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STANDARD French

ALPADIA - Language Schools Nice

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Course description

Standard 20

20 lessons per week

This basic French course helps you develop and improve your core general linguistic skills while allowing plenty of free time to practise your French with others and during extra-curricular activities around the city. The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks. *Specific start dates for absolute beginners > A1.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
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

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Afternoon session
03:05 PM - 06:20 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 Nice.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

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

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

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ALPADIA - Language Schools Nice varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 22.

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.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
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

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

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housing

Housing

ALPADIA offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay, Double room (No meals)

NZ$ 373
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 373
Host family accommodation is perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in French culture and forge strong connections with local people.

Daily contact with the families allows you to apply your French language skills constantly, and to discover the local lifestyle, expressions and customs in a pleasant and familial environment. We choose our host families with a lot of care and visit them regularly.

Homestay, Single room (No meals)

NZ$ 430
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 430
Host family accommodation is perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in French culture and forge strong connections with local people.

Daily contact with the families allows you to apply your French language skills constantly, and to discover the local lifestyle, expressions and customs in a pleasant and familial environment. We choose our host families with a lot of care and visit them regularly.

Homestay, Double room (Bed & Breakfast)

NZ$ 440
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 440
Host family accommodation is perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in French culture and forge strong connections with local people.

Daily contact with the families allows you to apply your French language skills constantly, and to discover the local lifestyle, expressions and customs in a pleasant and familial environment. We choose our host families with a lot of care and visit them regularly.

Homestay,Double room (Half Board)

NZ$ 507
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 507
Host family accommodation is perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in French culture and forge strong connections with local people.

Daily contact with the families allows you to apply your French language skills constantly, and to discover the local lifestyle, expressions and customs in a pleasant and familial environment. We choose our host families with a lot of care and visit them regularly.

Homestay, Single room (Bed & Breakfast)

NZ$ 516
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 516
Host family accommodation is perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in French culture and forge strong connections with local people.

Daily contact with the families allows you to apply your French language skills constantly, and to discover the local lifestyle, expressions and customs in a pleasant and familial environment. We choose our host families with a lot of care and visit them regularly.

Homestay,Single room (Half Board)

NZ$ 593
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 593
Host family accommodation is perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in French culture and forge strong connections with local people.

Daily contact with the families allows you to apply your French language skills constantly, and to discover the local lifestyle, expressions and customs in a pleasant and familial environment. We choose our host families with a lot of care and visit them regularly.
student-residence

Residence-Campus Central, Double room (No meals)

NZ$ 478
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 478
We offer this quality student residence inside the “Central School”, with 21 recently completely renovated rooms. The size of the rooms varies from 15 to 22 m². The Campus Central has 9 single rooms and 12 double rooms.

Single and shared rooms available
En-suite bathroom
Air conditioning

Residence-Campus Central, Single room (No meals)

NZ$ 621
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 621
We offer this quality student residence inside the “Central School”, with 21 recently completely renovated rooms. The size of the rooms varies from 15 to 22 m². The Campus Central has 9 single rooms and 12 double rooms.

Single and shared rooms available
En-suite bathroom
Air conditioning

Summer Residence, Double Studio room (No meals)

NZ$ 755
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 755
*Available only during summer

This comfortable and modern residence, based near the sea, is the perfect place for students to relax with friends after class. It’s also a great central location for exploring the city, with numerous restaurants and shops close by. Each room has a kitchenette, desk, bed, private bathroom and free WiFi.

*Available only during summer

Studio
Ensuite bathroom
Kitchenette facilities

Summer Residence, Single Studio room (No meals)

NZ$ 1,004
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,004
*Available only during summer

This comfortable and modern residence, based near the sea, is the perfect place for students to relax with friends after class. It’s also a great central location for exploring the city, with numerous restaurants and shops close by. Each room has a kitchenette, desk, bed, private bathroom and free WiFi.

*Available only during summer

Studio
Ensuite bathroom
Kitchenette facilities
visa

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 95 € 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 Nice 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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