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2 Weeks Intensive Classes in Villefranche with Institut de Français
Current Bid: $2,770
Value: $3,100
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125 - 2 Weeks Intensive Classes in Villefranche with Institut de Français

Details:

Treat yourself to the French learning experience of a lifetime. Immerse yourself in the French language and culture at the world renowned immersion program offered by the Institut de Français in the amazingly beautiful and historic town of Villefranche-sur-Mer. The Institut is located just 10 minutes from Nice on the Côte d'Azur, with easy train access to Cannes, Antibes, Menton and Monte Carlo (all are great for weekend excursions).

The winning bidder will enjoy two weeks of full-day intensive classes with an emphasis on spoken French, cultural excursions, and two meals on-site with your fellow students, who are all adults with the goal of improving their French for personal or professional reasons. This intensive French course runs for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. 

Founded in 1969, the Institut's aim is to help students develop a natural speaking ability by using a unique concept, the “Total Approach." This class is an excellent complement to your ongoing learning with the Alliance Française - you'll find it to be the perfect way to super-charge your learning, taking you to the next level with greater confidence in your ability to produce spontaneous and fluid contemporary speech.

Linda Witt, a former student at the Institut (and current Alliance Française board member, and Officier des Palmes Académiques) says: “Attending the Institut de Français was an experience of a lifetime. Not only was the school an amazing catalyst for my French, but discovering the beautiful nearby town on the Riviera was life-changing for me. Combining this France-based immersion experience with the classes at my local Alliance Française has taken my French to a new level and has boosted my confidence immeasurably.”

The winning bidder can also enjoy a dedicated meeting on Zoom with Linda Witt. She will be happy to share her tips for visiting Villefranche-sur-mer, Nice and the surrounding area. She will also share her tips for getting the most out of the incredible immersion adventure at the Institut de Français in beautiful Villefranche-sur-mer.

The certificate is valid for a two-week course at the Institut de Francais, in Villefranche-sur-Mer (a value of 2,900 Euros), with the recommended option to pay for an additional one or two weeks of classes. (Most enrollees at the Institut sign up for the full four-week session for the greatest impact.)



Conditions:

  • Can be redeemed for the Institut's 2-week sessions beginning November 25, 2024; January 6, 2025; February 3, 2025 or March 3, 2025.
  • Valid specifically for the first 2 weeks of a session of their choice, from the ones listed above. See the Institut's website: www.institutdefrancais.com under “Course Calendar & Fees”.
  • Valid for one person at any level of French (from beginner to advanced).
  • Covers the Institut's program including 2 meals per class day. 
  • This price does not include accommodation in Villefranche, which can be arranged privately or through the Institut de Français at the student's expense, subject to availability.
  • Students can extend their stay at a cost of 1450 Euros per week if they wish. (Stays of 3 and 4 weeks are recommended, for the best progress.)

 

Donated by: Institut de Français

Donated by: Institut de Français