+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
This new and exciting course for TY students will not only see your French language skills improve in leaps and bounds but you will also gain valuable work experience in a French-speaking work environment. It is a great way to make your CV stand out!
The course comprises 15 hours a week of general French classes in the mornings followed by working for a local business or at the language school in the afternoons.
Students will need to complete an online test to establish their ability level. Those who obtain at least a B1 level or above will be asked to write their CV and cover letter in French to be presented to French businesses for work placements. There is a wide selection of sectors to choose from including museums, tourist hotels, offices, youth hostel, restaurants, industrial businesses and businesses specialised in the nautical sector. It will not be possible to always be placed in your first choice of sector.
Students below B1 level can still take this course and experience valuable work experience at the inlingua language school – carrying out roles such as reception desk work, administrative tasks, observation of English classes and assisting English teachers during lessons.
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 and enjoy other activities such as sports and water sports. Why not learn to surf whilst you’re there or take yachting lessons? And for those who aren’t so sporty, there are plenty of interesting museums and excursions on offer. The course is offered through a high-quality language school – inlingua, which is ideally located just moments away from the sea and town centre.
Students stay in Home Stay Accommodation. Support and guidance is provided to students throughout their stay and they will benefit from a busy programme that includes 1 evening activity a week and weekend excursions.
This exclusive course provides the perfect opportunity for students to improve their French language skills as well as work experience in a French workplace.
Students under 18
In accordance with the school rules and local laws all students under the age of 18 at the time of travel will need parental permission for unsupervised free-time from 8:30pm until the maximum curfew time. Curfews are 12pm on Sunday to Thursday and 1am on Friday and Saturday. Parents can choose an earlier curfew.
Day
Monday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Dinner/free time
Day
Tuesday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Dinner/free time
Day
Wednesday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Evening activity
Day
Thursday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Dinner/free time
Day
Friday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Dinner/free time
Day
Saturday
Full Day
Excursion to Rochefort and Brouage village
Day
Sunday
Full Day
Free time/time spent with host family
Course Duration
2 weeks
2 weeks minimum stay required. 2 students per date.
Prices include the following:
– Transfers from and to La Rochelle airport
– Full board accommodation
– Weekly bus pass
– French classes in groups of 10 maximum
– Assessment of language test (online + speaking)
– Correction of French version of application and CV (for B1 and above only)
– Research and presentation of the internship
– Relation with the company during the internship
– Creation of a contract in compliance with French work regulations –
– One evening activity per week
– Full day excursion on Saturdays
– Health insurance
– Dedicated local French Group Leader. 1 Group Leader for every 10 students. This Group Leader is responsible for Stein Study students only.
Pricing for Course and Homestay Accommodation
€890 per week (minimum of 2 weeks stay)
Optional Extras:
– One to One Lessons – €55 per lesson
– Sailing Lessons – €220 per lesson
– Join the Local Gym – €140 per month
How to book
To book, please click on the Book Now button and fill out your details.
Alternatively, you can email info@steinstudy.com with the following information:
If booking outside 8 weeks, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable holding deposit of €500
Once we have this information, we will send you forms for completion, an invoice and flight details for you to book.
Full payment is due 8 weeks prior to departure
Homestay Accommodation
Inlingua La Rochelle has a network of hosts that accommodate students throughout the year. The language school carefully chooses and vets hosts to ensure they will provide a safe, comfortable environment for the students throughout their stay. All hosts are located within 20 minutes walking 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.
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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
All meals are included in the price. You will however need money for socialising and shopping during your time away.
Having a foundation of conversational French is beneficial to students going on any of our French language courses but even less advanced students will see their fluency flourish in a short space of time during this intense language course. Students will be tested online before they depart to assess whether their work placement will be within the language school or with a local business.
Transfer between La Rochelle airport and your accommodation is provided on arrival and departure.
You can opt to take the course for a minimum of 2 weeks up to 6 weeks.
The language school is located close to the town centre and all host families are within easy walking distance or bus ride to town and school. You will be provided with a bus pass for the duration of your stay.
You can fly out on the Sunday before your start date. For 2019/2020, start dates see date and pricing section of course.
Students will stay in Home Stay Accommodation with a well-vetted and carefully chosen local family close to the language school
The closest airport is La Rochelle
Local business placements could be museums, tourist hotels, offices, youth hostel, restaurants, industrial businesses and businesses specialised in the nautical sector. Inlingua language school placements will be - reception desk work, administrative tasks, observation of English classes and assisting English teachers during lessons.
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My overall experience was extremely positive. During my time here. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect such as the classes and the activities organised at Inlingua. The activities were so varied and the organisers did everything to make everyone feel welcome and to make sure everybody was enjoying themselves. The French classes were all so interesting and both of the teachers that I had were very friendly and helpful. We covered so many topical over the two weeks and the teachers always made each topic interesting and easy to understand. We also had classes for leaving cert prep spread over 5 classes during 2 weeks I found these classes so helpful for the understanding of the exam next year and our teachers were so helpful and accommodating towards us. Staying with a host family was also great for getting the full French experience and our host family made us feel very comfortable. I enjoyed the whole trip and made so many new friends from my trip.
Overall I found the whole experience extremely positive. Stein study literally organised everything and answered any queries I had. I also found the French school and staff to be particularly approachable and helpful. Josh was initially a bit nervous about going to La Rochelle but quickly settled into his accommodation...
I had the lost amazing stay in Cádiz and could not be happier with everything that I experienced while I was there! I definitely feel like my language skills have improved drastically, the organised excursions were great, all of the teachers were very helpful and up for a laugh which immediately made you eager to learn Spanish to be able to chat with them!
When I first arrived I had a decent understanding of French oral expression but my host family and the teachers in the school made a great effort to improve my French through various activities and different topics of conversation. We did a lot of afternoon and evening activities which always kept me occupied. At dinner in my house I was always asked about my day in French which I think was hugely effective towards improving my French.
There were a lot of activities to get involved in and the French classes were very helpful.
Having gone on this trip, I finally got my head around the grammars. The main highlights were making friends and I still keep in contact with the girl who stayed in the same house as me and we mainly communicate through French. I also enjoyed independently touring Rouen- seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral and eating out and meeting up with friends in the evening. "
