Reviews of BLS - Bordeaux Language Studies
Total No. of Reviews: 39
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 BLS - Bordeaux Language Studies, Bordeaux, France |  4.1/5.0 (39 reviews) |
|---|---|
| City |  4.4/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.6/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.8/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.7/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.0/5.0 |
| Other | 3.8/5.0 |
Individual Reviews
9. Oct. 2011
1. Suzanne (suzie) (50 years) - United States
1. Combined 24 (20 group + 4 individual) - 1 week
1. Combined 24 (20 group + 4 individual) - 1 week
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Location in lovely Bordeaux. Small class size of 12 helped my french speaking ability a lot. Liked emphasis on speaking.
23. Oct. 2009
2. Linzi (33 years) - Ireland
2. Intensive 30 - 8 weeks
2. Intensive 30 - 8 weeks
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Meeting people from all over the world
7. Aug. 2009
3. Stian (35 years) - Norway
3. Combined 26 - 3 weeks
3. Combined 26 - 3 weeks
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Lots of people there. Very social.
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Buying a cheap bottle of wine and drinking it down at the riverside at night time with good friends.
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Used it last year, and it works like a charm every time!
30. Jun. 2009
4. Clive (56 years) - France
4. Standard - 4 weeks
4. Standard - 4 weeks
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Would have preferred more converstaion/comprehension with native French speakers.
18. Jun. 2008
5. Marie (21 years) - Ireland
5. Intensive 26 - 3 weeks
5. Intensive 26 - 3 weeks
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Shared flat (apartment)
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close to all amenities
29. Aug. 2007
6. Duncan (40 years) - Germany
6. Standard - 2 weeks
6. Standard - 2 weeks
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I recommend staying with a family, I heard only good comments from other students staying with families.
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Before signing up for one of their outings check how long you'll get at the destination. Often cheaper to organise a trip yourself & you get more time at the destination.
4. Jul. 2007
7. Alberto (42 years) - United States
7. Combined (Standard + Private lessons) - 2 weeks
7. Combined (Standard + Private lessons) - 2 weeks
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Take advantage of the afternoon outings.
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The staff at the office was most helpful with non-academic matters (where to eat, what to do on holidays, etc.). That, combined with the excellent teachers, made for a great experience.
13. Sep. 2005
8. Stanislaw -
8. Standard Course
8. Standard Course
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the wine at the wine course ;-)
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stay at a hotel in the centre
9. Apr. 2011
9. Akashi (31 years) - 
9. Standard - 4 weeks
9. Standard - 4 weeks
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先生が非常に親身になって教えてくれる。学校のスタッフもとても親切で非常に満足しています。
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
後悔はしないと思います。学校もプライベートも楽しく過ごすことができると思います。私も、また行きたいと思っています。
27. Sep. 2010
10. Simona (21 years) - 
10. Intensive 26 - 3 weeks
10. Intensive 26 - 3 weeks
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Gli insegnanti
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Ne vale la pena
16. Aug. 2010
11. Michele (31 years) -
11. Legal French - 1 week
11. Legal French - 1 week
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7. Jun. 2010
12. Ran (20 years) - 
12. Standard - 4 weeks
12. Standard - 4 weeks
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7. Oct. 2009
13. Rumi (33 years) -
13. Standard - 2 weeks
13. Standard - 2 weeks
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Nice character.
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The school computer cannot read Japanese. I recommend to bring your own computer. you can use Wifi.
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I spend gread time in Bordeaux. I met great friends. the staff was also nice. if you need some help, just ask them.
3. Oct. 2009
14. Anne (27 years) -
14. Standard - 2 weeks
14. Standard - 2 weeks
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nice location with a nice backyard, friendly and competent teachers and staff
2. Oct. 2009
15. Elisa (42 years) -
15. Intensive Course - 20 lessons - 2 weeks
15. Intensive Course - 20 lessons - 2 weeks
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Good teacher
1. Oct. 2009
16. Tomoko -
16. Standard - 10 weeks
16. Standard - 10 weeks
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location (sister school ,too.) and I can transfer.
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Please enjoy Bordeaux life!!!
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Bordeaux & Biarritz are very pretty towns.
1. Oct. 2009
17. Angelo (35 years) -
17. Standard - 3 weeks
17. Standard - 3 weeks
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14. Nov. 2008
18. Rafael (33 years) - 
18. Intensive 26 - 2 weeks
18. Intensive 26 - 2 weeks
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12. Sep. 2007
19. Nokubi (23 years) -
19. Standard - 2 weeks
19. Standard - 2 weeks
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professor was very strict, and students are coming from all over the world. we have to talk in french, that's why we can progress our skill for french easily.
