For Ages: 13-18
Absolute Beginner to Intermediate French
Supervised Program

Classes are held in a modern and spacious building. Each of the 15 classrooms are air conditioned and accomodate up to 15 participants. The NRCSA Center is centrally located, and is only 10 minutes by bicycle from the center of Biarritz. The main train station and airport are also nearby. All students can expect:

•   Expert and friendly teachers devoted to giving equal attention to each person's     language objectives.
•   Professional quality service.
•   Dynamic teaching methods with a communicative approach.
•   Attention to feedback and always ready to help.
•   Prompt and efficient reaction to any potential queries.
•   International student body and classroom atmosphere, with students attending from Western Europe, England, Ireland, North and South America, Ghana and several Eastern European Countries.
  

All teachers are qualified to teach French to foreign students (Diplôme de Français Langue Etrangère), and have excellent knowledge of the French culture and civilization. Many of them have lived and taught French abroad and speak several languages. This allows each teacher to more easily relate to students of different cultures. Together with their enthusiasm and spontaneity, they guarantee lively and effective lessons.

The NRCSA Center is recognized by the Rectorate of Bordeaux and is a member of SOUFFLE (the only quality control organization for French language schools and universities in France).

Biarritz is a peaceful haven nestled between the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic ocean in the Basque region of France. Originally a quaint fishing village, Biarritz began its evolution into a fashionable and refined seaside resort in the 19th century with the arrival and attention of Napoleon III and his empress Eugenie.

Presently, Biarritz is also world-renound for its excellent surfing, long sandy beaches, and year-round mild climate in addition to its wonderful architecture, elegant buildings, casinos and palaces.

    
This region of France offers:

• St. Jean-de-Luz, St. Jacques de Compostelle, and a large number of authentic Basque villages
•  Beautiful long sandy beaches offering a wide range of water sport activities year-round
• Quick access to the stunning views, trekking, and skiing available in the Pyrenees mountains
• Incredible waves and surfing
• Spain is located 20 minutes away by automobile