Campus International RieraCannes, France
- Amazing location just a 5-minute walk to the beach and 1 minute to the train station.
Location: Riviera French Institute is in the north of Cannes, on the outskirts of the inner ring of the city. It is on a central road within the city with commercial restaurants and cafes lining the street.
Getting around: The centre of the city is around 5-10 minutes by foot from the school, making it easy to walk around. The Cannes Central Train Station is 3 minutes from the entrance of Riviera French Institute. Services from here run throughout Cannes as well as to larger cities in France. There are numerous bus stops near the school for intercity connections.
Course structure: The school has general French courses for those who want to learn the standard use of the language. There is a University Pathway Programme to help students learn more about how to use French in this setting. Riviera French Institute’s business course focuses on communication in the workplace. Cultural packages are available for gastronomy and wine tasting.
Junior Courses: Riviera French Institute holds various programmes throughout the summer months for young learners. These can be booked as a day camp or include accommodation and a weekly programme of activities. Students can opt to include a specific activity in their activity programme such as sailing.
- The language school Campus International Riera was founded in Cannes, France in 2013.
- Legal name / parent company: Campus international Riera
- Tax registration ID: FR09 850 500 752
French Courses
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Price in € | 725 689 | 1449 1377 | 2109 2004 | 2689 2555 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This programme consists of the General Course in the morning plus 10 semi-private lessons per week (maximum 3 people in the class) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
All year round, the school offers morning classes in small groups with 20 lessons per week, from Monday to Friday (09:00 to 10:30 & 10:45 to 12:15).
The school offers an intensive course by adding afternoon courses (max 3 students) in 10 lessons per week every Monday, Wednesday & Friday (13:30 to 16:00).
For the level of group classes:
- These courses are available for all levels.
“ The school use the “pédagogie différenciée”: Differentiated pedagogy is based on observation in a classroom, a teacher has students with different abilities. This method corresponds to give an answer to the mixed classes by adapting the practices to each student according to curricula, the teaching and the school environment. Often, it’s not the teacher in the center of the class, but rather students and activities make a central interest. Moreover, this pedagogy aims to improve the harmonization between three components (subject, object and agent) and to strengthen relations between them in order to improve learning. In other words, differentiation (from the pedagogical point of view) means analysing and adapting methods and learning environments taking into consideration the needs and characteristics of one or more students during the learning process.” - French mother tongue and certified teacher.
- The general content of the course covers: French civilization, oral
production, listening comprehension, written comprehension, written
expression and grammar. - The teacher gives homework in grammar to each student. Exercises
are given individually and are different from one student to another,
because the teacher gives them according to the level and helps to
resolve personal encountered difficulties. The exercises are
reviewed with the teacher in the classroom. - The teacher adapts to each one of the students by offering activities
related to civilization and speaking and listening comprehension that
allow each to evolve and grow according to its level.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price in € | 395 376 | 789 750 | 1129 1073 | 1419 1349 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The general content of the course covers: French civilization, oral production, listening comprehension, written comprehension, written expression and grammar.
Exercises are given individually and are different from one student to another, as the teacher gives them according to the students' level and needs.
All year round, the school offers morning classes in small groups with 20 lessons per week, from Monday to Friday (09:00 to 10:30 & 10:45 to 12:15).
For the level of group classes:
- These courses are available for all levels.
“ The school use the “pédagogie différenciée”: Differentiated pedagogy is based on observation in a classroom, a teacher has students with different abilities. This method corresponds to give an answer to the mixed classes by adapting the practices to each student according to curricula, the teaching and the school environment. Often, it’s not the teacher in the centre of the class, but rather students and activities make a central interest. Moreover, this pedagogy aims to improve the harmonization between three components (subject, object and agent) and to strengthen relations between them in order to improve learning. In other words, differentiation (from the pedagogical point of view) means analysing and adapting methods and learning environments taking into consideration the needs and characteristics of one or more students during the learning process.”
- French mother tongue and certified teacher.
- The general content of the course covers: French civilization, oral
production, listening comprehension, written comprehension, written
expression and grammar.
- The teacher gives homework in grammar to each student. Exercises are
given individually and are different from one student to another. This is
because the teacher gives students work according to their level and
helps them to resolve any personal encounter they have difficulties with
during the class. The exercises are reviewed with the teacher in the
classroom.
- The teacher adapts to each one of the students by offering activities
related to civilization, speaking and listening comprehension that allows
each to evolve and grow according to their level.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Price in € | 979 955 | 2019 1969 | 2829 2759 | 3439 3354 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This programme consists of French or English classes in the morning, 2 full-day excursions, and 1 half-day excursion.
