Biarritz French Courses InstituteBiarritz, France
- Great location, only a 10 minute walk from the town centre and its beaches.
- Complimentary coffee, tea and herbal tea.
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Switzerland
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: The small French beach town of Biarritz is situated in the South West of France, 28km from the Spanish border. Biarritz French Courses Institute is a 20 minute walk from the main centre of the town and is amongst peaceful surroundings. All the main sites of interest like The Art Deco Casino and The Russian Orthodox Church are located around the hub of the town and there is a free shuttle bus not far from the school entrance. The town is right on the coast with beautiful sandy beaches to enjoy and a promenade running along by it. Along the coastline, on a jutting out rock stands the statue of the Virgin Mary, a good luck for sailors in the past to be guided back to shore in bad weather and this is accessible via a pedestrian bridge which offers panoramic views of the area.
School facilities: The school has a comfortable layout with a number of facilities for you to maximise your learning experience. There is a movie rental system, a library, daily newspapers and a well equipped computer area as well as a lounge and a garden to relax in a break or after class.
Course structure: Biarritz French Courses Institute focuses its teaching methodology around a people-centred approach, which is reflected in the courses that it has on offer. There is a wide range of options aside from the general language courses such as senior programmes, exam preparation courses for the DALF and DELE exam as well as combination courses with golf, surf and Thalassotherapy.
Cultural programmes: Biarritz has a deep history with the sea, with the locals having an extensive knowledge of the uses of the sea water and this has culminated in a popular place for Thalassotherapy. This is the use of different sea waters in both cosmetic and health care treatments in spas or beauty salons. The school acknowledges the interest in this style of therapy and offers the combination of learning French with 3 spa treatments of this technique per week in a local 5 star hotel. The staff are attentive to the students individual needs and strive to ensure that each student reaches their potential whilst studying at Biarritz French Courses Institute.
French Courses

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Price at schoolOur price | 460437 | 850808 | 12901226 | 15701492 | 18451753 | 22802166 | 26102480 | 28002660 | 34003230 | 40003800 | 300285 |
Price in US$ | 455 | 840 | 1274 | 1551 | 1822 | 2252 | 2578 | 2765 | 3358 | 3950 | 297 |
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00

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Price at schoolOur price | 420399 | 780741 | 11201064 | 13901321 | 16601577 | 19401843 | 22102100 | 24902366 | 29402793 | 35203344 | 290276 |
Price in US$ | 415 | 771 | 1106 | 1373 | 1640 | 1916 | 2183 | 2459 | 2904 | 3476 | 287 |
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00

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Price at schoolOur price | 360342 | 640608 | 960912 | 12201159 | 14801406 | 17401653 | 20001900 | 22602147 | 27602622 | 32303069 | 235224 |
Price in US$ | 356 | 632 | 948 | 1205 | 1462 | 1719 | 1975 | 2232 | 2726 | 3190 | 233 |
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
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Price at schoolOur price | 616586 | 11221066 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 609 | 1108 |
This course is aimed at students aged 40 and up who want to learn French and enjoy life in Biarritz. Student ages vary for morning classes. Afternoon activities are exclusively comprised of senior students. Afternoon activities are accompanied by an official school member. Transport and entrance fees are all included.
Available course durations:
first start date: 1 or 2 weeks.
last start date: 1 week only.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 660627 | 13201254 | 19801881 | 26402508 | 33003135 | 39603762 | 46204389 | 52805016 | 66006270 | 79207524 | 660627 |
Price in US$ | 652 | 1304 | 1956 | 2607 | 3259 | 3911 | 4562 | 5214 | 6518 | 7821 | 652 |
Private lessons are a great option for students who wish to focus on specific topics or who want to progress quickly.
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Price at schoolOur price | 330314 | 660627 | 990941 | 13201254 | 16501568 | 19801881 | 23102195 | 26402508 | 33003135 | 39603762 | 330314 |
Price in US$ | 326 | 652 | 978 | 1304 | 1630 | 1956 | 2281 | 2607 | 3259 | 3911 | 326 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 440418 | 880836 | 13201254 | 17601672 | 22002090 | 26402508 | 30802926 | 35203344 | 44004180 | 52805016 | 440418 |
Price in US$ | 435 | 869 | 1304 | 1738 | 2173 | 2607 | 3042 | 3476 | 4345 | 5214 | 435 |
For 2 students booking and studying together. Price per student.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:30
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Price at schoolOur price | 220209 | 440418 | 660627 | 880836 | 11001045 | 13201254 | 15401463 | 17601672 | 22002090 | 26402508 | 220209 |
Price in US$ | 218 | 435 | 652 | 869 | 1087 | 1304 | 1521 | 1738 | 2173 | 2607 | 218 |
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:30

