French Courses in Nice

Intensive French Course in Nice

If you want to make maximum progress with your French, we recommend the Intensive course. It will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the shortest possible time. The Intensive French course is offered for all levels of French, from Beginner to Intermediate and you can start studying any week. So that you can continue your learning after you return home, we also offer the online post-course free of charge for 3 months after your course, and if you book 4 weeks or longer you get 6 months free access. An EF Intensive French course includes 30 lessons per week (total tuition time of 25 hours),:

  • 14 x General Language lessons
  • 6 x iLab lessons
  • 1 lecture (double lesson)
  • 10 x SPINs

Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins

General French Course in Nice

The General course is carefully structured to help you communicate clearly in every day life. It is offered for all levels of French and you can choose how long you want to study, from 2 weeks to 52 weeks, each 6 weeks you’ll move up an French level. EF General courses start every Monday and include:

  • 14 x General Language lessons
  • 6 x iLab lessons
  • 1 lecture (double lesson)
  • 4 x SPINs.

Total: 26 x 40 min lessons per week = 17 hrs and 20 mins

Basic French Course in Nice

Our Basic course is offered to students at all levels of French and allows to you maximize your free time during your language course. The course will help you understand and speak French in practical situations. With 20 lessons (40 minutes) per week you’ll plenty of time to relax, make friends and enjoy discovering your surroundings. The course is comprised of:

  • 14 x 40 min General Language (Basic Studies) lessons
  • 4 x Special Interest Lessons (for example Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary)
  • 1 lecture (double lesson)

Total: 20 x 40 min lessons per week = 14 hrs and 40 mins

Note: Basic course is only offered in the Summer and the length may vary from 2 to 12 weeks, please see our brochure for start dates.

French Exam Preparation Courses in Nice

Le Certificat de Français (Nice Chamber of Commerce) is suitable for students with a lower intermediate level of French. It takes place once a year, in April. A preparation course of 8 - 12 weeks is recommended.

Le Diplôme Elémentaire de Langue Française (DELF) is suitable for students with an intermediate to advanced level of French. It is made up of 6 units which are offered frequently throughout the year and are cumulative. A preparation of 12 weeks Intensive Course is recommended for candidates of an already intermediate level or higher.

Le Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF) is suitable for students with a highly advanced level of French. It is made up of four units, which are offered only a couple of times per year in the Nice area. Please consult your home office for exact dates. A preparation course of 12 weeks Intensive Course is recommended for candidates of an already advanced level.

At EF Nice you will study French and work on intensive French vocabulary building, while also learning valuable test-taking techniques for example by doing timed practice tests from past exams.

Course content

  • 14 x General French lessons
  • 4 x language lab and 2 x integrated video/ project work/ conversation sessions
  • 10 x examination preparation and/or special interest lessons. Students work on past papers, written and computer-based tests. The computer-based test has four sections: listening, structure (grammar & vocabulary), reading and writing.
  • 1 lecture (double lesson)

Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins

Internship Course in Nice

Plunge into the working world – you’ll experience your host culture in a whole different way with the EF Internship Program! First, take a 4-6 week EF Intensive or General Program to focus on improving your language ability. With the included internship preparation sessions you will prepare for your internship by covering CV or resume writing and interviewing skills.

After your program, you will be placed in a company matching your interests and abilities in the Nice area. You will work part-time at an unpaid internship where you’ll develop industry-specific language skills, build a personal network, gain international perspective and explore your potential as you work alongside native speakers. The Internship in England is a minimum of 9 weeks and that includes approximately 50-100 intern hours.

At the conclusion of your program, you will make a formal presentation and receive the EF Internship Certificate. Your perspectives will be more global, your CV more attractive and your language skills will be ready for the real world! An EF internship enables you to:

  • improve your language skills
  • gain practical work experience
  • develop an in-depth understanding of your host country’s business culture
  • improve your CV

Examples of Internship placements in Malaga: Hotel Mercure, Novotel Nice, Residence Saint Exupéry, Diving club Le Nautile, Diving club Poseidon, Water sports Club Glisse Evasion, MARINELAND Sea Park.

EF Academic Year and Master Nice Program

Study a combination of French language studies and academic subjects to gain complete language fluency and official international diplomas for your career or combine long-term French studies with specialized, career-oriented coursework. The EF Academic Year Abroad Programs’ curriculum is designed to give you advanced communication skills and an in-depth understanding of a range of academic subjects, regardless of your starting language abilities. Choose between the EF General Program or EF Intensive Program and begin your Academic Year Abroad. You will concentrate on fundamental language skills while exploring areas of academic interest at an increasingly higher and more challenging level. Once you are at a sufficient language level, you will enroll in the academic subjects of your choice, prepare for an internationally recognized examination, or follow your career-specific Master French Program curriculum.

EF Master French Program in Nice

Welcome to the undeniably beautiful French Riviera – home to the Promenade des Anglais, exquisite dining and numerous star-studded events. Here you can study a combination of languages and academic subjects while gaining complete French fluency and official international diplomas for your career. Alternatively you can combine long-term French studies with specialized, career-oriented coursework in either Master Business French or the EF Master French for Hotel & Tourism, where students will combine intensive French studies with for example courses in: job types and recruitment, designing package tours, tourism and the internet, crisis resolution, facing complaints, negotiation, marketing and promotions.This is your chance to absorb a subject of your choice and get ahead in your career.

A key part of the program is your part-time internship – a unique chance to examine a local business from the inside out. EF’s dedicated Internship Coordinator will help match your interests and goals to an industry specific experience. You may also receive a personal recommendation from your respective company – a valuable asset for admission to competitive graduate school programs, or for future job applications.

Special interest classes

  • Exam Preparation
  • Music and songs
  • Tourism
  • Stars and famous people
  • French for Business
  • Diving
  • Conversation
  • Food and wine
  • Vocabulary
  • Media and film making
  • Cinema

Current and past internship placements

  • Hotels - Citadines
  • Campus - St Exupery
  • Bank - Credit Lyonnais/ BNP
 
 

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