LEARN FRENCH
IN FRANCE IN
FULL IMMERSION
Interaction – Culture – Memorable

THE INSTITUT DE FRANÇAIS ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

offers a 2 to 4 weeks intensive French course,
8½ hours a day, 5 days a week, all-year round.

Founded in 1969, it employs the “Total Approach” for rapid fluency, combining audio-visual methods and an immersive French-only environment. The course stimulates learning through diverse activities, fostering natural speaking ability in real-life situations. The small group interaction enhances the objective of learning French quickly, making it a rich and memorable experience.

METHOD

The method used by the Institut de Français French can be aptly called Immediate Immersion.

Designed for motivated adults (minimum age : 21).
Small groups (10 max).
Emphasis on spoken French.
Oral methodology -constantly updated- combined with an immersive French-only environment.
Constant stimulation through diverse activities including 2-onsite meals prepared by our top-notch Chef.

 

LOCATION

The school is housed in a luxurious Provençal villa with manicured terraced gardens, set on the hillside of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer. The town features a lovely port and faces the famous, exclusive peninsula of Saint Jean Cap-Ferrat.

With easy access to :

– Nice : 10 minutes
– Nice International Airport : 30 minutes
– Monaco : 35 minutes
– Cannes : 50 minutes
– Saint Tropez : 90 minutes

 

ACCOMMODATION

French immersion, besides requiring a high teaching standard, implies pleasant accommodation to create an enjoyable learning environment essential to achieving the best possible results. The Institut provides this accommodation outside the school, if desired.

They are comfortable, 1-, 2-room apartments located in the small perimeter of Villefranche, within walking distance of the school, shops, restaurants, banks, etc.

All are completely furnished with linen, cooking utensils, dishes, refrigerator, TV and Wi-Fi access.

 

CALENDAR
4-week sessions 2024

08 JAN – 02 FEV 24

05 FEV – 01 MARS 24

04 MARS – 29 MARS 24

01 APRIL – 26 APRIL 24

29 APRIL – 24 MAY 24

27 MAY – 21 JUNE 24

08 JUL – 02 AUG 24

05 AUG – 30 AUG 24

02 SEPT – 27 SEPT 24

30 SEPT – 25 OCT 24

28 OCT – 22 NOV 24

25 NOV – 20 DEC 24

4-week sessions 2025

6 JAN – 31 JAN 25

3 FEV – 28 FEV 25

3 MARS – 28 MARS 25

31 MARS – 25 APRIL 25

28 APRIL – 23 MAY 25

26 MAY – 20 JUNE 25

23 JUNE – 18 JUL 25

04 AUG – 29 AUG 25

01 SEPT – 26 SEPT 25

29 SEPT – 24 OCT 25

27 OCT – 21 NOV 25

24 NOV – 19 DEC 25

 

FEES

– The course fee includes 40 hours a week tuition with breakfast and lunch class days (Monday – Friday).

JAN – DEC
Full session 5 800 €
2 weeks 2 900 €
3 weeks 4 350 €

Including 200 euros non refundable registration fee.

 

FAQ

Can I pay with a credit card ?

Yes, select credit card payment option on the application form. Separate secure link via email will follow. Credit cards accepted in the office at the Institut.

Are there apartments in the school?

No, the school is a luxurious Provençal villa comprised solely of classrooms, dining room, office and garden. We can help organize accommodation offsite, in the town and surrounding residential area, within a 10 – 15 minute walking distance from the school.

When can I move in ?

Move in and keys pick-up is available in Villefranche on the Sunday preceding the start of the session only, between 12 – 5pm (an absolute deadline).

If I wish to arrive a few days earlier ?

If you wish to arrive 1 or 2 days earlier, we can provide a list of recommended hotels in Villefranche and Nice.

When do I need to vacate my lodging ?

By 9am on the last Friday of the session. There can be no exceptions. You must arrange your hotel and transport reservations accordingly.

INSTITUT DE FRANCAIS
23 Avenue Général-Leclerc
06230 Villefranche-sur-mer
FRANCE

+33 493 01 88 44
info@institutdefrancais.com

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