French Exam Preparation 26 lessons per week
Qualifications: DELF (Diplôme d' Études en Langue Française) DALF (Diplome Approfondi de Langue Francaise)
Levels: Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Duration: module of 4 weeks each – Combination Course of 20+6 L/Week
Time table: 9.00 -10.40 / 11.00 - 12.20 + 3 afternoons from 13.15 to 14.45
Required level: depending on the diploma the student is aiming to take
At the moment the D.E.L.F. is the only diploma of French as a foreign language which is officially recognised by the French Ministry of Education. It has been accepted by more than 150 countries and is widely recognised by administrations and firms.
The D.E.L.F. offers 4 diplomas which can be taken independently from each other and it squares with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
DELF A1 certifies your first knowledge, Level A1 « Breakthrough » of the European Framework
DELF A2 certifies an elementary knowledge, Level A2 « Waystage » of the European Framework
DELF B1 certifies an intermediate knowledge, Level B1 « Threshold » of the European Framework
DELF B2 certifies an advanced knowledge, Level B2 « Vantage » of the European Framework.
Tuition is organised according to the exam requirements.
This means an approach to the main aspects of French language: grammar, vocabulary, standard of written and oral expression, knowledge of French culture and civilisation.
If the student’s current language level is already the one you of the requested diploma, he can enrol directly for the 4 week preparation course. If the current level is just under the one of the requested diploma, he will have to do a 4 week Continuous Course before the DELF Preparation Course (see course n° 1). Our Quick Test will help to determine the level.
Number of classrooms: 17
Average nº of student per classroom: 7
Minimum student age: 16
Level test on first day:
Distance from the airport: 7 km.
Closest airport: Nice
Year school opened: 1992
School opening times: 8:30 - 17:30
School close dates: Show
•Independent, family
•run school
• French/German management
• Accredited member of EAQUALS (European Association for Quality Language Services)
• Full member of IALC (International Association of Language Centres)
• Accredited by CSN (The Swedish National Board of Student Aid)
• Recognised for “Bildungsurlaub”
• Low class size of 6 to 8 students (maximum 10 students per class)
• Personal follow
•up while learning the French language
• Original culture and leisure programme as for organisation, contents and variety.
• High quality welcome and school staff as well as host families at their disposal
• Privileged site. 600 m² mansion of character surrounded by its own garden in the very centre of the town. Reception capacity of human dimension.
• Centre for professional training inspected by the regional prefecture
• Inspected and marked (good / very good) by the Austrian Ministry of Education Nice… …a city of 450 000 inhabitants is the centre of the Mediterranean basin. A city of Greek and Roman history but also of culture; Matisse, Chagall, César, Ben … Opera, theatre, orchestra philharmonic, Jazz festival etc. Located between the sea and the mountains the capital of the French Riviera is an authentic and unique city that can be visited throughout the year thanks to its exceptional climate. The Institute… Located in the heart of the town, our main school building is a mansion from the beginning of the century in the so called “belle époque
•style”. It is entirely renovated and security is adapted to the standard of the European Union. With its typical character and local colours of the South of France, the premises offer a wonderful place for studying a foreign language. The three
•floored mansion of 450 m² offers:
• 10 classrooms
• free computers with internet access
• WIFI connection
• cafeteria with hot/cold drink and snack machine
• reception room and administration
• premises with air condition
• library (available to students in the afternoon)
• info corner (activity program, sightseeing tips, …)