Les ateliers FL Bordeaux, France
44 rue Fondaudège - 33000 Bordeaux - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free city tours.
- Free film club.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: Les ateliers FL Bordeaux is located in the capital city of the French New-Aquitaine region, Bordeaux. The school is housed within a 19th-century building in the heart of Bordeaux's downtown district, with easy access to cafés, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, and many of the city's attractions. Within walking distance of the Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux Cathedral, the Place de la Comedie, the Public Gardens and the National Opera of Bordeaux, students have much to keep them occupied inside and outside of the classroom. There are both bus and tram stations just minutes from the school's front doors. Bordeaux Airport is within a 45-minute journey of the school via public transport or a 25-minute taxi ride.
School facilities: Les ateliers FL Bordeaux has excellent facilities from a fantastic location in the historical city centre. These facilities include microwave use for students, a computer lab, a lounge area for relaxation, and a private garden. All classrooms are equipped with heating, air conditioning, and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: In addition to General French programmes, which are available to students of all levels throughout the year, Les ateliers FL Bordeaux also provides University Pathway and Teacher Training programmes at various times throughout the year. One-to-one and two-to-one courses are available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme.
French Courses
General Language
Standard Programme
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€320€304 / week More
Standard Programme
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€320€304 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 320 304 | 640 608 | 840 798 | 1,120 1,064 | 1,680 1,596 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,860 2,717 | 5,280 5,016 | 5,500 5,225 | 5,720 5,434 |
| Price in US$ | 352 | 703 | 923 | 1,231 | 1,846 | 2,153 | 2,691 | 3,142 | 5,799 | 6,041 | 6,283 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
26 Jan 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Standard Programme" at Les ateliers FL
Hanna
"Basic course French"
Eva Maria
"It was a good review of the grammatical basics for me.
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Suzanne
"I thought the course was perfectly adequate, not least due to the dedication and hard work of our teacher Marine. The other staff were always helpful and friendly. It was a very nice place on the whole. "
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Super Intensive Programme
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 11 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
Super Intensive Programme
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 11 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 880 836 | 1,170 1,112 | 1,560 1,482 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,340 2,223 | 2,840 2,698 | 3,550 3,373 | 4,260 4,047 | 4,290 4,076 | 7,920 7,524 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 967 | 1,286 | 1,714 | 2,142 | 2,571 | 3,120 | 3,899 | 4,679 | 4,712 | 8,699 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
26 Jan 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026
30 lessons of general french per week
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 11 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Super Intensive Programme" at Les ateliers FL
Myriam
"This school is not for A-1 A-2 students. Not Super intensive when starting each day at 13:15."
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French + Wine20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€600€570 / week More
French + Wine
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€600€570 / week
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| Weeks | 1 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 600 570 |
| Price in US$ | 659 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Includes:
- 20 Standard lessons,
- 3 oenology workshops.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Combined 20+1030 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€965€917 / week More
Combined 20+10
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 965 917 | 1,930 1,834 | 2,775 2,637 | 3,700 3,515 | 4,625 4,394 | 5,550 5,273 | 7,160 6,802 | 8,950 8,503 | 10,740 10,203 | 11,375 10,807 | 21,000 19,950 |
| Price in US$ | 1,060 | 2,120 | 3,048 | 4,064 | 5,080 | 6,096 | 7,864 | 9,830 | 11,796 | 12,494 | 23,065 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
26 Jan 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Combined 20+626 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€695€661 / week More
Combined 20+6
26 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 695 661 | 1,390 1,321 | 1,965 1,867 | 2,620 2,489 | 3,275 3,112 | 3,930 3,734 | 5,000 4,750 | 6,250 5,938 | 7,500 7,125 | 7,800 7,410 | 14,400 13,680 |
| Price in US$ | 764 | 1,527 | 2,159 | 2,878 | 3,597 | 4,317 | 5,492 | 6,865 | 8,238 | 8,567 | 15,816 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
26 Jan 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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French + Local Life20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€440€418 / week More
French + Local Life
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€440€418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 440 418 | 880 836 |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 967 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Includes, per week:
- 20 standard lessons,
- 2 activities,
- transport pass.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Online
Online One-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€625€594 / week More
Online One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 625 594 | 1,250 1,188 | 1,875 1,782 | 2,500 2,375 | 3,125 2,969 | 3,750 3,563 | 4,375 4,157 | 5,000 4,750 | 6,250 5,938 | 7,500 7,125 | 15,000 14,250 |
| Price in US$ | 687 | 1,373 | 2,060 | 2,746 | 3,433 | 4,119 | 4,806 | 5,492 | 6,865 | 8,238 | 16,475 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Online Two-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€925€879 / week More
Online Two-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€925€879 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,850 1,758 | 2,775 2,637 | 3,700 3,515 | 4,625 4,394 | 5,550 5,273 | 6,475 6,152 | 7,400 7,030 | 9,250 8,788 | 11,100 10,545 | 22,200 21,090 |
| Price in US$ | 2,032 | 3,048 | 4,064 | 5,080 | 6,096 | 7,112 | 8,128 | 10,160 | 12,192 | 24,383 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
- Any Monday, open for students of any age.