Included per week:
- 6 nights on full board in a host family.
- 3 hours of French lessons every morning from Monday to Friday.
- 2 excursions during two afternoons to discover the French Riviera
with the school's French teacher.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 689 655 | 1378 1310 | 2067 1964 | 2756 2619 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This programme consists of French or English classes in the morning, 2 full-day excursions, and 1 half-day excursion.
Included per week:
- 3 hours of French lessons every morning from Monday to Friday.
- 2 excursions during two afternoons to discover the French Riviera
with the school's French teacher.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 395 376 | 789 750 | 1129 1073 | 1419 1349 | 1425 1354 | 1710 1625 | 2072 1969 | 2590 2461 | 3108 2953 | 2587 2458 | 199 190 |
3 hours of French lessons every morning from Monday to Friday, without activities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Price in € | 759 722 | 1518 1443 | 2277 2164 | 3036 2885 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This Language program is to develop our students' written, oral and speaking abilities in French or English, while also having multiple activities every afternoon, examples being:
- Treasure Hunt in the city & beach games
- “MUSÉE DES EXPLORATIONS DU MONDE” & beach games
- Trampoline Park
- Bowling & beach games
- Laser games & farewell party
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 17:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 979 955 | 2019 1969 | 2829 2759 | 3439 3354 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Students will live in total immersion with the teacher's family. This is the best way for the youngest ones to approach the French or English language and experiment a different culture in total security! Daily language courses with qualified native teacher and guided visit of Cannes on Wednesday. Students can gain intercultural experience, relax and have fun while learning about French life and society. Immersion programs can be organised for a minimum of 1 week in a warm and inviting home stay.
This package includes 10 lessons per week, two excursions and full board homestay.
Private course with qualified and experienced native-speaking teachers by having fun with lots of activities like role-plays, songs and exciting linguistic games. The whole team is experienced in looking after this age group and making sure they feel comfortable and confident.
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 10:30 - 21:55
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Price in € | 1149 1121 | 2298 2241 | 3447 3361 | 4596 4482 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Every morning English or French lessons with an experienced and native teacher, 2 excursions and 3 sailing activities per week.
Included per week:
- 6 nights on full board in a host family.
- 3 hours of French lessons every morning from Monday to Friday,
- 2 excursions during two afternoons to discover the French Riviera
with the school's French teacher. - 3 sailing activities during the other afternoons with our certified
monitor per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 759 722 | 1518 1443 | 2277 2164 | 3036 2885 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Every morning English or French lessons with an experienced and native teacher, 2 excursions and 3 sailing activities per week.
Included per week:
- 3 hours of French lessons every morning from Monday to Friday.
- 2 excursions during two afternoons to discover the French Riviera
with the school's French teacher. - 3 sailing activities during the other afternoons with our certified
monitor per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price in € | 829 788 | 1649 1567 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This programme is designed in consultation with the client in order to meet specific needs and interests. Content, duration and structure vary in accordance with the priorities and expectations of the participants. As you work in a very small group, the teacher is open and will adapt their lesson to your needs.
This content is based around the following areas:
- Expand knowledge in your business field.
- Understanding the internal rules of companies.
- Improve your professional vocabulary.
- Knowing how to develop a negotiation plan and setting priorities and objectives.
- Review resources and techniques in a business context.
- Acquire techniques and methods of management.
- Expand your professional networks.
Practical methods designed to develop professional skills.
Scenario-building and role-playing.
Instruction by experienced trainers.
Programme dedicated to the business.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Price in € | 1589 1510 | 3039 2888 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
20 lessons of French gastronomy dedicated to presenting the history and principles of French gastronomy, the differences between the North and the South of the country and French local specialities. It includes 2 cooking classes per week with a chef.
The content of the course is based around the following areas:
- Presentation of French gastronomy (history, principles and rules).
- France and the local cuisine: French regional specialties.
- The differences between the North and the South of the country.
- Learn how to create a delicious recipe with French culinary vocabulary to impress your guests.
- Visit to a local market with regional products.
- Learn to identify products and create full menus.
Improve your French and learn tips in culinary art during the cooking lessons with a chef. Discover new tastes and new recipes based on local and typical products, while practicing French in a relaxed atmosphere, easing spontaneous conversation. Our Gastronomy course will help you discover your hidden cooking talents and create complete delicious menus that your future guests will adore. You will be introduced to French cuisine through attending practical courses with a chef, who will unveil to you all the tricks and secrets to preparing delicious dishes. You will learn how to prepare dishes that are both traditional and modern and discover a new world of tastes and flavours in the kitchen.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Price in € | 1589 1510 | 3039 2888 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
In this programme you will learn about the history of wine and vine and about the oenology process. You will also receive lessons to learn the techniques and vocabulary of wine tasting, as well as the different wine regions. It includes 2 half-day excursions to local vineyards.
