+353 (0) 1 475 9646France, La Rochelle
France, La Rochelle
Class Duration
60 min
Class per week
15
Student Age
15 - 17 yrs
Class Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
If you love playing rugby and are looking to study abroad to improve your French language skills during TY, then this is the course for you! This one of a kind course, offered by the inLingua French language school in La Rochelle, combines morning French classes with rugby workshops and training sessions in the afternoons. There is even the opportunity to attend a pre-match training session with a top 14 French Rugby Team!
You will attend 15 French language classes throughout the week at the language school and then in the afternoons, you will either attend a rugby training session (2 per week) or a Rugby in France Workshop (2 per week).
The training sessions are hosted by a local La Rochelle rugby team. You will join in with their weekly 2.5 hour training sessions and benefit from learning from their experienced and enthusiastic coach.
The workshops take place at the language school and will focus on the topic of ‘Rugby in France’. They offer a great way for students to use their language skills to talk about a topic they enjoy and are passionate about. Themes for discussion include; ‘The rise of rugby in France’ and ‘Match observation and analysis’.
And perhaps the most exciting part of the course is that you will get to attend a pre-match open training session for one of the top teams in the country – La Rochelle Atlantique Stade Rochelais. The team includes some of the best players in the country. At the training session, you will observe and make notes on training techniques and prepare a warm-up/training session for fellow students. Another great way to practice your French and learn new vocab.
We have scheduled this course around the match fixtures for the La Rochelle Atlantique Stade Rochelais rugby team so that students can not only attend the pre-match training session but can also purchase tickets to the actual match. Tickets are available for the following matches:
13th April 2019 – La Rochelle vs Pau
04th May 2019 – La Rochelle vs Toulon
Fixtures for 2020 have not been released
Match tickets and transport can be booked with us when booking your place on the course for the price of €40 (includes ticket and transport).
La Rochelle is a magnificent port town on the west coast of France with plenty to see and do for teenagers. With innovative public transport and lots of green spaces as well as beaches, it is an ideal location for Irish teenagers who want to study abroad in a fun and safe environment. When not involved in rugby activities, students will have the opportunity to join other students at the language school for organised activities and excursions.
Students stay in Home Stay Accommodation and support and guidance is provided to students throughout their stay.
Please note that this course is for students who already play rugby. It is not for beginners.
Day
Monday
Morning
French lessons
Afternoon
Rugby Workshop followed by guided tour of La Rochelle
Evening
Free time at home with host family
Day
Tuesday
Morning
French lessons
Afternoon
Training exercises followed by gym
Evening
Rugby Training
Day
Wednesday
Morning
French lessons
Afternoon
Free time
Evening
Free time at home with host family
Day
Thursday
Morning
French lessons
Afternoon
Rugby Workshop followed by gym
Evening
Rugby Training
Day
Friday
Morning
French lessons
Afternoon
Training exercises followed by climbing activity
Evening
Free time at home with host family
Day
Saturday
Morning
Full day excursion
Afternoon
Full day excursion
Evening
Rugby Match Stade Rochelais
Day
Sunday
Full Day
Free Time
Course Duration
2 weeks to 6 weeks
Price
€890 per week
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How to book:
Please click on the Book Now button and fill out your details.
You will be asked to pay your booking deposit, please read our terms and conditions.
We will send you the forms to complete for your booking
Full payment is due 8 weeks prior to departure.
Students stay in local Home Stay accommodation with people who are vetted and chosen by the language school, InLingua La Rochelle. Students will have their own room or can share with a friend. The accommodation chosen by inLingua is of a much higher standard than most other locations. As La Rochelle is not a haven for language tourists, Home Stay Hosts are taking students for the right reasons. We realise that Home Stay Accommodation is not for everyone. If you select this type of accommodation, you will need to be open-minded and understand that you may not benefit from all your usual creature comforts. You have to be willing to practice your French no matter how bad you may think it is! You will have breakfast and dinner with your family as well as lunch on the weekends. All Home Stay Accommodation is located within 30 minutes cycle or easy bus route to the language school.
Curfew:
Parents can create a curfew for students however the maximum curfew the school allows is 12 pm (midnight) Sunday – Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday. Please note that if a parent would like to adjust their child’s curfew they must allow a 24 hour changing period.
Rugby + French Course in La Rochelle
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The closest airport is La Rochelle
Students will stay in Home Stay Accommodation with a well vetted and carefully chosen local family close to the language school
The 2020 start dates are listed on the dates & prices page
The language school is located close to the town centre and all host's are within easy cycling distance or bus ride to town and school. You will be provided with a bus pass for the duration of your stay. The school can also help students rent bikes for the duration of their stay.
Parents can create a curfew for students however the maximum curfew the school allows is 12 pm (midnight) Sunday - Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday. Please note that if a parent would like to adjust their child's curfew they must allow a 24 hour changing period.
You can opt to take the course for a minimum of 2 weeks up to 6 weeks
No flights are not included in the price. You will need to arrange your own flights, although we are happy to advise. The closest airport is La Rochelle
Students can opt to share a host family with a friend or can be placed with another student if they have travelled alone. Staying with a student who you didn’t know before your trip is a great way to widen your circle of friends while getting the chance to practice your language skills with new people. The school will accommodate all requests as best they can.
All meals are included in the price. You will however need money for socialising and shopping during your time away.
Transfer between La Rochelle airport and your accommodation is provided on arrival and departure
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The family I stayed with were very friendly and accommodating , the teachers were very relaxed and helpful, much more enjoyable than regular school, the trips were tiring but enjoyable and gave me the opportunity to further practice my french, I learned a lot!
The classes in the morning were great each one was fully prepared. A planned out which helped a lot. At the start I found it hard to learn French through speaking it but got better throughout. The exam prep classes served to last for a lot longer than they did but were effective. I would prefer exam prep in the morning than classes afterwards personally. I would’ve preferred more free time instead of activities
It was great fun, I met lots of people that I will be friends with for a very long time. I’ve also made great memories.
I loved my trip because everyone was always very kind and I felt I had any problems I could have easily got help. I found the weeks I was here with more students was the better memories as it was more fun during our free time and during activities with everyone. I found the classes very helpful for both pronunciation and my grammar.
I love it! I improved my French so much!
I came in with a very basic knowledge of speaking French since being here. The teachers were very friendly and helped if you couldn’t understand something. The direction was super. I also really enjoyed the freedom available in the school. The activities were very enjoyable as well over because of the weather, it was a very new enjoyable experience for trying to improve the standard if your French.
