Reviews of Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz, France
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Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz, France
Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz, France
Based on 51 reviews of former students of Biarritz French Courses Institute
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (13 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (14 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (9 ratings)
Students 50+ years (15 ratings)
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Individual Reviews
Biarritz French Courses Institute
27. May. 2025
Alberto (51 years) 
Course: DELF/DALF Exam Preparation - 1 week
Course: DELF/DALF Exam Preparation - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Both the atmosphere created and the metodology used by the teachers make you feel comfortable since the very first moment. They are true professionals who make their students progress significantly. I'd liek to especially mention Vió and Andrée, who were my teachers."
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"Maybe that it's a little far from the centre, but that's not an issue."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't waste this oportunity."
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"An exemplary language school."
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"It's beautiful and it's worth exploring it in full."
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"Very intense but satisfactory at the same time."
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6. Aug. 2024
Julia (19 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 1 weekOverall rating
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"The classes are very small and care is taken to ensure that the level is suitable for all students in the class."
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"The level was very good and I was able to learn a lot. We briefly went over almost every time and all the other grammar topics that someone had a question about. I also learnt a lot of new vocabulary and spoke a lot."
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24. Jul. 2024
Andrea (51 years) Course: French & Golf (3x2h) - 3 weeks
Course: French & Golf (3x2h) - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are very motivated and nice."
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"There were now too many students in the summer and the class size of 11-12 was too big. The average age was 17!"
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"The golf course was great!"
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"I stayed with Angela, a wonderful host mother and cook."
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4. Oct. 2023
Julia (39 years) Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 1 week
Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers, free drinks, rally in Bayonne"
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"Very touristy and crowded."
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7. Sep. 2023
Alexandra (55 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard French Course - 4 weeks
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"I liked the atmosphere, almost family like. The school building and the yard look absolutely fantastic in the summer. I liked coffee/tea facilities. I liked the fact that the students can just easily talk to tutors, and the tutors were friendly and engaging. Teaching methods were good I thought."
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"Some rooms were too hot, air conditioning was not efficient. Classes probably were too big up to 12 students. I would prefer smaller groups."
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"I loved Biarritz, location, the ocean, the coastal line, the history, everything, food, shopping, cinema, theatre, surfing-I tried everything. I am going to go back there."
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26. Sep. 2022
Christian (39 years) Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great atmosphere, very good teachers and free coffee :-D"
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26. Jul. 2022
Philipp (16 years) Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very flexible with course changes, afternoon classes"
Negative aspects
"Rooms a little small. Afternoon activities only possible with morning classes, no sports.
Sporting opportunities actually only surfing ;-)"
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"No assessment of the climate, as it was constantly over 30 degrees, even 40 for 2 days!"
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9. Aug. 2018
Sara (19 years) 
Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere and the helpfulness of staff."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Afternoon activities are rare and expensive."
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12. Sep. 2017
Marika (27 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course 26 - 9 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course 26 - 9 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The students and teachers were as friendly as their families. The break time and lunchtime were all spent on the terrace, which led to an improvement in French. It was great that all the teachers knew each and every one. And I liked it because I liked the well-balanced class matched to the students, as well as the grammar statements."
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"It is a wonderful school. The teachers are very interested in Japan, and they see each one's personal effort. They are really kind and friendly, so you can ask for personal advice. It is a school where you feel at home while learning French."
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"It was nice that there was surfing for the afternoon class. There are free coffee and tea, so it was a very satisfying school."
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7. Aug. 2017
Camilla (56 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Good teaching"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Be ready for a high level of intensivity."
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"Great and friendly"
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8. Aug. 2016
Francesca Emilia (16 years) Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The family environment and relaxed atmosphere, the teachers' professionalism and the availability, the different age range of students (which also allows a generational confrontation in the debates)"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The students age ranges from 16 to 50 years old, and the program is therefore suitable for an adult audience: is granted more freedom than a Junior program; the course is profiled as an adults course"
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2. Aug. 2016
Eugenia (16 years) Course: Teen Summer Program - Sport & Cultural Activities (13-17 yrs) - 1 week
Course: Teen Summer Program - Sport & Cultural Activities (13-17 yrs) - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Only 3 hours a day."
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5. Oct. 2015
Ann (68 years) United Kingdom Course: French & Golf (3x2h) - 2 weeks
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"High quality and varied teaching."
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"Isabel, our teacher, was extremely friendly, helpful and an excellent teacher who really cared about her students and how well they did."
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30. Jul. 2015
Adriano (19 years) 
Course: Intensive French Course 26 - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive French Course 26 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Have more classes"
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28. Jul. 2015
Belen (46 years) Course: DELF/DALF Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
Course: DELF/DALF Exam Preparation - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Competent teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"No library or study room. The 14th of July is a national holiday and the school is closed but you pay the same amount as any other week in July. (no discount for classes you miss and they don't make them up). The accommodation in homestay is better than the studios."
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20. Aug. 2014
Adriano (18 years) Course: Intensive Programme - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Programme - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The debates we had in and out of the classrooms. Everybody was always sympathetic, kind and friendly."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Nothing was missing."
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"It could be a good idea to make more intensive programs, with no only three hours a day, but 4 or 5 hours."
