Language course French in Aix en Provence

IS Aix-en-Provence

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Learn French in Aix-en-Provence at our partner French school, IS - Aix. Specialised in teaching French as a foreign language to adults for over 35 years, IS-Aix welcomes students from over 40 different nationalities who all come to Aix-en-Provence with the goal of learning French. The school is located in a charming former private mansion with beautiful gardens, close to the town centre.

Key features of our partner French school in Aix-en-Provence:

The school validated by the French Ministry of Education and is a member of Français langue étrangère
15 fully equipped French classrooms
Large student nationality mix
Specific starting dates for beginners and open start dates for any other level
Teaching materials included in the price of intensive course
Computer room with free internet access and computer programmes to support French language study
Minimum age: 18 years

Social Programme

If you are a sport’s lover, then Aix-en-Provence is the perfect place to enjoy them alongside your French course. IS - Aix arranges several activities for students to enjoy after their French classes, including:

Water sports, horse riding, golf, cycling, rock climbing, tennis and hiking
Also available are painting, theatre and sculpture classes
Body care at the Thermes d’Aix

The nearest French ski resorts are also just 2 hours away from Aix-en-Provence.

Intensive

Intensive
The intensive French course consists of 20 French lessons per week. The classes focus on developing the following:

• Listening and written comprehension
• Speaking with more confidence and ease
• Communicating in everyday situations
• Extending student’s knowledge of French politics, social life and culture

For long term courses, we recommend the trimester course.

The Intensive French course with 30 lessons includes general French lessons in the mornings and theme workshops in the afternoon in which to widen your knowledge about French civilisation and conversation using creative workshops amongst other topics. There are also another 2 additional optional conference lessons per week available to students. Beginners cannot take this course, an intermediate level of French is required.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 10 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	475	735	1060	1385	1535	1825	2115	2245	2515	2785
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	687	1159
Intensive with host family, single room , no meals	675	1135	1660	2186	2535	3026	3515	3845	4135	4586
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard	760	1305	1915	2526	2960	3536	4110	4525	4900	5436

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	600	985	1435	1885	2160	2575	2990	3245	3640	4035
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	812	1410
Intensive with host family, single room , no meals	800	1386	2035	2685	3160	3775	4390	4845	5260	5835
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard	885	1556	2290	3025	3585	4285	4985	5525	6025	6685

Starting dates:	beginner : 23/01, 20/02, 20/03, 17/04, 15/05, 12/06, 10/07, 07/08, 04/09, 02/10, 30/10, 27/11 from elementary : 09/01, 23/01, 06/02, 20/02, 06/03, 20/03, 03/04, 17/04, 01/05, 15/05, 29/05, 12/06, 26/06, 10/07, 24/07, 07/08, 21/08, 04/09, 18/09, 02/10, 16/10, 30/10, 13/11, 27/11, 11/12
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes To participate in the intensive course with 30 lessons, an elementary level of French is required.
Info host family:	A host family based on B&B can only be booked up 3 weeks. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen. A double room is only available for 2 people travelling together. If you book a host family without meals, you are allowed to use the kitchen to prepare your own meals. Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Starting dates:

beginner : 23/01, 20/02, 20/03, 17/04, 15/05, 12/06, 10/07, 07/08, 04/09, 02/10, 30/10, 27/11
from elementary : 09/01, 23/01, 06/02, 20/02, 06/03, 20/03, 03/04, 17/04, 01/05, 15/05, 29/05, 12/06, 26/06, 10/07, 24/07, 07/08, 21/08, 04/09, 18/09, 02/10, 16/10, 30/10, 13/11, 27/11, 11/12

Note:

1 lesson = 45 minutes

To participate in the intensive course with 30 lessons, an elementary level of French is required.

Info host family:

A host family based on B&B can only be booked up 3 weeks. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen. A double room is only available for 2 people travelling together. If you book a host family without meals, you are allowed to use the kitchen to prepare your own meals.

Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Transfer:	This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

Transfer:

This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials certificate of attendance guided city tour on first day Activities such as painting, yoga, horseback riding and golf can be booked through us but will have to be paid on the spot in Aix-en-Provence. The school charges a reservation fee of € 25, which will be invoiced by StudyTravel. In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 08/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Lessons missed on national holidays will be rescheduled on other days (except for the Christmas holiday).

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance
guided city tour on first day

Activities such as painting, yoga, horseback riding and golf can be booked through us but will have to be paid on the spot in Aix-en-Provence. The school charges a reservation fee of € 25, which will be invoiced by StudyTravel.

