Reviews of Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz, France
Total No. of Reviews: 21
NOTE: All evaluations are authentic. Only former participants who have booked a course with us at the school can publish evaluations after the end of the course. Schools could therefore not manipulate evaluations and you can trust in all published evaluations.
| Overall rating Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz, France |  4.0/5.0 (21 reviews) |
|---|---|
| City |  4.8/5.0 |
| Organisation |  3.7/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.2/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.3/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 3.9/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family |  4.3/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.5/5.0 |
| Other | 4.6/5.0 |
Individual Reviews
26. Sep. 2012
1. Elisabet (55 years) - Sweden
1. Standard French Course - 1 week
1. Standard French Course - 1 week
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1. Aug. 2012
2. Sofie (22 years) - Belgium
2. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
2. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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23. Apr. 2012
3. Alberto (34 years) - Spain
3. Standard French Course - 1 week
3. Standard French Course - 1 week
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7. Sep. 2011
4. Giorgia (26 years) - Italy
4. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
4. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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8. Aug. 2011
5. Dana (33 years) - Slovakia
5. Standard French Course - 6 weeks
5. Standard French Course - 6 weeks
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small groups, good teaching method
17. Oct. 2010
6. Tomas (32 years) - Austria
6. Standard French Course - 4 weeks
6. 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.
21. Jul. 2010
7. Alicia (20 years) - United States
7. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
7. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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Very interactive, helped me become more comfortable with my french.
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Don't be scared to speak french. The locals are very nice and will help you learn.
5. May. 2010
8. Reinette (54 years) -
8. 1 week
8. 1 week
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very good teacher and also able to accommodate me having changed my time schedule and type of lessons
18. May. 2009
9. Ida (28 years) - Norway
9. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
9. 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.
22. Apr. 2013
10. Amelia (51 years) - 
10. Standard French Course - 1 week
10. Standard French Course - 1 week
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31. Jul. 2012
11. Magdalena (23 years) - 
11. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
11. French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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26. Oct. 2010
12. Claudia (18 years) -
12. French & Surfing - 3 weeks
12. French & Surfing - 3 weeks
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5. Oct. 2010
13. Jesus (27 years) -
13. Standard French Course - 3 weeks
13. Standard French Course - 3 weeks
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20. Sep. 2010
14. Michael (49 years) -
14. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
14. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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8. Sep. 2010
15. Mireya -
15. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
15. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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10. Aug. 2010
16. Loren (17 years) - 
16. French & Surfing - 3 weeks
16. French & Surfing - 3 weeks
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9. Aug. 2010
17. Rudolf (52 years) -
17. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
17. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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3. Aug. 2010
18. Ekaterina (17 years) - 
18. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
18. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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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!
Other comments
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!
5. Jul. 2010
19. Brigitte (50 years) -
19. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
19. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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31. May. 2010
20. Sophie (23 years) -
20. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
20. Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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I can not recommend the school.
5. Oct. 2009
21. Raquel (23 years) -
21. Standard French Course - 3 weeks
21. Standard French Course - 3 weeks
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