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General French 20 lessons per week
Course title: CONTINUOUS FRENCH
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 16
€239.70
€255.00
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Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 10
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 7
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
20 lessons per week (9.00 -10.40 / 11.00 - 12.20) This course offers: Development of grammatical skills, improvement of vocabulary, oral expression, comprehension, reading and practise of written language.
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General French 30 lessons per week
Course title: INTENSIVE FRENCH
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 16
€329.00
€350.00
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Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 10
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 7
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
30 lessons per week (9.00 -10.40 / 11.00 - 12.20 + 3 afternoons 13.15 - 15.45) Very thorough programme: morning lessons similar to the Continuous French course + 10 lessons during three afternoons devoted to the practical application of knowledge, an approach to cultural, social political and economic life in France. According to the student’s level: opinion polls, debates...
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Group French + One to One 25 lessons per week
Course title: COMBINATION COURSE 20+5
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 16
€488.80
€520.00
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Materials included
Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 10
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 7/1
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
20+5, 20+10, 20+15 or 20+10 lessons per week This course combines the subjects of the "Continuous French Course" with those of an "Individual Course". 20 lessons/week of group tuition (in the morning.) and 5, 10, 15 or 20 lessons/week of individual tuition (in the afternoon) ), tailored to suit the student’s needs and wishes: General French, Commercial French, Law, Tourism, Hotel Trade, Translation and Interpreter Ship (from English, Italian or German into French), Exam Preparation ...
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Group French + One to One 30 lessons per week
Course title: COMBINATION COURSE 20+10
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 16
€658.00
€700.00
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Materials included
Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 10
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 7 / 1
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
20+5, 20+10, 20+15 or 20+10 lessons per week This course combines the subjects of the "Continuous French Course" with those of an "Individual Course". 20 lessons/week of group tuition (in the morning.) and 5, 10, 15 or 20 lessons/week of individual tuition (in the afternoon) ), tailored to suit the student’s needs and wishes: General French, Commercial French, Law, Tourism, Hotel Trade, Translation and Interpreter Ship (from English, Italian or German into French), Exam Preparation ...
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French Exam Preparation 30 lessons per week
Course title: A LEVEL REVISION COURSE
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 16
€329.00
€350.00
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Materials included
Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 10
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 7
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2
30 lessons per week (see Intensive Course) Required level: 4 to 6 years of school French, B1 This course is designed for high school students who want to improve their knowledge of French with a view to the examination which marks the end of their school education. Programme: Morning lessons are devoted to grammatical and functional aims according to the programme of the French Continuous Course (see course no. 1). Afternoon lessons are reserved for résumé techniques and text analysis. This is also part of the next day's work to be corrected and analysed by the teacher. The last afternoon is set aside for a test in examination conditions.  written test: dictation / questions - text analysis  oral test: analysis, explanations and comments of a text or an article. All text material used in lessons deals with French literature and civilisation.
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French for families 20 lessons per week
Course title: FAMILY COURSE
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 9
€347.80
€370.00
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Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 5
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 3
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
20 lessons per week 9.00 -10.40 / 11.00 - 12.20 Required level: None This programme is designed to families, parents and children, who want to do a language stay. Parents: Parents participate in our French Continuous Course (see course no. 1) Kids: Our young learners, aged between 9 and 15 years, are teached in a mini group of 5 children with overlapping language levels. To make learning more fun, the programme includes a lot of games, little excursions and visits. Starting Dates
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French Exam Preparation 26 lessons per week
Course title: D.E.L.F Exam Preparation Course
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 16
from €460.60
per week
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Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 10
