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French Intensive course - Accommodation Included (groups only)

ALPADIA Paris-Igny (Juniors)
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Course description

Language classes at ALPADIA are especially adapted to a young and dynamic clientele looking for more practice. Topical and motivating subjects, varied activities, work in pairs or in small groups and project work for which the participants must actively mobilize all of their language knowledge allow them to quickly improve their communication skills. This teaching method, which puts great emphasis on the pleasure of learning, is one of the keys to the success of ALPADIA's language courses.

Student residence accommodation is ideal for a language study stay for juniors and teenagers and allows you to enjoy an enriching experience of community life in every respect. You get to know young people from throughout the world, with whom you share culture, relaxation and entertainment whilst practicing the new language, in complete relaxation and whilst forgetting barriers and differences. A chance to make new friends and unforgettable memories.

The ALPADIA team monitors stay on-site and constantly look after the well-being and safety of the participants. The residence accommodation includes full board.

It is possible for students who already know each other to request to share the same bedroom.
Round-the-clock (24/7) supervision In order to guarantee security, 24-hour surveillance is organized in all of the ALPADIA residences and an emergency number, which can be reached at all times, is in service in each Centre.

Easy contact with family and friends
There’s nothing easier than staying in touch with your parents and close ones: all of the ALPADIA centers allow you to send and receive e-mails and benefit from excellent coverage for mobile phones. In addition, our residences have telephone booths which are simple and practical to use, using phone cards.

This programme includes numerous exciting opportunities for sports, encounters and leisure, which allows for the creation of a warm atmosphere and the strengthening of friendships, while contributing to the practice of the studied language.

To ensure that each of young learner participates in the programme in complete safety and that nobody is left aside, all of the activities, organized and supervised by our teams of activities coordinators, are included in the price of the stay.

Evening activities
The evening activities organized by ALPADIA are favorable moments when good humor, the pleasure of good company and practice of the studied language in complete relaxation are always present. Whether for cinema, barbecue or disco evenings, the ALPADIA team members in charge work hard to make the activities into unforgettable elements of your language study stay.

Sports
Each course center offers numerous outdoor or indoor sports, of which several are organized on a daily basis and supervised by the ALPADIA team.

Optional sports packages
The practice of a specific sport
Thanks to the optional sports packages, you can practice intensively an activity of your choice! Make the most of your language study stay in Switzerland, France or Germany and dedicate time to your favorite sport.

Excursions
Each of our destinations offers cultural and touristic treasures nearby. Each week, ALPADIA offers excursions in order to discover this great heritage and in order to miss out on nothing. Don't forget your camera!

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (22 Jun - 09 Aug)
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025, 01 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025

ALPADIA does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Activity
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Activity
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Paris.

Class size

Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 13 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Imagine yourself at the top of the Eiffel Tower, or discovering the city from the bridge of a river boat. Sit down for a 3D projection which is even better than the real thing at the geode of the Museum of Science, pose beside the wax statue of Zinadine Zidane, stroll along the lively small streets of the Quartier Latin, applaud the Beaubourg street artists or admire the splendours of the Palace of Versailles and tell yourself you're not dreaming. Our destination of Paris-Igny promises you all this and much more besides.

A charming small town to the south-west of the Parisian belt, nicknamed the garden town, Igny is an oasis of fresh air and greenery barely 25 minutes from the heart of the capital by RER (train).

This favorable location allows us to offer as extraordinary a destination as Paris in full security and to combine language classes, sports and residence accommodation in a magnificent environment with the discovery of all the marvels of the city of lights.

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Computers
  • Sports Activities

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ALPADIA Paris-Igny (Juniors) varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

ALPADIA does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025, 01 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025

School location

Magnificently set in a five-hectare park, our “Saint Nicolas” course centre is located just a 40-minute commute to the centre of the capital.

It offers modern and pleasant classrooms for language classes and first-class facilities for sports and cultural activities. Offering computer labs, multimedia rooms, sports halls and relaxation areas with various games, everything is designed for the convenience of the participants. The lovely green park is the ideal place to recharge your batteries in complete serenity or get your heart pumping on the football, basketball and handball pitches or athletics tracks.

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"Thank goodness for decent people"

Lok Lam Lorraine Cheng, student from Hong Kong

The classes weren't bad, mainly because I got a decent teacher, but because we were in a not air conditioned room during a heatwave it was very uncomfortable and hard to pay attention. Also everyone's skill levels were vastly different so I didn't learn as much as some of my peers. The campus isn't great and is quite old, but it does have a lot of green space. The food was so bad I spent 200 euros on food alone in those two weeks. The instructors were really nice, and generally spoke to you in French, except when there were important details, which was good because it helped me with my French while making sure I didn't get lost in the middle of Paris. Also, the camp says Paris, but it's an hour away from Paris so it takes two hours travel every day for the excursions. Overall, it's not terrible, but there could be better camps.

The people were amazing though 10/10 made this camp memorable. Also there are Disney trips each week there's that.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
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Housing

ALPADIA offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 2/3-person shared room

Included
weekly
Age range: 13 - 17 years old
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
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Magnificently set in a five-hectare park, our “Saint Nicolas” course centre is located just a 40-minute commute to the centre of the capital. It offers modern and pleasant classrooms for language classes and first-class facilities for sports and cultural activities. Offering computer labs, multimedia rooms, sports halls and relaxation areas with various games, everything is designed for the convenience of the participants. The lovely green park is the ideal place to recharge your batteries in complete serenity or get your heart pumping on the football, basketball and handball pitches or athletics tracks.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 90 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Paris based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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