French & Surf (French & Sport) 24 Plus Weeks France Langue International House Biarritz

Biarritz, the surf paradise!

Surfing is a complete discipline that is practiced from an early age. The only constraint is to know how to swim!

The Côte des Basques beach in Biarritz is a perfect surf spot for all levels. A few minutes walk from the city center, the beach is framed by the cliffs, with a breathtaking view of Spain and the mountains.

At low tide, the waves are small and long, it is ideal for the initiation of beginners.

At high tide, the beach disappears to make way for the waves which are getting stronger and sometimes form rollers, allowing the more experienced skiers worthy of the greatest champions.

Ideal for thrill seekers who will discover a city that lives to the rhythm of the ocean, this program also offers you an meeting with local surfers, accompanied by a representative of our school.

SURF LESSONS – 5 SESSIONS / WEEK

You benefit from 5 lessons of 1h30 / week during the afternoon – the schedules vary according to the tides.

Surf lessons are held on the famous Côte des Basques beach, a 5-minute walk from the school and on the Anglet beach.

On the 1st day, an instructor will pick you up from school and take you to the beach. The following days, you go there alone. Depending on the weather conditions, the surf lessons can be moved to other beaches, in this case, transportation will be taken care of.

International House Biarritz is a partner of the “Hastea” Surf school (which means “to learn” in Basque) and of the “Uhaina” Surf school (which means “wave” in Basque).

GENERAL FRENCH – 16 LESSONS PER WEEK

Classes take place in the morning, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. A schedule will be given to you on Monday morning during the welcome meeting.

Before your arrival, you will take a written test. When you arrive at school, you will have an oral test with our teaching team to validate your level.

Our classes are international in small groups of 12 students in order to encourage exchanges and interactions.

As far as possible, we form the groups in a homogeneous way: according to your results obtained in the level test or according to your needs and expectations.

All of our teachers are university graduates and native French speakers.

International House Biarritz follows the directives of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and focuses its pedagogy around 5 language “tasks”.

TALK

READ

UNDERSTAND

WRITE

LISTEN

France Langue is deeply involved in the world of French education and the schools are characterized by the quality of teaching standards and their innovative approach in terms of educational development.

France Langue aims to create a special atmosphere within its schools to facilitate and promote sharing. Students, teaching and administrative staff, host families, all strive to make each stay a memorable one. Sharing experiences, exhibitions, outings, sports, excursions, … More than just a language course, France Langue offers a real human and cultural adventure.

Studying at France Langue will enable you to speak French on the 5 continents (2nd language with English). Learning French is an additional advantage to find a job or boost your career. Thanks to France Langue International's Work Experience program, the Institute propose you internships or jobs in France and a help to have all the cards in your hands to start your career in France and in French.

It is more than being a simple tourist. France Langue, with its 7 schools in the most beautiful areas of France, enables you to visit France in the best conditions and overall make you live the real French life. France Langue has created an academic monitoring process and has set up for each student a personalized welcome and pedagogical follow-up with its dedicated teachers.

To learn French is first the pleasure to learn a beautiful, rich and melodious language, often called the language of love. French is also an analytical language that structures thought and develops critical thinking, which is a valuable skill for discussions and negotiations.