The most established French language school in South-West France!

DURATION

  • At least 1 week for private tuition and combined courses.
  • At least 2 weeks for group courses.


LESSONS

  • Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.

GROUPS

  • Small groups of 8 to 12* (Bordeaux) / 14* (Biarritz) adults per class enhancing customised attention and the opportunity for each attendee to speak as much as possible during the lessons.

    *    Occasionally, this number may be exceeded by 1 or 2 due to an unforeseen student placement

LEVELS

  • 6 levels from complete beginners to advanced as defined by the Council of Europe.
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STARTING DATES

  • General French courses can be started on any Monday, except for Beginners whose starting dates are fixed. Special courses and examination courses also begin on fixed dates.
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TEACHERS

  • All our teachers are qualified to teach French to foreign learners and have an excellent knowledge of French culture and civilisation. Many of them have taught French abroad and speak several languages and therefore relate easily to different cultures. Their enthusiasm and spontaneity guarantee lively and effective lessons.
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TEACHING METHODS

  • Our prime objective is to work on practicing language skills in communicative contexts. To do this we use French as a foreign language teaching methods for adults that are interactive and based on real communication. We base our sessions on authentic materials in order to broaden your knowledge of the French socio-cultural setting. Our programmes are structured, but sufficiently flexible to enable you to progress at your own speed and according to your own needs.

BORDEAUX TIMETABLE

  • Monday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 - 16.15
  • Tuesday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 - 16.15     
  • Wednesday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 – 15.30     
  • Thursday 9.30 - 12.45 | 14.00 – 15.30     
  • Friday 9.30 - 12.45

BIARRITZ TIMETABLE

  • Monday 9.30 - 12.45 | 13.30 - 15.45
  • Tuesday 9.30 - 12.45 | 13.30 - 15.45     
  • Wednesday 9.30 - 12.45 | 13.30 – 15.00     
  • Thursday 9.30 - 12.45 | 13.30 – 15.00       
  • Friday 9.30 - 12.45

Please note that timetables for group courses may be subject to change during the high season (June, July, August)

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INTERNET ACCESS AND STUDY AREAS

  • BLS offers free internet access in the computer rooms or by Wifi at both BLS Bordeaux and BLS Biarritz. Learners can also take advantage of their free time to work on their French in the special study areas.

ECTS CREDITS

  • This system consists of European credits that correspond to a level of proficiency acquired in French. These credits can be negotiated with your school, university or employer.

CERTIFICATES

  • At the end of your stay, BLS gives you a French language certificate showing the course level you accomplished. The certificate also indicates the number of ECTS credits you are entitled to.
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