Course Description: Biarritz French + Surf for Senior Teens in France

Biarritz French + Surf - Senior Teens

Build advanced communication skills in French and surf the Basque Coast. This senior-teen track pairs morning French classes (20 lessons/week) with five afternoon surf sessions/week (1h30 each), plus structured assessment and a clear certificate at the end.

⭐ Key Facts

• Ages: 16–18 (senior teens)

• Location (school): 6 Av. Jaulerry, 64200 Biarritz

• French classes: 20 lessons/week, Mon–Fri mornings

• Surf: 5 sessions/week, 1h30 each (times vary with tides)

• Class size: Max 12 (international groups)

• Teachers: Experienced, FLE-qualified (French as a Foreign Language)

• Certificate: End-of-session certificate with hours attended & level reached

📚 French Programme (20 lessons/week)

• Placement & grouping: Online placement test before arrival + oral interview on Day 1 to confirm level and objectives

• Method: Classes exclusively in French; conversation-first, practical tasks, and targeted support

• Levels & goals: You’re placed in a class suited to your level and objectives to maximise speaking time

• Assessment: Every Friday, your teacher checks progress to ensure you’re keeping pace with the group

• Exam option: Many partner schools act as exam centres; you can request an official French exam during your stay

• Personalised support: Guidance to align learning with your personal/academic goals

🏄 Surf Add-On (5× per week, 1h30 each)

• Where: Côte des Basques (≈15 min walk from school) and Anglet beaches

• Logistics: On Day 1, an instructor picks you up at school and escorts you to the beach; on later days, you go independently

• Weather plan: If conditions require a different beach, transport is provided

• Scheduling: Session times adapt to the tides, coordinated around your morning classes

🗓️ Typical Week (guide)

• Mon–Fri morning: French classes (20 lessons across the week)

• Afternoons (5 days): Surf sessions (1h30 each), timed to tides

• Fridays: In-class progress check; personal study recommendations

🎓 What You Take Away

• Measurable progress via weekly evaluation

• Stronger speaking confidence in real contexts

• Certificate stating hours attended and level reached (per CEFR)