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most of people said not to choose homestay. residence is better to stay.
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the fee isn't cheap, but the quality is very high,and they have many activity, every day. I recommend everyone to go there.
6. Sep. 2007
20. Florian (28 years) -
20. Standard - 3 weeks
20. Standard - 3 weeks
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the teachers
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the wine
22. Aug. 2007
21. Maki (24 years) -
21. French, Culture and Gastronomy - 3 weeks
21. French, Culture and Gastronomy - 3 weeks
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You may take afternoon class for improving your french.
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Activity was very nice and the school was very nice!
22. Aug. 2007
22. Ángela (20 years) -
22. Standard - 3 weeks
22. Standard - 3 weeks
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The diversity of people
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Carpe diem! Live all moments as they are the last.
26. Oct. 2006
23. Enno (41 years) -
23. French for Business - 2 weeks
23. French for Business - 2 weeks
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The contact with other students from different countries
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Visit the city and the ocean!
25. Sep. 2006
24. Alberto (22 years) -
24. Intensive - 2 weeks
24. Intensive - 2 weeks
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21. Jun. 2006
25. Günter (52 years) -
25. Combined (standard+private lessons) - 2 weeks
25. Combined (standard+private lessons) - 2 weeks
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Teacher and employees were very nice.
1. Jun. 2006
26. Ursula (43 years) -
26. Combination course - 1 week
26. Combination course - 1 week
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the classroom was too small. If the flight back home is on a Sunday evening you have no possibility to store your suitcase at the Appartvalley Residence (the reception is closed from 12.00 to 17.00 o´clock!) or in school (is closed saturday and sunday)
25. Apr. 2006
27. Susana (36 years) -
27. Standard - 3 weeks
27. Standard - 3 weeks
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19. Dec. 2005
28. Melissa - 
28. Standard - 2 weeks
28. Standard - 2 weeks
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nice, friendly
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do eveything what you can do in Bordeaux, it's realy nice and you learn a lot!
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Nice and warm persons
18. Aug. 2005
29. Bernhard (63 years) -
29. Standard Course
29. Standard Course
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be careful to be in the right class controlling the level by yourself.
1. Nov. 2004
30. Christof (38 years) -
30. Standard Course
30. Standard Course
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My teacher was very good, i learned to speak in french!
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I've been there just one week but it's more helpful to stay at least three weeks.
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The schcool is within the city.
They offer many Activities.
23. Sep. 2004
31. Anonymous -
31. One_to_One
31. One_to_One
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Shared flat (apartment)
23. Aug. 2004
32. Anonymous (31 years) - Germany
32. Standard Course
32. Standard Course
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very friendly staff!
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- at weekends, make your group go out to the bordeaux clubs
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- I only took 2 weeks, which doens
23. Aug. 2004
33. Anonymous -
33. Standard Course
33. Standard Course
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very friendly staff!
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- take at least 4 weeks
1. Aug. 2004
34. Ann - Usa
34. Standard Course
34. Standard Course
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friendly staff willing and ready to help
23. Apr. 2004
35. Ashley (75 years) - England
35. Standard Course
35. Standard Course
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Enthusiastic and competent instructor
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The neighborhood around the school is delightfully cosmopolitan reminding me of the Latin Quarter in Paris. Charming narrow streets and a world-wide selection of inexpensive restaurants. Excellent bookshop (Mollat) within ten minute stroll from the school.
21. Apr. 2004
36. Reiko - Japanese
36. Standard Course
36. Standard Course
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homestay, location (Bordeau wine is great)
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Homestay is recommended. As i did, it would be nice to contact your host family personaly beforhand.
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I really enjoyed the homestay not only in terms of language study but of experiments of French daily life. I strongly recommend the option of homestay.
23. Mar. 2004
37. Coen (22 years) - The Netherlands
37. Standard Course
37. Standard Course
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good athmosphere
5. Nov. 2003
38. Sherry (55 years) - Usa
38. Standard Course
38. Standard Course
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I appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. It was academic but fun!!!
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There was anassistant at the school named Marie Cittone??? who was most helpful with answering questions and making us feel welcome. She is a good Personal Relations person for the school.
3. Jun. 2002
39. Marli (34 years) - Deutschland
39. Standard Course
39. Standard Course
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beginning of the courses weekly, therefore permanent new students
