The village of St-Laurent-du-Var located along the French Riviera, just west of
Nice, remains off the beaten path of mass tourism. St-Laurent is an authentic
French community with the distinct charm of a comfortable, relaxed town. It
offers our students the opportunity to experience the real, everyday southern
French lifestyle and culture.
Because of St-Laurent’s proximity to Nice, students will have several opportunities
each week to visit this vibrant city and take advantage of everything the popular
Riviera capital has to offer: the lively Promenade, world-class museums, an
attractive shopping district and the exciting Old Town. St-Laurent is an ideal
program for students who are interested in advanced French language study
and a rewarding homestay experience.
In addition to the French language major and
elective courses, the St-Laurent-du-Var program
will also offer activities based on student interest.
In the past, our students have played the traditional
French game of pétanque, participated in cooking
workshops, played on a popular local golf course
and worked with local theater groups to put on
their own performance!
The nationality and age mix at Abbey Road Programs varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 16. In the summer, the average age is 16.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Located off the beaten path of mass tourism just fifteen minutes west of Nice, this southern beach village offers the perfect introduction to French language and culture.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying French in Nice. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Nice based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
Located off the beaten path of mass tourism just fifteen minutes west of Nice, this southern beach village offers the perfect introduction to French language and culture.
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