learn french on the riviera

LEARN FRENCH ON THE RIVIERA 

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Centre International Antibes 

Adults 

Juniors

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Centre International d’Antibes 

A FRENCH LANGUAGE 

Founded in 1985, the Center International d’Antibes is one of the foremost international 

specialists in French for foreigners, welcoming 5,000 overseas students from around the 

world every year. 

The school also runs special programs for adolescents, with a choice of 6 French destinations 

benefiting from the "ATOLL Junior" quality label for guaranteed top-level teaching 

and safety standards. 

ANTIBES 

During your stay you will be living in beautiful Antibes / Juanles-Pins, 

home to 75,000 inhabitants - the largest "commune" 

on the French Riviera after Nice and just before Cannes. 

Antibes, located to the East and surrounded by ancient 

ramparts, stands witness to the rich Mediterranean traditions 

and history of the Riviera. 

To the West, Juan-les-Pins and its stunning beaches glitter 

during the 3-month summer season before returning to everyday 

calm. 

Antibes 

(75 000 inhabitants) 

- 18 km (12 miles) from 

Nice airport 

- 15 mins from Cannes 

- 30 mins from Nice 

- 1hr from Saint-Tropez 

neAr PAris 

- 1hr 20 mins by plane 

- 4 hrs30 mins by TGV 

high speed train 

CLiMAte 

- December - February: 

8°-12°C (46-54° F) 

- March - Mid-June: 

14°-18°C (57-64° F) 

- Mid-June - Mid-Sept. : 

25°-35°C (77-96° F) 

- Mid-Sept. - November: 

15°-23°C (59-73° F)

SCHOOL ON THE RIVIERA 

Antibes is situated at the heart of the French Riviera, just 10 km from Cannes, 25 km from 

Nice, 45 km from Monte-Carlo and around 100 km from Saint-Tropez. 

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• LE CHATEAU • 

French language school, restaurant and 10 studio, in beautiful surroundings. 

"Le Château" is a magnificent Provençal building bordered by flowering gardens in a 

peaceful setting just a few minutes on foot from Antibes town center. 

ON SITE : 

• 13 classrooms and 4 outdoor rooms 

• Library 

• Self-service restaurant and terrace with 

panoramic sea views 

• Cyberspace 

• Wireless Internet access (€ 5/week) 

• Vending machine 

• 10 studios (see Garret residence p. 13) 

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• 800 meters from the town 

center and shops 

• 1 km from Antibes railway 

station 

• 1.5 km from the beaches 

• Respectively 1,200 and 

1,500 meters from the 

"Castel" and "Sun Holidays" 

student residences (see 

p.14 and 16)

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS 

CLASSROOMS : 

Well-lit classrooms each fitted with TV, CD player, 

video recorder, tape recorder and video camera. 

RECEPTION : 

Students benefit from our reception service. A 

varied entertainment and excursions program is 

available all year round. 

Our teaching team will be pleased to answer all 

your teaching-related questions. 

• LE PORT • 

Situated in the pedestrian area of 

Antibes old town, 30 meters from the 

port. 

Opened in 2002, "Le Port" accommodates 

students when "Le Château" is 

full, mainly in Spring and in September. 

ON SITE : 

• 7 spacious and well-lit classrooms 

• Small cyberspace 

• Vending machine 

Which school? 

You will be informed of the 

name of your establishment 

prior to your arrival. Students 

are generally welcomed at 

"Le Château" school. 

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• PEDAGOGY • 

TEACHING STAFF 

Our teachers are all university trained and qualified to offer high-quality teaching. 

Students benefit from constant encouragement and are free to work at their own pace, 

in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. 

PLACEMENT TEST: DAY 1 

Day 1 Program: introduction to the school and tour of Antibes, followed by French language 

assessment consisting of a written and oral test. Students are then sorted into 

groups according to ability. 

We cater for a variety of levels: 

Beginner (A0)* 

Post-beginner (A0+) 

Elementary (A1 and A2) 

Intermediate (B1) 

Advanced (B2 – C1 – C2) 

*See admission dates in our price list (p. 3) 

TEACHING METHODS 

CERTIFICATES & CREDITS 

Each completed course week is awarded with 2 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer 

System). 

All students who successfully complete course receive a "Certificat de Français" or diploma 

corresponding to their particular specialty. 

MANUALS AND DOCUMENTS 

All students receive a free grammar book edited by our teaching staff. 

