Ref. JFr.2, Arcachon (familia, familia Surf, 12-18 años) ARCACHON BAY HOMESTAY & FRENCH COURSES INFORMATION LOCATION City: ARCACHON Arcachon is a seaside resort of 12,500 inhabitants. (80,000 inhabitants in the summer) Useful links http://www.arcachon.com/ http://www.bassin-arcachon.com/ Arcachon bay is a well-known region in a magnificent setting with the ocean, sandy es and pine forests. It is located next to the young and dynamic city of Bordeaux, famous for its castles surrounded by vineyards. PROGRAMME DATES July / mid August Programmes available: French Courses Program (From 12 to 18 years old - 2, 3, or 4 weeks) After the morning classes, students enjoy an attractive activity program. French & Surf Program (From 13 to 18 years old - 2 weeks) After the morning classes, students will practice surf to the ocean. French & Multi-Activity Program (From 13 to 18 years old - 3 or 4 weeks) This program combines two weeks of surfing and one week or two of fun activities! (Precio a consultar) HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION Many of our families have been hosting students for years, the new ones are selected according to very definite selection criteria, which are: open-mindedness, availability, receptiveness and a good sense of welcoming. Some families live near the centre of Arcachon, others in villages outside the city (25 minutes max from the city). They greet no more than 3 students at the same time and from different countries and languages. Rooms: Students are accommodated in single or two-bedded rooms equipped with private or shared bathroom. They are invited to keep their room tidy and to participate in the daily tasks and duties of the household Meals: Full board is provided with picnic lunch on weekdays. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Students are asked to be punctual for meals. Laundering: The host family will help with the laundering. LEISURE ACTIVITIES are organised every weekday afternoon. Weekends are spent with the host family. - Excursions: there is one day excursion organised per week. Coach fees & entry fees are included. - Assistance: Assistance from a team of qualified French leaders. ASSISTANCE - Managing staff: The local coordinator and the team of French leaders live nearby. The French leaders run the activity programme. They have regular meetings with the local coordinator to discuss about the students and the programme. The local coordinator keeps in touch with the students throughout their stay. - Medical services: Arcachon town is equipped with a local hospital. In case of emergency, participants can be driven to Bordeaux hospitals. Doctors are available upon request to visit the student at their host family s home. If a doctor is required, medical fees are at students expenses. European students should bring their European medical card with them for medical coverage. Permission to go out at night: Participants aged from 15 and are allowed to go out in the evening until 21:00, those under the age of 15 are not allowed to go out. Transportation: Local bus/train ticket to get to/from the language school is NOT INCLUDED. Price/pax: from 20 weekly (approximate price). There are direct, safe and regular connections by train (Biganos Arcachon Biganos). Students will travel together. How to get to/from Arcachon/Bordeaux train station/airport: Students must arrive between 12:00 (noon) and 6 pm Students must depart between 9 am and 2 pm Para más información contactar con: Yolanda Comas E-mail: lala@londonlanguagecentre.com Tel. 93410 0077
DESCRIPTION OF THE LANGUAGE SCHOOL ARCACHON BAY LANGUAGE SCHOOL Lycée Saint-Elme - Arcachon The language school is situated in the town of Arcachon, in one of the main streets of the city close to public transportation (train station) During the stay in France, French lessons will be attended. A placement test will be given on arrival. At the end of the stay a new test will take place to check the progress. A certificate of attendance will be provided. There will be 15 lessons. Student will be placed into groups of 15 students per class. The French teachers are certified and specialised in teaching French to foreign students. Emphasis is made on spoken French, so students can rapidly communicate in various daily circumstances. Each class is well furnished, with chairs and desks. French books and stationary are available and provided by the school. Wifi is available. Students can have lunch in the school yard. Lycée Saint Elme - Arcachon
ARCACHON BAY, ATLANTIC COAST French and Activity program (Example) 2, 3 or 4 weeks 1 st week French test Parc Aventure in Biscarosse Arrival and meeting with the host family Visit of Arcachon 1 st and 2 nd groups, down-river of the Leyre by canoe 3 rd and 4 th groups : cycling Ocean Afternoon. Badminton tournament at school Stand up paddle 2 nd week Bordeaux Excursion to the «Dune du Pyla» Visit of the Oyster house Port of Larros Tasting Songs repetition with a professional guitarist Afternoon at school: Preparation of the newspaper and decoration of the room for the international diner National Day & Fireworks or French Course and Activity Program After the morning classes, students will enjoy an exciting activity program! Activity program - Guided tour of Arcachon, Excursion to the Dune du Pyla and to Bordeaux, Crossing of the Bassin d Arcachon towards the Cap Ferret, Aqualand, Canoeing, Horse riding, Bicycle rides and much more
3rd week 3 rd and 4 th groups, down-river of the Leyre by canoe 1 st and 2 nd groups : cycling Guided Visit of Saint-Emilion Visit of the Haut- Veyrac Castle with tasting Percussion and African dance Workshop Evening : Cinema (in option, 6.50 /pers) Bowling Afternoon or 4th week Sand sculpture competition on the to the Cap Ferret by boat Amusement Park Aqualand Leisure on the Free time in Arcachon : Shopping The school reserves the right to change the program in case of bad weather
ARCACHON BAY, ATLANTIC COAST French & Surf Program (Example) 2 weeks - Summer 2018 1st week French Test Parc Aventure in Biscarosse 13h00~14h00. Arrival and meeting with the Lunch host families Lunch Lunch Lunch WELCOME! Surf lesson Surf lesson Surf lesson Surf lesson Afternoon ocean 2nd week Full day in Bordeaux Surf lesson Surf lesson Surf lesson Surf lesson French & Surf Program Combine French lessons and Surf lessons on the ocean coast! - After the morning classes, students will practice surfing 4 times a week. Daily transport is arranged to the surf spot. - Surf lessons are adapted accordingly to each level and quality wetsuits and surfboards are lent by the school. The board will be chosen fom a wide variety of surfboards including foam boards which are the safest and the most fun to learn with. - Participants also take part in a weekly excursion with the international group.
ARCACHON BAY, ATLANTIC COAST French & Multi-Activity (Example) 3 & 4 weeks - Summer 2018 1st week French Test Parc Aventure in 9h30~13h00 Biscarosse 13h00~14h00. Arrival and meeting with the host family Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 14h00~17h30 WELCOME! Surf lesson Surf lesson Surf lesson Surf lesson Afternoon ocean 2nd week 9h30~13h00 13h00~14h00. Lunch Lunch Songs repetition Lunch Lunch with a professional guitarist 14h00~17h30 Surf lesson Surf lesson Surf lesson Surf lesson French & Multi-activity Program (consultar precio) This program combines 2 weeks of surfing and 1 or 2 weeks of fun activities! - During 2 weeks, the students will attend and practice surf 4 times a week. - For the last weeks, they will enjoy a discovery program including sports and cultural activities (visits of Arcachon, Bordeaux ) - Participants also take part in a weekly excursion with the international group.
3rd week 13h00~14h00. Lunch Lunch Guided Visit of Lunch Lunch Saint-Emilion Percussion and African dance Down-river of the Visit of the Haut- Workshop Leyre by canoe Veyrac Castle with Bowling Afternoon or tasting Evening : Cinema Cycling (in option, 6.50 /pers) 4th week Or Sand sculpture competition on the to the Cap Ferret by boat Amusement Park Aqualand Leisure on the Free time in Arcachon : Shopping Or The school reserves the right to change the program in case of bad weather. Para más información contactar con: Yolanda Comas E-mail: lala@londonlanguagecentre.com Tel. 93410 0077