Language course French in Antibes

Centre International D'Antibes Juniors

Our partner school in Antibes, CIA (Centre International d'Antibes) organizes a French junior course for students aged 8-17 years old, separated by age (8-11 and 12-17 respectively). CIA is a very well-known French school specializing in young student language programmes in the South of France. They have two juniors campus in residential areas of Antibes (Campus Horticole and Campus Leonardo da Vinci) where students will live and have their French lessons. For students aged 12-17, they can choose also French host family as an accommodation option.

Junior courses can also be booked as part of a family holiday. In these family courses both parents and their children will have French lessons at the same time. For more info, please visit this page.

Key features of our partner French school in Antibes

  • School accredited by EAQUALS and Français langue étrangère (FLE)
  • Fully equipped classrooms
  • A great nationality mix
  • Residence on camps with sport facilities, swimming pool and cafeteria
  • Computer room with Internet
  • First day level test

Social programme

The junior programme in Antibes includes a wide range of activities and excursions included for the students. Samples of these activities are:

  • A full-day excursion to Monaco, Leirens or an amusement park
  • Two half-day excursions to Nice or Cannes
  • Sport Tourneys
  • Evening Barbeques
  • Crepes Party
  • Cinema at the school
  • Board games
Junior activity programme Antibes

Additionally, students can also book other activities whilst there for an extra charge (approx. €5-€20). Some of these additional activities include: Karting, minigolf, bowling, etc…

Intensive (12-17 years)

  • Ages: 12-17 years
  • Minimum level: suitable for all levels
  • Lessons: 20 lessons per week from Monday to Friday (09:00h-12:20)* timetable subject to changes. It is also possible to book a course with 26 lessons per week.
  • Accommodation: on site campus or host family in a shared room (3-4 students per room) in full board basis
  • Curfew:
    • Students aged 12 or under 12 are not allowed to leave the premises alone
    • Students aged 13-15 are allowed to leave the campus between 13.30 and 19.30 only.
    • For students aged 16-17 parents can give permission between two options:
      • students canot go out after 19:30
      • students have permission to go out one evening during the week (Tuesday or Wednesday) until 23:00 + on fridays, saturdays and holidays until 01:00 AM as long as they have a parental permission
  • Supervision: this programme has monitors living in the residence
  • Airport transfer: included on arrival and departure during the weekends at Nice airport or the train station of Antibes.
  • Social programme: included*
  • Other extras: a free return shuttle bus is provided after 13.00 until 21.30 from Monday to Friday for those students who want to go to the city centre. Once a week and weekends (Friday, Saturday and Bank days) this service finishes later. Students will be informed about the shuttle timetable whilst on the course.

*If you book the course with accommodation, then a full program of activities included. It is also possible to book only course and lunch on school days (see prices on the price list at only course). Furthermore, you can choose to participate in the lessons, lunch and activities, but not to stay overnight (´day programme).

French lessons
The intensive French course in Antibes consists of 20 lessons per week with special emphasis on communication. During these lessons you will develop your essential language skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) thorough full immersion and communicative activities.

Sample of the social programme

The junior programme in Antibes includes a wide range of activities and excursions included for the students. Samples of these are:

  • A full-day excursion to Monaco, Leirens or an amusement park
  • Two half-day excursions to Nice or Cannes
  • Sport Tourneys
  • Evening Barbeques
  • Crepes Party
  • Cinema at the school
  • Board games
Junior activity programme Antibes

Additionally, students can also book other activities whilst there for an extra charge (approx. €5-€20). Some of these additional activities include: Karting, minigolf, bowling, etc…

Minimum age is 12 years.

Prices 2023

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

Max. 15 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
25
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Intensive (12 - 17) without accommodation 465 780 1145 1510 1875 2240
Intensive (12 - 17) with residence, dormitory , fullboard 1030 1910 2840 3770 4700 5630
Intensive (12 - 17) with host family, dormitory , fullboard 1030 1910 2840 3770 4700 5630
Intensive (12 - 17) with host family, single room , fullboard 1155 2160 3215 4270 5325 6380
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Intensive (12 - 17) without accommodation 575 1000 1475 1950 2425 2900
Intensive (12 - 17) with residence, dormitory , fullboard 1140 2130 3170 4210 5250 6290
Intensive (12 - 17) with host family, dormitory , fullboard 1140 2130 3170 4210 5250 6290
Intensive (12 - 17) with host family, single room , fullboard 1265 2380 3545 4710 5875 7040
Starting dates:  

03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The youth course includes full board (in the residence or in a host family in shared rooms), an activity programme and transfers from and to the airport in Nice / train station in Antibes when arriving during the the weekend.

