CARELRoyan, France
- Ocean side resort.
- Residence next to school.
- Small and safe city.
- Top rated school facilities (4.4/5.0)
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 55% of students are from France
Location: CAREL Royan is located in the seaside resort town of Royan, on France's Atlantic coast. The school is within walking distance of the town centre, its coastline, and many of Royan's attractions. Around the corner from the school, students can find the Planet Exotica Wildlife Park, the Cinema de Lido Movie Theatre, several eateries and other sites of interest.
Course selection: The school provides a variety of courses for both adults and juniors throughout the year. In addition to year-round General French programmes for adults, available to students of all levels, CAREL also provides fully-immersive junior programmes throughout the summer months. Programmes for specific learning in Exam preparation (DELF/DALF), French for Professionals, Teacher Training, and Business French are also readily available. The school also provides a range of courses for learning English, German, Russian and Spanish.
Getting around: The school is close to bus routes, helping students get across to the further points of the town with ease. The Royan train station is also within a 650m walk of the school, ensuring arrivals and departures are available via public transport. The centre of the town and its port are very pedestrian-friendly.
Further information: Created by the University of Poitiers and the City of Royan over 50 years ago, the CAREL school has many years of experience giving language courses in several languages.
- The language school CAREL was founded in Royan, France in 1966.
- Legal name / parent company: SYNDICAT MIXTE POUR LE CENTRE AUDIOVISUEL DE ROYAN POUR L'ETUDE DES LANGUES
- Tax registration ID: FR89251710596
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
French Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 390 371 | 780 741 | 1112 1057 | 1482 1408 | 1755 1668 | 2106 2001 | 2808 2668 | 3510 3335 | 4212 4002 | 4310 4095 | 7800 7410 |
The General Intensive French programme offered by CAREL academy from their Royan location is entirely adapted to the current abilities of each student, as each participant is assigned to a group that is appropriately stimulating and challenging for where they are right now in their French language journey.
You can look forward to studying with their tried and tested methods for adult learners, which will be supported by a range of reading and listening materials. The academy’s goal is to get all of its students to a point where they can express themselves easily across many different contexts, whether that be at work, on a university course, or simply in everyday life.
The course is based upon proven teaching methodologies and textbooks for foreign adult learners, authentic documents and learning material designed by the CAREL. The course is structured around activities such as language laboratory, multimedia laboratory and TV studio for role plays and practice real-life situations.
05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 04 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 290 276 | 579 551 | 869 826 | 1158 1101 | 1448 1376 | 1737 1651 | 2027 1926 | 2316 2201 | -- | -- | -- |
Objectives:
- Improving oral and written comprehension, oral and written expression in various real-life situations (social interaction, speaking in front on an audience, debating, letters and reports, etc.)
- Encouraging linguistic autonomy for more advanced students who must perfom communicative tasks in a professional or academic context
- Reinforcing basic linguistic structures : grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, etc.
- Developing fluency and building confidence when speaking
Programme:
The courses are based upon proven teaching methodologies and textbooks for foreign adult learners, authentic documents and activities in language laboratory in computer laboratory in television studio to re-enact real-life situations
Assessment:
The students are given two documents at the end of the training : - An end of course certificate stating the duration and objectives of the course
- A skills assessment sheet
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 321 305 | 642 610 | 963 915 | 1284 1220 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for accompanied minors and includes language lessons only.
Excursion fee for 2-week stay or longer: EUR 64.
Goals:
• Improve the level of French and strengthen the basic linguistic
structures.
• Practice French in the context of sports and creative activities.
• Promote exchanges in a multicultural environment.
Evaluation:
At the end of the training, two documents are given to the students:
• A certificate of completion of training specifying the duration and
objectives of the training.
• An evaluation of the skills acquired with comments from the trainer.
FRENCH CLASSES:
In the morning, the course uses audio-visual and audio-oral methods based on communication. The work is oriented around authentic documents specific to the interests of young people. A multimedia pedagogical environment is associated with the lessons through the use of language laboratories, computers and TV studio sessions to carry out role-playing games.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 902 880 | 1869 1823 | 2837 2767 | 3804 3709 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for unaccompanied minors and includes language lessons in the morning, sports activities in the afternoon and an excursion on Saturday.
