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Montpellier

The captivating student town in the South of France is near the
wine-growing region of Languedoc and the Mediterranean Sea.
The language school here is one of the best in the country.

Montpellier

The school

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LISA! Quality Mark

Sightseeing

Accommodation

Courses and prices

Exam Courses

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Travel

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Montpellier

Montpellier is a young and lively university town which enjoys a mild climate all year round. Many students who have learnt French with LISA! in Montpellier come back year after year!

The sun shines almost continuously and the endless sandy beaches of the Mediterranean are just a few kilometres away. The historic town centre with its picturesque narrow alleyways, its elegant patrician houses dating from the 16th century, and its typically French street cafes, is home to countless summer festivals. Nightlife in Montpellier is exciting and varied.

Montpellier's advantageous location between the Provence, the Cevennes, the Camargue and the Pyrenees, offers an enormous choice of excursions. This area of Southern France has remained original and is not overcrowded with tourists, a real French treasure!

The school

Our language school is situated in the centre of the historical old town in a magnificent 18th century patrician house. It is under French and German quality control and is one of the leading language schools in Montpellier.
It offers quality language courses of the highest level as well as modern equipment (e.g. flat screen monitors for free internet access in the school).
The teaching methods are ideal for students of all levels, from young professionals and college students to people who want to refresh their knowledge and take a holiday at the same time.

Brief information

LISA! Quality Mark

The school is recognised by the Maison de la France and the Montpellier Chamber of Commerce). Member of IALC. International classes, great location. Preparation for D.E.L.F. / D.A.L.F.

Travelling tip: The cost of living in Montpellier is relatively low, and the school is therefore very popular for long-term courses (from 8 weeks duration).
The school is right by the sea, and the location is blessed with sunshine almost all year round. The old part of town is home to a variety of restaurants and bars. The region of Languedoc-Roussillon is famous for a wide selection of cheeses and excellent wine. We definitely recommend visiting the vineyards and cheese makers.

Sightseeing in Montpellier

Montpellier, capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, is only a few kilometres from the Mediterranean. Montpellier has a modern university; the locals are culturally and intellectually active and above all, very welcoming.

Montpellier university’s medical faculty is one of the oldest and most renowned in France. The Cathedral St Pierre, which is built like a castle and has survived many religious wars, is next to the university.
La Place Jean Jaures in the town centre is the most lively place in Montpellier. It has a fruit, clothes and jewellery market in the morning. In the evenings, it is used as an outdoor patio by the surrounding cafes.
The Promenade du Peyrou offers marvellous views across the Garrigues and the Cevennes as well as the sea. It also has an aqueduct, St Clement, and a Chateau d’eau. The Promenade des Arceaux hosts a provencal market on Saturdays.
Montpellier’s modern architecture is well worth mentioning. We recommend a visit to Port Marianne or Antigone by Ricardo Bofill.
Montpellier’s suburbs are characterised by elegant castles called Folies which were built by rich citizens and the aristocracy as summer residences.
In the evening, we recommend a visit to the Place de la Comédie in the heart of the city. It has various pubs, music pavilions, cinemas and an opera house.

We also recommend a visit to the castle of Carcassonne, which according to UNESCO is a major cultural heritage site. Nîmes is one of the oldest and most beautiful towns in France. Avignon, famous for its ‘pont’, is not far from Montpellier either.

Accommodation

Student Residence: Single (SR) or double room (DR) usually ensuite and with cooking facilities. Distance from the school: 3-12 minutes on foot (depending on student residence).

Family: Single rooms (SR) with breakfast (B&B) or half-board (HB). Average distance from the school: 15 minutes on foot or by bus/ tram.

Hotel: Single (SR) or double room (DR) in a fully equipped apartment hotel with large rooms, kitchen, and bath, WC and TV. Prices during the summer season (06.06.10 - 19.09.10) are a little higher. Average distance from the school 15 minutes by tram. Please note that a city tax of 1,01 € per night is payable directly to the hotel. Double rooms can only be booked by two people travelling together.

Courses and prices

Exam courses

At our language school in Montpellier, we offer the following exam preparation courses: preparation for the Diplôme d' Etudes en Langue Française (D.E.L.F.) certificate and the Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (D.A.L.F.) certificate.

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Please note:

• The D.E.L.F. course is suitable for beginners at level A0, whereas you must be at least at an advanced level (C1) to take the D.A.L.F. course
• The D.E.L.F./D.A.L.F. course consists of the standard course + 10 lessons exam preparation (group tuition) for the last 6 weeks prior to the exam. Students studying longer than 6 weeks (we recommend 8 - 12 weeks) will first participate in the Intensive Course which is also covering all aspects of the exam.
• The exams normally take place in the last week of the course; therefore we can only offer limited teaching in that week.
• You must pay the exam fee while in Montpellier. Please consult the table regarding how much the exam fee will cost.

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Dates and services

Package includes:

• Language course as booked
• Accommodation as booked
• Loan of course materials
• Organised social/activity programme
• Travel advice and information
• Certificate on course completion

Additional services:

• Half board supplement in Family: £ 46 per week
• Extra nights without lessons: Family/Residence: £ 32; Hotel £ 51
• Supplement for a single room in the residence: £ 51 per week
  
• Single transfer from Airport/Railway Station to accommodation: included in the price for Host Family accommodation (arrivals between 9:00 a.m. and 10.15 p.m.)

Travel

We recommend that you book a flight to Montpellier. Transfer from the airport to your accommodation is included in the price for arrivals before 10.15 p. m. Alternatively, there is public transport service from Montpellier airport and also a taxi service, which should cost about £ 28. For further information and advice, please contact our staff.