TY French Course La Rochelle
Dates
7th of April - 15th of June
Lesson Duration
60 Minutes
Age
15 - 17
Lessons
15 Hrs Lessons & 2 Cultural Workshops & 2 Exam Prep Lessons
Class size
Avg 10
Accommodation
French Host Full Board
At A Glance
This course is ideal for independent, motivated Transition Year who wish to fast track their fluency in French and boost their language skills before the Leaving Certificate.
- 15 Hours General French lessons
- 2 Afternoon Cultural Workshops
- 2 Afternoon Exam Prep Lessons
- Full Board accommodation with French Host
- Comprehensive social & activity program
- Return airport transfers from La Rochelle Airport
- Course dates: 7th of April – 15th of June
2 weeks: €2195 / 3 weeks: €3110 / 4 weeks: €4050
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School
Our partner school in La Rochelle boasts a beautiful modern campus and over 50 years of language teaching experience. It is located just 10 minutes walking distance from the beach, and the pier. It is surrounded by traditional bakeries and restaurants, so students can enjoy traditional French cuisine. The building also has free WiFi access to all students. For the past 5 years, our partner school in La Rochelle has organised French courses specifically tailored for Irish students based either around a TY Course or the LC Prep Course. They have now combined both of these courses to offer the best of both worlds to students in terms of classes and activities.
Course
Students work on their French grammar and oral skills. In the afternoons students take part in Cultural Workshops or Exam preparation classes. During the workshops students delve into various points of French culture to learn more about the local way of life. The Exam Preparation classes offer the students the opportunity to train for their Leaving Certificate with the support of native trained French teachers.
The classes are made up of:
- 15 hours General French lessons (9 – 12.15 Mon – Fri)
- 2 Afternoon Cultural Workshops (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
- 2 Afternoon Exam Preparation Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Accommodation
Staying with a host is a fantastic opportunity for students to practice their newly acquired French skills outside of the classroom in real life situations. To fully immerse yourself in the language, our partner school arranges accommodation with carefully selected French hosts who are located either within walking distance or a short bus or tram journey from the school (max 25 minutes). The hosts are vetted and inspected and visited regularly by the school’s Accommodation Officer and are personally known to the school. Hosts offer full-board accommodation to students. They will make sure that the you have everything they need for their day at school and will welcome you into their homes. If a student comes with a friend or two it is possible to organise their accommodation together in the same home. However if there are more than three, they will most likely be separated into two different homes. Our partner language school’s rule for host accommodation is that no two students of the same mother tongue are placed in the same host family unless they are travelling together as friends. Please note that during the months of April, May and June, there are mostly Irish students on the programme as they have flexibility with TY and Irish summer holidays begin earlier than in most other countries.
Activities
After lessons students can apply what they’ve learned in class to a range of social and cultural activities, including watersports and sailing.
In addition, a number of social activities are organized through the school which includes football matches, beach volley, and afternoon excursions and trips. Two activities are organized each afternoon. On Mondays, a visit to La Rochelle is offered to newcomers. Please note, activities are always supervised.
The evening activities are varied: films, city trips, games and beach picnics.
FEES
2 weeks: €2195 / 3 weeks: €3110 / 4 weeks: €4050
What is included:
- 15 hours of French classes
- 2 Afternoon Cultural Workshops
- 2 Afternoon Exam Preparation Lessons
- All Course materials.
- Full board French host accommodation .
- Pre-departure information and support.
- Afternoon activities and an excursion at the weekend.
- Graded certificate upon completion.
- Return Airport transfers from La Rochelle Airport
Not Included:
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Registration fee of €95
- Extra night with host €40
- Dietary Supplement €50 per week
a sample week
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.00-12.15 | General French | General French | General French | General French | General French | |
| 12.15 - 13.15 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break | Excursion! |
| 13.15 - 15.45 | LC Prep | Cultural Workshop | LC Prep | Cultural Workshop | Canoeing | Enjoy! |
| 15.45 - 18.15 | Water Sports | Free Time | Visit to Aquarium | Free Time | Game: La Rochelle et ses curiosités | Explore! |
| 18.15 | Evening spent with host | Escape Rooms! | Evening spent with host | Sailing at sunset and a picnic at the beach | Evening spent with host |
FAQs
The programme runs from Sunday to Sunday with students arriving and departing on this day. Students are also requested to arrive between 10 am and 8 pm, where possible. For more information contact our office 00 353 121 433 14 or through our Contact Us page.
You will be met on arrival by your French host or by a school representative and brought straight to your accommodation. Please be sure to email at least 2 weeks prior to departure to confirm your flight details. You will see your name on a board as you come through arrivals. We will also give you an emergency telephone number for the school which you should call in the event that your flight is delayed.
Depending on where your French host is situated, the school can be within walking distance or a short bus or tram journey from the school (max 25 minutes). You will be shown to your school on the first morning and the school can help you source a weekly transport pass if needed. Students may choose between a bike or buss pass to get around the town – these are provided by the school on the first morning.
Special dietary requirements can be catered to for a supplement (€50 per week) if you let us know at the time of booking.
You will have a level test on the first morning before you start your course and will be placed in a class with other students of the same level. Your level will be monitored during the course and if you feel your class is too easy or too difficult then you should speak with your teacher or let us know and the Director of Studies will see if it’s possible to move you to a different class. Everyone at the school is very approachable and once you let someone know they will make sure that the move is as quick and smooth as possible for you.
Your accommodation includes breakfast, evening meal and Sunday lunch with your French host. Packed lunches are provided for weekdays and excursions.
Your accommodation details are confirmed as soon as we receive them from our partner school. This is usually 1-2 weeks prior to departure but can sometimes be much sooner. At the same time, you will also receive our pre-departure information with all your school details and emergency contact numbers for your stay.
You can book online. Once the form is complete all you need to do to secure your booking is to pay a deposit of €200. It usually takes 1-2 days before your booking is confirmed and the final balance is due 4 weeks prior to departure. You can pay either by card, bank transfer or cheque.
As we are not a travel agency, we don’t book flights. However, we can advise on which flights would be suitable so please email or give us a call and we would be happy to talk you through it. Please note, do not book flights until your enrolment has been confirmed by Tribe Study Abroad.
Students who are minors (under 18) are required to have a signed parental permission form if they wish to go out in the evenings. Parents must indicate a curfew time. For more information contact our office at 00 353 121 433 14 or through our Contact Us page.
Please refer to our Terms of Business for further information on our cancellation policy. tribestudy.com/terms-of-business/
The minimum age students can attend is 15, and the maximum age is 17.
Yes, It may include preparing some vocabulary for the next day or a written piece from the past papers. The homework is there to help consolidate what you have learned that day in the classroom and the course is for motivated students who wish to do well in the Leaving Cert. However, don’t worry! There will be plenty of time for relaxation and meeting up with new friends.
Absolutely! Here at Tribe Study Abroad, we love to see what our students get up to and their recommendations! We encourage our students to share their experience with us by writing a blog and sending some pictures. Refer to our collection of blogs on the site. https://tribestudy.com/blog/
The course is based on twin room sharing. All you have to do is specify who you would like to share with at the time of booking. Students who travel on their own are usually accommodated with another student of similar age and gender.