Located in a spacious three-story 19th-century building in the heart of the city, the Bordeaux school offers 15 bright, air-conditioned classrooms, a study room with Internet access, and a lounge leading into a beautiful garden. It is situated in the center of the "chic" district, just moments away from the Place Gambetta, an 18th-century square where the guillotine was used during the French Revolution, but which is now a charming English-style garden.

Founded in 1992, the Bordeaux school has the reputation of teaching high-quality French courses designed for any type of student-from teens to seniors. The teachers and staff strive to provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn French. The Bordeaux school is also recognized by the French Ministry of Education.

Highlights     Location: Located in a spacious three-story 19th-century building just moments away from the historic Place Gambetta in the heart of the Bordeaux "chic" district.           Facilities: • 15 bright, air-conditioned classrooms • a study room with Internet access • a lounge leading into a beautiful garden.           Group Class Size: Maximum of 12 students.           Student Body: 22% of students are from England, 19% from Germany, 14% from Switzerland, 14% from the USA & Canada, 9% from Spain, 8% from Japan, 7% from other European countries, 5% from Latin America, and 2% from other countries. 37% of students are ages 21-30, 24% are ages 31-40, 18% are age 41-60, 16% are ages 17-20, and 5% are 60+.

The activities in the Bordeaux school are an excellent way to experience French culture and customs, in addition to practicing the language. Just a few of these activities include cooking lessons, wine and cheese lectures/tastings, school parties, and fabulous meals at French restaurants and cafés.

The school also offers a variety of excursions to help you discover the city of Bordeaux and its region, including historical architecture and monuments. Some examples are the following:

City Tour of Bordeaux Get to know the city in which you are studying—both the practical and the fun aspects—by participating in this excellent familiarization tour.

St André Cathedral Guided tour of the largest church in Bordeaux, declared part of the Santiago Pilgrims' World Heritage. Here is where the future king of France, Louis VII, married his fiancée, Eleanor of Aquitaine, in the 17th century.

Bordeaux Modern Art Museum "CAPC" This internationally renowned museum is located in a spectacular warehouse and filled with many historical works of art.

Aquitaine Museum This historical regional museum is most interesting for its history of the Bordeaux wine trade and commerce from the 17th to the 19th century.

Arcachon Bay and Dune du Pyla This full-day excursion takes you to the highest sand dune in Europe, which offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and pine forests.

St. Emilion Full-day excursion to a restored chateaux and vineyard—the oldest wine-producing area of the Bordeaux region.