Our teacher training programs are designed for French teachers seeking refresher courses or additional certification in their field. Programs in Nice are offered for two-week sessions during the months of July and August. All our programs include daily classes, accommodations, course materials, taxes and fees. As an added highlight to your Teacher Training Program, we also offer hotel accommodations for an optional 2-day, 2-night visit of Paris either before or after your program. Course certificates are awarded at the end of each program.

Located along the shores of the French Riviera, Nice offers all the secrets and beauty of the Côte d'Azur. Throughout history, famous writers including Balzac, Montagne, Dumas, Flaubert and Baudelaire have been captivated by the charm of the city and magnificent coastal views, making Nice their primary place of residence. Spend an afternoon exploring the open-air markets in the Vieille Ville, strolling down the pebble beaches, or visiting a picturesque village nestled on the Corniche hillside and you will see for yourself how Nice earned its reputation as the "jewel of the south".

The institute operates out of its own facility, fully equipped with a resource library, audio/video equipment, computer center, and internet access. The faculty is made up native French professors experienced in teaching French as a Second Language. All classes are taught in French. Optional afternoon activities and excursions are regularly scheduled by the schools, which students sign up for once in France.

The objectives for the Teacher Training Program are to refresh and improve your knowledge of the French language along with the social and cultural changes of contemporary French society. You will learn and discuss classroom techniques including use of advertisements, comics, songs, media (press, cinema, radio, television, computers, internet), video recordings, games, role-playing, etc. All classes are taught in French. Your instructors will cover methods of teaching literature, grammar, conversation and other functional skills. You will learn how to adapt your lesson plans and teaching methods to specific themes.

Two identical 2-week sessions of 45 hours each are offered in July and August. Each course includes an in-depth study of French culture and civilization, analysis of French teaching methods and aspects of contemporary France. Classes meet Tuesday-Friday from 8:45am to 12:45pm, followed by an additional 7.5 hours per week in the afternoon. More detailed course descriptions are available upon request.

2-week sessions starting June 30 and August 4.

Note: No classes will be held on the following national holidays: July 14 and August 15.

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Available housing includes your choice of furnished rooms in private homes of local residents (with daily breakfast or daily breakfast and dinner meal plans), hotels with continental breakfast, or in fully furnished apartments. Accommodations may be arranged for more than one person. Linens and bath towels are provided with all options. Please indicate your housing preference on your Registration Form and specify if it is for more than one person.

All prices below include classes, accommodations, course materials, taxes and fees. The total cost of each program is based on the choice of accommodation. A security deposit (imprint of a major credit card) is required for all apartment rentals. Prices are listed in US dollars.

Note:Expenses may vary with fluctuating exchange rates.

A weekly schedule of activities and excursions is arranged by the institutes. Activities require an extra fee. Program participants sign up for the activities of their choice once in France. Ask for a complete list of options at final registration. In addition to the excursions organized by the institutes, the Office de Tourisme in each city offers a wide selection of guided tours and events. Activities range from a walking tour of the city or a guided visit to a museum, to a bus tour to one of the famous sights or monuments in the surrounding region. Regularly scheduled departures from the local bus stations (Gare Routière) provide easy access to all of the many wonders that have made each region so popular. Wherever your passion lies, you will find just the right place in and around either city to make your Teacher Training Program an experience you will want to repeat!