PROGRAM OVERVIEW - FRENCH FOR TEENAGERS >> Open to teenagers ages 14 - 18 years of age (for all language levels) >> Live with a Host Family or in School Residence including meals >> Combination of French language course, cultural & outdoor activities >> Program length 2,3,4 weeks - June, July, August & September >> Study with international students of the same age This program is designed for mature, independent thinking teenagers who enjoy and handle limited individual supervision, traveling to/from school, after class and at the weekends. The program offers students the experience of living & studying in a foreign country, meeting other students of the same age (who may not speak the same language), experiencing and adapting to the local culture (very different from back home) and given the independence to explore, all under the supervision of experienced staff. Students will have plenty of independence however will have school / accommodation rules and curfews to obey, they will always be under 24 hour supervision by our staff. PROGRAM INCLUDES: French lessons & materials - shared Host Family or Residence accommodation (with curfew and strict rules for under 16 years of age) - airport transfers - bilingual guides and counselors - full program of activities & tours - insurance. NOTE: enrollment numbers are limited so please sign up early to ensure space in this program.

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Spend your summer in NICE
in Southern France in the Côte d'Azur, enjoy a full schedule of sports, leisure, cultural activities and excursions with other international students....

Sun kissed Nice, with its sparkling seas and Provençal pleasures is more than simply the capital of the Cote D' Azur, it’s the fifth largest city in France and contains a wealth of fine architecture and culture.

Located on the Mediterranean coast, at the western end of the Riviera, Nice lies between the Alps and Italy's Gulf of Genoa. Nice boasts a plethora of ruins, museums, boutiques, and a hearty cafe culture. Cafes occupy weathered 17th and 18th century buildings and outdoor markets crowd the old town's streets and Venetian-style squares.

Visit vibrant Vieux-Nice, the Old Town, where the native Niçois live. It's also home to lively cafés, galleries, and nightclubs. Bring your camera or paint box and capture the colors of the flower market, Marché aux Fleurs. Lunch on a Niçoise-style pizza, or pissaladiére, or perhaps a fresh salade Niçoise.

Stroll the promenade des Anglais, Nice's grand avenue, lined with palm trees, gardens, shops, and hotels, including the grand Hôtel Negresco, which boasts a mammoth Baccarat chandelier. View superb art at The Fine Arts Museum (Musée des Beaux-Arts) and the Masséna Museum (Musée d'Art et d' Histoire Palais Masséna).

Nice is one of the best places to start a Côte d'Azur adventure. It offers the second largest airport in France and it's easy to reach other major Riviera destinations. Best of all, it tends to be a bit more affordable than other coastal resort towns. Begin your exploration of "The Maid of Provence" at one of its palaces, Palais Masséna, from which you'll enjoy a magnificent view of the Bay of Angels.

Our French summer school is located on the first floor of a beautiful building, on a quiet side street in the centre of Nice. The building is of the Belle Epoque style and is just a few minutes walk from the finest street in town.

It is just few minutes walk to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral and only ten minutes walk from the Old Town, Promenade and the beach. Walking distance to both the train and bus stations.

The school neighbourhood offers a quaint atmosphere with boutique shops, cafes and bars, ideal for lunch breaks or hanging out after class.

The school was recently renovated and has seven bright classrooms, modern furniture and a variety of international students from across Europe and North America. Between classes, the students have access to a large social room, which has several vending machines for coffee, cokes, water and other snacks.

School facilities include:
7 bright large classrooms (with AC)
Common Room with TV, DVD, pool table
Small class sizes max 15 students
Free internet access in computer lab
Internet access
Library
Academic credit for your summer study (if required)

International student body:
We expect 80% of students attending to be non native English speakers, mainly coming from around Europe / 20% will be English speakers from North America & UK. These numbers are estimated based on 2007 enrollments!

This program is an excellent option for French High school groups of 10 or more students travelling and study together. For more information on our Teenagers Abroad Groups Services and Options, please click on this link: GroupsAbroad.com

Standard summer program: (20 lessons per week)

Receive transferable credits for this course (if required)

Lessons are in a max. group of 15 students (average 8), lessons are 45 minutes in length with small breaks between every 2 lessons. If you are attending the intensive program, students will break for lunch before continuing the additional lessons in the afternoon.

The first day of the program is dedicated to welcome students, to test students' language levels and to make sure everyone is familiar with the school policies, the premises and the area.

On the first day of school a placement test is administered to determine each student's level of French language ability. If the student is an absolute beginner, no test is given and their French classes will start right away.

Classes are taught by native French teachers and classes are normally held in the mornings, Monday to Friday.

Number of students attending:
We expect the following students numbers, each week during the following dates:
June 70 -80 / July 180 - 200 / August 160 - 180
These numbers are estimated based on 2007!

After classes are over for the day, our program allows the student plenty of time for sports, cultural and social activities. It also allows the student to make new international friends among their new classmates, experience cultural activities together and practice their new language.

The sports and cultural activities will vary each week, some examples:

In the afternoon: Orientation talk of Nice, workshops and sports: (Sport, beach activities, sight seeing in Nice, bowling, outdoor movies). Local galleries, museums, Opera House, Theatre of the Palais de Chaillot, a walk along the Promenade des Anglais, tour the Cathedral, Cimiez Museum Of Archeology, visit the Fine Arts Museum / Matisse Museum or the afternoon on the beach.

During the afternoons students will enjoy a half day & one full day trip to one of the following locations: Grasse, Eze, St. Paul de Vence, Cannes or Monaco.

In the evenings: Welcome parties, Pop Quiz, Film Night, Theme Nights, games, International Parties, workshops, disco night, dancing, bowling and many more activties.

What to see & attractions in Nice

What to expect living & studying in Nice

Host family: (shared rooms) with 3 meals daily
This option is open to students 16 -18 years of age.

The family provides 3 meals daily, with a packed lunch that is usually eaten with the other students and teachers at the school.

The families are normally located around 10 - 25 minutes travelling distance (normally by local public transit) from the school and town center and students will travel on their own to/from school. Students must obey curfew if there are no accompanied evening activties with school staff.

More general information on our host families?

Residence: (shared rooms) 3 meals daily.
This option is open to students 14-18 years old.

Students stay in our school residence in a very attractive and safe area of Nice.

The residence is located 10 minutes walk from our school and also within walking distance of the beach. Students stay in air-conditioned rooms and share with students of the same gender. Each double room has a private bathroom/shower, some rooms offer a mini-fridge.

Additional residence information & photos!

Curfew & general rules for students in Nice: