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French Immersion Boarding School in Paris, France
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"Le College et Lycée climatique d'Argeles-Gazost" is one of the best boarding schools in France, 120 km away from Toulouse International Airport, one hour from Biarritz and half an hour from Pau and Tarbes, right in the heart of les Midi-Pyrénées, one of the most beautiful places in France. The staff are all FLE qualified and our concept is "Immersion in French at all times". Every year, we have a ratio of faculty staff to students of 1:3. LINES Languages Ltd is British Council accredited.
Academic programme
Our concept is “Immersion in French at all times.” This means that the students have to speak French at all times, during classes, but also during meals, activities … lessons are highly intensive, but fun!
Each student has 32 lessons (45 minutes each) a week for everybody in groups of average 6-7 students (max. 10) of the same level. There are also daily workshops for the Seniors. Tailor-made courses adapted to the level and the needs of every single student.
4 lessons per day will be devoted to core language training skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening (including grammar). One E-com lesson will deal with electronic communication.
Sports & activities
After class, everyone participates in a wide variety of activities - squash, tennis, swimming, football, mountain biking, basketball, water polo and many more sports and crafts of all sorts, music, art classes, drama club etc.
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to
2023-09-12 were from:
London or near London area, Turkmenistan; Barcelona, Spain; Dubai, UAE; BAth, UK / GB; Fraijanes, Guatemala; and more.
London or near London area, Turkmenistan; Barcelona, Spain; Dubai, UAE; BAth, UK / GB; Fraijanes, Guatemala; and more.
IFA Paris Fashion School
Courses / Programs
International Fashion Academy (IFA) Paris is a leading fashion school located in the historical garment district in the 10th arrondissement in the center of Paris, France. Established in 1982, we offer 3-year Bachelor Degrees in Fashion Design & Technology and Fashion Marketing, and a 1-year intensive postgraduate certificate course in Contemporary Fashion Design. We also offer graduate programs in the fields of Fashion Business and Luxury Brand Management. All of our fashion programs are taught entirely in the English language.
IFA Paris opened our school in Shanghai, China in 2002, and students on our Bachelor in Fashion Design & Technology degree program are strongly encouraged to study abroad in Shanghai for part of their course. Students on our Bachelor in Fashion Marketing degree spend 10 academic weeks in Shanghai during their second year.
In addition, students can attend POLIMODA which is the top fashion design and marketing school in Italy, as part of the MBA / Masters Program in Luxury Brand Management and as part of the MBA / Masters Program in Fashion Business.
Scholarship Programs:
In 2014, IFA Paris will offer 9 scholarships at postgraduate level and 5 scholarships at undergraduate level for programs in our Paris and Shanghai schools. Contact us today for further information on how to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
-Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design & Technology: 3 yrs
-Bachelor Degree in Fashion Marketing: 3 yrs in Paris incl semester in Shanghai
-Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Fashion Design: 1 yr
1-Year MBA Programs
-MBA in Fashion Business: 40 wks in Paris or 30 wks in Paris/10 wks in Shanghai
-MBA in Luxury Brand Mgmt: 30 wks in Paris/10 wks in Shanghai
-MBA in Global Fashion Media
-MBA in Cosmetics, Beauty & Fragrances
-MBA/Masters in Luxury Brands Mgmt/Fashion Business in collaboration with Polimoda
-Bachelor Degree in Fashion Marketing: 3 yrs in Paris incl semester in Shanghai
-Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Fashion Design: 1 yr
1-Year MBA Programs
-MBA in Fashion Business: 40 wks in Paris or 30 wks in Paris/10 wks in Shanghai
-MBA in Luxury Brand Mgmt: 30 wks in Paris/10 wks in Shanghai
-MBA in Global Fashion Media
-MBA in Cosmetics, Beauty & Fragrances
-MBA/Masters in Luxury Brands Mgmt/Fashion Business in collaboration with Polimoda
Ducasse Education
Courses / Programs
• Are you searching for pastry chef training in Paris? Ducasse Education is a leading culinary and pastry arts school in France, run by the legendary, award-winning chef Alain Ducasse. • Located in Argenteuil, near Paris, we provide intensive pastry chef training programs for international students, French students, practicing cooks, and professional chefs seeking to improve their pastry skills to enhance their career opportunities or as an enjoyable hobby.