STUDENT CARD CERTIFICATE

1 lesson = 45 minutes 

COURSE LAYOUT 

(PER WEEK) 

✓ SHORT PROGRAMS * •1 to 7 weeks • 

• Standard Course: 20 lessons 

• Mini-Group Conversation: 25 lessons 

• Intensive Course: 30 lessons 

• Executive Course in mini-group: 30 lessons 

• DELF 30 : 30 lessons 

• Individual course or 2 students / 1 teacher 

• CSN Course: for Swedish students only 

• “Parents and Kids”: full package program 

New for 2010: All-Inclusive Language stays for the 50+ students 

✓ LONG PROGRAMS • 8 weeks and more • (reduced price) 

• DELF 20 or 30 : 20 or 30 lessons 

• Non-Exam Course: 20 or 30 lessons 

• “Antibes & Paris Program”: 23 or 30 lessons 

*Also available for long term courses (8 weeks or more) at reduced rates. 

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20 lessons per week 

STANDARD COURSE 

•Max 12 students per class 

Monday to Friday 

8.45 - 12.00 a.m. (*) 

Minimum entry level: A0. 

Our morning programs offer varied 

and comprehensive teaching 

in a relaxed and lively atmosphere. 

Acquisition of vital grammatical 

skills and practical communication 

skills. Focus on written 

and oral expression and comprehension 

using a variety of 

media: comic books, articles, 

videos, etc. 


DELF 30 

4 or 6 weeks 

Intensive Course with 

DELF Preparation. 

• Max 12 students per class 


8.45 - 12.00 a.m. (*) 


Tuesday to Friday 

1.45 - 3.40 p.m. 

Minimum entry level: A1 or A2. 

We offer excellent DELF module 

results, our "pass rate" 95 to 98% 

for last 10 years. 

Personalized afternoon lessons 

in small groups, with mock 

exams prior to official exams. 

SHORT PROGRAMS 

1 to 7 weeks 


MINI-GROUP 

CONVERSATION 



8.45 - 12.00 a.m. (*) 


Twice / week 

1.45 - 4.00 p.m. 

Minimum entry level: B1. 

This course focuses on oral expression 

to compliment the 

standard course. Mini-groups 

mean that everyone can get 

involved and develop spontaneous 

communication and fluency 

in oral expression. 

Practical French for everyday 

life, role play, exercises to develop 

automatic reflexes and 

improve pronunciation. 


EXECUTIVE COURSE 



8.45 - 12.00 a.m. (*) 


1.45 - 3.40 p.m. 

Minimum entry level: B1. 

Mainly targeting executives 

with Intermediate or higher level 

French. 

Specially designed for managers 

and executives, this module 

focuses on business language 

and efficient use of the 

telephone. 

Students are filmed in the aim 

of improving public speaking 

skills. 


INTENSIVE COURSE 



8.45 - 12.00 a.m. (*) 



1.45 - 3.40 p.m. 

Minimum entry level: A0 

The afternoon courses focus on 

comprehension and oral expression 

as well as familiarising 

students with French culture, civilisation 

and life in France. 

Role plays, interactive <strong>learn</strong>ing 

exercises, discussions based 

on authentic material (video, 

audio, newspaper etc), practise 

outside the classroom (surveys, 

reports etc). 

INDIVIDUAL COURSES 

or 

”2 STUDENTS / 1 TEACHER” 

Lessons as required. 

Programs tailored to course duration, 

or designed to complement 

group lessons. 

CSN COURSE 

8 weeks or more 

For Swedish grant holders only. 

Min 20 lessons per week 

The school will send the necessary 

registration documents. 

*15-minute break. 1 lesson = 45 minutes

NEW IN 2010 

LESSONS & ACTIVITIES 

LANGUAGE STAyS FOR THE 50 + 

Our language stays for the 50+ are perfect 

for those who wish to improve their 

French while immersing themselves in 

French culture. We offer a choice of 3 

sessions, each lasting 2 weeks, which 

combine language studies with French 

art, cuisine and the appreciating local 

environment. 

(See our price list page 5). 

FRENCH VACATION 

COURSE FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN 

Scheduled during the school holidays, this 

French vacation course features a variety 

of lessons and activities for families, with 

shared accommodation. 

Adults (aged 18 years minimum) select the lessons they want from our program. 

Children (aged 12 to 17 years) enjoy our complete junior program (lessons, meals and 

activities). 

ACCOMMODATION 

Families can choose to stay in a large triple studio, or 2 adjacent double studios with 

shared balcony or terrace. The "Castel" residence also features a superb, 2 room apartment. 