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 7 / 1
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Qualifications: DELF (Diplôme d' Études en Langue Française) DALF (Diplome Approfondi de Langue Francaise)
Levels: Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Duration: module of 4 weeks each – Combination Course of 20+6 L/Week Time table: 9.00 -10.40 / 11.00 - 12.20 + 3 afternoons from 13.15 to 14.45 Required level: depending on the diploma the student is aiming to take At the moment the D.E.L.F. is the only diploma of French as a foreign language which is officially recognised by the French Ministry of Education. It has been accepted by more than 150 countries and is widely recognised by administrations and firms. The D.E.L.F. offers 4 diplomas which can be taken independently from each other and it squares with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. DELF A1 certifies your first knowledge, Level A1 « Breakthrough » of the European Framework DELF A2 certifies an elementary knowledge, Level A2 « Waystage » of the European Framework DELF B1 certifies an intermediate knowledge, Level B1 « Threshold » of the European Framework DELF B2 certifies an advanced knowledge, Level B2 « Vantage » of the European Framework. Tuition is organised according to the exam requirements. This means an approach to the main aspects of French language: grammar, vocabulary, standard of written and oral expression, knowledge of French culture and civilisation. If the student’s current language level is already the one you of the requested diploma, he can enrol directly for the 4 week preparation course. If the current level is just under the one of the requested diploma, he will have to do a 4 week Continuous Course before the DELF Preparation Course (see course n° 1). Our Quick Test will help to determine the level.
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French for Teachers 36 lessons per week
Course title: FRENCH FOR TEACHERS
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 16
from €310.20
per week
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Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 10
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 7
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
36 lessons per week Monday to Friday from 9.00 - 10.40 / 11.00 - 12.20 / 13.15 – 15.30 + workshop of 2 lessons the second week) Required level: C1 / C2 This course, designed to French teachers from any country, will allow to improve and/or update your linguistic skills and your knowledge of actual cultural, social and economic aspects. Moreover, workshops : Modern techniques and methods of teaching and their evolution / Pedagogic and group dynamic / Tools and games to use in class / Improvement, evaluation and control of skills / Nationalities and their specific problems in learning French language (Program details on request). Starting Dates: 20.07. & 03.08 Duration: 2 weeks
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French for Seniors +50 15 lessons per week
Course title: FRENCH CLUB 50 (COURSE FOR SENIOR STUDENTS)
Course hours: 09:30 - 12:15
Minimum age: 45
from €390.10
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Course days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 10
School admin. fee: €70.00 tooltip Average number of students: 6
Lesson duration: 45 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2
15 lessons at 45 minutes each per week, tuition from Monday to Friday (9.30 - 10.30 // 11.00 - 12.15) Required level: A2 or higher Lessons Morning lessons are devoted to topics of the cultural activities offered in the afternoon. Development with the help of plays, debates, documents by using different supports like newspapers, video, etc. A highly practical approach to the language while developing communication and comprehension. This course leads every participant to a highest possible independence when using and understanding French language. Activity program for two weeks included Please note that this is a sample program which might change in case of participants who rebook the course. 1st week Monday 13.30 - 16.30: visit of Nice old town, history and colourful places Tuesday 13.30 - 18.00: visit of a museum (MAMAC, Chagall, Crypte OR Musée de la Photographie) Wednesday 17.00 - 20.00: Cuisine provençale, wine tasting … Thursday 13.30 - 18.00: excursion to Antibes, visit of the Picasso museum Friday afternoon: free time Saturday 09.00 - 18.00: excursion to Beaulieu et Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, visit of the Kerylos and Rothschild villa OR excursion to Monaco and visit of the oceanographic museum Sunday morning: Classic music, concert of the Nice opera 2nd week Monday afternoon: free time Tuesday 13.30 – 18.00: visit of the Alziari mill OR visit of Confiserie Florian OR Parfumerie Fragonard Wednesday 13.30 – 17.00: visit of the the Matisse museum and tour of the Cimiez area Thursday 13.30 – 17.00: excursion to Villefranche sur Mer Friday 13.30 – 15.00: Farewell lunch in the Aphrodite Restaurant (1* Guide Michelin) Practical information  Excursions take place by bus or train and the group is accompanied by a teacher or our social director (guided and commented in French language).  Activity programme during the February session is partly focused on Carnival events.  For the visits of town and villages we only chose short walking distances with several breaks…  Tuition and activities are reserved to seniors only and no other student will be mixed to the group.  Accommodation is carefully chosen near the school (less than 1 kilometre by walking).
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Host Family Half Board single room
Students per room: 1
Board: Half board
Minimum age: 16
Accommodation type: Host Family

