France | Montpellier | Intensive French Course
Intensive Language Course
This course runs Monday to Friday throughout the year with accommodation from Sunday to Saturday. 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 available for students aged 16+ of all abilities from complete beginners to those with advanced French.
Non-beginner courses start every Monday throughout the year.
Complete beginner start dates are as follows: 08/01/24, 18/03/24, 03/06/24, 01/07/24, 05/08/24, 02/09/24 and 14/10/24.
Those studying A Level French, or equivalent, or higher may be interested in pairing a language course with a work experience placement by enrolling on our popular Work and Study courses.
Location
There is a very friendly welcome waiting for you at the school in Montpellier, which has a lively and international feel. The school is in an exceptional location, right in the heart of the city, just a few steps away from the famous Place de la Comédie. It is the perfect place to learn French, discover French culture, meet new friends and enjoy the pleasures of the wonderful South of France!
The school has well equipped, light and comfortable classrooms, all with air conditioning and the latest technologies. In breaks and after lessons you can relax in the lounge area with a hot drink or snack, use the computers with internet access, enjoy the free wifi, discover the resource centre with a selection of French language movies, French literature and workbooks to complement your studies and browse the tourist information area containing local magazines, newspapers, tourist guides and cultural information.
The Place de la Comédie, the famous main square of Montpellier with its sunny café terraces, is on the school’s doorstep and you will find many bars, cafés, restaurants, shops, cinemas, museums and gardens within easy walking distance which will help you enjoy your stay in France to the full.
The school is located very close to the main bus and tramway stops, which can take you on the short journey to the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean sea.
The school is opposite Montpellier's Saint-Roch main train station.
Language Course
The core course comprises 20 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 4, 45 minute lessons per day and these take place during the morning or afternoon depending on your allotted schedule. This course is designed for students who wish to learn or improve their French, meet new people and have some free time to participate in French culture and life in Montpellier. The core course of 20 lessons also combines very well with a work experience option in our Work and Study package.
There are four shared tutor sessions included in the package for students who would like to build upon the content taught in lesson time.
For students who want a more intensive experience, it is possible to add six 1:1 classes throughout the week (for an additional cost), the content of which will be decided by you in advance. We will ask you before you travel what you would like to cover with your tutor during these individual sessions, for example grammar, a specific thematic topic, conversation or pronunciation.
You will be given a written assessment on booking and a speaking 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.
Optional Social and Cultural Programme
The school offers a range of activities during the week, such as games evenings, cooking classes, exploring the old town, meals out at a local restaurants, film club nights, participation in local events and festivals and excursions further afield. These activities change weekly and are booked and paid for directly with the school during your stay.
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 will not only introduce you to the French way of life and help you practise the French language but will also give you a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is situated within 45 minutes travel time of the school and provide half board (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day on one side of your trip may be available on request to facilitate flight dates. A surcharge is payable for any extra nights. Included in the price host families in Montpellier also offer return airport transfers from Montpellier Airport or train station.
You can read more about what it means to stay with a host family in our Host Accommodation Guide.
Students of 18 years or older also have the option of staying in one of the school self catering residences with other international students; single rooms are available. Please enquire for availability and prices for residence stay.
Transfers
Transfers from the airport or train station on arrival and departure are included in the price of this package if booking host family accommodation. Transfers for students opting for accommodation in the student residence are available for a charge.
School Closures
The school is closed on 01/11/24, 11/11/24, 21/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 08/05/2025, 29/05/2025, 09/06/2025, 14/07/2025, 15/08/2025, and 11/11/2025. On these days an activity or excursion is offered instead of lessons.
The school closes for the holidays between 21/12/2024 - 05/01/2025 and 19/12/2025 - 04/01/2026
Insurance
Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.
Montpellier, France
Both attending a language school and visiting Montpellier were firsts for me. Exploring the French language, while staying in such a friendly and interesting city, made it a great week.
A big thank you to Blue Stamp Travel for organising this and making it all run so smoothly. I will definitely book again!
Included in this Package
- 20 Core French lessons per week (Mon – Fri)
- 4 shared tutor sessions
- The option to upgrade to 6 1:1 lessons on a topic or focus of your choosing
- Guided walking tour of Montpellier
- Accommodation (optional) (Sun – Sat)
- Social & Cultural Programme (optional)
- Bespoke online resources and app
- Course materials and welcome pack
- Access to the resource centre with individual teaching counsellor
- Course Certificate
- 24/7 Emergency support from UK office
- Travel and Medical Insurance (optional)
Longer stays
Students are welcome to book into the school for any number of weeks. Many students will travel to the school for a longer duration (12 weeks+), even starting from limited or no level in the language. 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.
Montpellier
Find out more about the stunning city of Montpellier on Wikipedia.