Full board accommodation is included.
Goals:
• Improve the level of French and strengthen the basic linguistic structures.
• Practice French in the context of sports and creative activities.
• Promote exchanges in a multicultural environment.
Evaluation:
At the end of the course, two documents are given to the student:
• A certificate of completion specifying the duration and objectives of the course
• An evaluation of the skills acquired with comments from the teacher
French Classes:
In the morning, the course uses audio-visual and audio-oral methods based on communication. The work is oriented around authentic documents specific to the interests of young people. A multimedia pedagogical environment is associated with the lessons through the use of language laboratories, computers and TV studio sessions to carry out role-playing games.
In the afternoon, students are offered a wide variety of activities around the French language organized and supervised by teachers. These fun activities are programmed by the teachers according to the preferences of the pupils and the points covered in the program.
Lunches:
Lunches are supervised by the CAREL team.
Sporting Activities:
A different activity every day.
Program defined with the young people at the beginning of the week.
These activities, practiced with young French people, place the teenager in a situation of authentic communication.
HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION
One week stay:
Arrival on Sunday evening, departure on Saturday morning
Half-board: breakfast and dinner taken with the family
Stay of 2 weeks or more:
Arrival on Sunday evening, departure on Saturday morning
Half-board from Monday to Friday
Packed lunch for Saturday
Sunday: family day
Saturday Excursion (for stays of 2 weeks minimum):
On Saturday, the students are taken to discover emblematic places of the region such as the Zoo of La Palmyre, the Futuroscope, the Aquarium of La Rochelle, the Lighthouse of La Coubre etc…
These excursions are an opportunity for students to continue learning the language in a relaxed atmosphere and a pleasant environment.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 391 372 | 781 742 | 1172 1114 | 1562 1484 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for minors accompanied by their parents while in Royan and includes language lessons in the morning and lunches organised by the school on weekdays.
Spare time in the afternoon. No accommodation is included.
Excursion fee for 2-week stay or longer: EUR 64.
Goals:
• Improve the level of French and strengthen the basic linguistic
structures.
• Practice French in the context of sports and creative activities.
• Promote exchanges in a multicultural environment.
Evaluation:
At the end of the training, two documents are given to the students:
• A certificate of completion of training specifying the duration and
objectives of the training.
• An evaluation of the skills acquired with comments from the trainer.
FRENCH CLASSES:
In the morning, the course uses audio-visual and audio-oral methods based on communication. The work is oriented around authentic documents specific to the interests of young people. A multimedia pedagogical environment is associated with the lessons through the use of language laboratories, computers and TV studio sessions to carry out role-playing games.
LUNCH OPTIONS:
Lunches are supervised by the CAREL team.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 686 652 | 1371 1303 | 2057 1955 | 2742 2605 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for minors accompanied by their parents while in Royan and includes language lessons in the morning and sports activities in the afternoon.
Lunches are organised by the school on weekdays. No accommodation is included.
Excursion fee for 2-week stay or longer: EUR 64.
Goals:
• Improve the level of French and strengthen the basic linguistic
structures.
• Practice French in the context of sports and creative activities.
• Promote exchanges in a multicultural environment.
Evaluation:
At the end of the training, two documents are given to the students:
• A certificate of completion of training specifying the duration and
objectives of the training.
• An evaluation of the skills acquired with comments from the trainer.
FRENCH CLASSES:
In the morning, the course uses audio-visual and audio-oral methods based on communication. The work is oriented around authentic documents specific to the interests of young people. A multimedia pedagogical environment is associated with the lessons through the use of language laboratories, computers and TV studio sessions to carry out role-playing games.
LUNCH OPTIONS:
Lunches are supervised by the CAREL team.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES OPTION:
A different activity every day.
Program defined with the young people at the beginning of the week.
These activities, practised with young French people, place the teenager in a situation of authentic communication.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 1260 1197 | 2250 2138 | 3150 2993 | 4200 3990 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course aims to develop communicative skills both oral and written, to increase autonomy in everyday life situations and/or professional and to strengthen the basic linguistic structures. It adapts to the specific needs of the learner (examples: daily life, preparation for an exam or a job interview).
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 3438 3267 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
5 conversational lunches included in the price.
