France | Biarritz | French Surf and Study (13 – 14 Year olds)
French Surf and Study
For students 13 – 14 years old, these courses are an excellent way of giving young people the opportunity to spend time in France learning and enjoying the activities provided by the language school.
The school provide great supervision whilst giving young people the chance to learn the language, enjoy the local beaches and experience the French culture. This course includes Surfing lessons with fully qualified instructors during the afternoons. From beginners to expert surfers, the only requirement is that you can swim!
The minimum stay on this camp for 13-14 year olds is 2 weeks. The course runs from 04/07/2022 – 30/07/2022. Start dates are 04/07/2022 or 18/07/2022.
This course is Sunday arrival (before 1pm) and Saturday departure.
See our similar Biarritz Surf and Study for 15 – 17 year olds.
Location
The surf capital of Europe, cosmopolitan Biarritz is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Atlantic coast and one of the most welcoming cities in France. Housed in completely refurbished premises, the school enjoys an exceptional location just a few metres from the famous Côtes des Basques beach, the most famous beach in the region for surfing. The school is located a short walk from the lively Halles district which houses the towns’ many markets, restaurants, cafés and boutiques.
Language Course
The course comprises 20 French lessons, which take place on weekday mornings. The classes are dedicated only for students attending the Summer Camp and are divided into ability groups of up to 8 students in each class. The tuition is very much practice oriented, students participate in group sessions alongside others of a similar level, with lessons focused on improving all aspects of the language; speaking listening, reading and writing.
There will be a written test to complete before arrival and a speaking test on the first morning of lessons to ensure that students are placed in the correct group for their ability.
Activities
At the welcome meeting on the first day of the course students will receive a detailed weekly programme of activities with a timetable and meeting points. The Summer Camp activities include:
- A city tour on the first Monday of arrival for new students
- One cultural visit per week (half-day excursion on Wednesday afternoon and / or a full day on Saturday in Bayonne, Saint Jean de Luz, Biarritz, Hendaye)
- Social activities, fun and sports to allow students to practise French with others: football, beach volleyball, quiz, photo contest, treasure hunt, beach sports
- Social evening to promote communication (for example, beach games, bowling, cinema)
Surf Lessons
The Côte des Basques beach in Biarritz is a perfect surf spot for all levels. A few minutes’ walk from the city centre, the beach is framed by the cliffs with a breath-taking view of Spain and the mountains.
At low tide, the waves are small and long, ideal for beginners.
At high tide, the beach disappears to make way for the waves, which get stronger and sometimes form rollers allowing more experienced surfers the chance to have fun and develop their surfing skills.
All levels of surfing are catered for from beginners upwards. You will receive:
- 4 surf lessons of 1.5 hours held on the on the famous Côte des Basques beach, a 5-minute walk from the school and on the Anglet beach. The timetable varies according to the tides and weather conditions
- Fully-qualified instructors from partner surf schools Hastea and Uhaina, providing lessons adapted to the needs and levels of the participants. Groups of 8 students maximum with all equipment provided (wetsuits and boards)
Accommodation
14 – 15 year old students are housed in full board residence accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with 24/7 care and supervision. Each room houses 4 students and has an ensuite bathroom.
You can read more about what it means to stay with a host family in our Host Family Guide. This gives the older students a little more responsibility as they navigate their way to and from their host accommodation every day. There are between 2-4 students per family, housed in twin rooms and all host families are located within 30 minutes of the school.
Supervision
Group Leaders run the activity programme and supervise students. The supervision ratio is 1 to 8 for water activities and 1 to 12 for other activities and excursions.
Transfers
Return transfers from the airport or train station are included in the price of this package.
Closures
The school is closed on 14/07/23. On this day activities will be provided instead of morning lessons.
Insurance
Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.
Included in this package
This course is Sunday arrival (before 1pm) and Saturday departure.
- 20 French lessons per week
- Full board residence accommodation
- Return transfers from Biarritz airport / train station
- Welcome meeting
- Tour of Biarritz
- Surf programme
- Supervision during lessons and free time
- Course materials
- Course Certificate
- 24/7 Emergency support from UK office during your stay.
- Travel and Medical Insurance (Optional)
Biarritz
Find out more about the beautiful municipality of Biarritz on Wikipedia.