International Projects / Biarritz

The Youth Guesthouse in Biarritz is the meeting point for young people from all over the world. It is situated a approx. 20 minute bus ride from the beach and the town centre. In the Youth Guesthouse you will find the IP Ocean Lounge in the garden where you can meet your friends, and play table tennis or table football in the terraces. The lessons take place in modern classrooms at the Maison des Associations. The building is located 20 minutes away from the Youth Guesthouse, the beach and the town centre.

Why with us

• We have more than 30 years experience in organising language holidays for students from all over the world.
• We operate our own language schools in the United Kingdom, Germany and France. Therefore, we can guarantee quality in all areas of your holiday.
• We implement our own vision with regards to education: our students can learn languages, have intercultural experiences and find out about their talents – learn more than a language • In our own language schools we offer an exciting activity programme in the afternoons and evenings.
• In our own language schools we offer an exciting activity programme in the afternoons and evenings
• Your well-being is important to us. That’s why in every IP language school there is an ‘IP Ocean Lounge’ (the meeting point in our language schools) with a chill out area and a Fruit ‘n’ Fit – Corner.

Courses

General French Course

15 lessons (x 45 mins) or 11.25 hours per week

Intensive French Course

20 lessons (x 45 mins) or 15 hours per week

Mini-Group French

20 lessons (x 45 mins) or 15 hours per week

Accommodation

Residence: You will stay in multi-bedded en-suite rooms (3-4 beds) in the Youth Guesthouse in Biarritz, situated just a 35-minutes-walk (20 minutes by bus) from the town centre and the beach at Biarritz. You will reach our local school after a 15-minute-bus-ride. Homestay: Our hosts live in Biarritz, Anglet and Bayonne - some are situated close to the school while others are a bus-ride away (on average 30, max. 60 mins, a local bus pass is provided for the duration of your stay). You will get full board accommodation with breakfast, packed lunches and dinner

Teaching and Lessons

We ensure high customer satisfaction by using extensive quality management. (In 2016 customer satisfaction was 98%) In the lessons, we want to help you improve your language skills. At the same time you will learn a lot about the host country – and by meeting native people you will start to understand the people and their culture much better. We will do presentations, interviews and role plays during our classes, all of which will help your personal growth.

Activities

• Beach animation (Volleyball, Frisbee, Fun Games, etc.)
• A half-day trip per week (e.g. St.Jean de Luz or Bayonne)
• A full day trip if you stay for two weeks or longer (e.g. San Sebastian in Spain or Pau or Hendaye or Bordeaux)
• Special: Surf Course 5 x 1.5 lessons