Reviews of Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz, France
Total number of reviews: 48
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 48 reviews of former students of Biarritz French Courses Institute
| Overall rating Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz, France | 4.0 |
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| City | 4.8 |
| Organisation | 3.8 |
| Facilities | 3.4 |
| Social activities | 3.4 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.1 |
| Value for money | 3.9 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 3.9 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | --- |
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Individual Reviews
Biarritz French Courses Institute
19. Oct. 2023
1. Mattis Germany
101.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
101.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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4. Oct. 2023
2. Julia (39 years) 
102.Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 1 week
102.Course: Intensive French Course 30 - 1 week
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Great teachers, free drinks, rally in Bayonne
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Very touristy and crowded.
7. Sep. 2023
3. Alexandra (55 years) United Kingdom
103.Course: Standard French Course [French] - 4 weeks
103.Course: Standard French Course [French] - 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.
City/place
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.
21. Aug. 2023
4. Daniel Switzerland
104.Course: French & Surfing [French] Standardkurs plus 5 Surfstunden (jeweils 1,5 Stunden) pro Woche. - 1 week
104.Course: French & Surfing [French] Standardkurs plus 5 Surfstunden (jeweils 1,5 Stunden) pro Woche. - 1 week
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2. Aug. 2023
5. Berkant Switzerland
105.Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
105.Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
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17. Jul. 2023
6. Thea Franziska (16 years)
106.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
106.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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13. Apr. 2023
7. Sybille Germany
107.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
107.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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26. Sep. 2022
8. Christian (39 years)
108.Course: Intensive French Course 30 [French] - 2 weeks
108.Course: Intensive French Course 30 [French] - 2 weeks
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Great atmosphere, very good teachers and free coffee :-D
15. Aug. 2022
9. Alina (16 years)
109.Course: French & Golf - 2 weeks
109.Course: French & Golf - 2 weeks
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26. Jul. 2022
10. Philipp (16 years)
110.Course: Intensive French Course 30 [French] - 2 weeks
110.Course: Intensive French Course 30 [French] - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Very flexible with course changes, afternoon classes
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Rooms a little small. Afternoon activities only possible with morning classes, no sports.
Sporting opportunities actually only surfing ;-)
City/place
No assessment of the climate, as it was constantly over 30 degrees, even 40 for 2 days!
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Patricia
29. Sep. 2021
11. Ruth Canada
111.Course: Standard French Course [French] - 3 weeks
111.Course: Standard French Course [French] - 3 weeks
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3. Aug. 2020
12. Jahel (17 years) Switzerland
112.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
112.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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24. Jul. 2019
13. Sophie (16 years) Sweden
113.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
113.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”!
25. Jun. 2019
14. Tania (49 years) Canada
114.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
114.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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9. Aug. 2018
15. Sara (19 years) 
115.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
115.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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The atmosphere and the helpfulness of staff.
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Afternoon activities are rare and expensive.
12. Sep. 2017
16. Marika (27 years) 
116.Course: Intensive French Course 26 - 9 weeks
116.Course: Intensive French Course 26 - 9 weeks
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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.
7. Aug. 2017
17. Camilla (56 years) United Kingdom
117.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
117.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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Good teaching
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Be ready for a high level of intensivity.
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Great and friendly
8. Aug. 2016
18. Francesca Emilia (16 years)
118.Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
118.Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
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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
2. Aug. 2016
19. Eugenia (16 years) 
119.Course: Teen Summer Program - Sport & Cultural Activities (13-17 yrs) - 1 week
119.Course: Teen Summer Program - Sport & Cultural Activities (13-17 yrs) - 1 week
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Only 3 hours a day.
5. Oct. 2015
20. Ann (68 years) United Kingdom
120.Course: French & Golf - 2 weeks
120.Course: French & Golf - 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.
30. Jul. 2015
21. Adriano (19 years) 
121.Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
121.Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
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Have more classes
28. Jul. 2015
22. Belen (46 years)
122.Course: DELF/DALF Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
122.Course: DELF/DALF Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
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Competent teachers
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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.
20. Aug. 2014
23. Adriano (18 years)
123.Course: Intensive Programme 24 lessons/week - 3 weeks
123.Course: Intensive Programme 24 lessons/week - 3 weeks
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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.
24. Dec. 2013
24. Sandra (35 years)
124.Course: Standard French Course - Fall & Winter - 5 weeks
124.Course: Standard French Course - Fall & Winter - 5 weeks
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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
26. Aug. 2013
25. Amanda (50 years) Canada
125.Course: Intensive French course - 2 weeks
125.Course: Intensive French course - 2 weeks
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The relaxed, intimate ambiance.
21. Aug. 2013
26. Monika (42 years)
126.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
126.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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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.
14. Aug. 2013
27. Charlie (23 years) United Kingdom
127.Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
127.Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
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Quality of the teaching + friendliness of the staff.
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Do the organised evening aperatifs - they're fun and really useful for learning.
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Brilliant.
22. Apr. 2013
28. Amelia (51 years)
128.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
128.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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26. Sep. 2012
29. Elisabet (55 years) Sweden
129.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
129.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
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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.
1. Aug. 2012
30. Sofie (22 years) Belgium
130.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
130.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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Small school with nice teachers.
31. Jul. 2012
31. Magdalena (23 years)
131.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
131.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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It's quite a small school, nice athmosphere
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School organises activities as rafting, kajaking, surfing - highly recommendable
23. Apr. 2012
32. Alberto (34 years) Spain
132.Course: Standard French Course - 1 week
132.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!
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Visit Sant Juan de Luz and Bayonne, they are really nice.
7. Sep. 2011
33. Giorgia (26 years) Italy
133.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
133.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
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8. Aug. 2011
34. Dana (33 years) Slovakia
134.Course: Standard French Course - 6 weeks
134.Course: Standard French Course - 6 weeks
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small groups, good teaching method
26. Oct. 2010
35. Claudia (18 years)
135.Course: French & Surfing - 3 weeks
135.Course: French & Surfing - 3 weeks
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17. Oct. 2010
36. Tomas (32 years) Austria
136.Course: Standard French Course - 4 weeks
136.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.
5. Oct. 2010
37. Jesus (27 years)
137.Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
137.Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
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20. Sep. 2010
38. Michael (49 years)
138.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
138.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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8. Sep. 2010
39. Mireya
139.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
139.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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10. Aug. 2010
40. Loren (17 years) 
140.Course: French & Surfing - 3 weeks
140.Course: French & Surfing - 3 weeks
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The party scene
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The party scene
9. Aug. 2010
41. Rudolf (52 years)
141.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
141.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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3. Aug. 2010
42. Ekaterina (17 years)
142.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
142.Course: 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!
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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!
21. Jul. 2010
43. Alicia (20 years)
143.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
143.Course: 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. Jul. 2010
44. Brigitte (50 years)
144.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
144.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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Small group, individual support, a lot of conversation. My communication skills in French have improved a lot thanks this course.
31. May. 2010
45. Sophie (23 years)
145.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
145.Course: Standard French Course - 2 weeks
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I can not recommend the school.
5. May. 2010
46. Reinette (54 years)
146.Course: 1 week
146.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
5. Oct. 2009
47. Raquel (23 years)
147.Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
147.Course: Standard French Course - 3 weeks
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18. May. 2009
48. Ida (28 years) Norway
148.Course: French & Surfing - 2 weeks
148.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.