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LONG PROGRAMS 

8 weeks and more 


DELF 20 

8-12-16 weeks 

Standard Course with 




8.45 - 12.00 a.m. (*) 


(Arrival dates see our price list p. 3) 

We offer excellent DELF module results, our 

"pass rate" 95 to 98% for last 10 years. 

Personalised assessment every three weeks 

and mock exams before official exams. 

20 or 30 lessons per week 

"NON-EXAM" COURSE 

8 weeks or more 



8.45 - 12.00 a.m. (*) 



1.45 - 3.40 p.m. 


(Special dates for beginners – see price list p. 3) 

Course open to students wishing to improve 

their general French. 

Students are assessed every 4 weeks and 

are guided by our teaching staff for their 

future choices. 

DELF 20 or 30 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION 

• Language assessment to be completed 

and handed in rapidly. 

• Transfer to exam center: (supplement 

€21 return fare). 

• All students receive an initial certificate 

stipulating their course length and level 

acquired. 

• Registration fees set by Rectorship: €100 

per exam to be paid on site (subject to 

change). 

• Exams may be spread over 3 days; following 

lessons are dedicated to corrections. 

• Results are available a few weeks after 

the exams and the official certificate is 

forwarded by the French administration a 

few months later. 


DELF 30 

8-12-16 weeks 

Intensive Course with 




8.45 - 12.00 a.m. (*) 



1.45 - 3.40 p.m. 


(Arrival dates see our price list p. 3) 

We offer excellent DELF module results, our 

"pass rate" 95 to 98% for last 10 years. 

Personalised assessment every three weeks 

and mock exams before official exams. 

*15-minute break. 1 lesson = 45 minutes.

"ANTIBES & PARIS" 

PROGRAM 

The course starts in Antibes (min. 4 weeks) 

and continues in Paris (min. 4 weeks). 

(8 weeks and more) 

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TEACHING 

The program includes an average of 23 or 30 lessons per week, with groups of 12 students 

maximum. 

ACCOMMODATION 

Host family: individual room with half board. Accommodation in student residence in 

Antibes on request (transfer at extra cost). 

TRANSFERS 

• Return transfers to Antibes from Nice Airport or Antibes railway station are included. 

• Transfers Antibes – Paris are at students’ expense; assistance is provided by our 

Antibes team (1hr20 min flight or 4hr30 train journey). 

• Return transfers to Paris are at students’ expense. 

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3 TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION 

Residences 

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INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL ACCOMMODATION 

Host Family 

Hotel**** 

• "Garret" 

• "Castel Arabel" 

• "Sun Holidays" 

[high standard studios ] 

[high standard studios ] 

[medium standard rooms ] 

[medium standard rooms] 

[budget standard rooms] 

Transfers : Free weekend transfers for students staying with host families. Transfer fee for students in 

residences (See price list p. 4). 

Guests : Guests are only admitted in individual rooms in residences (see price list p. 4). 

Meals : 

• Breakfast : With family, at "Le Château" school, or from vending machines in residences. 

• Lunch from Monday to Friday : 

In self-service restaurant at "Le Château". 

N.B.: At "Le Latino" restaurant or adjacent sandwich bars for students at "Le Port" school. 

• Other meals : With family or in shared kitchens available to long stay students. For short stay 

students and staying at residences: in high standard studios, from vending machines, or at the 

numerous local restaurants and sandwich bars.

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RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION 

• GARRET • 

Located inside "Le Château" school, the Garret features 10 studio in peaceful 

surroundings just 800 meters from the town center and 1,500 meters from 

the beaches. 

HIGH STANDARD STUDIOS 

All ground floor studios are fitted 

with reversible air-conditioning, 

equipped kitchenette, 

TV, bathroom (bath or shower), 

toilet and terrace. 

Bed linen is provided throughout 

your stay and changed 

every week. Towels are not included. 

Wireless Internet: €5 / week. 

N.B.: Occupants are responsible for cleaning. 

High Standard 

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ALLOCATION OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 

We cannot under any circumstances guarantee the allocation of a studio or room 

in a particular residence, whatever your registration date. However, please feel 

free to specify your preferences and we will do our very best to satisfy you. Generally 

we do. 

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• CASTEL • 

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High and Medium Standard 

This "Hotel Club" is set in quiet surroundings just 600 meters from the beaches and 

450 meters from the center of Juan-les-Pins. 

Amenities include a terrace, TV lounge, small pool and "Castel Café" bar and 

snack bar, open from April-October. 

A shuttle service takes you to the school every morning (1,200 meters) for €1 

(return transport not provided).

• CASTEL • 

HIGH STANDARD STUDIOS 

All studios are fitted with reversible 

air-conditioning, equipped 

kitchenette, TV, bathroom 

(shower), toilet, and terrace or 

balcony. 





MEDIUM STANDARD ROOMS 

30 sunny rooms fitted with 

showers and separate toilets. 






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(High Standard Studios) 

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(Medium Standard Rooms) 


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• SUN 

HOLIDAYS • 

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Medium and Budget standard 

This residence is located around 100 meters from the "CASTEL" residence and also 

benefits from a shuttle service to the school every morning for €1 (return transport 

not provided). 

Amenities include a shared kitchen, TV lounge, delightful garden bordering the 

residence and several parking spaces (at extra cost). 

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• SUN 

HOLIDAYS • 

MEDIUM STANDARD ROOMS 

All rooms are sunny and feature 

a shower and separate 

toilet. 




BUDGET STANDARD ROOMS 

All rooms are ground floor, sunny 

and fitted with showers and 

separate toilets. 

Students have a choice of 

individual or triple rooms. No 

double rooms are available in 

budget standard. 





Shared kitchen available to long stay students. 

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(Medium Standard Rooms) 

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(Budget Standard Rooms) 


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• HOST 

FAMILIES • 

Maximum 30 minutes from school 

by public transport. 

Host families offer a friendly welcome, 

coupled with an agreeable 

and reassuring family lifestyle. 

HOST FAMILIES 

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OUR FAMILIES 

We know all of our host families and visit them regularly. All will be delighted to 

share their everyday life with you and offer you the pleasures of home comfort. 

Your family will provide return transport to Nice airport or Antibes railway station 

N.B.: Use of family washing machine €2 (payable on site). 

MEALS 

Breakfast or half board (see price list p. 4). 

Lunches available on request at weekends (see price list p. 4). 

YOUR ROOM 

Individual or double room*. If you are obliged to share a room, we will do our very 

best to ensure that your room mate is of a similar age to you and does not speak 

the same language as you. 

YOUR ADDRESS 

You will be living in Antibes / Juan-les-Pins. Although we do 

our upmost to ensure the school is within walking distance, 

some students may have to use local buses, particularly 

during the busy summer period (max. 30 mins). 

*Students aged over 25 years cannot be lodged in double rooms except 

in case of simultaneous booking. 

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Students can also choose to 

stay at a four-star Hotel situated 

just 30 meters from the beaches 

of Juan-les-Pins.

ATOLL JUNIORS 

Our Atoll Junior programs are "all-inclusive": 

Full board, lessons, accommodation, entertainment, 

excursions, security, shuttles to beaches and town center 

and return transfer to airport or railway station (except 

Paris). 

ANTIBES / JUAN-LES-PINS 

CANNES 

HYERES / LA CRAU 

NICE (partner school) 

BIARRITZ (partner school) 

PARIS (partner school) 

going-out PERMISSION 

FOR STUDENTS FROM 14 YEARS OLD STAYING IN A RESIDENCE OR ON A CAMPUS 

Students are authorized to go out alone until 11 p.m. on Tuesdays (or Wednesday according 

to campus) and until 1 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and evenings before national 

holidays subject to a written, signed permission from parents or legal guardians 

(OPTION 2 – see price list p.12). 

FOR STUDENTS FROM 14 YEARS OLD STAYING IN A HOST FAMILY 

Students are authorized to go out alone on Mondays and Wednesdays until 11 p.m. and 

until 1 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and evenings before national holidays. 

Students are only allowed out alone until 7.30 p.m. on other days. 

STUDENTS AGED UNDER 14 YEARS 

Not permitted to go out alone. 

N.B.: Outings are organized by our monitors for students staying on campus who do not have 

parental permission to go out alone (Option 2) or are too young. 

LESSONS 

Biarritz 

Maximum 15 students per class. 

Our teachers are university-trained and possess solid experience in teaching French to foreigners. 

The age, interests and concentration skills of each group are taken into account 

to maximize teaching efficiency and student enjoyment. 

Paris 

Antibes 

Nice 

Hyères Cannes

ANTIBES / juan les pins 

Campus, Residence or Host Family 

SUMMER – EASTER – PENTCOST– AUTUMN 

14 - 17 years 

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CÔTE D’AZUR 

Arrival 

Antibes / Juan-les-Pins is our most highly-coveted destination. Its fun and glittering 

reputation have made it as widely appreciated by today’s adolescents as 

Saint-Tropez by the jet set. 

