AmeriSpan - Teenager Program in Biarritz, France

  France

Biarritz

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks

Description: Once a fishing village located in French Basque country near the Spanish border, this beautiful city of beaches is known as the 'California of Europe'. The city of Biarritz became famous in the 19th century when Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napolean III, fell in love with this area and built a palace on the beach, now the world-class Hotel du Palais. Recognized as one of the most famous coastal resorts in the world and the surf capital of France, the number of visitors to this area greatly increases during the summer months. It offers fine beaches, golf, 'cesta punta' or a game played with a ball and scoop-like racquet, nightly folkloric performances, casinos, or a stroll through displays of Basque music and handicrafts.

Highlights:
- 3 hrs/day classes (15 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 12)
- Shared room with host family
- 3 meals daily
- Daily organized/cultural activities designed for teenagers
- Excursions every Wednesday (10am-6pm), no language classes this day.
- Airport/train pickup and drop-off
- Travel assistance program
- Emergency message service

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages. We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program. Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.

Year Founded: 1993