In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 08/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023, 25/12/2023.
Lessons missed on national holidays will be rescheduled on other days (except for the Christmas holiday).

Intensive Trimester

If you would like to stay for a longer period in Aix-en-Provence, the trimester course might be a good option. This course of 8, 16 or 24 weeks offers 20 lessons of general French per week. The trimester course is also a good preparation for the DELF exam. This exam is not included in the price but if you wish you can take this exam in Cannes, Montpellier or Lyon.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 10 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	8 weeks	16 weeks	24 weeks
Intensive Trimester without accommodation	2085	4085	6085
Intensive Trimester with host family, single room , no meals	3685	6965	10405
Intensive Trimester with host family, single room , halfboard	4365	8325	12445

Starting dates:	from elementary : 23/01, 20/03, 15/05, 10/07, 04/09, 30/10
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Info host family:	A host family based on B&B can only be booked up 3 weeks. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen. A double room is only available for 2 people travelling together. If you book a host family without meals, you are allowed to use the kitchen to prepare your own meals. Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Starting dates:

from elementary : 23/01, 20/03, 15/05, 10/07, 04/09, 30/10

Note:

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family:

Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Transfer:	This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

Transfer:

This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials certificate of attendance guided city tour on first day Activities such as painting, yoga, horseback riding and golf can be booked through us but will have to be paid on the spot in Aix-en-Provence. The school charges a reservation fee of € 25, which will be invoiced by StudyTravel. In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 08/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Lessons missed on national holidays will be rescheduled on other days (except for the Christmas holiday).

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance
guided city tour on first day

Teacher course

The teacher course of 2 weeks takes place on set starting dates. The course consist of 30 lessons, from which 20 lessons are dedicated to general French (in groups of maximum 10 participants) and 10 lessons are especially designed on today’s French society and on methodological themes on how to improve classroom practice. These lessons are in groups of maximum 15 participants. You’ll need at least B1 level to be able to participate in this course. The teacher course is eligible for Erasmus+ funding; please contact us for more information.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 10/15 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

			2 weeks
Intensive + Teachers Course without accommodation			935
Intensive + Teachers Course with host family, single room , no meals			1335
Intensive + Teachers Course with host family, single room , bed & breakfast			1359
Intensive + Teachers Course with host family, single room , halfboard			1505

Starting dates:	from intermediate : 09/01, 26/06, 10/07, 24/07
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Info host family:	A host family based on B&B can only be booked up 3 weeks. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen. A double room is only available for 2 people travelling together. If you book a host family without meals, you are allowed to use the kitchen to prepare your own meals. Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Starting dates:

from intermediate : 09/01, 26/06, 10/07, 24/07

Note:

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family:

Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Transfer:	This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

Transfer:

This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials certificate of attendance guided city tour on first day Activities such as painting, yoga, horseback riding and golf can be booked through us but will have to be paid on the spot in Aix-en-Provence. The school charges a reservation fee of € 25, which will be invoiced by StudyTravel. In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 08/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Lessons missed on national holidays will be rescheduled on other days (except for the Christmas holiday).

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance
guided city tour on first day

Business French

The Business French course contains 30 lessons per week, during which you will intensively study the language in an economic context. The course has a fixed duration of 2 weeks and scheduled start dates within the year.

The course also takes place in a mini group of up to 6 students per group for an effective and immersive learning environment. Participants are professionals of various nationalities, industries and backgrounds, so an intercultural exchange is guaranteed.

Participation in the course requires a minimum language level of B1.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 6 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

			2 weeks
Commercial French without accommodation			1685
Commercial French with host family, single room , no meals			2085
Commercial French with host family, single room , bed & breakfast			2109
Commercial French with host family, single room , halfboard			2255

Starting dates:	from intermediate : 09/01, 06/02, 06/03, 03/04, 01/05, 29/05, 26/06, 24/07, 21/08, 18/09, 16/10, 13/11, 11/12
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Info host family:	A host family based on B&B can only be booked up 3 weeks. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen. A double room is only available for 2 people travelling together. If you book a host family without meals, you are allowed to use the kitchen to prepare your own meals. Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Starting dates:

from intermediate : 09/01, 06/02, 06/03, 03/04, 01/05, 29/05, 26/06, 24/07, 21/08, 18/09, 16/10, 13/11, 11/12

Note:

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family:

Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Transfer:	This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

Transfer:

This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials certificate of attendance guided city tour on first day Activities such as painting, yoga, horseback riding and golf can be booked through us but will have to be paid on the spot in Aix-en-Provence. The school charges a reservation fee of € 25, which will be invoiced by StudyTravel. In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 08/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Lessons missed on national holidays will be rescheduled on other days (except for the Christmas holiday).

