Learning French with Alpadia by the breathtaking Mediterranean blue coast will become one of the best experiences of your life. Nice is one of the most popular destinations in France; its deep blue waters, local markets, and the opportunity to visit the nearby charming cities of Monaco and Cannes will inspire you to free your best French accent in no time!
Our French school is in Nice city centre, in the quiet and safe residential area “Les Musiciens”
Alpadia in Nice is just 5 minutes away from the central station and the tramway and 8 minutes from the beach and downtown
Practise your French during all the activities of our social program, to make the most of the sunny French Riviera
Each year, we welcome more than 4,000 students. Our French courses are accessible to everyone, whatever your level of knowledge of the language
French is the mother tongue of our teachers, who always hold at least a university degree. Our system focuses on your success while being innovative and fun. We are recognized by the FLE quality label
nternational House Niceは1985年にオープンし、ニースの中心部、そして旧市街とビーチの近くに位置しています。学校には、エアコン完備の教室と、学生がリラックスしたり、飲み物を飲んだり、インターネットを利用できる学生室があります。 IH Niceは、あらゆるレベル向けのクラスと、幅広い宿泊オプションを提供しています。ニースやフランスのリビエラ地方で地元の文化を体験する機会もたくさんあります。公共交通機関システムと電車やバスのネットワークにより、周辺地域へ簡単にアクセスできます。
Learn French in Nice and discover the beauty of the Côte d'Azur while enjoying the fantastic Mediterranean climate and local cuisine! This stunning seaside city boasts a wealth of activities; from a diverse range of watersports, to cultural excursions, from city shopping to food markets in the colourful old town, from a leisurely stroll along the Promenade des Anglais to games on the pebbled beaches. Nice is the vibrant capital of the French Riviera, France's fifth largest city and has the largest number of museums after Paris, with
the Modern Museum of Contemporary Art, Matisse Museum and the Marc Chagall Museum to name but a few. Bustling with activity, Nice offers French language students plenty of entertainment and fun, not to mention providing a great base to explore beautiful neighbouring places like Monaco, Cannes and Antibes. The city is also home to Europe’s largest greenhouse, Parc Phoenix, a
7-hectare botanical garden that hosts 2,500 different plant species.
With weekly excursions and a generous choice of daily activities, there is a superb selection of sports, cultural and entertaining things to do and great sites to discover. With a unique holiday atmosphere, Nice will provide students with the ideal summer environment for an exciting French language learning experience by the sea!
The Massena course centre, built in 1795 and classed as a historical monument, features elegant architecture including courtyards, lush gardens and a clock tower. Located in the centre of town, less than 10 minutes on foot to the famous Promenade des Anglais and the beach, the campus features modern amenities with plenty of sports facilities and cultural landmarks nearby. Alpadia Nice boasts an indoor sportshall, a table tennis room, outdoor multi-sport courts and comfortable, bright classrooms, optimising the learning environment at this exceptional location.
Learn French & live in your private teacher's home around Nice with Home Language International!
Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including French lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in France. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI.
You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one French lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Nice. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in French.
All of our teachers in France have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Nice, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful.
Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.
Idiom is THE specialist of courses for adults. We know and understand the needs of adults who seek a rewarding training experience. Our courses are tailored to help you reach your goals: groups only consisting of adults, small groups with only 7 students on average and highly skilled teachers who dedicate themselves to satisfy the expectations of all participants in class. We welcome maximum 50 students at the same time so that we can take care of each of our students individually. At Idiom, you will find all the services and supervision that will help to make your stay a success.
IDIOM is situated in an individual villa from the Belle Epoque (end of 19th century), right in the city centre, at only 2 minutes walk from the main street of Nice.
We regularly offers free activities: visit of the old town, visits of museums, films, tasting of local specialities and wine and excursions to nearby famous cities to help you discover our beautiful region.
A spectacular coastline stretching from Nice to the small harbor town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer exemplifies the
best of the French Riviera. Nice’s famous Promenade des Anglais offers dazzling views of the Mediterranean, while the many outdoor cafés, restaurants, and boutiques of the vibrant Rue de France bring alive the café culture of Southern France.