- 20 French lessons per week.
During wine tasting, you will learn the specific French oenological
vocabulary and discover your personal taste. You will learn to
recognise the strengths and weaknesses of a wine and be advised
on how to make your own wine cellar. The introductory wine course
will be taught by a well-known sommelier or adviser on winemaking.
- 2 half-day excursions to a local vineyard:
The reputation of French wine is outstanding, but do you really know
the intricate details between the different French wine regions?
During this course, you will taste a special selection of French wines,
learn how to discuss wine and depth and understand the different
appellations and varieties of grape.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Information for all courses offered by Campus International Riera
1 private lesson of 45 minutes costs EUR 69
1 private lesson of 60 minutes costs EUR 92
A minimum of 2 lessons are required (2x 45 min)
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.
Lessons needed per French language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Campus International Riera
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Free after-class access to language learning software
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 18Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
120 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Ballet | |
Baseball | |
Basketball | |
Cooking | |
Cricket | |
Dancing | |
Diving | |
Field Hockey | |
Football (soccer) | |
Golf | |
Horse riding | |
Ice Hockey | |
Mountainbiking | |
Music | |
Rugby | |
Sailing | |
Skiing | |
Squash | |
Swimming | |
Table Tennis | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Windsurfing | |
Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
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Price in € | 476 | 952 | 1428 | 1904 | 2380 | 2856 | 3332 | 3808 | 4760 | 5712 | 476 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Choosing to stay in a French Host Family is the way to go if you really want to improve in French as much as possible during your language stay. Staying with a French host family provides a complete language immersion experience where you get the chance to improve in French, even outside of your regular French language courses. You will have additional opportunities to practice your French while sharing meals with the family and it is also a fantastic way of discovering the French way of life and French culture.
All families have good locations with easy access to the city centre and public transport.
A stay in a host family is from the Sunday before your course starts until the Saturday after your last day of course.
It’s possible to ask for extra nights if you want but you’ll need to let us know as soon as possible. Also, there will be an extra fee for those nights.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Choosing to stay in a French Host Family is the way to go if you really want to improve in French as much as possible during your language stay. Staying with a French host family provides a complete language immersion experience where you get the chance to improve in French, even outside of your regular French language courses. You will have additional opportunities to practice your French while sharing meals with the family and it is also a fantastic way of discovering the French way of life and French culture.
All families have good locations with easy access to the city centre and public transport.
A stay in a host family is from the Sunday before your course starts until the Saturday after your last day of course.
It’s possible to ask for extra nights if you want but you’ll need to let us know as soon as possible. Also, there will be an extra fee for those nights.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 413 | 826 | 1239 | 1652 | 2065 | 2478 | 2891 | 3304 | 4130 | 4956 | 413 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Choosing to stay in a French Host Family is the way to go if you really want to improve in French as much as possible during your language stay. Staying with a French host family provides a complete language immersion experience where you get the chance to improve in French, even outside of your regular French language courses. You will have additional opportunities to practice your French while sharing meals with the family and it is also a fantastic way of discovering the French way of life and French culture.
All families have good locations with easy access to the city centre and public transport.
A stay in a host family is from the Sunday before your course starts until the Saturday after your last day of course.
It’s possible to ask for extra nights if you want but you’ll need to let us know as soon as possible. Also, there will be an extra fee for those nights.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 513 | 1026 | 1539 | 2052 | 2565 | 3078 | 3591 | 4104 | 5130 | 6156 | 513 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Choosing to stay in a French Host Family is the way to go if you really want to improve in French as much as possible during your language stay. Staying with a French host family provides a complete language immersion experience where you get the chance to improve in French, even outside of your regular French language courses. You will have additional opportunities to practice your French while sharing meals with the family and it is also a fantastic way of discovering the French way of life and French culture.
All families have good locations with easy access to the city centre and public transport.
A stay in a host family is from the Sunday before your course starts until the Saturday after your last day of course.
It’s possible to ask for extra nights if you want but you’ll need to let us know as soon as possible. Also, there will be an extra fee for those nights.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 576 | 1152 | 1728 | 2304 | 2880 | 3456 | 4032 | 4608 | 5760 | 6912 | 576 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Choosing to stay in a French Host Family is the way to go if you really want to improve in French as much as possible during your language stay. Staying with a French host family provides a complete language immersion experience where you get the chance to improve in French, even outside of your regular French language courses. You will have additional opportunities to practice your French while sharing meals with the family and it is also a fantastic way of discovering the French way of life and French culture.
