CAREL, Royan, France
General Information on Royan
The town of Royan is a safe, typical seaside tourist town situated in Western France. It has many XIX century mansions and modern buildings, a marina, a fishing harbour and many large sandy beaches. A bourgeois town, known also for its casinos and hotels, Royan is a very sunny city all-year-round.
Cost of living in France
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in France is around US$ 2.62.
General Information on CAREL
The language school CAREL was founded in Royan, France in 1966. The school is located at 200 metres from the train station and close to the town centre.
Facilities
The school has a new language laboratory, a multimedia laboratory, a multimedia resource centre, a TV studio and a cafeteria.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of CAREL, Royan
French Ministry of Education
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is BORDEAUX. It takes 90 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School CAREL in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 641 Adult courses throughout the year: 270 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| French teacher qualifications: | 98 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | China 1,75 % England 3,32 % | Italy 1,22 % Japan 1,92 % Korea 1,40 % Switzerland 5,93 % Spain 19,90 % USA 1,40 % |
| 1 General French IntensiveLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 18.Feb.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 19.May.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 16.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 08.Sep.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 06.Oct.2008, 20.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008, 24.Nov.2008, 08.Dec.2008 Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 05.May.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 06.Oct.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Preparation course for University studiesLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Starting dates: | 2008: 28.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 3 Junior Programme (12-17 years)Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1280 | 1950 | 2620 | 3220 | 3870 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Tuition in the morning and sports and leisure activities in the afternoon. Accommodation included in the course price. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Executive French - Individual coursesLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 2422 | 4844 | 7266 | 9688 | 12110 | 14532 | 19376 | 24220 | 29064 | 2422 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 Teacher training programmeLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 189 | 532 | 567 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 11.Aug.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by CAREL, Royan can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 52 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | DILF, DELF, DALF, TFI and TCF |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 24.Mar.2008, 01.Jan.2008, 01.May.2008, 08.May.2008, 12.May.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 15.Aug.2008, 01.Nov.2008, 11.Nov.2008, 25.Dec.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | French, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | German, French, Spanish, English |
| CAREL is an accredited DILF,DELF, DALF, TCF and TFI test centre. | |
| 1 Shared Apartment - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 110 | 400 | ||
| Price per 2 weeks: 220 euros. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 2 Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 149.5 | 621 | ||
| Bedroom, breakfast and evening meal. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 23 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Erasmus Student Residence - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 3 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 105 | 375 | ||
| Private self-contained apartments with double-bed. Price per 2 weeks: 210 euros. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 Boarding facilities at Lycee de l'Atlantique - Double room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 90 | 300 | ||
| Price per 2 weeks: 160 euros. Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 29.Jun.2008, 23.Aug.2008 - 31.Dec.2008 | |||
| 5 Shared Apartment - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 90 | 250 | ||
| Price per 2 weeks: 130 euros. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 6 Erasmus Student Residence - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 2 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 220 | 535 | ||
| Price per 2 weeks: 360 euros. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 7 Homestay - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 92.5 | 360 | ||
| Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 8 Homestay - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 70 | 220 | ||
| Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | cannot be guaranteed |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 350 EURO (return trip) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 3 km | |||
| Golf | 15 km | |||
| Horse riding | 8 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 300 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Sailing | 2 km | |||
| Skiing | 300 km | |||
| Squash | 2 km | |||
| Tennis | 2 km | |||
| Volleyball | 2 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 2 km | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by CAREL: | Excursions, concerts, theatre, cinema. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 62 |
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