Intensive Language Course

These courses are available throughout the year starting every Monday. Students can travel for a week, two weeks or longer. We are able to tailor packages to suit your requirements and the time you have available.

Courses are availble for all abilities of language skill from complete beginners to degree level and business French.

Complete beginners can start: 13/01/25, 10/03/25, 05/05/25, 07/07/25, 08/09/25, 03/11/25.

You may also be interested in pairing a language course with a work experience placement by enrolling on our popular Work and Study courses.

Location

Close to the French-Belgian border, Lille was part of the County of Flanders. Today it is a bustling university city with 17th-century brick town houses, cobbled pedestrian streets and the large central square, the Grand Place. Lille was named the “City of Art and History” in 2004 and became the World Design Capital in 2020 through an innovative project: transforming its territory through design.

Lille is well connected to both Paris and London via the Eurostar, making it a very convenient city to visit and ideal if you want to avoid flying.

School

Housed in a former consulate, the language school is a tight-knit community of likeminded language enthusiasts. The intimate classes provide personalised learning with experienced teachers. The teachers are passionate about their subject matter and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. The school sits in a university neighbourhood which is lively and full of young people. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants, and shops to explore, as well as cultural events and activities to participate in. It’s the perfect location for language learners who want to immerse themselves in the local culture and practice their language skills outside of the classroom.

Language Course

The core course comprises 15 lessons which concentrate on learning and actively using French. The tuition is very much practice oriented. You will participate in group sessions alongside other students of a similar level, with lessons focused on improving all aspects of the language; speaking listening, reading and writing. There are 3, 1 hour lessons per day and these take place during the morning.

You will be given an assessment on the first morning before lessons in order to place you in the group most suited to your ability level. Classes have an international flavour and a lively feel because they are grouped by ability not nationality or age.

Accommodation

For students wanting to completely immerse themselves in the French language and culture we recommend that you stay with one of our carefully selected French hosts. They not only introduce students to the French way of life and help you practise the French language but will also give a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is situated within 50 minutes’ total journey time of the school and provide half board (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before the course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day on one end of the trip may be available on request to accommodate travelling dates. A surcharge is payable for any extra nights.

You can read more about what it means to stay with a host in our Host Accommodation Guide.

Transfers

We can direct you towards public transport to help you travel from the airport to your accommodation.

Availability

Language courses

Monday–Friday all year (closed over Christmas & New Year)

Accommodation

Sunday–Saturday

School closures 2025

Month	Closures
April	21st
May	1st, 8th, 29th, 30th
June	9th
July	14th
August	18th
November	1st, 11th
Christmas closure	22nd December–11th January

There is a £40 discount for days when the school is closed.

Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.

Included in the Package

15 Core French lessons per week (mornings)
Half board host family accommodation
Return transfers from the local train station
Guided walking tour of Lille
Course materials
Course Certificate
24/7 Emergency support from UK office during your stay
Travel, Medical and Workplace Insurance (Supplement)

Longer stays

Students are welcome to book into the school for any number of weeks. We have prices for 1- 4 weeks on our website. We are able to arrange any duration of stay at the language school. Contact us if you would like a package that we have not listed.