In case students want to book a full-day programme (classes, lunch and activitites), but NO accommodation, the following supplements apply on the price of course only: € 270 /week

The youth course (12-17 years) is available from 02-04-2023 to 04-11-2023. Last course day is 03-11-2023.

Info residence:  

Accommodation is with full board. Lunch is served at the school or in one of the residences.

Transfer:  

The airport transfers only are included upon arrival and departure from the airport Nice or the trainstation in Antibes at weekends when you book accommodation. For arrivals outside the weekends, a supplement applies.

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • activity program
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival and departure on weekends (see transfer information)

In 2023 the school is closed on 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023. There are no lessons on bank holidays. Instead, a full day excursion is organized for juniors.
On the first day of school there is an introduction with various activities and the level test. Lessons start on Tuesday, missed lessons will not be rescheduled.

Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday

Intensive (8-11 years)

  • Ages: 8-11 years
  • Minimum level: suitable for all levels
  • Lessons: 20 lessons per week from Monday to Friday (09:00h-12:20)* timetable subject to changes.
  • Accommodation: on site campus shared room (3-4 students per room) in full board basis.
  • Curfew: 24/7 by monitors. Students are not allowed to leave the residence under any circumstances.
  • Supervision: fully supervised by monitors 24/7
  • Airport transfer: included on arrival and departure during the weekends at Nice airport or the train station of Antibes.
  • Social programme: included*

*If you book the course with accommodation, then a full program of activities included. It is also possible to book only course and lunch on school days (see prices on the price list at only course). Furthermore, you can choose to participate in the lessons, lunch and activities, but not to stay overnight (´day programme´).

French lessons
The intensive French course in Antibes consists of 20 lessons per week with special emphasis on communication. During these lessons you will develop your essential language skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) thorough full immersion and communicative activities.

Sample of the social programme

The junior programme in Antibes includes a wide range of activities and excursions included for the students. Samples of these are:

  • A full-day excursion to Monaco, Leirens or an amusement park
  • Two half-day excursions to Nice or Cannes
  • Sport Tourneys
  • Evening Barbeques
  • Crepes Party
  • Cinema at the school
  • Board games
Junior activity programme Antibes

Additionally, students can also book other activities whilst there for an extra charge (approx. €5-€20). Some of these additional activities include: Karting, minigolf, bowling, etc…

Minimum age is 8 years.

Prices 2023

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

Max. 15 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Intensive (8 - 11) without accommodation 515 880 1295 1710 2125 2540
Intensive (8 - 11) with residence, dormitory , fullboard 1030 1910 2840 3770 4700 5630
Starting dates:  

26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The youth course includes full board (in the residence in rooms with 3-4 persons), an activity programme and transfers from and to the airport in Nice / train station in Antibes when arriving during the weekend.

The price of course only (no acco) includes the language course and lunch on school days. The surcharge for a full day programme (course, lunch and activities, no accommodation): € 220 per week on the price of course only.

The intensive course for juniors aged 8-11 years is available from 25-06-2023 to 26-08-2023 inclusive. Last course day is 25-08-2023.

Info residence:  

Accommodation is with full board. Lunch is served at the school or in one of the residences.

Transfer:  

The airport transfers only are included upon arrival and departure from the airport Nice or the trainstation in Antibes at weekends when you book accommodation. For arrivals outside the weekends, a supplement applies.

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • activity program
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival and departure on weekends (see transfer information)

In 2023 the school is closed on 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023. There are no lessons on bank holidays. Instead, a full day excursion is organized for juniors.
On the first day of school there is an introduction with various activities and the level test. Lessons start on Tuesday, missed lessons will not be rescheduled.

Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday

Intensive & Sailing (12-17 years)

Students aged 12-17 years have the possibility to book 5 additional sailing lessons to the French course with 20 lessons per week.

This way students will get additionally to the French lessons one sailing lesson per day from Monday to Friday (approx. 2-3 hours per sailing lesson).

Please note that students cannot participate in the regular activity programme due to the sailing lessons in the afternoon. Students will still be able to take part in the weekend excursion.

Minimum age is 12 years.

Prices 2023

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

Max. 15/15 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Intensive + Sailing (12 - 17) with residence, 3-4 person room , fullboard 1230 2410 3590 4770
Starting dates:  

03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info residence:  

Accommodation is with full board. Lunch is served at the school or in one of the residences.

Transfer:  

The airport transfers only are included upon arrival and departure from the airport Nice or the trainstation in Antibes at weekends when you book accommodation. For arrivals outside the weekends, a supplement applies.

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • activity program
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival and departure on weekends (see transfer information)

In 2023 the school is closed on 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023. There are no lessons on bank holidays. Instead, a full day excursion is organized for juniors.
On the first day of school there is an introduction with various activities and the level test. Lessons start on Tuesday, missed lessons will not be rescheduled.

Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday

Intensive & Dance (12-17 years)

Students aged 12-17 years have the possibility to book 5 additional dancing/fitness lessons to the French course with 20 lessons per week.

This way students will get additionally to the French lessons one dance/fitness lesson per day from Monday to Friday (approx. 2 hours per dance/fitness lesson).

Please note that students cannot participate in the regular activity programme due to the sailing lessons in the afternoon. Students will still be able to take part in the weekend excursion.

Minimum age is 12 years.

Prices 2023

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

Max. 15/15 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Intensive + Dance Lessons (12 - 17) with residence, 3-4 person room , fullboard 1230 2410 3590 4770
Starting dates:  

03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info residence:  

Accommodation is with full board. Lunch is served at the school or in one of the residences.

Transfer:  

The airport transfers only are included upon arrival and departure from the airport Nice or the trainstation in Antibes at weekends when you book accommodation. For arrivals outside the weekends, a supplement applies.

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • activity program
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival and departure on weekends (see transfer information)

In 2023 the school is closed on 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023. There are no lessons on bank holidays. Instead, a full day excursion is organized for juniors.
On the first day of school there is an introduction with various activities and the level test. Lessons start on Tuesday, missed lessons will not be rescheduled.

Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday

DELF preparation course (12-17 years)

Students aged 12-17 years can prepare for the DELF exam and book additionally to the 20 lessons general French 6 lessons exam preparation per week. This way students can prepare for the exam the best way possible.

Minimum age is 12 years.

Prices 2023

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

Max. 15 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Transfer:  

The airport transfers only are included upon arrival and departure from the airport Nice or the trainstation in Antibes at weekends when you book accommodation. For arrivals outside the weekends, a supplement applies.

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • activity program
  • certificate of attendance
  • airport transfer on arrival and departure on weekends (see transfer information)

In 2023 the school is closed on 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023. There are no lessons on bank holidays. Instead, a full day excursion is organized for juniors.
On the first day of school there is an introduction with various activities and the level test. Lessons start on Tuesday, missed lessons will not be rescheduled.

Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday

Youth residence

Students participating in the youth course stay in one of the available residences. There is a cafeteria and various sports facilities. You will stay in a 3 or 4 person room on a full board basis.

There is a free return shuttle bus that takes students to the city from Monday to Friday, from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Once a week and on weekends (Friday, Saturday and public holidays) this service will end later and students can also take the bus at a later time. Students will be informed about the timetable at school.

Host family

Host families in Antibes are a great opportunity to improve your oral skills whilst taking a French course at our school. Our school in Antibes has a great selection of host families, several of which have been collaborating with the school for many years already.

Student will be placed in twin room accommodation, based on full board (with lunch at the junior campus). Host families are mostly located 20-25 minutes by public transportation to the school. Students will be supervised by monitors from the school, together with the host family.

All students have a curfew.

Host family accommodation is only possible in combination with the Intensive (13-17 years) course.

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