liable for actions or deeds that occur during the period of time when the student is under the supervision of the school, which is tasked with organising, overseeing and controlling the activities of the minor.
- If the student fails to attend lessons or extracurricular activities, BLS cannot accept any liability for the behaviour of the student during this time.
- Off school premises and in the context of the sporting and cultural activities suggested by BLS, the parent of the student under the age of 18 remains fully responsible for the student.
COMPLAINTS
- Any complaint regarding the services supplied by BLS French School must be made in writing by registered post to:
BLS, 42 rue Lafaurie de Monbadon, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
This written complaint must be made within one week of the course ending. - In the event of dispute, both parties agree that the Courts of Bordeaux will have sole jurisdicti