Total price

€248.50
There are places available
Distance from school: 30 minutes walking
Facilities: Bed linen, Keys given on arrival, Public transport near, Seating Area, Towels
All families were "visited" to assure first the quality of their services. Later on we ask each student, who lived with a family to inform us about the general conditions during the stay. Our main selection criteria are: cleanness, comfort, welcome, nature of meals (breakfast and evening meal which has to be varied and balanced) and finally the families' presence and capability to integrate a foreign guest. Accommodation in single or shared room. Arrival details have to be communicated at least 3 days before arrival.
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French Host (self-catering)
Students per room: 2
Board: Self Service
Minimum age: 18
Accommodation type: Host Family

Total price

€185.50
There are places available
Distance from school: 30 minutes walking
More supple category which offers independence as well as conviviality. Although lodgings are generally more modest, there are the same selection criteria and control as for host families. Students are staying in the home of a French person (single living or family) and are sharing facilities on self-catering basis. Accommodation is possible in a single room or double room. Arrival time at the accommodation has to be communicated at least on Thursday evening before arrival.
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Student Hotel Residence Adagio Acropolis**
Students per room: 1
Board: Self Service
Minimum age: 18
Accommodation type: Residence

Total price

€400.00
There are places available
Distance from school: 35 minutes walking
Facilities: 24-Hour Front Desk, Air Conditioning, Bed linen, Car parking, Central location, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Keys given on arrival, Kitchenette, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Wireless (WIFI) Internet
ADAGIO is located in front of the Acropolis Exhibition Centre near the famous Garibaldi’s place. At 5 minutes walking distance from the old town, 15 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from Alpha.b main school. New residence with air conditioning disposing of 120 studio-apartments. Studio-apartments for 1 or 2 persons Minimum age: 18 years Rooms of 15-18m2 with kitchenette, private WC and bath. Satellite TV, direct phone line, high speed Internet. Highlight! Outdoor swimming pool open from June 1st to September 30th
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Hotel Villa Victoria***
Students per room: 1
Board: Self Service
Minimum age: 18
Accommodation type: Hotel 4 star

Total price

€805.00
There are places available
Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Facilities: 24-Hour Front Desk, Air Conditioning, Bed linen, Car parking, Central location, Garden, Keys given on arrival, Near the School, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Safety Deposit Box, Towels, TV, Wireless (WIFI) Internet
In the heart of Nice, near the Promenade des Anglais, a warm and elegant hotel, removed in typical Nice. Enjoy the shade of the superb botanical garden made up of regional species. 38 air-conditioned and sound proof rooms: personal safe, mini bar, satellite TV, Wifi, private car park.
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Host Family Half Board double room
Students per room: 3
Board: Half board
Minimum age: 16
Accommodation type: Host Family

Total price

€220.50
There are places available
Distance from school: 30 minutes walking
Facilities: Bed linen, Keys given on arrival, Public transport near, Seating Area, Towels
All families were "visited" to assure first the quality of their services. Later on we ask each student, who lived with a family to inform us about the general conditions during the stay. Our main selection criteria are: cleanness, comfort, welcome, nature of meals (breakfast and evening meal which has to be varied and balanced) and finally the families' presence and capability to integrate a foreign guest. Accommodation in single or shared room. Arrival details have to be communicated at least 3 days before arrival.
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Booking Summary

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About the school: Alpha.b

Number of classrooms: 17

Average nº of student per classroom: 7

Minimum student age: 16

Placement test on the first day:

Distance from the airport: 7 km.

Closest airport: Nice

Year the school opened: 1992

School opening times: 8:30 - 17:30

School close dates: Show

Facilities

After class/extra curricular seminars
Computer room
Cultural trips
Eating area
Free internet access
Internet WIFI
Library
Self study material
Snack machines
Social activities
Study room
Tea / Coffee

Accreditations and quality seals

BILDUNGSURLAUB - BILDUNGSURLAUB
CSN - Centrala studiestodsnamnden
EAQUALS - Evaluation & Accreditation of Quality in Language Services
Erasmus+ - Erasmus+
IALC - International Association of Language Centres
Qualité français langue étrangère - Qualité français langue étrangère

Student information

-Independent, family-run school

• French/German management

• Accredited member of EAQUALS (European Association for Quality Language Services)

• Full member of IALC (International Association of Language Centres)

• Accredited by CSN (The Swedish National Board of Student Aid)

• Recognised for “Bildungsurlaub”

• Low class size of 6 to 8 students (maximum 10 students per class)

• Personal follow-up while learning the French language

• Original culture and leisure programme as for organisation, contents and variety.

