High focus on communication skills and cultural insights.
Over 2 to 8 weeks, the program includes 3h of Intensive French every morning, self teaching sessions at the computer lab, conversation classes and cultural outings.
Our students will study not only through academic material but also through music, film, gastronomy and French history.
Field trips organized in Perpignan and its region with Nicolas. Also available : extracurricular activities such as Horse riding, Sailing, Windsurfing, Patisserie and Cooking courses, Wine tasting or a Rugby match experience.
Perpignan is the perfect environment, providing the opportunity to live in a University town (15,000 students representing more than 100 nationalities) while profiting from the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and Barcelona. With us you will become enriched by a new way of thinking …
Modern and enjoyable facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, Free WI-FI available in the school and all residences, the”Café” where our students can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at any time of the day, our private garden, books and magazines library.
In summer, the Supplier also offers to each student 10 round trip tickets to the beach !
Faculty Information:
Our center is recognized by the Ministry of High Education for the preparation to the French official diplomas TEF and DELF/DALF.
We're also holder of the FLE (French as a Foreign Language) Quailty seal, awarded by the French government.
Because we train Foreign companies, we also have the agreement from the Ministry of Labor. High experienced FLE teachers holders of a Masters.
- Beginner Level: students know nor French words neither expressions. They don’t distinguish French among other spoken languages written or spoken. This is the lowest level.
- False Beginner Level: students know French words and expressions such as the salutations, and they recognize some words written on posters or road signs. Also, they can distinguish French among other spoken languages.
- Elementary Level: students use French language succinctly. They have a basic vocabulary sufficient for simple communication situations. This level is still insufficient for being able to face everyday life situations and communicate effectively, but a basic conversation is possible. They put forth continuous efforts to manage to transmit the message. In more complex situations, students have problems regarding accuracy, ease and clearness of expression blocking the conversation, preventing the communication from occurring normally. Finally, they can possibly understand simple written sentences in French.
- Intermediate Level: students use French language independently in all familiar situations when they are not under pressure. They can make mistakes regarding accuracy and clearness of expression but communication and comprehension remain effective. They can easily correct these mistakes based on simple instructions given by the teachers. Finally, they can possibly translate succinctly French texts in their mother tongue and write simple messages in French.
- Advanced Level: students use French language with confidence in most situations. They have a total comprehension of French, they use a wide vocabulary and acquired a deep knowledge of the French culture. They can make some mistakes in particular or difficult situations (noise, strong accent, slang expressions), but they are capable to correct themselves afterwards. Finally, they can easily translate French texts in their mother tongue and write complex messages in French.
Other Activities:
Several combination programs are available: French is combined with gastronomy, outdoor sports, work experience, cultural outings...
French Catalonia is one of the most attractive and preserved regions in the world. Founded by the Romans, then capital of the Kingdom of Majorca that included the islands of Majorca, Montpellier and Sicily, Perpignan is a city rich of history and traditions. Although it became French thanks to the signing of the Pyrenees Treaty in 1659, the region managed to preserve its natural and historic environment. Departing from Perpignan and within a 2-hour trip, students can get to almost 30 historic sites in the area and get the most of French and Catalan cultures. The Academy offers throughout the stay many visits with Nicolas in order to discover the culture and the history of France. Collioure, Carcassone, Barcelona, castles, cliffs and sandy beaches are surrounding this particular city.
Facility Information:
The Academy is located in the historical center of Perpignan in a mansion of the beginning of the XXth century that was renovated in order to offer students all facilities of a modern school. All the classrooms are air conditioned, bright and comfortable in order to offer the best conditions. A friendly library full of books and newspapers is at students full disposal: reference books, dictionnaries, self learning CDs, French press, strip cartoons, magazines.
A computer languages laboratory offer 9 PCs connected to the Internet over a high-speed connection, printers, everything totally free, a multimedia center with camcorder, big screen TV, DVD player... In the charming garden surrounding the Academy, 'the café' is open at any time during the day.
Free WIFI connection available in the school and all the residences.
Notes:
The basic 2-week program cost includes courses, accommodation and outings.
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