Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF), Montpellier, France


Students rated Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF), Montpellier with: (15 evaluations)

General Information on Montpellier

The lively and picturesque town of Montpellier is one of the two main intellectual centres, situated in the region of the Bas Languedoc. The town is built around a large square called Place de la Comedie, where there are several charming pavement cafés and restaurants. Montpellier offers a wide range of cultural activities as well as sports such as swimming, diving, windsurfing, horse riding, tennis, golf and even ice skating and hang-gliding. The sea and the long sandy beaches are only 10 km away and are easily accessible by bus.



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.

2. Language School  Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF), Montpellier

General Information on Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF)

The language school Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF) was founded in Montpellier, France in 1995. The well established school is situated right in the heart of Montpellier. A 2-minute walk from Place de la Comédie through the old town brings you to the 17th century town house where the school is located.



Facilities

The school has a reception area, 6 classrooms, a staff room, a local information centre, a student lounge, free Internet access and a summer roof terrace.


Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF), Montpellier

FIYTO, ALTO, Montpellier Tourist Office


Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Montpellier.  It takes 25 minutes by bus to school.

2.1. Language School Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF) in figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 90
Adult courses throughout the year: 40
Junior courses in summer: 100
Average no. of levels: in summer: 6
throughout the year: 4
French teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: no
Average age of students: in summer: 22 years
throughout the year: 26 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Student nationalities: Brazil 1 %
China 1 %
England 20 %
Holland 5 %  
Italy 10 %
Japan 1 %
Switzerland 10 %
Spain 20 %
USA 5 %  

3. French Courses

All prices in EURO (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

1
Intensive Course
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 280 560 840 1120 1400 1680 2240 2800 3360 280
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 10.Mar, 07.Apr, 12.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 31.Jul, 04.Aug, 27.Aug, 15.Sep, 06.Oct, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season High season supplement per week: 20 EURO
2
'A' Level Revision Course (UK students)
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 345 690 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 325
The course consists of specific 'A' Level preparation classes with an activity programme included in the price. Course duration: 1 or 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2008: 11.Feb, 18.Feb, 31.Mar, 07.Apr
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:30
3
French + Wine-Tasting
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 395 790 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 395
The course includes 4 daily French lessons plus 3 wine tasting sessions and an activity programme. Course duration: 1 or 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2008: 10.Mar, 21.Apr, 15.Sep, 13.Oct
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
4
French + Cooking Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 485 970 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 465
The course includes 4 daily French lessons plus 10 hours of cooking lessons and an activity programme. Course duration: 1 or 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2008: 10.Mar, 21.Apr, 15.Sep, 13.Oct
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Montpellier Summer Vacations (11-17)
Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 15
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 560 1120 1680 2240 2800 3360 4480 5600 -- 560
This course can also be taken in intensive mode with 4 lessons a day for an additional 30 Euros per week. Last day of summer vacation course is 23.08. Homestay, half board (full board for an additional 25 EUR per week) and daily leisure activities are included. Teens aged 14+ can also stay at the school residence in fully equipped single rooms with telephone on half board for 570 EUR per week or full board for 595 EUR per week.
Starting dates: 2008: 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 15.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
6
Montpellier Easter Vacations (11-17)
Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 15
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 560 1120 1680 2240 -- -- -- -- -- 540
This course can also be taken in intensive mode with 4 lessons a day for an additional 30 Euros per week. Course duration: 1-4 weeks. Last day of the Easter vacation course is 19.04. Homestay, half board (full board for an additional 25 EUR per week) and daily leisure activities are included.
Starting dates: 2008: 25.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
7
Master Class 50+
Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 620 1240 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590
The course includes 15 lessons tuition, half board host-family accommodation & an activity and excursion programme. Starting date 10.03 (1- or 2-week course), 21.04 (1-week course), 15.09 (1- or 2-week course) & 13.10 (1-week course).
Starting dates: 2008: 10.Mar, 21.Apr, 15.Sep, 13.Oct
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
8
Combined course
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 465 930 1395 1860 2325 2790 3720 4650 5580 465
This course consists of 4 daily group lessons plus 5 hours of individual lessons per week (2 lessons of 2,5 hours each).
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 10.Mar, 07.Apr, 12.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 31.Jul, 04.Aug, 27.Aug, 15.Sep, 06.Oct, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season High season supplement per week: 20 EURO
9
DALF
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 335 670 1005 1340 1675 2010 2680 3350 4020 335
Course should start at least 4 weeks before an exam. Possible starting dates upon request.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:30
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
10
DELF
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 10
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 335 670 1005 1340 1675 2010 2680 3350 4020 335
Course should start at least 4 weeks before an exam. Possible starting dates upon request.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Lesson duration (minutes): 53 minutes
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Inscription fee: 75.00  EURO
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 55 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: For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Exams offered: DELF, DALF
Average examination results: 100% at DELF, DALF
School closed: National holidays in France:
01.Jan, 24.Mar, 01.May, 08.May, 12.May, 14.Jul, 15.Aug, 01.Nov, 11.Nov, 25.Dec
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): Italian, French, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: French
Course prices also include a certificate of attendance, a progress report, a student card, student welfare service, a Montpellier orientation tour and 'Welcome' + 'Farewell' evenings.

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 203 EURO week
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2
Homestay // Single room, self catering
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 126 504
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
3
Homestay // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 147 588
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
4
Homestay // Single room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 182 728
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
5
Apartment // Single room, self catering
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 154 616
Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
6
Apartment // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 189 756
Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
7
Apartment // Single room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 273 1092
Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
Comment 2* Hotel accommodation a 10-minute walk or a 5-minute tram ride from the school and town centre is also available for around 413 EUR/week. More information upon request.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 90 EURO (return trip)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing     0 km
Diving     8 km
Golf     5 km
Horse riding     5 km
Mountainbiking     5 km
Music     0 km
Sailing     8 km
Squash     3 km
Tennis     3 km
Volleyball     3 km
Windsurfing     8 km
Other leisure options: Bowling, ice-skating
Examples of social activities
organised by Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF):
Welcome and farewell parties, wine tasting, restaurants, cinema, theatre, opera.

6. Evaluation

No. of evaluations: 15
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8. Brochures

For additional information you can view and download the brochure Langues Sans Frontieres (LSF)



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