Antibes, just 11 miles from Nice Côte d'Azur airport, is an upscale coastal destination. Students can easily explore the city center and sandy beaches on foot. A relaxed, medium-sized town, Antibes represents the best of the Côte d'Azur's charm and offers a comfortable, easily navigable environment for teenagers.

Teens attending this program come from all over the world. The typical nationality mix is 70% European, 10% North American, and 20% Other.

Why choose this Côte d'Azur summer camp?

• All-inclusive French summer camp in the South of France
• A great activity program 
• Excursions included in the price
• Highly qualified teachers
• Different supervision levels according to your age.
  
• Summer program designed for teenagers

Language level

The program at this language camp in France is suitable for beginners to advanced students. Teachers make the lessons fun and attractive for teenagers to help them improve their spoken French while encouraging them to apply the French grammar rules. They use stimulating activities to ensure everybody stays engaged and maximize their learning curve.

PLACEMENT TEST ON THE FIRST DAY

Standard course

• 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week
• From Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. (15-20 min. break)
• 15 students maximum in a class

The 3 hours of daily standard classes are distributed as follows: 2 hours of classical work, oral and written comprehension, written and oral expression, grammar, pronunciation, and French civilization. 1 hour of oral activities for a different learning method with oral linguistic games designed to facilitate learning.

Intensive course
It is possible to add a supplemental intensive course of 2 afternoons a week (1:45 - 4 PM). This intensive course complements the morning classes and focuses on their spoken language skills in small groups of a maximum of 8 students.

The 3 hrs 45 mins daily intensive courses are designed for motivated students willing to progress faster. They offer general French instruction focused on acquiring oral, written, and grammatical skills essential for each level. Pronunciation and French civilization also complement these skills.

All classes take place on Campus Horticole or Leonardo Da Vinci.

Supervision 

From the arrival at the airport in Nice, the Essential summer camp leaders in France are there for the students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except for authorized free time). There are two levels of supervision, and parents can decide which level of supervision is appropriate for their child. A free shuttle bus service connects the campuses to the town center or beaches.

Accommodation in Campus/Residence

• 12 years old: Students must stay on campus and cannot go out alone.

• 13–15 years old: Students may go out alone until 7:30 pm. No permission to go out after 7:30 pm.

• 16–17 years old: Students may go out alone until 7:30 pm.

  • For evenings after 7:30 pm, parents can choose:

    • Option 1: No evening outings.

    • Option 2: Evening permission in Antibes/Juan-les-Pins:

      • Monday–Thursday: until 10:00 pm*

      • Fridays, Saturdays & nights before a bank holiday: until 1:00 am

      • Sundays: until 7:30 pm

Accommodation in Host Family (from 13 years old)

• 13–15 years old: Students may go out alone until 7:30 pm.

  • Exceptions:

    • Mondays: stay for the mandatory barbecue party.

    • Fridays: stay for the accompanied evening party until 11:00 pm.

• 16–17 years old: Evening permission in Antibes/Juan-les-Pins (mandatory):

  • Monday–Thursday: until 10:00 pm*

  • Fridays, Saturdays & nights before a bank holiday: until 1:00 am

  • Sundays: until 7:30 pm