6 Best language schools in Bordeaux (ranked based on student reviews)
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How our students rated their experience in Bordeaux
What our students said about Bordeaux
Beautiful, elegant and charming city. Felt very safe and enjoyed exploring the city and nearby beaches. Would be nice to have the option to get the bus to Arcachon. Bordeaux is a great place to visit. However, it could do with more visible and thorough acknowledgement of the part it, and its citizens, took in the horrific kidnapping, raping, torture, murder and exploitation of the people it enslaved in Africa and Haiti. Questions were asked in our class about why monuments to people involved in the slave trade continue to stand.
England UK
Lot more relaxed than Paris. Locals easy to get in touch with. Would recommend to attend to the BlaBla language exchange twice a week for practicing and meeting locals
Norway
Bordeaux is a very beautiful and very lively city. It has a huge number of terraces to have a drink and the people are generally friendly.
Spain
The best city in France, so pretty and welcoming. There is something for everyone!
England UK
A nice little town, unfortunately few sights.
Austria
I don't know about nightlife - not my thing
England UK
Invites you to stroll around and linger.
Germany
Very beautiful and interesting city.
Spain
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Bordeaux
The teaching was excellent and the teacher, Marine, could not have worked harder to provide effective, relevant, creative and fun classes every single day.
I was there for 12 weeks and felt comfortable, supported and enjoyed the classes.
7 September 2022
Course: Standard Programme - 12 weeks
Student age: 60 years
The teacher did an excellent job of adapting to the level of each student and also took individual requests into account.
27 July 2022
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 50 years
Overall a very good choice for learning French. The staff and professors are all very good and the progression was very good in a short time.
Online classes require a good reliable internet connection and many accommodations don’t have the connection stable enough
9 May 2022
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 6 weeks
Student age: 51 years
Very nice and competent staff, very well organised and varied lessons, excursions as part of the lessons outside the classroom. Great learning atmosphere.
28 March 2022
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 46 years
The class I was in was very small with three people, which made for a great learning atmosphere. (I think I was lucky in this respect, as not many students had signed up for the beginners' course during that period).
1 December 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 25 years
The quality of teaching and the location of the school
20 September 2021
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 25 years
Excellent and dedicated teaching staff.
Seems very good.
1 October 2019
Course: Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years
The friendly atmosphere and the encouragement to talk in French
16 September 2019
Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
Student age: 69 years
Variety of activities inside the classroom
I suggest that activities outside of the classroom be included.
3 September 2019
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years
Good location, great teachers, good content of the lessons.
17 February 2019
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Student age: 31 years
Most of the teachers are very good and encourage you to participate and talk which is what it is about.
There aren't really any extracurricular activities which would allow students to get to know each other better and to talk a bit outside the school.
I did not like that they took us to the bookstore to buy a book that was expensive, considering what it is used for, and only for two weeks.
15 September 2018
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 60 years
The composition of the class and the quality of the professor
Everything great. As always.
10 September 2018
Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
Student age: 50 years
The atmosphere.
I didn’t fill in about the housing, as I rented it by myself, in order to know the exact location of my accommodation.
Very good school staff and nice international atmosphere.
10 September 2018
Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks
Student age: 48 years
Principal (Corrine) and teacher (Marine) both went out of their way to help.
2 August 2018
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Very friendly and good teaching.
The class room was a bit small for our group but it did help us make friends more quickly!
24 July 2018
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 66 years
I liked the friendly teaching and felt I made some progress.
11 May 2018
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 64 years
French course types in Bordeaux
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General French coursesGeneral adult courses cover the main elements of the French language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration. -
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Private French coursesOne-to-one classes in French are available in bundles which can be added to general French courses or as a stand alone course. -
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Junior French coursesJunior French courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their French. -
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Work & Study French programmesOffered as a combination of French classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields. -
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French exam preparation coursesExam preparation courses cover a number of different French exams, which are designed for completion of a specific French level or for particular admission purposes. -
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French plus activity coursesMake the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning French. -
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Specialty courses FrenchTeacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the French options students can take in the Specialty category.
Interesting information about Bordeaux
Key Facts about Bordeaux
- Student price index excluding rent:85* (15% cheaper than New York)
- Student price index including rent:57* (43% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:80* (20% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (France average):
4.41 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Bordeaux
Events in BordeauxBest time to take a language course in Bordeaux
February 2023Pouce! is a children's festival where fairy tales come alive. With something for everyone, from age 6 months to 1200 months, there are theatre shows, book readings, story telling and much, much more.
February 2023 - March 2023Since 1854 the funfair usually takes place twice a year, once in autumn and again in spring. It is the biggest fair held in Bordeaux and you will find plenty of rides, attractions and food.
July 2023 - August 2023Let's Dance on the River Bank is an annual summer festival that takes place on the banks of the Garonne river which crosses the city. Here's your chance for some free, open air dance lessons -- of every kind. You can also participate in the different themed parties (rock, jazz, pop.) which take place every night.
November 2023Ob'Art is a yearly festival where artesans present their creations to the general public. The exhibitors are chosen by some of the country's most respected craftsmen.
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 45 minutes.
Main stops: Lindbergh, Kennedy, Mérignac Centre, Mendes France, Place Mondésir, Gambetta Mériadeck, Palais de Justice, Victoire
Taxi: 14 minutes drive to city center of Bordeaux
FAQ about schools in Bordeaux
- What is the best language school for adults in Bordeaux?Newdeal has received the best overall rating in Bordeaux.Which French school in Bordeaux has the best location?France Langue, located in 42 Lafaurie de Monbadon has been voted as the school with the best location in Bordeaux.How much is the cheapest French course in Bordeaux?497€ for 2 weeks is the lowest price for a French course in Bordeaux. The average cost of a language course in Bordeaux is 328€ per week.Which schools in Bordeaux offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?Students rated the activity program at France Langue as the best.Which French school offers the best rated teaching in Bordeaux?Newdeal was rated highest for quality of teaching.Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of French courses & camps for teenager and children in Bordeaux or other 16 different French course types in Bordeaux.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at French language schools in other cities in France such as Aix-en-Provence, Annecy, Antibes, Avignon, Béziers ..., Biarritz, Brest, Cannes, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Morzine (Alpes), Nantes, Nice, Paris, Rennes, Rouen, Royan, Saint Laurent de Cerdans, Saint-Pierre (Réunion Island), Toulon, Toulouse, Tours, Vichy or see our list of all schools in France. You may also want to consult options outside France for learning French.Show more