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24. Dec. 2013
Sandra (35 years) Course: Standard French Course - Fall & Winter - 5 weeks
Course: Standard French Course - Fall & Winter - 5 weeksOverall rating
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"One can learn a lot in a short time, but due to the small number of students the classes were held with the advanced students which was discouraging and disturbing."
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"I was sick last week and could not come to school. I contacted the school before I left, no reaction"
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26. Aug. 2013
Amanda (50 years) Canada Course: Intensive French Course 26 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The relaxed, intimate ambiance."
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21. Aug. 2013
Monika (42 years) Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
Course: Standard French Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The fact that a beginner learns very quickly and is very excited about to speak. The teachers meet the requirements of the individual students. The classes took place in small groups. The aperitif at one of the evenings, organized for the students."
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14. Aug. 2013
Charlie (23 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive French Course 26 - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Quality of the teaching + friendliness of the staff."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do the organised evening aperatifs - they're fun and really useful for learning."
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"Brilliant."
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26. Sep. 2012
Elisabet (55 years) Sweden Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The athmosphere was very welcoming and warm. The teachers were very good, the lessons were very much into a practic and modern level."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do not be afraid of talking!"
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"I am very pleased with everything, your administration was prompt and serious."
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31. Jul. 2012
Magdalena (23 years) Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"It's quite a small school, nice athmosphere"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"School organises activities as rafting, kajaking, surfing - highly recommendable"
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23. Apr. 2012
Alberto (34 years) Spain Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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"The class was really good, the teacher makes the classes entertaining, eventhough we did a lot of grammar!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit Sant Juan de Luz and Bayonne, they are really nice."
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8. Aug. 2011
Dana (33 years) Slovakia Course: Standard French Course - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Small groups, good teaching method"
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17. Oct. 2010
Tomas (32 years) Austria Course: Standard French Course - 4 weeks
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"One teacher was really professional, giving good structured lessons. Another teacher, so it seemed, was just teaching anything without a clear concept."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"One of the world's best surf sites is really the big advantage of Biarritz. The town is great and beside good clubs and nice restaurants, it offers some cultural activities (e.g. exhibitions, music festivals,...). But the season is definitely over by the end of September."
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"As I already took a French class once in Montpellier I had something to compare with. So what was poor in this school in Biarritz is that there were only 2 different levels / classes!! Hence students with different levels were grouped in one class together. This does not help anybody. For some students with a lower level the teaching was too fast and the ones with an advanced level do not really improve their knowledge because they always have to wait until the teacher explained to the lower level ones."
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5. Oct. 2010
Jesus (27 years) Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
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10. Aug. 2010
Loren (17 years) 
Course: French & Surfing - 3 weeks
Course: French & Surfing - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The party scene"
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"The party scene"
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3. Aug. 2010
Ekaterina (17 years) Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"I really liked the ambiance at school! I made lots of new friends and improved my French. It was unforgettable! I dream of returning!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You have to SURF! It `s beautiful! It gives you the feeling of freedom. And it `is very easy to learn in Biarritz!"
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"My mother `s home is very nice! It `s called Violet Benros. She cooks very well and my room was clean and clear. It `s pretty far from downtown and the beach, but it takes 10 minutes to get al` ecole. Thank you very much!"
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21. Jul. 2010
Alicia (20 years) Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Very interactive, helped me become more comfortable with my french."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't be scared to speak french. The locals are very nice and will help you learn."
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5. Jul. 2010
Brigitte (50 years) Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"Small group, individual support, a lot of conversation. My communication skills in French have improved a lot thanks this course."
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5. May. 2010
Reinette (54 years) Course: 1 week
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"Location"
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"Very good teacher and also able to accommodate me having changed my time schedule and type of lessons"
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5. Oct. 2009
Raquel (23 years) Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"The teacher"
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24. Jul. 2019
Sophie (16 years) Sweden Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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"We were promised a double room but we were 3 in one room and 6 students total.
There was no variation with the food, e.g. lunch was only white bread with ”hamburger cheese”!"
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1. Aug. 2012
Sofie (22 years) Belgium Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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"Small school with nice teachers."
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31. May. 2010
Sophie (23 years) Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"I can not recommend the school."
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18. May. 2009
Ida (28 years) Norway Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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"Also following surf lessons, which were excellent.
Arrived out of season, probable reason for no social activities."
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1. Jul. 2024
Georgy (15 years) 
Course: French & Surfing - 1 week
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21. Aug. 2023
Daniel Switzerland Course: French & Surfing - 1 week
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2. Aug. 2023
Berkant Switzerland Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
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17. Jul. 2023
Thea Franziska (16 years) Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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13. Apr. 2023
Sybille Germany Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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15. Aug. 2022
Alina (16 years) Course: French & Golf (3x2h) - 2 weeks
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29. Sep. 2021
Ruth Canada Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
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3. Aug. 2020
Jahel (17 years) Switzerland Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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25. Jun. 2019
Tania (49 years) Canada Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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22. Apr. 2013
Amelia (51 years) Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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7. Sep. 2011
Giorgia (26 years) Italy Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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26. Oct. 2010
Claudia (18 years) Course: French & Surfing - 3 weeks
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20. Sep. 2010
Michael (49 years) Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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8. Sep. 2010
Mireya Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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9. Aug. 2010
Rudolf (52 years) Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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