French schools in Nice

11 Best French Language Schools in Nice in 2024 (from NZ$ 277)

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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NZ$ 793

64 reviews

International House Nice was opened in 1985 and is located right in the center of Nice, near the old town and the beach. The school has air-conditioned classrooms and a student room where students can relax, have a drink and use the internet. IH Nice offers classes for students at every level and a range of accommodation options. There are also many opportunities to experience local culture in Nice and along the French Riviera. A public transport system and the network of trains and buses provide easy access to surrounding areas. Entry Test: For all new students, please be aware that on the first Monday of the course, they should arrive at the school at 8:45 a.m. The entry test will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. This is essential to assess the language level of the students and place them in the appropriate class. On all other Mondays that are not their first day, classes will start at 10:00 a.m. For the rest of the week, classes will always begin at 9:00 a.m.

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NZ$ 648

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.

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NZ$ 2,275

2 reviews

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.

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NZ$ 2,810

13 reviews

alpha.b is located in the very heart of Nice, capital of the French Riviera. Nice is the 5th city and 2nd airport in France. The unique geographical situation with its famous microclimate makes it a year-round destination to study French. At alpha.b our leitmotiv is quality and flexibility. We are a family run school with a young and dynamic team under French/German management. A wide range of different courses allows responding to any requirement and age group. In addition to classes, we offer you an optional activity program. Social activities as an icebreaker but also visits and excursions to learn about Nice, Monaco, Cannes and all the stunning places we have around.

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NZ$ 660

15 reviews

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.

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NZ$ 717

6 reviews

Perfectly located in the heart of Nice, the school is never more than 10 minutes away from whereever your students might want to go. Students can enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding area, walk to the old town in two minutes, to the beaches in just 5 minutes and are literally just around the corner from the beautiful park, "la coulée verte". Info: 5 Classrooms, coffee machine, cold drinks, free wifi access In 2022 the school will be only open from 19th June to 20th August 2022.

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NZ$ 738

11 reviews

In 2007 the Azurlingua school was awarded the label "Qualité FLE" It is one of the first schools in France to have been awarded the label for the quality of its teaching, its premises and services (administration, registration, accommodation...) The quality label is a commitment from the French state, through the agency of the Ministries for Education, Research and Higher education, Foreign affairs (High office for international cooperation and development) and the general delegation for the French language to entrust the CIEP with the setting up of a regulating agency for the award of quality labels to centres for the teaching of French as a foreign language operating on French territory. Such a move will, from now on, make it possible to identify, recognise and promote those schools able to provide courses and services that are up to their students' expectations.

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NZ$ 277

The host are located in Cote d'Azur and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,921

The host are located in Corsica and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,921

9 reviews

The school is spacious and bright and boasts 7 air-conditioned classrooms, a media centre with computers, a student breakout space and free WiFi access throughout. The school offers general French programmes as well as themed programmes (e.g. French & cooking, senior) and teacher refresher courses. There is also a wide range of accommodation options and social activities for students.

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NZ$ 363

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