What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
- Excellent rating of student apartments
- Top rated school facilities
Cavilam
The language school Cavilam was founded in Vichy, France in 1964. Located in a fabulous setting, close to the splendid Parc des Célestins on the banks of the Allier river, the school offers excellent teaching in a modern facility spanning 9,000 square metres and equipped with outstanding technological resources.
The school address is: 1, avenue des Célestins, 03200 - Vichy, France (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
French as a foreign language Quality Label (French Government), Groupement FLESchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Auditorium
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
40Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 700
- Adult courses throughout the year: 200
- Junior courses in summer: 100
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 24 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 27
- Adult courses throughout the year: 15
- Junior courses in summer: 7
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
French teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2020, 13.Apr.2020, 01.May.2020, 08.May.2020, 21.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 14.Jul.2020, 11.Nov.2020, 25.Dec.2020.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
French Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 318 303 | 636 605 | 954 907 | 1272 1209 | 1812 1722 | 2416 2296 | 3020 2869 | 3432 3261 | 6120 5814 | 8028 7627 | 223 212 |
| Price in US$ | 336 | 672 | 1008 | 1343 | 1913 | 2551 | 3189 | 3624 | 6462 | 8476 | 236 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 02.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 02.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 636 605 | 1272 1209 | 1908 1813 | 2544 2417 | 3180 3021 | 3816 3626 | 4452 4230 | 5088 4834 | 5724 5438 | 6360 6042 | 7632 7251 |
| Price in US$ | 672 | 1343 | 2015 | 2686 | 3358 | 4029 | 4701 | 5372 | 6044 | 6715 | 8058 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 02.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 02.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 735 699 | 1470 1397 | 2205 2095 | 2940 2793 | 3675 3492 | 4410 4190 | 5145 4888 | 5880 5586 | 6615 6285 | 7350 6983 | 8820 8379 |
| Price in US$ | 776 | 1552 | 2328 | 3104 | 3880 | 4656 | 5432 | 6208 | 6984 | 7760 | 9312 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 02.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 02.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1285 1221 | 2570 2442 | 3855 3663 | 5140 4883 | 6425 6104 | 7710 7325 | 8995 8546 | 10280 9766 | 11565 10987 | 12850 12208 | 15420 14649 |
| Price in US$ | 1357 | 2714 | 4070 | 5427 | 6784 | 8140 | 9497 | 10853 | 12210 | 13567 | 16280 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 02.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 04.May.2020, 02.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
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Lessons per week: 18
| Max. group size: 15
474 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 995 946 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1051 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 30.Mar.2020, 13.Jul.2020, 07.Dec.2020.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 700 665 | 1400 1330 | 2100 1995 | 2800 2660 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 | 4900 4655 | 5600 5320 | 6300 5985 | 7000 6650 | 8400 7980 |
| Price in US$ | 740 | 1479 | 2218 | 2957 | 3696 | 4435 | 5174 | 5913 | 6652 | 7391 | 8869 |
Junior
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Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 15
551 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1157 1100 | 1736 1650 | 2315 2200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1222 | 1833 | 2445 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 21.Jun.2020, 05.Jul.2020, 19.Jul.2020, 02.Aug.2020, 16.Aug.2020.
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Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 15
873 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1769 1725 | 2650 2584 | 3582 3493 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1917 | 2872 | 3882 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Homestay, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Starting dates
2020: 21.Jun.2020, 05.Jul.2020, 19.Jul.2020, 02.Aug.2020, 16.Aug.2020.
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Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 15
944 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1822 1777 | -- | 3872 3776 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1975 | -- | 4196 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Apartment - shared / Residence, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Starting dates
2020: 21.Jun.2020, 05.Jul.2020, 19.Jul.2020, 02.Aug.2020, 16.Aug.2020.
Work & Study
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Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 15
303 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1273 1210 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1344 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 29.Jun.2020, 27.Jul.2020.
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 561 533 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 593 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 06.Apr.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 14.Dec.2020.
Specialty Courses
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Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 15
333 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 700 665 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 740 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Also includes conferences, seminars and meetings with publishers.
Starting dates
2020: 22.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020.
Note: All courses offered by Cavilam, Vichy can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 €. 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.
Comments about courses:Transfers:
Vichy train station: FREE.
Clermont-Ferrand aiport: EUR 130 one way.
Vichy train station: FREE.
Clermont-Ferrand aiport: EUR 130 one way.
Accommodation
Single room, No meals
126 € per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 126 | 214.5 | 330 | 445.5 | 561 | 676.5 | 792 | 907.5 | 1138.5 | 1369.5 | 115.5 |
| Price in US$ | 141 | 239 | 367 | 496 | 624 | 752 | 881 | 1009 | 1266 | 1522 | 129 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Special rates for longer stays: from EUR 370 to EUR 450 per month.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
Bedding/linen, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 165 | 357.5 | 550 | 742.5 | 935 | 1127.5 | 1320 | 1512.5 | 1897.5 | 2282.5 | 192.5 |
| Price in US$ | 184 | 398 | 612 | 826 | 1040 | 1253 | 1467 | 1681 | 2109 | 2537 | 214 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Some families might have WiFi but it cannot be guaranteed.
Price extra night:
27.5 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 12| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 123 | 266.5 | 410 | 553.5 | 697 | 840.5 | 984 | 1127.5 | 1414.5 | 1701.5 | 143.5 |
| Price in US$ | 137 | 297 | 456 | 616 | 775 | 935 | 1094 | 1253 | 1572 | 1891 | 160 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Some families might have WiFi but it cannot be guaranteed.
Price extra night:
20.5 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 12| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 286 | 440 | 594 | 748 | 902 | 1056 | 1210 | 1518 | 1826 | 154 |
| Price in US$ | 201 | 318 | 489 | 661 | 832 | 1003 | 1174 | 1345 | 1687 | 2030 | 172 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Special rates for longer stays: from EUR 400 to EUR 500 per month.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 2 km |
| Basketball | | 2 km |
| Cooking | | 2 km |
| Dancing | | 0.5 km |
| Diving | | 5 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 0.5 km |
| Golf | | 5 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 40 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Rugby | | 2 km |
| Sailing | | 1 km |
| Skiing | | 121 km |
| Squash | | 10 km |
| Swimming | | 5 km |
| Table Tennis | | 5 km |
| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Volleyball | | 0.5 km |
| Windsurfing | | 1 km |
| Yoga | | 5 km |
Reviews
4.0/5.0
Overall rating
1 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.0/5.0
Organisation
5.0/5.0
Facilities
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
0.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
0.0/5.0
Other
0.0/5.0
Students liked about Cavilam, Vichy
Marie33 years - United Kingdom
“Welcoming and organised administration. Class sizes are not too big.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The tour of Vichy was very well delivered and it made me like the city even more.
Other comments: In the morning class, Margo is very dynamic and fun but I felt like there was a lot of speaking which we already get in the afternoon classes. But I was only there for a week so maybe it's different week to week. I had a very informative week and the content I learned in the mornings was new to me, e.g. social security in France, the French education system. I wish I could have stayed longer!
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