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Riviera French Institute — language school in France

Language School Riviera French Institute

France, Cannes Centre de langues Age 6–18

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The language school Riviera French Institute is located in the center of the luxurious French city of Cannes. The golden beaches, the bay and the Palais des Festivals are within five minutes walk from the school.

The school is equipped with spacious bright classrooms, a common living room, snack machines and WiFi. Children spend a lot of free time with host families, immerse themselves in the culture and life of the French and practice the language in a natural setting. The excursion program includes trips to Monaco with a visit to the oceanographic museum, the Marineland water park, an excursion to the Lérins Islands. On the first day, the children will go on a sightseeing tour of Cannes or Nice. Weekends and evenings - in the circle of host families.

Children are accommodated in host families within walking distance or 20-30 minutes by bus from the center. Safety is a priority of the Riviera French Institute, so families are carefully selected by the staff of the center. Three meals a day.

  • Perfectly situated in the town center
  • Free wifi
  • Free private parking
  • Only 5 minutes away from the beach and the Palais
  • Variety of programs
  • 18 bright, spacious and comfortable classrooms
  • Theses courses are available for all levels 
  • French mother-tongue and certified teacher 
  • Snack and beverage vending machines
  • The train station is only 1 minute away by foot
  • Golf pitches
  • Football, basketball, volleyball fields
  • Tennis courts
  • Paddling
  • Excursions
  • Sailing
  • Sport

Programmes

Summer French School
from 633,00 € / week
Age 6–18 Host family Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Twin 19 Jun 2026 – 20 Aug 2026 15 hrs/week

Language course 15 hours per week. Children are taught in classes of up to 15 people, classes are formed according to the level of the language. Teaching staff - native speakers with education in the field of linguistics or philology. Lessons are held from 9.00 to 12.15. Children work on pronunciation, understanding colloquial speech, expanding vocabulary, especially in knowledge of idioms. Teachers create a motivating and relaxed atmosphere. Training is possible at any level.

  • 15 hours of language per week
  • Educational material
  • Certificate
  • Leisure and excursion programs
  • Three meals a day
  • Accommodation in host families
  • Banking costs
  • Travel Class travel services
  • Visa processing, including translation of documents
  • Medical insurance
  • Transfer from and to the airport (for groups)

Not included:

  • Pocket expenses

Sample programme

Jour 1

Matin. Arrival day

Jour 2

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Guided tour of CANNES with RFI Group Leader

Soir. Homestay

Jour 3

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Free time (enjoy beach or shopping with your friends)

Soir. Homestay

Jour 4

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Excursion to the Lerins Island/Leader/Excursion to Marineland or Aquasplash

Soir. Homestay

Jour 5

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Free time (enjoy beach or shopping with your friends)

Soir. Homestay

Jour 6

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Free time (enjoy beach or shopping with your friends)

Soir. Homestay

Jour 7

Matin. Immersion with the host-family

Jour. Immersion with the host-family

Soir. Immersion with the host-family

Jour 8

Matin. Immersion with the host-family

Jour. Immersion with the host-family

Soir. Immersion with the host-family

Jour 9

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Guided tour of Nice

Soir. Homestay

Jour 10

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Free time (enjoy beach or shopping with your friends)

Soir. Homestay

Jour 11

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Oceanographic Museum entrance

Soir. Homestay

Jour 12

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Free time (enjoy beach or shopping with your friends)

Soir. Homestay

Jour 13

Matin. Lessons

Jour. Free time (enjoy beach or shopping with your friends)

Soir. Homestay

Jour 14

Jour. Departure

Summer French Sailing School
from 746,00 € / week
Age 6–18 Host family Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Twin 10 Jul 2026 – 21 Aug 2026 15 hrs/week

Language course 15 hours per week. Children are taught in classes of up to 15 people, classes are formed according to the level of the language. Teaching staff - native speakers with education in the field of linguistics or philology. Lessons are held from 9.00 to 12.15. Children work on pronunciation, understanding colloquial speech, expanding vocabulary, especially in knowledge of idioms. Teachers create a motivating and relaxed atmosphere. The course includes sailing lessons on the beach under the guidance of coaches. Training is possible at any level.

  • 15 hours of language per week
  • Educational material
  • Certificate
  • Leisure and excursion programs
  • Three meals a day
  • Accommodation in host families
  • Banking costs
  • Travel Class travel services
  • Visa processing, including translation of documents
  • Medical insurance
  • Transfer from and to the airport (for groups)

Not included:

  • Pocket expenses

Sample programme

Jour 1

Matin. Arrival day

Jour. Discovery of family life and habits

Jour 2

Matin. 4 general English or French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15

Jour. Guided tour of CANNES with RFI Group Leader

Soir. Homestay

Jour 3

Matin. 4 general English or French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15

Jour. sailing activity with a professional monitor

Soir. Homestay

Jour 4

Matin. 4 general English or French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15

Jour. 1/2 hour return trip by boat + visit of the island

Soir. Homestay

Jour 5

Matin. 4 general English or French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15

Jour. sailing activity with a professional monitor

Soir. Homestay

Jour 6

Matin. 4 general English or French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15

Jour. sailing activity with a professional monitor

Soir. Homestay

Jour 7

Matin. Immersion with the host-family

Jour. departure

Summer French Multi-Sport School
from 1 066,00 € / week
Age 6–18 Host family Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Twin 10 Jul 2026 – 28 Aug 2026 15 hrs/week

Language course 15 hours per week. Children are taught in classes of up to 15 people, classes are formed according to the level of the language. Teaching staff - native speakers with education in the field of linguistics or philology. Lessons are held from 9.00 to 12.15. Children work on pronunciation, understanding colloquial speech, expanding vocabulary, especially in knowledge of idioms. Teachers create a motivating and relaxed atmosphere. The "multisport" program includes a variety of sports training: golf, swimming, tennis, football, volleyball, basketball, boating. Training is possible at any level.