ANTIBES 

(75,000 inhabitants, 25 km of beaches, 300 days of sunshine per year). 

Nice-Côte d’Azur airport (18 km) or 

Antibes railway station. Free return 

transfers on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Paid transfers on week days 

(see price list p. 7). 

e Antibes / Juan-les-Pins is a wealthy and safe town, featuring 25 km of beautiful 

beaches. The Juan-les-Pins quarter is "the" place to be for youngsters and offers 

a wide selection of day and evening leisure activities and entertainment. 

e Antibes is situated at the heart of the French Riviera, just 10 km from Cannes, 

25 km from Nice, 45 km from Monte-Carlo and around 100 km from 

Saint-Tropez.

DATES (residence, campus or host family) 

Easter : 21.03.2010 – 24.04.2010 

Pentecost : 23.05.2010 – 05.06.2010 

Summer : 27.06.2010 – 04.09.2010 

Autumn : 26.09.2010 – 23.10.2010 

PRICES : (see our price list or contact your agent). 

Prices include : 

Standard course, accommodation in a host 

family (double room), residence or on campus 

(rooms for 2, 3 or 4 students), full board, 

security, activities, excursions, supervision, return 

transfers at weekends. 

ACTIVITIES PROGRAM* 

e Excursions 

- Day at Lérins Islands, Nice or a local waterpark 

- Half-day excursion (Monaco, Cannes, Marineland) 

- Afternoon sailing 

*No excursions on weekend of your arrival 

e Entertainment and evening events 

- Every day : games, contests, cabarets, casinos, olympic games, 

shows, thematic activities. One barbecue evening per week. 

LESSONS* 

• Standard course : 20 lessons x 45 minutes 

per week 

• Intensive course : 26 lessons x 45 minutes 

per week 

* No lessons on national holidays or on the Monday of 

your arrival (written and spoken French test). Lessons 

are not rescheduled. 

ACCOMMODATION 

Full board 

Every week 

Full board : 

Students are welcomed on 2 campuses, 

each accommodating 200 students. 

Around 100 students are welcomed by 

host families. 

During other school holidays : smaller residence 

or host family. 

SUPPLEMENTS : (see our price list or contact your 

agent). 

• Intensive course 

• Single room in a host family/on campus 

• Transfers on week days 

• DELF Junior 

Dates : 27.06 – 10.07 or 11.07 – 24.07 or 

25.07 – 07.08 or 08.08 – 21.08 

Please 

remember parental 

going-out permission 

for students staying 

in residences 

or on campus 

(see p. 19) 

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"HORTICOLE" CAMPUS 

JULY-AUGUST 

ENVIRONMENT 

Situated to the East of Antibes, "Horticole" is a 

20.000 m 2 campus located 2.5 km from the town 

center and beaches. 

On-site amenities include a 16-meter free-standing 

pool, cafeteria, TV lounge, amphitheatre and 

sports pitches (football, volleyball, etc.). 

The campus accommodates 200 students. It is run 

by Ministry of Agriculture and offers exceptional 

facilities. 

Restaurant, classrooms and bedrooms also on 

site. 

Important: We cannot guarantee the allocation of a particular 

campus ("Horticole" or "Léonardo da Vinci") whatever your reg- 

istration date. However, please feel free to specify your prefer- 

ence and we will do our very best to satisfy you. Generally we 

do. 


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JUAN LES PINS 

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ROOMS 

All rooms are spacious, well-equipped and accommodate 2-4 students. Showers 

and toilets are situated on each floor. 

Bed linen is provided throughout your stay and changed every week. Towels 

are not included. 

A quick clean is done every day, with a thorough clean once a week. 

Students are responsible for their room and required to keep it in 

reasonably clean condition. Launderette facilities available on 

site for a fee. 

MEALS 

All meals are taken on campus in buffet form. 

Picnics are provided for weekend excursions. 

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE 

Every afternoon from 1.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. 

Evenings from 8.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesdays 

or Wednesdays. 

Fridays*, Saturdays and evenings before 

national holidays from 9.30 a.m. to 1 

a.m. 

*Except Fridays : from 8.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 

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"LEONARDO DA VINCI" CAMPUS 

JULY 

ENVIRONMENT 

The "Leonardo da Vinci" campus is situated 

to the North of Antibes, 5 km from the town 

center and beaches. 

Inaugurated in 2007 and built bordering a 

pine wood, this brand new 37.000 m 2 campus 

accommodates over 200 students. 