Our program in Nice is designed for students who are
interested in French language, art, culture, literature
and cuisine. You will experience the French way of life
while living in an apartment residence, shopping for
groceries in local markets, preparing traditional French
meals and having time to simply enjoy Southern France.
Advanced French students also have the opportunity to
directly enroll in university courses for the chance to
receive college credit.
HOUSING
Abbey Road students and staff live together in a modern
student residence in the beautiful Old Port neighborhood in
the heart of town, just a short walk away from the beaches
of the Promenade des Anglais. All students will have their
own single-room studio apartment, complete with a private
bathroom and a kitchenette.
AIR TRAVEL
For information on purchasing tickets for our chaperoned
flights from JFK please contact our main office.
DAY TRIPS
The group will go on day trips to some of the most
beautiful sites of the French Riviera. Explore the glamorous
microstate of Monaco and see the famous Monte Carlo
casino, visit Cannes, home of the world-renowned film
festival and visit the beautiful Côte d’Azur towns of
Antibes, Èze, St. Tropez, Villefranche, Saint Jean Cap
Ferrat and Saint Paul de Vence!
NICE AND REGION PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Location Nice and Region (Côte d’Azur)
Major French Language
Electives French Conversation, Studio Art: Drawing,
Digital Photography, Riviera Sports &
Games, French Cinema & Culture
Housing Student Residence
Level Grades 9-12, Beginner to Advanced
Day Trips Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Èze,
St. Tropez and more!
Optional Travel Paris (4 nights)
No trip to France is complete without seeing Paris!
At program’s end, French program participants have the
option of spending 4 days in this celebrated European
capital famous for art, music, fashion and cuisine.
The itinerary balances guided museum tours and historic
site visits with time for exploring Paris’s famous
neighborhoods and shopping centers. Site visits include
the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Notre
Dame Cathedral and Eiffel Tower. Students will also
have time to tour the River Seine and enjoy the famous
café scene.
The village of St-Laurent-du-Var located along the French Riviera, just west of
Nice, remains off the beaten path of mass tourism. St-Laurent is an authentic
French community with the distinct charm of a comfortable, relaxed town. It
offers our students the opportunity to experience the real, everyday southern
French lifestyle and culture.
Because of St-Laurent’s proximity to Nice, students will have several opportunities
each week to visit this vibrant city and take advantage of everything the popular
Riviera capital has to offer: the lively Promenade, world-class museums, an
attractive shopping district and the exciting Old Town. St-Laurent is an ideal
program for students who are interested in advanced French language study
and a rewarding homestay experience.
In addition to the French language major and
elective courses, the St-Laurent-du-Var program
will also offer activities based on student interest.
In the past, our students have played the traditional
French game of pétanque, participated in cooking
workshops, played on a popular local golf course
and worked with local theater groups to put on
their own performance!
50歳以上のグループに参加しましたが、良いプログラムでした。8時45分から12時まではモーリシャス・ノー・イグでレッスンがあり、その後はアクティビティや自由時間がありました。学校は、アンティーブ、モナコ、マントンなどニース近郊への素晴らしい旅行をいくつか企画してくれました。料理教室は素晴らしいアイデアで、私は塩味のクラスが大好きでしたが、スイーツのクラスはがっかりでした。ニースの名物料理やワインとチーズの試食も素晴らしかったです。私たちのクラスは7人で、ドイツ人が5人、オーストリア/スウェーデン... more
少人数制のクラス環境は、フランス語学習において重要な要素です。3週間の受講期間中、2人の先生に教わりましたが、それぞれ教え方が少し異なりました。しかし、どちらの先生の授業の進め方や指導方法も、私のフランス語力向上に大きく貢献しました。クラスメート同士、そして先生とのやり取りも多く、フランス語を話す力と理解力の両方を伸ばすことができました。この一連の授業を通して得られた最大の収穫は、他の人の言っていることを理解できる能力が向上したことでしょう。語彙力が不足していたのは課題でしたが、それは自宅で取り... more
