EF International Language CenterNice, France
- Walking distance to the beach, old town and city centre
- Best rated school in Nice
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (5.0/5.0)
- Top rated school facilities (4.7/5.0)
- One of the oldest French schools in Nice founded in 1965
- Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: EF International Language Center Nice is located in the French Riviera resort town of Nice, France. The school is newly renovated with the latest in learning technology and is only a 5-minutes walk from Nice's famous beachfront, in addition to the nearby shops and cafés on Promenade des Anglais. The school is close to supermarkets, shops, eateries, restaurants, and the multiple attractions available along Nice's beautiful coastline. Within walking distance of the school are attractions such as the Villa Masséna Musée, Jardin Alsace Lorraine and Jardin Albert 1er, assuring that students, of all ages, can enjoy the beautiful city of Nice whilst achieving their language goals. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is within a 30-minute train ride of the school.
Additional information: For its excellent standards in teaching and student care, EF Nice was awarded the prestigious Label Qualité Français Langue Etrangère.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent, offering everything a student may need to reach their language goals, from a comfortable and motivating environment. These facilities include a cafeteria, a computer lab, a lounge area, games tables and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: Course selection with EF Nice includes something for students of all levels and ages. Adult courses are available the whole year round, whereas immersive junior or junior day programmes are available during the summer months. Internship programmes are also available within several industries, local to the school.
School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!
EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.
Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
- The language school EF International Language Center was founded in Nice, France in 1965.
- Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
- Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
- Abbreviated name of school: EF Nice
French Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1350 1317 | 2025 1975 | 2700 2633 | 3810 3715 | 5080 4953 | 6150 5997 | 7380 7196 | 9520 9282 | 11900 11603 | 595 581 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
This is a carefully composed course and lessons are held in the morning and afternoon. It is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
You will also benefit from 4 Special Interest Lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals, whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1170 1112 | 1755 1668 | 2340 2223 | 3270 3107 | 4360 4142 | 5250 4988 | 6300 5985 | 8080 7676 | 10100 9595 | 591 562 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
This is a carefully composed course and lessons are held in the morning and afternoon. It is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
You will also benefit from 4 Special Interest Lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals, whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1310 1245 | 1965 1867 | 2620 2489 | 3690 3506 | 4920 4674 | 5850 5558 | 7020 6669 | 9200 8740 | 10100 9595 | 505 480 |
EF Nice, which has been awarded the prestigious Label Qualité Français Langue Etrangère, offers their Intensive French course for a total of 32 weekly classes, which is certainly intensive but you’ll still have the chance to enjoy Nice’s beach and promenades. You will work on your listening, speaking, writing and reading skills in equal proportions - with the help of carefully designed lesson plans from the school’s experienced teachers, supported by up-to-date learning technology on their campus.
An important feature of the intensive course are the special interest lessons that come as part of the package, of which you will have ten per week. This gives students the chance to learn specifically about subjects that are the most relevant to their goals.
As part of the course, you can expect EF Nice to organise group trips to places such as Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, St. Tropez, and more. This is intended to let you take your newly-improved French skills outside of the classroom, and most importantly, have fun while you do it.