On-site amenities include a 16-meter freestanding 

pool, cafeteria, TV lounge and sports 

pitches (football, handball, basketball). 

Restaurant, classrooms and bedrooms also 

on site. 

Important: We cannot guarantee the allocation of a particular 

campus ("Horticole" or "Leonardo da Vinci") whatever 

your registration date. However, please feel free to 

specify your preference and we will do our very best to 

satisfy you. Generally we do. 

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ANTIBES / 

JUAN LES PINS

ROOMS 

All rooms are spacious, well-equipped and accommodate 3 students. Showers 

in each room. Toilets on each floor. 

Bed linen is provided throughout your stay and changed every week. Towels 

are not included. 

A quick clean is done every day, with a thorough clean once a 

week. 

Students are responsible for their room and required to keep it in a reasonably 

clean condition. Launderette facilities available on site for a fee. 

MEALS 



FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE 

Every afternoon from 1.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. 

Evenings from 8.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesdays 

or Wednesdays. 

Fridays*, Saturdays and evenings before national 

holidays from 9.30 a.m. to 1 a.m. 

*Except Fridays : from 8.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 

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HOST FAMILIES 

SUMMER – EASTER – pentecost – AUTUMN 

ENVIRONMENT 

All our host families are situated in Antibes / Juanles-Pins. 

You will be living inside Antibes / Juan-les-Pins. Although 

we do our utmost to ensure the school is 

within walking distance, some students may have to 

use local buses, particularly during the busy summer 

period (max. 30 mins). 

ROOMS AND MEALS 

Double or single room 

(see our price list p. 7 for supplements) 

All meals are taken with the host family, except 

lunches on Monday-Friday which are taken at the 

school. 

Picnics for weekend excursions are provided by your 

host family. 

Students can use the family washing machine for €2. 

ANTIBES / 

JUAN LES PINS 

See information 

on going-out 

permission for 

students staying 

with a family 

p.19 

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"CASTEL ARABEL" RESIDENCE 

EASTER – pentecost – AUTUMN 

Outside the summer period, students are welcomed at the "Castel Arabel" residence, 

which is smaller than the campuses. 

ENVIRONMENT 

Just a few minutes’ walk from the local restaurants, snack bars and beaches. 

On-site amenities: small pool, TV lounge, restaurants and gardens. 

Free morning shuttle service to school (1.200 meters). 


Double rooms with individual showers. 

Bed linen is provided throughout your stay and 

changed every week. Towels are not included. 

A quick clean is done every day, with a thorough 

clean once a week. 

Lunch is taken at school and evening 

meals at the residence. Picnics are provided 

for weekend excursions. 

Students are responsible for their room and 

required to keep it in a reasonably clean 

condition. Launderette facilities available 

on site for a fee. 

ANTIBES / 

JUAN LES PINS 

The Castel Arabel 

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CANNES 

HOST FAMILIES / summer 

14-17 years 

Our Cannes center welcomes around 100 students 

staying with host families. 

You will appreciate Cannes for its typical French 

Riviera atmosphere and small, friendly size. 


CANNES 

(70,000 inhabitants, 10 km of beaches and 300 days 

of sunshine per year). 

e In addition to its sumptuous palaces and international 

film festival, Cannes offers a traditional 

Mediterranean lifestyle and all the pleasures of a 

500 meter public beach running alongside the 

famous "Croisette" – a favorite summer haunt for 

youngsters. 

e Cannes is situated at the heart of the French 

Riviera, just 10 km from Antibes, 35 km from Nice, 

55 km from Monte-Carlo and around 90 km from 

Saint-Tropez. 

CÔTE D’AZUR 

Arrival 

Nice-Côte d’Azur airport 

(28 km) or Cannes railway station. 

Free return transfers on Saturdays 

and Sundays. Paying transfers on 

week days (see price list p. 7). 

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DATES (Host families) 

Summer : 27.06.2010 – 07.08.2010 

Arrival dates for beginners : 

27.06 – 11.07 – 25.07 

PRICES : (see our price list or contact your agent). 

Prices include: 


family (double room), full board, security, activities, 

excursions, supervision, return transfers 

at weekends. 

EXCURSION AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAM* 

e Excursions : 

- Day at Lérins Islands, Nice or at waterpark 

- Half-day excursion (Monaco, Cannes, Marineland) 

- Afternoon sailing 


e Entertainment and evening events : 

- Barbecue evening on Mondays 

- Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: going-out 

permission. 

- Other evenings with host family. 

LESSONS* 

At a school situated in the town center, just a few steps 

away from the beaches. 

