What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
France Langue
The language school France Langue was founded in Bordeaux, France in 1992. Located in a 19th century-building, in the heart of Bordeaux's chic downtown district.
The school address is: 42 Lafaurie de Monbadon, 33000 - Bordeaux, France (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCSchool Size:
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Movie rental
Lounge
Garden
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
9Number of public PC workstations:
6Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 120
- Adult courses throughout the year: 50
Average age of students
- in summer: 28 years
- throughout the year: 34 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 4
Minimum age of students
- 17 years
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):
3
18
13
3
5
2
15
7
1
1
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Bordeaux Merignac.
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport:60 € pick up
100 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018 - 05.Jan.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 08.May.2018, 10.May.2018, 21.May.2018, 14.Jul.2018, 15.Aug.2018, 01.Nov.2018, 11.Nov.2018, 24.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 08.May.2019, 30.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 15.Aug.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 11.Nov.2019, 21.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Group classes not.
French Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 12
328 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 345 328 | 690 656 | 1035 984 | 1300 1235 | 1625 1544 | 1950 1853 | 2275 2162 | 2600 2470 | 3250 3088 | 2940 2793 | 5625 5344 |
| Price in US$ | 372 | 744 | 1115 | 1401 | 1751 | 2101 | 2451 | 2801 | 3501 | 3167 | 6059 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 15.Jan.2018, 12.Feb.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 14.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 14.Jan.2019, 11.Feb.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 11.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 09.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 15.Jan.2018, 12.Feb.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 14.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 14.Jan.2019, 11.Feb.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 11.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 09.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 12
376 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 395 376 | 790 751 | 1185 1126 | 1500 1425 | 1875 1782 | 2250 2138 | 2625 2494 | 3000 2850 | 3750 3563 | 3240 3078 | 6125 5819 |
| Price in US$ | 426 | 851 | 1277 | 1616 | 2020 | 2424 | 2828 | 3232 | 4039 | 3490 | 6597 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
271 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1040 988 | 1300 1235 | 1560 1482 | 1820 1729 | 2080 1976 | 2600 2470 | 2400 2280 | 4500 4275 |
| Price in US$ | 307 | 614 | 921 | 1121 | 1401 | 1681 | 1961 | 2241 | 2801 | 2585 | 4847 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 15.Jan.2018, 12.Feb.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 14.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 14.Jan.2019, 11.Feb.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 11.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 09.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 15.Jan.2018, 12.Feb.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 14.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 14.Jan.2019, 11.Feb.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 11.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 09.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 960 912 | 1920 1824 | 2880 2736 | 3320 3154 | 4150 3943 | 4980 4731 | 5810 5520 | 6640 6308 | 8300 7885 | 9120 8664 | 18000 17100 |
| Price in US$ | 1034 | 2068 | 3102 | 3576 | 4470 | 5364 | 6258 | 7152 | 8940 | 9823 | 19387 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 17:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
556 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 585 556 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 631 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
2018: 12.Mar.2018, 14.May.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018.
2019: 11.Mar.2019, 13.May.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
2019: 11.Mar.2019, 13.May.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 745 708 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 803 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Standard Programme + 3 sessions on wines at «Bordeaux Saveurs» wine school, just a few minutes walk from the school + 2 visits to nearby châteaux. The course is taught in French but can be translated into English if needed.
Starting dates
2018: 25.Jun.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 19.Nov.2018.
2019: 20.May.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 16.Sep.2019.
2019: 20.May.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 16.Sep.2019.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Note: All courses offered by France Langue, Bordeaux can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 €. 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:Modules: Students can add from 1 to 5 extra modules per week.
Price per module (1 module=2 lessons/week): 30€.
Individual lessons: minimum 2 lessons/week.
No classes held on Monday mornings.
NOTE: students cannot choose their timetable.
Prices for private tuition:
2-4 lessons: 75€/lesson
5-19 lessons: 70€/lesson
20+ lessons: 60€/lesson
Special discount on short term courses (less than 12 weeks) when a bank holiday falls on a weekday: 40€ off the price of tuition.
Individual lessons: minimum 2 lessons/week.
No classes held on Monday mornings.
NOTE: students cannot choose their timetable.
Prices for private tuition:
2-4 lessons: 75€/lesson
5-19 lessons: 70€/lesson
20+ lessons: 60€/lesson
Special discount on short term courses (less than 12 weeks) when a bank holiday falls on a weekday: 40€ off the price of tuition.
Accommodation
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
252 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 252 | 504 | 756 | 1008 | -- | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 286 | 572 | 858 | 1143 | 91 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
47 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
189 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 189 | 378 | 567 | 756 | 189 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 215 | 429 | 643 | 858 | 215 | 91 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
35 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Homestays: 20% supplement for superior room (city center, private bathroom, special requests...)
For arrivals before 15:00, an early check-in fee of 30€ will be charged.
Hotels & apartments available upon request.
For arrivals before 15:00, an early check-in fee of 30€ will be charged.
Hotels & apartments available upon request.
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Overall rating
80 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.6/5.0
Organisation
4.3/5.0
Facilities
3.7/5.0
Social activities
3.7/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.4/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.7/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.6/5.0
Other
4.3/5.0
Students liked about France Langue, Bordeaux
Suzanne (suzie)50 years - United States
“Location in lovely Bordeaux. Small class size of 12 helped my French speaking skills a lot. Liked the emphasis on speaking.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Anne27 years - Germany
“Nice location with a nice backyard, friendly and competent teachers and staff”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
3.0/5.0
Enno41 years - Switzerland
“The contact with other students from different countries”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
3.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Visit the city and the ocean!
Anonymous55 years - Usa
“I appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. It was academic but fun!!!”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: There was an assistant at the school named Marie who was most helpful with answering questions and making us feel welcome. She is a good Personal Relations person for the school.
Felix20 years - Germany
“Very nice and cool students and teachers!”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
3.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: I started with level A1 although I had learned a lot of French before. But it was okay becauseI changed on the 2nd day to b1
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