All families have good locations with easy access to the city centre and public transport.
A stay in a host family is from the Sunday before your course starts until the Saturday after your last day of course.
It’s possible to ask for extra nights if you want but you’ll need to let us know as soon as possible. Also, there will be an extra fee for those nights.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 450 | 900 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 3150 | 3600 | 4500 | 5400 | 450 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Choosing to stay in a French Host Family is the way to go if you really want to improve in French as much as possible during your language stay. Staying with a French host family provides a complete language immersion experience where you get the chance to improve in French, even outside of your regular French language courses. You will have additional opportunities to practice your French while sharing meals with the family and it is also a fantastic way of discovering the French way of life and French culture.
All families have good locations with easy access to the city centre and public transport.
A stay in a host family is from the Sunday before your course starts until the Saturday after your last day of course.
It’s possible to ask for extra nights if you want but you’ll need to let us know as soon as possible. Also, there will be an extra fee for those nights.
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Student opinions about Campus International Riera, Cannes
Questions and answers about Campus International Riera
- We are looking for a French language course for our two kids (10 and 12). Is there anything available on the Cote D'Azur?“Yes, we do offer lessons for kids. Our language courses for kids are available with qualified and experienced native-speaking teachers, where students can also have fun with lots of activities like role-plays, songs, and exciting linguistic games.”Liu Jingyun, Project Manager from Riviera French Institute - Mar 15, 2022
- Are there junior courses available all year round?“Yes, Riviera French Institute in Cannes has a Junior Immersion Camp all year round. This course is a total immersion programme with the teacher. Students will live and study with their French teacher. ”Carolyne Tomisson, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022
- Is there a fee for the course material?“No, the course material is included in the inscription fee. ”Carolyne Tomisson, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022
FAQ about Campus International Riera, Cannes
- I would like to do a language course at level C1. Can I be sure that all students are at C1 level or other students may be at a lower level in the class?“Please note that, our class in small group has different levels. The average class size is 10 people, it's all mixed levels (A1 - B2/C1).
This is how we work:
“We use the 'pédagogie différenciée'. Differentiated pedagogy is based on the observation in a classroom, a teacher has students with different abilities. This method corresponds to give an answer to the mixed classes by adapting the practices to each student according to curricula, the teaching and the school environment. Often, it’s not the teacher in the center of the class students and activities make a central interest. Moreover, this pedagogy aims to improve the harmonization between three components (subject, object and agent) and to strengthen relations between them in order to improve learning. In other words, differentiation (from the pedagogical point of view) means analyzing and adapting methods and learning environment taking into consideration the needs and characteristics of one or more students during learning process.””Jingyun, from Riviera French Institute, Cannes - Aug 19, 2022 - I am very interested in the Sailing Day Camp option for 2 of my children. Please may I clarify what meals (and snacks) would be included within the camp?
“Lunch is not included in the day programme. Children can go in the morning with their packed lunch, or after morning classes, they can have lunch at the restaurant with their parents.
”Jingyun LIU, Consultant from Campus International Riera, Cannes - Mar 15, 2024 - I'm interested in the Sailing Day Camp for my son. What would be the pick-up time after the afternoon activity?
“The teacher will drop the children off around 14:00 at the sailing club of the beach. Sailing ends at around 17:30 when children should be picked up from the beach. ”Jingyun LIU, Consultant from Campus International Riera, Cannes - Mar 15, 2024 - We are interested in the junior course with activities, however we would only be interested in doing three of the five afternoon sessions (e.g. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Do you offer a hybrid solution priced accordingly for part-attendance in the afternoon?
“The children's day camp is a package, the price remains the same even if the child will miss two afternoons.”Jingyun LIU, Admission officer from Campus International Riera - Apr 23, 2024 - We are interested in the junior course with activities, however we would only be interested in doing three of the five afternoon sessions (e.g. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Do you offer a hybrid solution priced accordingly for part-attendance in the afternoon?
“The children's day camp is a package, the price remains the same even if the child will miss two afternoons.”Jingyun LIU, Admission officer from Campus International Riera - Apr 23, 2024 - Which countries are students of Campus International Riera from?The highest Nationality percentage at Campus International Riera comes from France with a 17% representation, followed by students from USA (13%) and China (5%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Campus International Riera offers courses for which ages?Campus International Riera offers courses from 4 years (Junior Private Course, 10 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 14 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.