• Combining theory with plenty of hands-on training, our Bachelor in Pastry Arts is taught in English or French by top-level instructors. Our shorter Pastry programs (2-7 months) are taught entirely in English.
• Our cooking courses cover not only the essential functional culinary skills, but also in-depth knowledge of a range of specialized topics.
• In addition to our Argenteuil school, we also have a training center in Yssingeaux, in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.
Student Testimonial:
"The small class size allowed for close interaction with chef instructors. We used the best products, and made interesting recipes. I found each day to be a unique and rewarding challenge"
- Christian, USA, Practicing Chef
Bachelor Degree in French Pastry Arts:
• 3-year degree program (taught in English or French). Includes two 5-month internships.
French Pastry Arts Diploma Program:
• 6-months training & 2-month internship (taught in English)
French Chocolate & Confectionery Arts:
• 2-months training & 1-month internship (taught in English)
French Bakery Arts Program:
• 2-months training & a 1-month optional internship (taught in English)
French Pastry Campus (Summer & Spring)
• 2-months training & a 1-month optional internship (taught in English)
• 3-year degree program (taught in English or French). Includes two 5-month internships.
French Pastry Arts Diploma Program:
• 6-months training & 2-month internship (taught in English)
French Chocolate & Confectionery Arts:
• 2-months training & 1-month internship (taught in English)
French Bakery Arts Program:
• 2-months training & a 1-month optional internship (taught in English)
French Pastry Campus (Summer & Spring)
• 2-months training & a 1-month optional internship (taught in English)
International Language Camps, French Alps
Courses / Programs
• International Language Camps (ILC) provides a range of fun language and activity-based summer and winter camps for children and teenagers ages 6-17 from around the world.• We offer holidays and vacations with a multitude of activities and a complete French and / or English language teaching program, all in the heart of the French Alps. Students can choose to stay for 1-6 weeks.
• Our summer and winter camps take place in Megève, a French ski resort in the Savoy Alps, close to Switzerland and Italy. The nearest international airport is Geneva which is only 75km away (transfers from Geneva airport are available).
• Our participants have the opportunity to study a foreign language by total immersion in an international setting with a multi-lingual team from all over the world. As well as French / English language classes, students can also take part in all sorts of sports including mountaineering, orienteering, water sports, skiing, snowboard, ice-skating, and more.
• Our campers become international citizens by living in a multicultural context with continuous interaction among peers, which naturally leads to the respect of others.
• All of this takes place in an environment which is friendly and secure, the essential building blocks of constructive and stimulating learning.
• One of ILC’s missions is to help campers discover their inner strengths and use their resources to their advantage.
Summer Language + Activity Camps
For kids & teens ages 6-17 - English or French language lessons
• Fun Program: 6-9 years old
• Adrenalin Program: 10-13 years old
• Mont-Blanc Program: 14-17 years old
- You can choose to stay for 1-6 weeks.
- Possibility to take Dance, Golf, Climbing or Tennis optional add-ons
Winter Camp (ages 7-17)
• Our Winter program is the perfect mix of sports and English / French language learning
Linguistic School Trip
• Customized with different possible themes
Further Programs
• U.S. & Chinese Camps
For kids & teens ages 6-17 - English or French language lessons
• Fun Program: 6-9 years old
• Adrenalin Program: 10-13 years old
• Mont-Blanc Program: 14-17 years old
- You can choose to stay for 1-6 weeks.
