France and Switzerland Only satisfied with the best? Then come to France or Switzerland! The most famous sights are located in Paris such as the Louvre, Centre Pompidou, Sacré Cœur and Montmartre. Lausanne, situated on Lake Geneva and only a few kilometers from some of the highest Alpine summits (i.e. Matterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau), offers first-rate sports facilities.the best and purest French is spoken around Amboise and La Rochelle, the student town on the Atlantic, is a paradise par excellence for surfers and sailors alike. Eurocentres, one of the largest providers of French language courses, offers spacious, extraordinary and comfortable schools. Be amazed by the futuristic architecture of our school in La Rochelle or the medieval city walls and the centuries-old painted ceilings in the library and assembly hall of our Paris school. What Paris has to offer The city > Sights: Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Sacré Cœur, Notre Dame, Louvre, etc. > Varied nightlife: trendy bars and clubs, and traditional brasseries > Euro Disney is close to the city The school > Extraordinary location in the middle of Quartier Latin > School building with fascinating mix of historical architecture (school building contains city wall from Middle Ages) and the latest technology > One of the largest schools in Paris (300 students) What Lausanne has to offer The city > The highest Alpine summits, such as the Matterhorn, are within easy reach > Fantastic location on Lake Geneva, ideal base for excursions to Geneva, Paris or Milan > Extensive range of water, alpine and snow sports facilities The school > Serious atmosphere, many students are preparing for language examinations > School building located in the heart of the picturesque old town > Low rates for various sports and leisure time courses that are also attended by local residents What La Rochelle has to offer The city > Fantastic watersports facilities (sailing, surfing) along the Atlantic coast > Friendly student town > Coastal location with islands, sandy beaches and sleepy fishing villages The school > Large recreational rooms with billiard table, cafeteria and terrace > Spacious, futuristic architecture What Amboise has to offer The city > Wonderful little town in the Garden of France > Ideal base for excursions to the world-famous Loire castles and vineyards > Amboise is situated in the Tourraine, a region well-known for its pure French The school > DELF examination center > Charming small school building with full range of Eurocentres courses: media facilities, library, computer and audio equipment > Special courses with wine tasting or French literature 52
The opinion of Eurocentres students Eurocentres is a school really worth recommending. Its teachers are very competent and supportive, even after lessons. Lessons are well organised, including a large variety of activities and a good volume of material. I am learning very well in this pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. When I arrived at Eurocentres in Paris, I was not fluent in French. Now, just three months later, I am able to start training with a French company. Veronica, Italy Origin of students 1% 3% 6% 24% 66% Western Europe* Eastern Europe Asia Latin America Various *(Austria, Benelux, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Scandinavia, Spain, Switzerland) Climate Paris 6 7 12 16 20 23 25 24 21 16 10 7 1 1 4 6 10 13 15 14 12 8 5 2 12 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 La Rochelle 10 10 12 15 20 24 25 25 22 16 10 10 8 8 9 10 12 14 15 14 12 10 9 8 15 13 10 9 9 9 9 8 9 10 13 15 Amboise 8 8 11 15 19 22 24 24 20 16 9 8 6 6 7 8 11 13 15 14 12 9 7 7 13 12 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 12 13 Lausanne 6 7 12 16 20 23 25 24 21 16 10 7 1 1 4 6 10 13 15 14 12 8 5 2 12 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 Day temperature Night time temperature Days of rain 53
