French school in Biarritz: Biarritz French Courses Institute
- 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 strucutre: 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.
- The language school Biarritz French Courses Institute was founded in Biarritz, France in 2003.
- Legal name / parent company: Biarritz Language Courses Institute
- Tax registration ID: FR38532530235
- Abbreviated name of school: BLCI Biarritz
French Courses
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Price at School Our price | 460 437 | 850 808 | 1290 1226 | 1570 1492 | 1845 1753 | 2280 2166 | 2610 2480 | 2800 2660 | 3400 3230 | 4000 3800 | 300 285 |
This includes the Standard course plus 10 lessons in the afternoon from Monday to Friday.
The school's goal is to help learners achieve a good command of the language in all aspects of communication skills. Lessons will enrich their knowledge, based on fun and practical activities allowing them to develop both their speaking and writing skills.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
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Price at School Our price | 420 399 | 780 741 | 1120 1064 | 1390 1321 | 1660 1577 | 1940 1843 | 2210 2100 | 2490 2366 | 2940 2793 | 3520 3344 | 290 276 |
This includes the Standard course plus 6 lessons in the afternoon per week.
The school's goal is to help learners achieve a good command of the language in all aspects of communication skills. Lessons will enrich their knowledge, based on fun and practical activities allowing them to develop both their speaking and writing skills.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
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Price at School Our price | 360 342 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1220 1159 | 1480 1406 | 1740 1653 | 2000 1900 | 2260 2147 | 2760 2622 | 3230 3069 | 235 224 |
The school's goal is to help learners achieve a good command of the language in all aspects of communication skills. Lessons will enrich their knowledge, based on fun and practical activities allowing them to develop both their speaking and writing skills.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
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Price in € | 560 532 | 1020 969 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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:
03.06.24 (2 weeks, 1 week)
10.06.24 (1 week)
Seniors programme:
- French courses 20 lessons / week.
- Lessons from Monday to Friday, every morning from 09:30 to 12:30
- Afternoon activities are accompanied by an official school member
- Transport and entrance fees are all included
Rich in history, culture, tradition, cuisine and architecture, the programme offers you a unique journey to discover all these wonders while learning the French language.
It is essentially composed of people over and around 50 years old. This programme was developed for specifically dates, for one or two weeks.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
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Price at School Our price | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 | 500 475 |
Private lessons are a great option for students who wish to focus on specific topics or who want to progress quickly.
Not available/Fully booked: 16 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024
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Price at School Our price | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 | 240 228 |
Private lessons are a great option for students who wish to focus on specific topics or who want to progress quickly.
Not available/Fully booked: 16 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024
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Price at School Our price | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2450 2328 | 2800 2660 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 | 350 333 |
For 2 students booking and studying together. Price per student.
Private lessons are a great option for students who wish to focus on specific topics or who want to progress quickly.
Not available/Fully booked: 16 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024
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Price at School Our price | 160 152 | 320 304 | 480 456 | 640 608 | 800 760 | 960 912 | 1120 1064 | 1280 1216 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 | 160 152 |
For 2 students booking and studying together. Price per student.
Private lessons are a great option for students who wish to focus on specific topics or who want to progress quickly.
Not available/Fully booked: 16 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at School Our price | 460 437 | 850 808 | 1290 1226 | 1570 1492 | 1845 1753 | 2280 2166 | 2610 2480 | 2800 2660 | 3130 2974 | 3400 3230 | 4000 3800 |
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
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
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Price at School Our price | 590 561 | 1180 1121 | 1770 1682 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 4130 3924 | 4720 4484 | 5310 5045 | 5900 5605 | 7080 6726 |
Standard Course plus 3 golf lessons (2 hours each) per week.
A centenary golf course in Biarritz, situated between the mountains and the sea offers excellent playing conditions throughout the year due to the particularly mild climate.
Sessions are supervised by qualified golf instructor. Equipment provided.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
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Price at School Our price | 585 556 | 1090 1036 | 1635 1554 | 2120 2014 | 2605 2475 | 3090 2936 | 3575 3397 | 4060 3857 | 4545 4318 | 5010 4760 | 5930 5634 |
Standard Course plus 5 surfing lessons (1.5 hours each) per week.
Great waves, natural beauty and professional instructors, Biarritz is renown throughout the surfing world for its good waves and natural beauty. The surf instructors teach all levels and will help you improve throughout your stay. The water temperature is usually above 20°.
Learn with fully qualified surf instructors. Times and meeting places vary depending on tide times and weather conditions. Boards and wetsuits provided.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
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:
Program with 20 group lessons per week will be reduced to 10 private lessons at no additional cost.
Program with 26 group lessons per week will be reduced to 13 private lessons at no additional cost.
Program 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 2024 - 12 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 08 May 2024, 20 May 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 at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 95€
Biarritz French Courses Institute (BLCI)
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Lounge
Garden
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Number of public PC workstations: 5Facilities 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.
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Cooking | | 3 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Diving | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Golf | | 3 km |
Horse riding | | 3 km |
Mountainbiking | | 30 km |
Sailing | | 20 km |
Squash | | - |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 3 km |
Volleyball | | 3 km |
Windsurfing | | 20 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
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 |
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.
During your stay in Biarritz, you will participate in your family's daily life and events.
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 |
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.
During your stay in Biarritz, you will participate in your family's daily life and events.
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 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
During your stay in Biarritz, you will participate in your family's daily life and events.
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 € | 329 | 658 | 987 | 1316 | 1645 | 1974 | 2303 | 2632 | 3290 | 3948 | 329 | 80 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
During your stay in Biarritz, you will participate in your family's daily life and events.
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Student opinions about Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz
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
FAQ about Biarritz French Courses Institute,
- What is the best price for a course at Biarritz French Courses Institute, Biarritz?French courses at Biarritz French Courses Institute start at 152 € 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)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Biarritz French Courses Institute?100% of teachers at Biarritz French Courses Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- 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.