• Standard course: 20 lessons x 45 minutes /week 

• Intensive course: 26 lessons x 45 minutes / week 

*No lessons on national holidays or on the Monday of your 

arrival (written and spoken French test). Lessons are not 

rescheduled. 


Double or single room 

(see our price list p. 7 for supplements) 

All meals are taken with the host family, 

except lunches on Monday-Friday which 

are taken at the school. 

Picnics for weekend excursions are provided 

by your host family. 

Students can use the family washing machine for €2. 

SUPPLEMENTS : (see our price list or contact your 

agent). 

• Intensive course 


© SOUTHBANKSTEVE 

See information 

on going-out 

permission for 

students staying 

with a family 

p. 19

Hyères / La Crau 

"VOILE en français" 

Summer Campus 

9-11 / 12-13 / 14-17 years 

The Hyeres / La Crau campus welcomes 200 students. 

This beautiful town boasts a stunning Mediterranean 

coast and fun, summer atmosphere, attracting 

many young sports enthousiasts. 


HYèRES 

(52,000 inhabitants, 35 km of beaches, 300 days of 

sunshine per year). 

e World windsurfing capital and venue for the 

yearly Windsurf World Cup. 

e Provence’s oldest seaside resort, with beautifully 

preserved original architecture. 

e 35 km of sandy beaches – a genuine haven for 

beach and water sports lovers. 

e A small, safe town where youngsters immediately 

feel at ease. 

PROVENCE 

Arrival 

Nice-Côte d’Azur airport (140 km), 

Toulon-Hyères airport (22km) or 

Toulon railway station (25 km). Free 

return transfers on Saturdays and 

Sundays. Paying transfers on week 

days (see price list p. 7). 

© CIA

DATES (campus) : 

Summer : 27.06.2010 – 21.08.2010 

• Accommodation on Campus: 

9-11 years old : open space rooms 

(mandatory) 

12-13 years old : multiple rooms (3-4 beds) 

14-17 years old : multiple rooms (3-4 beds) 

PRICE : (see our price list or contact 

your agent). 


Standard course * , accommodation on campus, 

full board, security, activities, excursions, 

supervision, return transfers at weekends 

(Nice or Toulon airports, or Toulon railway station). 

EXCURSION & ACTIVITIES PROGRAM* 

e Excursions : 

- Day at Porquerolles Island, in Marseilles or at waterpark 

- Half-day excursion (Le Castellet, Le Lavandou or Bandol) 

*No excursions on day of arrival 

e Sailing : (morning or afternoon, alternating with lessons) 

- "Easy Sailing": 2 lessons 

Transfer to sailing club on private coach 

e Entertainment and evening events : 

- Every day: games, contests, cabarets, casinos, olympic 

games, shows, thematic activities. 

One barbecue evening per week. 

e Intensive Sailing Course 

(at extra cost for14-17 years old only) 

- 5 x 90-minute lessons 

- 1 FFV (French Sailing Federation) monitor 

- Max. 4 students per boat (Hobie Cat 

16 or Tyka) 

LESSONS* 

Standard course: 20 les. x 45 min. / 

week 

*No lessons on national holidays or on the Monday 

of your arrival (written and spoken French 

test). Lessons are not rescheduled. 

ACCOMMODATION 

See following pages 

Full board 

per week 

SUPPLEMENTS : (see our price list or contact 

your agent). 

• Intensive Sailing Course (5 half-days per 

week) 

• Extra day full board 


* Morning or afternoon courses depending on the age 

of the students. 

Children 

aged 9-13 

years are not 

allowed out 

alone.

© CIA 

"LA NAVARRE" CAMPUS 

JULY - AUGUST 

HYERES / LA CRAU 

ENVIRONMENT 

Set in the heart of a vineyard, this 5.000 m 2 campus accommodates 200 students and is 

located 12 km from the sailing club and sandy beaches. 

A shuttle service runs to the sea until 11.00 p.m. (1 a.m. during the week-ends and on 

evenings before national holidays) and every afternoon on week days. 

The sailing club, beaches and entertainment centers are situated just 20 minutes away. 

On-site amenities include a 16 meter free-standing pool, cafeteria, TV lounge, theatre for 

events and entertainment evenings and sports grounds (football, volleyball and basketball). 

32 ATOLL JUNIOR

ROOMS 

All rooms are spacious, well-equipped and accommodate 

3-4 students. Showers and toilets are 

situated on each floor. 

Bed linen is provided throughout your stay and 

changed every week. Towels are not included. 