This course allows you to gain in efficiency in your work, to develop your autonomy in communication situations specific to the business world: negotiations, work meetings, reception of international partners, trips abroad, exchanges (communication telephone, e-mail), etc.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 3831 3640 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 30 business French lessons and 4 hours of supervised individual work per week plus 5 conversational lunches.
This course allows you to gain in efficiency in your work, to develop your autonomy in communication situations specific to the business world: negotiations, work meetings, reception of international partners, trips abroad, exchanges (communication telephone, e-mail), etc.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 740 703 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on improving language skills, learning about the examination process and following training exercises with feedback from teachers.
Extra cost for B1/B2 : EUR 160
Extra cost for C1/C2 : EUR 170
The programmes offered are taken from the level descriptors of the CEFR and the criteria required by the FEI.
The aim is to help the student feel comfortable with the exam format (different parts, timing, rating); practice exercises and mock exams which are corrected and analyzed.
Study material and equipment: authentic documents, recordings, DELF/DALF topics, language laboratories (oral comprehension), TV studio (gain confidence and learn how to speak while under pressure), multimedia workshop (training on authentic audio recordings).
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 279 266 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for teachers and future teachers of French as a foreign language.
The course aims to develop didactic skills, discuss class approaches and pedagogical resources and acquire new teaching strategies. It includes 15 hours of methodology around different thematic workshops and 15 hours of French lessons.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Information for all courses offered by CAREL
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per French language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 45€
CAREL
“CAREL provides language courses to teenagers, engineer students, teachers and researchers. Our experienced teachers use new technologies as part of their teaching method (whiteboards, virtualclass).”
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Student support desk
Table soccer / football
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with organizing transportation
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
- There is a restaurant serving Halal food very close to CAREL.
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 12Number of public PC workstations: 20Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
150 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Baseball | | 0.5 km |
Basketball | | 0.5 km |
Cooking | | 2 km |
Dancing | | 3 km |
Diving | | 6 km |
Football (soccer) | | 0.5 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Horse riding | | 15 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Rugby | | 0.5 km |
Sailing | | 3 km |
Squash | | 1 km |
Swimming | | 0.2 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 5 km |
Volleyball | | 0.5 km |
Windsurfing | | 2 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Basketball
- International evenings
- Intercultural games.
Adults - Paid activities
- Boat trip: EUR 20
- Golf: EUR 15
- Horse riding: EUR 20
- Tennis : EUR 12
- Excursions (city tours): EUR 5
- Sailing (over one week) : EUR 130
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 198 | 429 | 660 | 891 | 1113.75 | 1336.5 | 1559.25 | 1782 | 2227.5 | 2673 | 222.75 | 45 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Host family accommodation will offer you genuine contact with French culture and the French way of life. Chosen for their sense of hospitality, our host families offer half-board accommodation for one or several French or foreign students and are for most of them situated within a 20-minute walking distance from the school.
Placement according to the student's request and needs (diets, allergies, pets).
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Student opinions about CAREL, Royan
Questions and answers about CAREL
- How can I travel from Paris to Royan?“There are several options to get to Royan from Paris:
- By plane: Paris-Bordeaux then by train Bordeaux-Royan
- By train: Paris-Royan with transfer in Angoulême”Marion Geairon, Conseillère formation from CAREL - Apr 05, 2023
FAQ about CAREL, Royan
- I would like some information about the summer school.“The CAREL school offers courses for adults all year round and during the summer months the average age is 25.The school also offers Junior courses (for 12-17 year olds) throughout the summer, at the following dates: 03 Jul 2023, 10 Jul 2023, 17 Jul 2023, 24 Jul 2023, 31 Jul 2023, 07 Aug 2023.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 31, 2023
- Is it possible to take a course at CAREL as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: General Intensive French
- Is airport pickup offered by CAREL?Yes. The school offers pickup from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (75 €)
- What is the number of students per class at CAREL?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at CAREL varies from 1 students (One-to-One) to 15 students (General Intensive French)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at CAREL?100% of teachers at CAREL hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of CAREL from?The highest Nationality percentage at CAREL comes from France with a 55% representation, followed by students from Spain (11%) and Italy (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- CAREL offers courses for which ages?CAREL offers courses from 12 years (Junior French Programme (Course Only), 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.