+353 (0) 1 475 9646France, La Rochelle
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Class Duration
60 min
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Class per week
15
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Student Age
15 - 17 yrs
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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.
Sample Week
Day
01
Monday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Dinner/free time
Day
02
Tuesday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Dinner/free time
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03
Wednesday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Evening activity
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04
Thursday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Dinner/free time
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05
Friday
Morning
French classes
Afternoon
Work experience
Evening
Dinner/free time
Day
06
Saturday
Full Day
Excursion to Rochefort and Brouage village
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07
Sunday
Full Day
Free time/time spent with host family
Dates & Prices
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:
- Name of course
- Parent’s full name, phone number and email
- Student’s full name, date of birth, Irish school, email and phone number
- Any medical/food requirements
- Course start date
- Course length
- Any optional extras
- Special requests
- If travelling with a friend and whether they would like to share accommodation
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
Accommodation
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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FAQ
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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What Students Say?
I have learnt a lot here. I had good craic. I think it helped that the teachers had limited English as it improved my French a lot. I enjoyed the activities after school and the trips in a Saturday, but I think it would be better to have one or two Saturdays off, so we can do what we wanted. My host was very nice, and she spoke little English which also improved my French. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here.
John
I have Found my language Experience very good and I think I have learnt a lot. Our Host was very nice, and I have learnt a lot from listening to their conversations at dinner, going to classes has also been very good and our teachers very good and I felt that I have learnt a lot. I have also really enjoyed doing all the activities an getting to walk around La Rochelle. The teachers are nice, and they ensured that everyone enjoyed the activities. I think La Rochelle is a great place to come as the weather is nice and there is a great night life which had been fun to experience. I feel that I have learnt a lot from the classes and just listening to French people talking when we are out and about
Catherine
Stein Study was a great experience for me! I went to Lindenberg in Germany in March 2019 for two weeks and it was a very effective course and my standard of German improved immensely! In both oral and written work my teachers when I returned noticed a huge difference. The booking process was very manageable and I was enrolled in no time. I had a great time in Germany learning the language and meeting people from all over the world and it is a trip I would strongly recommend!
Patrick
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.
Elaine
It was a great experience to immerse myself in the French Language in La Rochelle. Everybody in La Rochelle that we met were very nice and corrected our mistakes when speaking that was very helpful. I learnt most of my French while at home with my host. Overall I learnt a lot and I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to La Rochelle and all of the teachers & instructor’s, they couldn’t have been nicer.
Laura
My experience with my language experience was overall really enjoyable. My host family was so nice and gave us really nice accommodation of such high standard. They made me feel so welcome. The food was also delicious. I also really enjoyed my classes in school because I really did learn so much. The activities were really well organised and I had a lot of fun taking part in them. During my stay I made so many new friends and really had such a good time.
Sophie
