Biarritz French + Surf Summer Camp in France

Course Description: Biarritz French + Surf Summer Camp in France

🌊 Biarritz French + Surf Summer Camp

French Learning Meets Surf Culture on the Basque Coast

This immersive summer programme in Biarritz, France, offers teenagers the perfect balance of high-quality French language tuition, professional surf coaching, and cultural discovery. Set in one of Europe’s most exciting seaside towns, students learn French in real-life contexts while enjoying the Atlantic lifestyle of the Basque Coast.

Designed for international students aged 15–17, the programme combines structured learning, outdoor adventure, and a warm host-family stay to create a safe, enriching, and unforgettable summer experience.

Experience four surf sessions per week, led by certified surf instructors along the stunning beaches of Biarritz – one of the world’s premier surfing destinations. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced surfer, you’ll build confidence riding the Atlantic waves while refining your technique.

In addition to surf lessons, students will enjoy one half-day and one full-day excursion each week, offering the opportunity to explore the beauty of Biarritz and its surroundings. Plus, there are four cultural and social activities per week with the instructors, scheduled around the surf sessions depending on the tides. Examples include beach volleyball, laser tag, bowling, and a visit to Bayonne. One evening activity is organised once a week, for example a picnic at the beach, offering a great opportunity for socialising in a relaxed setting.

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📍 Location

• City: Biarritz, France

• School Address: 6 Avenue Jaulerry, 64200 Biarritz (city centre)

• Walking distance to beaches, shops, cafés, and cultural landmarks

• Part of the Basque Country, close to the Spanish border

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📚 French Language Tuition

• 20 lessons per week (15 hours)

• CEFR-aligned curriculum (A1–C1)

• Taught by qualified FLE (French as a Foreign Language) teachers

• Focus on:

• Speaking and listening

• Everyday communication

• Role-plays and real-life scenarios

• Small, interactive classes to boost confidence and fluency

• Placement test on arrival to ensure correct level

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🏄 Surf Programme

Surfing is a central part of life in Biarritz—and of this programme.

• 4 surf sessions per week

• Professional, certified surf instructors

• Suitable for beginners to advanced surfers

• Sessions held on Biarritz’s renowned Atlantic beaches

• Emphasis on:

• Safety and ocean awareness

• Technique and progression

• Confidence and teamwork

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🏠 Accommodation

Host Family Stay (Full Board)

Students stay with carefully selected local host families for full cultural immersion.

• Shared bedroom (2–3 students per room)

• Safe, welcoming, and experienced families

• Opportunity to practise French daily in a natural environment

• Promotes independence, confidence, and cultural exchange

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🍽️ Meals

• Full board included

• Breakfast and dinner with the host family

• Packed lunch provided daily

• Meals reflect French home cooking and local cuisine

• Special dietary requirements catered for upon request

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🕒 Daily Routine (Typical Weekday)

• Morning: French language lessons at the school

• Lunch: Packed lunch or group meal

• Afternoon:

• Surf sessions or

• Cultural and social activities (scheduled around tides)

• Evening:

• Free time with host family

• One organised evening activity per week (e.g. beach picnic)

The schedule balances learning, physical activity, and relaxation.

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🎭 Activities & Social Programme

• 4 cultural/social activities per week, such as:

• Beach volleyball

• Bowling or laser tag

• City walks and local discoveries

• Group games and social challenges

• Activities are designed to encourage:

• Friendship-building

• Cultural understanding

• Use of French in real-life situations

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🗺️ Excursions

Each week includes both local and regional exploration:

• 1 half-day excursion per week

• Example: Bayonne or nearby Basque towns

• 1 full-day excursion per week

• Discover the wider Basque region and coastline

Excursions are supervised and designed to combine culture, fun, and learning.

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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 & Awards

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

• Course participation

• Total number of French lessons completed

• CEFR language level achieved

This certificate is ideal for academic portfolios and future study pathways.

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💼 What’s Included

✔ Registration fee

✔ 20 French lessons per week

✔ 4 surf sessions per week

✔ Weekly cultural and social activities

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

✔ Host family accommodation (full board, shared room)

✔ Return airport transfers

✔ End-of-course certificate

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➕ Not Included / Optional Extras

• Personal spending money

• Souvenirs and optional leisure purchases

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💰 Price

• €1,140 per week

• Full package – no hidden costs