Amboise The facades and towers of the most beautiful castles in the world reach to the sky from a splendid green river landscape, and from close up, they are even more monumental than you first realised. The world famous Loire chateaux are an essential part of the culture programme. For centuries Amboise has been able to maintain its charm and offers above all else French quality of life with its measured rhythm, its culinary specialities and the spontaneity of its residents. Tourraine is the region where French is spoken in its very purest form. All in all, it s no coincidence that Mick Jagger has chosen to make Amboise his second home! School > Right in the centre of Amboise, only 5 minutes away from the shopping zone with its small shops, street cafés and bistros, you will find the Eurocentres school.the calm environment with its cultural richness is ideal for intensive study of the language.the school offers seven classrooms, a learning centre with video and audio-equipment, a computer room and a library, and on the ground floor a student lounge with a dining and reading area and a piano. Accommodation > Accommodation with a host family (hotel on request). Most of the families only live about 5 to 20 minutes away from the school on foot. Courses > Basic, Intensive, Private lessons module, French cuisine module. Exam preparation > DELF A + B: 5 additional lessons per week for 2 before every exam. Local extras > The following are some of the courses on offer as an exciting addition to language learning (prices on request): French literature, French cooking and patisserie, Wine tasting, Business French. Leisure time > People who appreciate the peace and quiet of a small town and proximity to the countryside will find a lot on offer in Amboise. Anyone looking for sporting activities can play tennis, go swimming, canoeing or enjoy long bike rides. You can also go to the cinema, theatre, or to concerts. On Fridays and Sunday mornings, there is a superb market that draws in people who live all over the surrounding areas. Eurocentres activities > Badminton, table tennis, canoeing on the river Loire, salsa, wine and cheese tasting, school festivals, pancake parties, cinema evenings, lectures on French history and architecture, song and cinema. Excursions > Chambord, Chenonceau, Villandry, Chaumont or Langeais, visits to the towns of Tours, Blois and Vendôme, day trips to Mont St. Michel, Paris or Futuroscope in Poitiers. Amboise 12 000 inhabitants See price list on page 18 for dates and prices 56
New building: april 2007 Lausanne (Switzerland) The city rises from the shores of Lake Geneva up into the hills, bordered by meadows, forests and vineyards. Facing Lausanne, the French Alps are mirrored in the waters of the lake. Seat of the Olympic Committee, Lausanne is also a cultural city that is home to the Béjart ballet and hosts a prestigious dancing competition.there are also a large number of theatre groups, one of the world s largest film archives, museums, wonderful bookshops and luxury stores. It is the perfect town for strolling around on your own, for relaxing in the spacious parks or in the terrace cafés, or for enjoying the convivial pleasures of a delicious fondue with friends. School > The school is located in the centre of Lausanne and is easily reachable by public transport.the school building houses the largest institute for adult education in Switzerland as well as a state-of-the-art fitness club, making it easy to have contact with local people. Classrooms are modern and well equipped. Students can also make use of common rooms, a self-tutoring center as well as Internet and e-mail access. Accommodation > Accommodation with a host family (lists of hotels and residences available on request). Courses > Basic, Intensive, French for Business module, Teacher refresher course, Private lessons module. Exam preparation > DELF A + B, CEFP 1 + 2, Alliance Française Diplôme de Langue (DL): 5 additional lessons per week for 2 before every exam. Bulats level assessment test (on payment). Local extras > The following are some of the courses on offer as an exciting addition to language learning (prices on request): Wine tasting, Experimental arts workshops (includes, e.g. drawing, aquarelle, tango) Skiing, Paragliding, Sailing. Leisure time > In the winter the slopes reign supreme: sledging, alpine or crosscountry skiing, snowboarding on the most beautiful slopes in the Alps or in the Jura. In all seasons you can also climb and descend the streets of Lausanne (the altitude changes by almost 600 metres). In the summer months you can go sailing or rowing on the lake, follow the innumerable walking and hiking trails, or stroll along the banks of Lake Geneva. Eurocentres activities > Discovering the town, cinema evenings, barbecues, fondue or raclette parties, volleyball matches. Excursions > Geneva, Montreux and the castle of Chillon, the cheese dairies of Gruyère, Evian, its water springs and its casino, taking the cable car up to the highest peaks of the Alps, trips across Lake Geneva on board vintage paddle steamers, visits to the region s many festivals: jazz, dance, classical music, folklore, cinema. Lausanne 125 000 inhabitants See price list on page 19 for dates and prices 57