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance
guided city tour on first day

French & excursions

This course combines an intensive French course (20 lessons per week) with fun excursions to get to know the Provence better. The activities take place in the afternoon after class. The two-week program covers about 20 hours of activity (about 10 hours a week), including:

A city walk
Introduction to the traditions and culture of Provence
Visit to Cézanne's painting studio
2 workshops on local products
1 half-day excursion to the Mediterranean coast
1 full day excursion to the Provence

There must be at least 4 participants to complete the program. You must have at least basic knowledge to be able to participate in this program.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 10/10 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

			2 weeks
Intensive + Excursions without accommodation			1135
Intensive + Excursions with host family, single room , no meals			1535
Intensive + Excursions with host family, single room , bed & breakfast			1559
Intensive + Excursions with host family, single room , halfboard			1705

Starting dates:	from elementary : 06/03, 17/04, 26/06, 04/09
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Info host family:	A host family based on B&B can only be booked up 3 weeks. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen. A double room is only available for 2 people travelling together. If you book a host family without meals, you are allowed to use the kitchen to prepare your own meals. Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Starting dates:

from elementary : 06/03, 17/04, 26/06, 04/09

Note:

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family:

Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Transfer:	This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

Transfer:

This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials certificate of attendance guided city tour on first day Activities such as painting, yoga, horseback riding and golf can be booked through us but will have to be paid on the spot in Aix-en-Provence. The school charges a reservation fee of € 25, which will be invoiced by StudyTravel. In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 08/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Lessons missed on national holidays will be rescheduled on other days (except for the Christmas holiday).

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance
guided city tour on first day

DELF exam course

The DELF preparatory course contains 20 group lessons general French + 4 private lessons exam-preparation per week. We recommend a minimum duration of 4 weeks.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 10/1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	4 weeks	6 weeks	8 weeks
Intensive + DELF exam course without accommodation	1155	2225	3085	3925
Intensive + DELF exam course with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	1579
Intensive + DELF exam course with host family, single room , no meals	1555	3026	4286	5525
Intensive + DELF exam course with host family, single room , halfboard	1725	3366	4796	6205

Starting dates:	from elementary : 09/01, 23/01, 06/02, 20/02, 06/03, 20/03, 03/04, 17/04, 01/05, 15/05, 29/05, 12/06, 26/06, 10/07, 24/07, 07/08, 21/08, 04/09, 18/09, 02/10, 16/10, 30/10, 13/11, 27/11, 11/12
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Info host family:	A host family based on B&B can only be booked up 3 weeks. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen. A double room is only available for 2 people travelling together. If you book a host family without meals, you are allowed to use the kitchen to prepare your own meals. Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Starting dates:

from elementary : 09/01, 23/01, 06/02, 20/02, 06/03, 20/03, 03/04, 17/04, 01/05, 15/05, 29/05, 12/06, 26/06, 10/07, 24/07, 07/08, 21/08, 04/09, 18/09, 02/10, 16/10, 30/10, 13/11, 27/11, 11/12

Note:

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family:

Accommodation in a studio or hotel is possible on request (prices may vary).

Transfer:	This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

Transfer:

This school does not arrange a pick up transfer. We strongly recommend that you arrive via Marseille (26km from Aix-en-Provence) and take a taxi or bus to reach this destination.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials certificate of attendance guided city tour on first day Activities such as painting, yoga, horseback riding and golf can be booked through us but will have to be paid on the spot in Aix-en-Provence. The school charges a reservation fee of € 25, which will be invoiced by StudyTravel. In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 08/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023, 25/12/2023. Lessons missed on national holidays will be rescheduled on other days (except for the Christmas holiday).

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
certificate of attendance
guided city tour on first day

Host family

Living with a French host family whilst you learn French in Aix-en-Provence offers students the unique opportunity to become fully immersed in the French way of life during their stay. Students can stay in an individual room on either a bed and breakfast or half board basis. It is also possible to choose an accommodation only option, with use of the family’s kitchen. If you stay with a host family where you already have meals included, it is not possible to use the family kitchen to prepare your own food.

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June	26	14	11
July	29	16	12
Aug	28	16	10
Sept	25	14	8
Oct	20	10	6
Nov	15	5	5
Dec	11	2	4
Jan	11	1	5
Feb	12	2	6
Mar	15	5	7
Apr	18	8	8
May	21	11	9