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 460437 | 850808 | 12901226 | 15701492 | 18451753 | 22802166 | 26102480 | 28002660 | 34003230 | 40003800 | 300285 |
Price in US$ | 455 | 840 | 1274 | 1551 | 1822 | 2252 | 2578 | 2765 | 3358 | 3950 | 297 |
Standard course combined with 10 exam preparation lessons per week.
Exam fee:
- DELF A1-A2: EUR 130
- DELF B1-B2: EUR 190
- DALF C1-C2: EUR 230
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 590561 | 11801121 | 17701682 | 23602242 | 29502803 | 35403363 | 41303924 | 47204484 | 59005605 | 70806726 | 590561 |
Price in US$ | 583 | 1166 | 1748 | 2331 | 2913 | 3496 | 4079 | 4661 | 5826 | 6992 | 583 |
Standard Course plus 3 golf lessons (2 hours each) per week.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
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Price at schoolOur price | 585556 | 10901036 | 16351554 | 21202014 | 26052475 | 30902936 | 35753397 | 40603857 | 50104760 | 59305634 | 460437 |
Price in US$ | 578 | 1077 | 1615 | 2094 | 2573 | 3052 | 3531 | 4009 | 4948 | 5856 | 455 |
Standard Course plus 5 surfing lessons (1.5 hours each) per week.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Our prices for Biarritz French Courses Institute include
- 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 at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 95€
Student opinions about Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz
Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz
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Biarritz French Courses Institute (BLCI)
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Lounge
Garden
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free parking
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for blind students
- The school meets legal norms (both European and French) for students with disabilities.
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Switzerland | 40% |
USA | 20% |
Germany | 10% |
Sweden | 10% |
Spain | 10% |
Italy | 5% |
England | 5% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 25% |
18-24 years | 40% |
25-34 years | 20% |
35-50 years | 10% |
>50 years | 5% |
Information for all courses offered by Biarritz French Courses Institute
For group courses, the school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if a minimum number of students is not reached:
Programme with 20 group lessons per week will be reduced to 10 private lessons at no additional cost.
Programme with 26 group lessons per week will be reduced to 13 private lessons at no additional cost.
Programme with 30 group lessons per week will be reduced to 15 private lessons at no additional cost.
If BLCI does not have a minimum number (min 2) of student enrolments to open a group course BLCI reserves the right to turn your group lessons into private lessons for half with no additional cost
01 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Video in the school
Adults - Paid activities
Cinema: EUR 6
Museum: EUR 8
Beach volley: EUR 5
Surfing: EUR 40
* Rafting: EUR 40
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 € | 329 | 658 | 987 | 1316 | 1645 | 1974 | 2303 | 2632 | 3290 | 3948 | 329 | 80 |
Price in US$ | 342 | 684 | 1026 | 1368 | 1710 | 2052 | 2394 | 2736 | 3420 | 4104 | 342 | 84 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
During June, July & August, single rooms are not available to students aged under 19 years.
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
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 € | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1470 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2940 | 3528 | 294 | 80 |
Price in US$ | 306 | 612 | 917 | 1223 | 1528 | 1834 | 2140 | 2445 | 3056 | 3668 | 306 | 84 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
During June, July & August, single rooms are not available to students aged under 19 years.
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 € | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1470 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2940 | 3528 | 294 | 80 |
Price in US$ | 306 | 612 | 917 | 1223 | 1528 | 1834 | 2140 | 2445 | 3056 | 3668 | 306 | 84 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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 € | 329 | 658 | 987 | 1316 | 1645 | 1974 | 2303 | 2632 | 3290 | 3948 | 329 | 80 |
Price in US$ | 342 | 684 | 1026 | 1368 | 1710 | 2052 | 2394 | 2736 | 3420 | 4104 | 342 | 84 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about Biarritz French Courses Institute
- Is the 40+ course with other seniors or in a mixed age group?“Yes courses are in mixed age group it's only the activities where there is no mixed group.
”Philippe, from BLCI - Nov 08, 2022 - Can I bring my dog to class?“I'm sorry but we don't accept animals in classes. Not all our students like animals and some are allergic.”Philippe, Director from BLCI - Apr 13, 2023
- I'm looking for a French course in France, with surfing, by the sea, for my son (16), for 1-2 weeks. I would like to live with my daughter and son near the school, the sea.“The best location for French and surfing in France is Biarritz. Your 16-year-old son can both improve his French and complete a surf course at the BLCI.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 09, 2023
- How is surfing planned and what is the best way to get to the surf school?“Surfing is in the early/late afternoon depending on the tide. The exact times will be communicated on site. It's a 20 minute walk from the language school to the surf school, the shuttle takes a little longer.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 04, 2023
- Can the BLCI organize 1 week of French & Surf for two teenagers (17 years old) and just the language course for the remaining weeks? The teenagers then want to go surfing themselves and rent the equipment. They already have previous knowledge of surfing. Is this possible?“Yes it is possible to rent the equipment. Payment is made on site at the surf school. We can reserve the equipment before your arrival
Individual surfing is open to all age groups. You just need to be able to swim well.”Philippe, Director from BLCI - Sep 20, 2023 - Can I pay the school via credit card?“The prepayment can be made by credit card. The remaining fees need to be paid to the school via wire transfer according to the instructions on your invoice. The BLCI prefers payment by bank transfer, but you can also give your credit card details to the school over the phone and pay this way.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 26, 2024
- Is the transfer to the golf court included in the language course + golf?“Transfer to/from the golf is not in included. We will accompany the student on a first session. There is a bus direct in 15 min.”Philippe, Director from Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz - Oct 15, 2024
FAQ about Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz
- What is the best price for a course at Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz?French courses at Biarritz French Courses Institute start at 209 € for Semi-Private Lessons 4 course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Biarritz Language Course Institute?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Biarritz Language Course Institute
- What is the number of students per class at Biarritz Language Course Institute?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Biarritz Language Course Institute varies from 1 students (Private Tuition 10) to 13 students (Intensive French Course 30)
- Which countries are students of Biarritz French Courses Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Biarritz French Courses Institute comes from Switzerland with a 40% representation, followed by students from USA (20%) and Germany (10%).
- Biarritz French Courses Institute offers courses for which ages?Biarritz French Courses Institute offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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