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BLS has schools in Bordeaux and Biarritz. In Bordeaux you can choose from a wide range of French courses for adults (individuals or groups) all year round. In Biarritz, from April to late October we offer a range of French courses for adults together with programmes for young British students.

BLS has the status of a French private school of higher education and is registered as such by the French Ministry of Education. We are a member of SOUFFLE (organisation of language schools teaching French as a Foreign Language in France, that seeks to maintain the quality of teaching and other services) and of IALC (the International Association of Language Centres).
BLS Bordeaux has been awarded the “Quality Award for French as a Foreign Language”. It is one of the first French as a Foreign Language Schools in France to receive this accolade for the quality of its teaching, facilities and services (management, enrolment, accommodation, etc).
Read about our quality charter

Yes, we have emergency numbers for both our schools for use in the event of an emergency outside office hours:
BLS Bordeaux: +33 (0)6 15 06 73 28
BLS Biarritz:+33 (0)6 15 58 83 45 or +33 (0)6 15 06 73 28

Most programmes can be started on any Monday, except for the certain courses:
Beginners, long duration courses and other fixed date programmes.
Please refer to individual course information.

Yes, we offer a full range of courses from beginner level through to advanced.
See level information

Please refer to individual course information.

At BLS there is no question of not keeping up with the programme. Throughout your course, the teachers and the Administration Coordinator closely monitor your progression, so that you move from one level to the next at your own pace. And if you feel that you are having difficulties understanding the lessons or find them too easy, we will find a solution to your problem.

If you want to study a specific subject or if you have selected private tuition then yes, you can bring your own textbooks or professional documents. However, BLS supplies the manuals and documents required for your course, in return for a deposit of 20 euros.

Progress depends on:
- Your current level in French
- The course you choose
- The duration of your course
- Your language learning ability
- Your knowledge of one or several foreign languages
- Your personal motivation

Yes, we suggest a wide range of cultural activities after classes. These cost between 5€ and 30€. There are also some free activities.

At least 3 weeks before the start of the course.
Enrolment

Besides a dictionary we advise you to pack an electrical adapter and a converter (if required).

Payments must be in euros by Visa or Mastercard credit card, bank transfer or cheque.

Absolutely. It should cover personal liability, medical expenses, sickness, accident and injury, repatriation, loss or theft of luggage and valuables. We also strongly recommend you insure for inability to attend or finish a course at BLS.

Bordeaux International Airport has more than 200 flights per week. Most direct flights are to European cities (London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Luton, Southampton, Dublin, Brussels, Madrid, Geneva, Basel, Munich, Stockholm, Barcelona, Oslo, etc.). A Bordeaux-Paris flight lasts 50 minutes. You can also travel by High Speed Train (TGV) – Paris to Bordeaux takes 3 hours.
Full information: Getting to Bordeaux

NEW ! Starting 1 May 2008, Bordeaux-Cologne 3 times weekly operated by the low-cost airline Germanwings
Full details:

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Biarritz Airport offers a large number of flights every week. Most direct flights are to European cities (Paris, London, Dublin, Shannon, Frankfurt, Geneva). You can also travel by High Speed Train (TGV) from Paris to Biarritz.

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We recommend you ask the French Embassy or Consulate in your country for information about the type of visa you need for your stay in France.

The distance can vary from a 5 minute walk to 30 minutes by bus or tram. Please refer to individual accommodation details in Bordeaux and Biarritz.