France | Montpellier | Work and Study
Work and Study
Our unique package provides opportunities for language students to study intensive lessons abroad whilst taking on a short-term work experience at one of our varied work placements. Working with our partner language schools across Europe, we provide a package tailored to suit your needs; study, work placement, accommodation, transport, transfers, insurance.
Work and Study packages are available for students studying at A Level or equivalent or higher. It is also suitable for Gap Year students and for university students or adults looking to improve their languages skills, even if it has been some time since they last studied languages formally.
Work placements are available from a range of business categories. Students state their preferences as part of their application and our Placement Coordinators match students to the available placements. Work and Study work placements take place in the afternoons / early evening depending on the sector.
The Work and Study programme runs every Monday to Friday throughout the year. Accommodation is available 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.
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
Work Placement
There is no replacement for using your language skills practically in real life situations and in the country where the language is spoken. On a Work and Study trip you will have the opportunity to improve your French language skills in the morning lessons and then be exposed to the language in a practical work situation for the afternoons, giving you the optimum chance to gain confidence in all areas.
Each of our work experience placements fits one of our Business Categories. Placements include shops, restaurants and hotels, nurseries, radio stations, sports facilities - almost anything that you will find in a big city! Our placement team take great pride in securing placements that meet our students' needs. Take a look at our Gallery to see the variety of placements we offer.
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, Medical and Workplace Insurance is included with this package. For more details and policy wording please see our Insurance page.
Montpellier, France
Included in this Package
- 20 core French lessons (mornings Mon – Fri)
- Work placement (afternoons/evenings Tues – Fri)
- Half board host family accommodation (Sun – Sat)
- Return transfers from the local airport or train station
- Guided walking tour of Montpellier
- Social media support with course tutors
- Course materials including a bespoke handbook
- Additional ‘troubleshooting’ tutoring
- Bespoke online resources
- Course certificate
- Comprehensive insurance policy
- 24/7 emergency support from UK office
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.
FAQ
For more information and Frequently Asked Questions please visit our Work and Study page.
Montpellier
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