  • 15 hours of language per week
  • Educational material
  • Certificate
  • Leisure and excursion programs
  • Three meals a day
  • Accommodation in host families
  • Banking costs
  • Travel Class travel services
  • Visa processing, including translation of documents
  • Medical insurance
  • Transfer from and to the airport (for groups)

Not included:

  • Pocket expenses

Sample programme

Jour 1

Matin. Arrival in the host family

Jour. Discovery of family life and habits

Jour 2

Matin. General French or English group lessons (1H30) from 9.00 to 10.30

Jour. Multi-sports program from 11.00 A.M to 16.00 P.M.

Soir. Homestay

Jour 3

Matin. General French or English group lessons (1H30) from 9.00 to 10.30

Jour. Multi-sports program from 11.00 A.M to 16.00 P.M.

Soir. Homestay

Jour 4

Matin. General French or English group lessons (1H30) from 9.00 to 10.30

Jour. Multi-sports program from 11.00 A.M to 16.00 P.M.

Soir. Homestay

Jour 5

Matin. General French or English group lessons (1H30) from 9.00 to 10.30

Jour. Multi-sports program from 11.00 A.M to 16.00 P.M.

Soir. Homestay

Jour 6

Matin. General French or English group lessons (1H30) from 9.00 to 10.30

Jour. Multi-sports program from 11.00 A.M to 16.00 P.M.

Soir. Homestay

Jour 7

Jour. Departure

All year-round French School
from 365,00 € / week
Age 6–18 Host family Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Twin 11 Sep 2022 – 18 Dec 2022 12 hrs/week

Language course 10 hours per week. Children are taught in classes of up to 15 people, classes are formed according to the level of the language. Teaching staff - native speakers with education in the field of linguistics or philology. Lessons are held from 9.00 to 12.15. Children work on pronunciation, understanding colloquial speech, expanding vocabulary, especially in knowledge of idioms. Teachers create a motivating and relaxed atmosphere. Training is possible at any level.

  • 10 hour French course per week
  • Educational material
  • Certificate
  • Three meals a day
  • Sightseeing tour to Cannes/Nice
  • Accommodation in host families
  • Banking costs
  • Travel Class travel services
  • Visa processing, including translation of documents
  • Medical insurance
  • Transfer from and to the airport

Not included:

  • Pocket expenses

Sample programme

Jour 1

Jour. Arrival in the host family

Jour 2

Matin. 4 general French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15.

Jour. Guided tour of Nice or Cannes with RFI Group Leader

Jour 3

Matin. 4 general French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15.

Jour 4

Matin. 4 general French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15.

Jour 5

Matin. 4 general French group lessons (3H00) from 9.00 to 10.30 and from 10.45 to 12.15.

Jour. Departure. The host-family will drop off at departure

Jour 6
Jour 7
All year-round French School
from 633,00 € / week
Age 6–18 Host family Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Twin 11 Sep 2022 – 18 Dec 2022 10 hrs/week

Language course 10 hours per week. Children are taught in classes of up to 15 people, classes are formed according to the level of the language. Teaching staff - native speakers with education in the field of linguistics or philology. Lessons are held from 9.00 to 12.15. Children work on pronunciation, understanding colloquial speech, expanding vocabulary, especially in knowledge of idioms. Teachers create a motivating and relaxed atmosphere. Training is possible at any level.

  • 10 hour French course per week
  • Educational material
  • Certificate
  • Three meals a day
  • Sightseeing tour to Cannes/Nice
  • Accommodation in host families
  • Banking costs
  • Travel Class travel services
  • Visa processing, including translation of documents
  • Medical insurance

Not included:

  • Pocket expenses
  • Transfer from and to the airport

Sample programme

Jour 1

Jour. Arrival in the host family

Jour 2

Matin. French lessons

Jour. Guided tour of Nice or Cannes with RFI Group Leader

Jour 3

Matin. French lessons

Jour. Homestay

Soir. Homestay

Jour 4

Matin. French lessons

Jour. Homestay

Soir. Homestay

Jour 5

Matin. French lessons

Jour. Homestay

Soir. Homestay

Jour 6

Matin. Departure

Jour 7

Recommended arrival cities

Nice

Réponses aux questions

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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:

- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;

- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).

If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:

- the first week of the Program at the School;

- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.

No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.

1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.

2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.

Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included. 

Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.

Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.

Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7. 

Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.

 

Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento. 

Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:

 

  • Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
  • El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
  • El monitor si viajan en grupo

Location

15 Boulevard d'Alsace, Cannes, France

from 633,00 € / week
Groupe d'âge 6–18
Accommodation Host family
Repas Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Bathroom Shared
Type de la chambre Twin
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