French & Surf Junior Spring camp in Biarritz, France

Course Description: French & Surf Junior Spring camp in Biarritz, France

🌸 Biarritz French + Surf Spring Program

Spring Language Learning & Surf Culture on the Basque Coast

Spend spring in Biarritz, France, combining high-quality French language learning with professional surf coaching on the Atlantic coast. This spring programme is ideal for teenagers who want to improve their French in a real-world setting while enjoying outdoor activities, cultural discovery, and a safe host-family stay in the heart of the city.

Designed for students aged 15–17, the programme offers a balanced weekly schedule of French lessons, surfing, and cultural experiences, taking advantage of Biarritz’s mild spring climate and vibrant Basque lifestyle.

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📍 Location

• City: Biarritz, France

• School Address: 6 Avenue Jaulerry, 64200 Biarritz

• Central location, within walking distance of beaches, shops, cafés, and cultural landmarks

• Set on the Basque Coast, close to the Spanish border

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📚 French Language Tuition

• 20 lessons per week (15 hours)

• CEFR-aligned levels: A2 to C1

• Students placed in level-appropriate groups following assessment

• Taught by qualified and experienced FLE teachers

• Focus on:

• Speaking and listening

• Everyday communication

• Role-play and practical language use

• Small, interactive classes to build confidence and fluency

• Attendance certificate provided, indicating level reached

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🏄 Surf Coaching

Surfing is a core part of the spring experience in Biarritz.

• 4 surf sessions per week

• Delivered by certified professional surf instructors

• Suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced surfers

• Instruction includes:

• Paddling and take-off timing

• Balance and stance

• Reading waves and ocean conditions

• Safe entry, exit, and surf etiquette

• Sessions are scheduled around tides and conditions, with flexibility built into the timetable

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🎭 Cultural Activities & Excursions

Students experience the culture of the Basque region while practising French outside the classroom.

Each week includes:

• 2 cultural or social activities, such as:

• Basque pelota initiation

• Visit to the Cité de l’Océan

• Local city walks and social outings

• 1 half-day excursion

• 1 full-day excursion, exploring destinations such as Bayonne, coastal viewpoints, and regional heritage sites

Activities are designed to encourage real-life language use in a relaxed, enjoyable setting.

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🏠 Accommodation

Host Family Stay – Half Board

Students stay with carefully selected local host families in Biarritz.

• Shared bedroom (2–3 students per room)

• Breakfast and dinner provided daily

• Packed lunch provided for lessons and activities

• Excellent opportunity for cultural immersion and daily French practice

• Safe, supportive environment for international students

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🍽️ Meals

• Half board included

• Breakfast and evening meal with host family

• Packed lunch provided on programme days

• Meals reflect French home cooking and local cuisine

• Special dietary requirements available on request

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🕒 Sample Weekly Rhythm (Guide)

Monday–Friday (Daytime):

• French lessons (15 hours per week total)

• Surf sessions (4 per week), scheduled around tides

• Afternoons or early evenings:

• Cultural and social activities on two days

• Free time, rest, or independent study on other days

Mid-Week & Weekend:

• One half-day excursion

• One full-day excursion

• One organised evening activity per week, such as a relaxed beach picnic

Please note: exact daily timings may vary to align with surf conditions and excursion availability.

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🚐 Transfers & Local Transportation

• Arrival and departure transfers are included, with host families providing transport to and from Biarritz Airport or Biarritz Train Station, ensuring a smooth and well-supported start and end to each student’s stay.

• For daily travel, students typically use local public transportation to move between host family homes, classrooms, and activity locations.

• This approach encourages independence, confidence, and group bonding, while remaining fully supervised.

• Public transport tickets are not included, but activity leaders assist students with purchasing the correct passes on the first day to ensure everyone is confident and prepared.

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🎓 Certificates & Recognition

At the end of the programme, students receive an official attendance certificate, confirming:

• Participation in the French course

• Total number of lessons completed

• CEFR level achieved

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💼 What’s Included

✔ Registration fee

✔ 20 French lessons per week (15 hours)

✔ 4 surf sessions per week (certified instructors)

✔ 2 cultural/social activities per week

✔ 1 half-day + 1 full-day excursion weekly

✔ Host family accommodation (half board, shared room)

✔ Return transfers

✔ End-of-course attendance certificate

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➕ Not Included

• Personal spending money

• Optional leisure purchases or souvenirs