Paris The French capital, with its wide boulevards and winding streets, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the other historic buildings and monuments dominate the skyline. But Paris, a city full of spirit, famous for its arts and joie de vivre, has another side to it: in La Défense, the new economic and business centre, there are modern architectural masterpieces to admire. School > The Eurocentres school is in a quiet pedestrian zone in the heart of the Quartier Latin. The modern school building is full of history. In the lecture room, parts of the Parisian city wall from the 13th century can be seen, and the ceiling beams in the learning centre date back to the 17th century. The school has 17 bright, attractive classrooms, a well-equipped multimedia learning centre, a lecture room with a piano, a large sun terrace and rest areas with drinks machines. Accommodation > Accommodation with a host family (student residence or hotel on request).there are a number of types of host family accommodation available. Families with children tend to live in the suburbs, while hosts living on their own usually live more centrally. Getting to school, which is easy by Metro or bus, takes between 15 and 60 minutes. Courses > Basic, Intensive, Teacher Refresher Course, French for Business module, French cuisine module, Private lessons module. Exam preparation > DELF A + B: 5 additional lessons per week for 2 before every exam. Chambre de Commerce et d Industrie de Paris (CCIP) (only if there is sufficient demand) 5 additional lessons per week for 2 before every exam. Local extras > The following are some of the courses on offer as an exciting addition to language learning (prices on request): Wine Tasting, History of French Movies, Fashion and Perfume Design. Leisure time > Paris offers a variety of cultural sights, entertainment and other leisure time activities.there are cafés, brasseries and restaurants, cinemas, theatres and concerts, as well as the museums and galleries. If you enjoy walking, and would like to participate actively in Parisian life and make use of every opportunity to speak French, you will soon feel at home here. Eurocentres activities > Paris on in-line skates, city bike rides, strolls through the old part of the city (Marais, Montmartre), visits to museums and catacombes. Excursions > Excursions to Reims, to the chateaux of the Loire, to Euro Disney, Asterix entertainment park, weekend excursion to Mont Saint Michel. Paris 2.2 million inhabitants See price list on page 18 for dates and prices 54
La Rochelle If you love the sea, you will get your money s worth at La Rochelle. The rich history of this harbour town has always been inseparable from the Atlantic. From the old port, the first French colonialists left for Canada in the 15th century. Nowadays, yachts from all over France anchor here. A walk through the old part of town leads you past many historic buildings from the 15th to 18th centuries.there is picturesque coastal scenery extending for miles outside La Rochelle. School > Eurocentres La Rochelle will enthrall you with its visionary architecture and its ideal location near the coast.the futuristic concept is continued inside the school with its twelve large, bright and friendly classrooms and a lecture room.the multimedia facilities are state of the art. Accommodation > Accommodation with a host family or in a student residence, in July/August (hotel/student residence all year on request). Courses > Basic, Intensive, French for Business modul, Teacher refresher courses, Private lessons module. Exam preparation > DELF A + B: 5 additional lessons per week for 2 before every exam. Local extras > The following are some of the courses on offer as an exciting addition to language learning (prices on request): Cinema, cooking classes, Business French, Sailing, French literature. Leisure time > In La Rochelle, students can immerse themselves completely in the life of the town. As well as innumerable cafés, bars and restaurants, there are 24 cinemas and a large cultural centre. La Rochelle is the city of water-sports including sailing, windsurfing and swimming.those who love cycling will be able to do so to their hearts content. Eurocentres activities > Beach volley-ball, table tennis, billiards, school cinema, cookery courses, guided tours of the town, visit to an oyster farm. Excursions > Excursions to the Ile de Ré and Ile d Aix, to the Poitou marshes, Cognac and Rochefort, visits to the Futuroscope and the châteaux of the Loire. Weekend excursion to Bordeaux. La Rochelle 125 000 inhabitants See price list on page 18 for dates and prices Quai de Bout Blanc 55