International HouseBordeaux, France
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5.0
Overall school rating of International House, Bordeaux
Ranked #1 of 6 French schools in Bordeaux
School
Location of the school
5.0
Facilities
3.0
Organisation
4.0
Course
Quality of teaching
4.0
Value for money
4.0
What we like about the school
- Free tours of the city.
- Located within walking distance from Place des Quinconces and the famous Place de la Bourse with its Mirroir d’Eau.
- Best rated school in Bordeaux
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school
Location: International House Bordeaux is located in the capital city of the French New-Aquitaine region, Bordeaux. The school is housed within a 19th-century building in the heart of Bordeaux's downtown district, with easy access to cafés, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, and many of the city's attractions. Within walking distance of the Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux Cathedral, the Place de la Comedie, the Public Gardens and the National Opera of Bordeaux, students have much to keep them occupied inside and outside of the classroom.
Getting around: Both bus and tram stations are just minutes from the school's front doors. Bordeaux Airport is within a 45-minute journey of the school via public transport or a 25-minute taxi ride.
School facilities: International House Bordeaux has excellent facilities from a fantastic location in the historical city centre. These facilities include microwave use for students, a computer lab, a lounge area for relaxation, and a private garden. All classrooms are equipped with heating, air conditioning, and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: The school provides General French courses for adult students of an A2 level and above, in addition to speciality courses in French & Wine, Culture and Gastronomy.
- The language school International House was founded in Bordeaux, France in 2022.
- Legal name / parent company: SARL FL BOOKING
- Tax registration ID: FR58539842716
French Courses
General Language
General French ![Popular French course]( "Popular French course")
16 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer! from
235€ 224€
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| Price at school Our price | 235 224 | 470 447 | 705 670 | 940 893 | 1175 1117 | 1254 1192 | 1463 1390 | 1672 1589 | 2090 1986 | 2280 2166 | 4200 3990 |
French Standard (16 lessons):
- 12 lessons of general French,
- 4 lessons of personnalised linguistic reinforcement.
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
General course schedule
3-4 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 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
French & Culture, Wine and Gastronomy
16 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer! from
585€ 556€
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 585 556 | 1170 1112 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Do you wish to study French and discover the French gastronomy?
The French, Culture, Wine and Gastronomy program is for students who want to discover Bordeaux and its history while tasting the region’s specialities and wines. Take part in this gourmet discovery session and explore several specialities and French know-how!
DISCOVERY SESSIONS
Students will discover Bordeaux culture and gastronomy during 4-afternoon sessions* including:
Course specific data
Starting dates
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
General course schedule
3-4 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 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Information for all courses offered by International House
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per French language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific 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
Note: All courses offered by International House, Bordeaux can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
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International House
Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Movie rental
Lounge
Garden
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
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: 6
Student Age
Minimum age of students
17 years
Average age of students
Airport transfer
Bordeaux-Merignac Airport:
75 € one way
125 € return (both ways)
125 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around Bordeaux and how to get from the airport to Bordeaux on your own here on our Bordeaux page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Ireland do not require a visa for travelling to France and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
500 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
120 €
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
225 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1575 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 | 80 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 14:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
Price extra night
40 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
18
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
280 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 80 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 14:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
Price extra night
50 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
196.88 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 196.88 | 393.76 | 590.64 | 787.52 | 984.4 | 1181.28 | 1378.16 | 1575.04 | 1968.8 | 2362.56 | 196.88 | 80 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 14:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
Price extra night
40 €
(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, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
18
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
245 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 | 80 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 14:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
Price extra night
50 €
(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, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Apart'Hotel **
Single room, No meals
from
450 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 450 | 900 | 1350 | 1800 | 1850 | 2220 | 2590 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 | 80 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
This apartment is for 1 to 2 people.
Daily taxes not included and to be paid on site (between EUR 1 and EUR 3 per day per person).
Cheaper and more comfortable than a hotel, choosing to book an apart’hotel allows you to feel just like at home but still be able to enjoy the services of a hotel and ask for help from the staff. In an apart'hotel you can cook/eat and have a space to relax and work as well as a place to sleep.
The school has selected a large choice of very comfortable and fully-equiped apart hotels. The apartments can usually welcome 1 or 2 people, however if you like to travel in groups, some apartments can fit up to 4 people.
The facilities, the services (both those free of charge and those at an extra cost) may vary depending on the apart’hotels.
Available for people over 18 only.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
Price extra night
70 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
25 minutes walking.
Includes
Kitchen, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Apart'Hotel ***
Single room, No meals
from
460 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 460 | 920 | 1380 | 1840 | 1900 | 2280 | 2660 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 380 | 80 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
This apartment is for 1 to 2 people.
Daily taxes not included and to be paid on site (between EUR 1 and EUR 3 per day per person).
Cheaper and more comfortable than a hotel, choosing to book an apart’hotel allows you to feel just like at home but still be able to enjoy the services of a hotel and ask for help from the staff. In an apart'hotel you can cook/eat and have a space to relax and work as well as a place to sleep.
The school has selected a large choice of very comfortable and fully-equiped apart hotels. The apartments can usually welcome 1 or 2 people, however if you like to travel in groups, some apartments can fit up to 4 people.
The facilities, the services (both those free of charge and those at an extra cost) may vary depending on the apart’hotels.
Available for people over 18 only.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
Price extra night
75 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
25 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Kitchen, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Summer Residence - Studio.
Single room, No meals
from
230 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 230 | 460 | 690 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 80 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Extra night for 4 weeks bookings and more is EUR 35.
Staying in a residence will enable you to enjoy your independence but also share experiences with other students from many different countries thanks to the different common areas available.
The school has chosen a large selection of modern and fully equiped residences, easily accessible from the schools.
The facilities and the services (both free of charge and at an extra cost) available may vary depending on the residence.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
Price extra night
40 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Kitchen, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Year-round Residence - Premium.
Single room, No meals
from
390 €
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 390 | 780 | 1170 | 1560 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 225 | 80 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Extra night rates:
- From 5 to 12 weeks: EUR 45.
- From 13 weeks: EUR 35.
Students are expected to clean when they leave the studio. Failure to do so will incur in a cleaning fee of EUR 90.
Staying in a residence will enable you to enjoy your independence but also share experiences with other students from many different countries thanks to the different common areas available.
The school has chosen a large selection of modern and fully equiped residences, easily accessible from the schools.
The facilities and the services (both free of charge and at an extra cost) available may vary depending on the residence.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
Price extra night
55 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
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FAQ about International House, Bordeaux
- What is the best price for a course at International House, Bordeaux?French courses at International House start at 224 € for General French course with 16 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by International House?Yes. The school offers pickup from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (75 €)
- What is the number of students per class at International House?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 12 students (General French) to 12 students (General French)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at International House?100% of teachers at International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- International House offers courses for which ages?International House offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 34 for the rest of the year.
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