BLS - Study French in Bordeaux

Teaching staff

All our teachers are qualified teachers of French to foreign students, (holding the Diploma in teaching French as a foreign language), and have a good knowledge of French culture and civilisation. Most have experience of teaching French abroad and are skilled in several languages.

Teaching methods

Our primary aim is to promote practice of the language for the purposes of communication. In order to do this, we employ the interactive and communication methods used in the teaching of French as a foreign language to adults. The programme is structured, but is sufficiently flexible to allow you to progress according to your level and at your own pace.

Courses throughout the year

Standard course of 22 lessons

All levels
Starts every Monday throughout the year
2 weeks minimum

Advantages of this programme of study - it is a semi-intensive programme, which leaves time for exploring the region or taking part in cultural activities.

Longer course

22 lessons per week
A programme of study for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months
Beginner level to intermediate
Set dates

Four long residential courses with the same features as the standard 22 lesson course.

This programme of study has the advantage of offering the chance to sit the TEF at the end of the course and having your level assessed.

Intensive course of 30 lessons

22 lessons + 8 lessons per week
Basic level to intermediate
Starts every Monday throughout the year
Minimum of two weeks

Standard course of 22 lessons in the morning and 8 lessons in the afternoon based on developing a knowledge of France and on using creative and communication activities.

This programme of study offers the advantage of catering for a maximum of just 2 to 4 in the group per afternoon.

Business French

22 lessons in a group + 10 individual lessons per week
Intermediate and advanced level
Starts every Monday throughout the year
Minimum of 1 week

Focusing on the company and its environment, this course helps you appreciate the world of work better - business correspondence, reports and reviews, company presentations (setting up, organisation chart), presentation of your job profile, etc...

This programme of study offers the advantage of developing a mastery of the French language in a business context.

Courses in summer

Summer courses

22 lessons per week
A 4 week programme of study
Beginner to intermediate level
Fixed dates

A package which includes 3 free activities - a presentation on wine-tasting, a museum visit and dinner in a restaurant.

This programme of study offers the advantage of a set course at a competitive price.

All our courses continue over the summer, including our standard course of 22 lessons.

Diplomas and test

BLS offers preparation for the DELF and DALF exams in the form of individual tuition. Please contact us to specify the number of individual lessons, length of stay and exam date.

For those wishing to assess their level in French, BLS offers 6 dates during the year for the TEF (French Assessment Test) set by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. BLS is a Chamber of Commerce approved exam centre.