This course is recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1490 1453 | 2235 2180 | 2980 2906 | 4230 4125 | 5640 5499 | 6750 6582 | 8100 7898 | 10640 10374 | 13300 12968 | 665 649 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
This course is recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1070 1017 | 1605 1525 | 2140 2033 | 2475 2352 | 2970 2822 | 3465 3292 | 3960 3762 | 4275 4062 | 4750 4513 | 5700 5415 |
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week, combining General Language Lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You will benefit from comprehensive materials, personalized instruction and interactive classtime.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1250 1219 | 1875 1829 | 2500 2438 | 3510 3423 | 4680 4563 | 5650 5509 | 6780 6611 | 8880 8658 | 11100 10823 | 555 542 |
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week, combining General Language Lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You will benefit from comprehensive materials, personalized instruction and interactive classtime.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1270 1207 | 1905 1810 | 2540 2413 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The programme encourages adults over the age of 50 to learn a new language and study abroad, taking advantage of the language course and activity packages that the school has specifically designed for this purpose. Besides learning a new language, the course offers a perfect mix of excursions, cultural experiences, and fun activities to enjoy among peers.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1450 1414 | 2175 2121 | 2900 2828 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The programme encourages adults over the age of 50 to learn a new language and study abroad, taking advantage of the language course and activity packages that the school has specifically designed for this purpose. Besides learning a new language, the course offers a perfect mix of excursions, cultural experiences, and fun activities to enjoy among peers.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3750 3563 | 5000 4750 | 5950 5653 | 7140 6783 | 9360 8892 | 11700 11115 | 585 556 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4290 4183 | 5720 5577 | 6850 6679 | 8220 8015 | 10800 10530 | 13500 13163 | 675 659 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:30
Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center
The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.
Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).
Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Nice. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
- Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.
Accommodation: - The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 50 per week.
- Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
- Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 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
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EF International Language Center (EF)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Billiards
Table soccer / football
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
Number of classrooms: 17Number of public PC workstations: 50Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for blind students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
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| Basketball | |
| Cooking | |
| Dancing | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Mountainbiking | |
| Music | |
| Sailing | |
| Skiing | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
| Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Student parties & Quiz Night
- Sport activities like football, badminton, beachvolley
- Movie night at school
- Museum visits
- Beach games,
- Barbecue night
Adults - Paid activities
- Treeclimbing (EUR 25)
- Bowling (EUR 8)
- Rollerblade (EUR 5)
- Scubadiving (EUR 35)
- City trips to Monaco, Villefranche, Antibes, Cannes, between EUR 25 and EUR 40
- Carnival in Venice (EUR 350),
- Paris with Disneyland (EUR 390)
- Skiing, around (EUR 100)
- Wine tasting (EUR 8)
Action and Discovery Packs:
Aqua Sport pack: paddleboarding, banana boat and parasailing
Discovery Pack - visit to Antibes, Villefranche and Eze
Accommodation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Only available to book as an add-on for course options that don't already include accommodation.
Please note that the final price will fluctuate depending on whether booking is during the high season or not. Price will be confirmed upon initial booking request before payment.
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Student opinions about EF International Language Center, Nice
Questions and answers about EF International Language Center
- I'm just planning the flights. When can I check in with the host family?“Optimal for check-in is noon - early evening. You will be able to discuss this in more detail with the family before you arrive. Book a flight that is convenient for you, so don't necessarily arrive early morning or late evening.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 04, 2023
- Where is the host family located and can I contact the family personally before arrival?“I don't have the details of the host family yet, because they will only be communicated after full payment and at least 1-2 weeks before arrival. As soon as I receive it, I will forward the information to you. You can then contact the family personally and introduce yourself.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 04, 2023
FAQ about EF International Language Center,
- The prices listed include the course and accommodation in a double room in homestay. Can I book a double room if I travel alone?“Double rooms can't be booked for single use. If students book a double room they will share the room with another student from the school.
”Rossella , Consultant from EF International Language Center - Sep 22, 2022 - Can you provide the time schedule for the intensive course?
“The schedule varies from week to week but the intensive course will include 32 lessons per week. Each lesson is 40 minutes. It is always scheduled between a 9:00 and 17:00 and includes an hour lunch break. The exact schedule is given to students on the first day once they have taken the test.
”Francesca Ramsey, Admissions Officer from EF Nice - May 31, 2023 - I am very keen to book the intensive course with 32 lessons per week but I was wondering if you can give me an idea of what a typical week would look like in terms of a timetable. How many lessons and when?
“The intensive course does have 32 lessons per week, each lesson is 40 minutes long. The lessons all take place from 9:00 to 17:00 from Monday through Friday. The weekends are free and students can sign up for the activities organized by the staff.
”Angela Ligartova, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 07, 2023 - When and where was EF founded?“EF was founded in Sweden in 1965.”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 20, 2023
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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