• High quality welcome and school staff as well as host families at their disposal

• Privileged site. 600 m² mansion of character surrounded by its own garden in the very centre of the town. Reception capacity of human dimension.

• Centre for professional training inspected by the regional prefecture

• Inspected and marked (good / very good) by the Austrian Ministry of Education

Nice…

…a city of 450 000 inhabitants is the centre of the Mediterranean basin. A city of Greek and Roman history but also of culture; Matisse, Chagall, César, Ben … Opera, theatre, orchestra philharmonic, Jazz festival etc.

Located between the sea and the mountains the capital of the French Riviera is an authentic and unique city that can be visited throughout the year thanks to its exceptional climate.

The Institute…

Located in the heart of the town, our main school building is a mansion from the beginning of the century in the so called “belle époque-style”. It is entirely renovated and security is adapted to the standard of the European Union. With its typical character and local colours of the South of France, the premises offer a wonderful place for studying a foreign language.

The three-floored mansion of 450 m² offers:

• 10 classrooms

• free computers with internet access

• WIFI connection

• cafeteria with hot/cold drink and snack machine

• reception room and administration

• premises with air condition

• library (available to students in the afternoon)

• info corner (activity program, sightseeing tips, …)

Terms & Conditions: Alpha.b

- Bank charges are payable by students
- Students must be 16 years of age or over

Cancellation policy

- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- The deposit is non-refundable.

Other terms

- For any specialised course and in case you are not sure that the student has the required level, you are requested to use the alpha.b Quick Test. The test has to be returned to alpha.b together with your booking.
- For the quality of tuition and of teaching programs, bookings can only be accepted on the mentioned course starting dates.
- Special prices for 1 week courses
- The discharge form for students under age of 18 has to be signed by parents and returned before arrival date.

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Booking with us is really easy. You just have to go to the link of the school you are interested in. Where it says COURSE and then START, you select the dates you wish to study there. Afterwards, you select how many weeks you want to study.

You then select the course you wish to attend. You can add optional services, such as accommodation and airport transfer. If you would like to add these additional services, you need to go further down the page where you will find the section relating to ACCOMMODATION. You select the option of the type of accommodation you want (You do not have to select the dates here if they are the same as the course - they are automatically selected).
After the Accommodation, you have another option,  that of TRANSFER. This option allows you to book a transport that will pick you up at the airport and will take you to your residence or host family.

Once you have selected all these options, on your right hand side, you are going to see a summary of your reservation with all the information about the course and the accommodation, together with their prices. Also, the deposit you have to pay will be displayed there. You just have to press the Orange Button that says BOOK NOW and this will take you to another page to enter your personal details. When you are booking you only have to pay the little deposit. After that, we will contact the school and request your booking. When your booking is confirmed by the school or host, they will hold your place until the your booking balance is paid in full. The same applies for the accommodation. You can pay with credit card, a PayPal account or, for most countries, bank transfer; as you prefer. This deposit you pay now will be discounted from the total price. The rest of the money will not have to be paid until 15 days before your course starts. In any case, you will be receiving emails about your deposit payments; and also, reminders about the rest of the money when it needs to be paid.
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The start dates of intensive and standard language courses are generally flexible. If you have some basic knowledge of the language, you will be able to start any Monday of the year at almost any school. If you are a total beginner, courses usually start once or twice a month.
You should be aware that language schools have more students in July and August than during any other time of year, which means that course fees, housing prices and the overall cost of living are often more expensive during this time. If you would like to book a course in July or August, you should do so very early: schools have limited spots and might be booked well in advance for the high season. Your chances to get your preferred housing type are also greater if you book your course early. Housing options near the school are especially difficult to secure in the summer and tend to fill up quickly.
Language courses during the low season (September to June) are not only less expensive, but also have smaller classes. If you are able to wait to take your courses during this time you will pay less for your courses, and  you may even receive better housing, since demand is much lower. Please, review this information within the language course details on the language school page.
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