A quick clean is done every day, with a thorough 

clean once a week. 

Students are responsible for their room and required to keep it 

in a reasonably clean condition. Launderette facilities available 

on site for a fee. 

The campus is also fitted with individual open 

spaces separated by partitions height 1.65 m for 

9-11 years old (mandatory). 

MEALS 



FREE SHUTTLE 

SERVICE 

Every afternoon from 

1.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. 

Evenings from 8.30 

p.m. to 11 p.m. 

on Tuesdays or 

Wednesdays. 

Fridays*, Saturdays 

and 

evenings before 

national holidays 

from 9.30 

a.m. to 1 a.m. 

*Except Fridays : from 

8.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 

© CIA 

© CIA 

Please 

remember parental 

going-out permission 

for students 

aged 14-17 years old 

(see p. 19)

NICE 

campus / summer 

13 – 17 years 

(400,000 inhabitants) 


© JOHN1710 

NICE 

DATES (campus) 

Summer 27.06.2010 – 28.08.2010 

PRICES : (see our price list or contact your agent) 


Standard course, accommodation at university 

residence (rooms for 3-4 students), full 

board, security, activities, excursions, supervision, 

return transfers. 

Arrival 

Nice airport or railway 

station. 

Nice is the unrivalled capital of the French Riviera and adored by youngsters. The city’s immensely 

long pebble beach stretches alongside the Promenade des Anglais. Sandy beach 

lovers can hop on the train to Antibes (12 minutes) or Villefranche-sur-Mer (8 minutes). 

EXCURSION AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAM* 

Every week 

e Excursions: 

• One full day excursion 

• One half day excursion 

• Plus busy afternoon and evening program 


LESSONS* 

•Standard course: 

20 lessons x 45 minutes per week 

Please remember 

parental going-out 

permission. 

(see p. 19) 

*No lessons on national holidays or on the Monday of your arrival 

(written and spoken French test). Lessons are not rescheduled 

Partner School 

"Parc Imperial" Campus 

Historic campus set on a hillside in Nice, 30 

minutes from the beach. 

Single or triple rooms, all with showers. 

On-site classrooms, sports ground and cafeteria.

BIARRITZ 

CAMPUS / HOST FAMILY 

14 – 17 years 

SUMMER 

© PFALA 

BIARRITZ 

Partner School 

Bordered by a stunning sandy beach, Biarritz 

is a world-famous surfing venue, attracting 

thousands of youngsters looking for sea, sun 

and fun during the summer months. 

EXCURSION AND ACTIVITIES 

PROGRAM* 

Every week 

e Excursions: 

• One full day excursion 

• One half day excursion 

•Plus busy afternoon and evening program 


LESSONS* 

• Standard course: 

15 lessons x 45 minutes / per week 

• Intensive course: 

20 lessons x 45 minutes / per week 

*No lessons on national holidays or on the Monday of 

your arrival (written and spoken French test). Lessons are 

not rescheduled. 

ACCOMMODATION 

Host family (double room) or on campus. 

Please remember 

parental 

going-out 

permission 

(see p. 19 ) 

The campus is situated 20 minutes on foot 

from the town center and beaches of 

Biarritz. 

Triple rooms with showers and toilets on each 

floor. 

DATES (Campus-Host Family) 

Summer 13.06.2010 – 29.08.2010 

PRICES : (see our price list or contact your agent) 



family (double room) or on campus (3-4 students 

per room), full board, security, activities, 

excursions, supervision, return transfers. 

SUPPLEMENTS : (see our price list or contact 

your agent). 

•Intensive course 

•Single room in a host family 

Arrival 

Biarritz airport or railway 

station. 

PARIS 

PARTNER SCHOOL 

DATES (Campus) 

Information on request 

Summer 04.07.2010 – 21.08.2010 

LESSONS* 

Standard course: 

20 lessons x 45 minutes per week 

*No lessons on national holidays or on the Monday of your 

arrival (written and spoken French test). Lessons are not rescheduled 

PRICES (see our price list or contact your agent). 


Standard course, accommodation on 

campus (3-4 students per room), full 

board, security, activities, excursions, supervision. 

SUPPLEMENTS: (see our price list or contact your 

agent). 

• Return group transfers

www.cia-france.com 

PRIVATE INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION 

"Centre International d’Antibes" / ATOLL Juniors 

Tel. : +33 970 407 434, +33 970 407 359, +1 202 470 66 59 

Fax : +33 811 035 167 - Email : info@<strong>learn</strong>-<strong>french</strong>.fr 

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