- Possibility to take Dance, Golf, Climbing or Tennis optional add-ons
Winter Camp (ages 7-17)
• Our Winter program is the perfect mix of sports and English / French language learning
Linguistic School Trip
• Customized with different possible themes
Further Programs
• U.S. & Chinese Camps
Atoll Juniors
Courses / Programs
Based in Nice, on the Côte d'Azur, our school has been one of the leading French Language schools since 1985. Each year we welcome about 3500 students from all countries. Our language immersion programs for juniors (9/17 years old) take place in Antibes, Cannes, Hyères, Biarritz, Nice, Paris, Provence and French Riviera (Côte d'Azur). Our package is all inclusive and consists of a double room in a French family or a room in the residence, Full Board, Excursion and activity program. Enjoy learning French in beautiful surroundings and a relexed atmosphere. This is the place to gain new experiences, make new friends and have lots of fun. It will be the experience of a life-time!
Full Immersion French Program; Standard French Language Lessons; Intensive French Courses; DELF for Juniors.
School Trips to France
Courses / Programs
La Giraudiere offers customized French school trips to the Southwest region of France for British primary school students and American elementary school students. La Giraudiere is a small holiday hamlet close to the village of Brossac in the beautiful Charente region. Our school trips to France are designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the French language and culture. Our programs are extremely flexible. We offer you the option of booking accommodation only, or a fully inclusive comprehensive school trip to France complete with meals and excursions. La Giraudiere can arrange a diverse selection of mix and match activities designed to meet specific curriculum needs, including historical, language and religious-themed outings, as well as sports and other activities.
La Giraudiere is easily accessible whether you travel by road, train or air. The Charente region is 370km from Paris and served by airports at La Rochelle and Poitiers which offer flights to and from destinations in France and Europe. During their trip, students will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful region of Charente, as well as the neighboring regions of Charente Maritime, Dordogne and Gironde.
- School trips for British primary school students and American elementary school students which include French language lessons and the option of visiting a French school.
French Summer Classes, Cannes - Summer Camps 2024 + ONLINE French Classes
Courses / Programs
• Participating in a French immersion program in the South of France will give your child or teenager a head-start academically as well as unforgettable memories! • French Summer Classes (Passeport pour les Langues) provides year-round and summer French courses in Cannes on the French Riviera for children (from age 6+), teenagers (junior and high school students), adults and families. Children under 17 must be travelling with an adult.
• The combination of quality French language classes and fun recreational activities provide our students with an enjoyable way of learning French or refreshing their current skills, while experiencing a wonderful holiday on the Mediterranean Coast.
• French lessons are taught each morning by qualified and experienced native speakers.
• Each child is placed in the class that best suits their needs, depening on age and ability. Class sizes are kept small (maximum of 8 students) to ensure that each child gets individual attention.
• We make it easy for whole families to attend our school. Because all of our French language classes are held at the same time (from 9 a.m to 12.30 p.m), parents can drop their children off before the adult class, see them at the break time and pick them up after their French class in the same building.
Review:
"Nous avons beaucoup aimé les cours, le séjour à la maison de Michèle, les activités à Cannes et les amis de l’école. Nous avons beaucoup appris et espérons revenir l’année prochaine."
- Arnaud et Stephan, Belgium
Summer French Courses for Kids & Teens in 2024:
• Summer French Course for Beginners (ages 6-11)
• Summer French Course for Non-Beginners (ages 6-11)
• Summer French Course for teenagers (ages 11-17)
• French for Families - parents can learn French at the same time as their children
Year-Round French Courses for Kids & Teens:
• Private French Lessons 2024
• Group French Courses (schools, friends etc)
We also offer year-round and summer French courses for adults.
• Summer French Course for Beginners (ages 6-11)
• Summer French Course for Non-Beginners (ages 6-11)
• Summer French Course for teenagers (ages 11-17)
• French for Families - parents can learn French at the same time as their children
Year-Round French Courses for Kids & Teens:
• Private French Lessons 2024
• Group French Courses (schools, friends etc)
We also offer year-round and summer French courses for adults.