Language course French in Aix en Provence

IS Aix-en-Provence

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.

Activity programme Aix-en-Provence

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

 

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.

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.

From 2025, this course won't be offered anymore.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2024

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

Max. 6 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks  
Commercial French without accommodation 2035
Commercial French with host family, single room , no meals 2465
Commercial French with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2475
Commercial French with host family, single room , halfboard 2631
Starting dates:  

from intermediate : 05/02, 29/04, 24/06, 19/08, 14/10, 09/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family:  

A host family based on B&B can only be booked up 2 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.

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 2024 the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 01/04/2024, 01/05/2024, 08/05/2024, 09/05/2024, 20/05/2024, 14/07/2024, 15/08/2024, 01/11/2024, 11/11/2024, 25/12/2024.
Lessons missed on national holidays will be rescheduled on other days (except for the Christmas holiday).

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.

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.

In 2025 the DELF course is offered as a 1 week course. You will follow 16 lessons in one week in a mini group, focussed on exam preparation. We recommend combining this course with the intensive course for a few weeks or months (depending on your level).

Minimum age is 18 years.

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The school and city were incredible, excursions were fun and to amazing locations.
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The school and city were incredible, excursions were fun and to amazing locations. I learned a lot in the school and i loved all the reachers. However, it’s important to be placed with the right family, mine weren’t expecting a beginner and got frustrated with my lack of speaking ability. Also make sure your family knows about cooking for any dietary restrictions, i told my family far in advance that i’m vegetarian and they still cooked almost only omelettes for dinner. Other than that the experience was incredible!


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