- The price quoted is the total for both students.
- DUO: For 2 students with the same level.
- Price for an additional 2 lessons: EUR 185.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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The Online French Experience2 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€50€48 / week More
The Online French Experience
2 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€50€48 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 50 48 | 100 95 | 150 143 | 200 190 | 250 238 | 300 285 | 350 333 | 400 380 | 450 428 | 500 475 | 480 456 |
| Price in US$ | 55 | 110 | 165 | 220 | 275 | 330 | 385 | 440 | 495 | 550 | 528 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Private
One-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€750€713 / week More
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,500 1,425 | 2,250 2,138 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,750 3,563 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,250 4,988 | 6,000 5,700 | 6,750 6,413 | 7,500 7,125 | 9,000 8,550 |
| Price in US$ | 1,648 | 2,472 | 3,295 | 4,119 | 4,943 | 5,767 | 6,590 | 7,414 | 8,238 | 9,885 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Price for 2 additional lessons: EUR 150.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Two-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€105€100 / week More
Two-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 210 200 | 315 300 | 420 399 | 525 499 | 630 599 | 735 699 | 840 798 | 945 898 | 1,050 998 | 1,260 1,197 |
| Price in US$ | 231 | 346 | 462 | 577 | 692 | 808 | 923 | 1,038 | 1,154 | 1,384 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
For this course to work, both students must be at the same language level and, ideally, share similar goals. The price quoted is the total for both students.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Work & Study
University Pathway Programme24 lessons per week | 11 students (max)Offer!from€192€183 / week More
University Pathway Programme
24 lessons per week | 11 students (max)
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| Weeks | 32 | 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 6,150 5,843 | 9,200 8,740 |
| Price in US$ | 6,755 | 10,105 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 31 Aug 2026
NOTE regarding course length: For the 12-month course, the start date is 31 Aug. The 8-month course starts on 05 Jan.
Additional Pathway administrative support fee: EUR 1000.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 32, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 11 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Language Plus Activity
French + Flavors of Bordeaux20 lessons per week | 11 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€670€637 / week More
French + Flavors of Bordeaux
20 lessons per week | 11 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€670€637 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 670 637 | 1,340 1,273 |
| Price in US$ | 736 | 1,472 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
20 Lessons of General French + 4 cultural afternoon session
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 11 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "French + Flavors of Bordeaux" at Les ateliers FL
Francisco Javier
"A recommended course for the afternoon activities that are interesting (visit to St Emilion with Bordeaux wine tasting, tour of the city tasting typical products...) The school provides tickets, information, accompanies the sites agreed with the guides... Our group was 7 people and by doing all the afternoon activities together, a good group relationship was generated."
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Training ProgrammeFor the summer, only limited places left!26 lessons per week | 11 students (max)Offer!from€490€466 / week More
Teacher Training Programme
For the summer, only limited places left!
26 lessons per week | 11 students (max)
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€490€466 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 490 466 | 850 808 |
| Price in US$ | 539 | 934 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Start dates:
- 1 week: 20 Jul, 27 Jul
- 2 weeks: 20 Jul
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:45 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 11 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Our prices for Les ateliers FL include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Place de la Bourse1/20
Welcome area2/20
classroom3/20
Our team4/20
School building5/20
Passing train6/20
Classroom7/20
Weekly breakfast8/20
Exploring9/20
Port Cailhou10/20
Students11/20
Classroom12/20
Exploring13/20
Darwin Ecosystem visit14/20
Dune du Pilat15/20
French + Culture, Wine & Gastronomy Program16/20
Wine tasting17/20
Visit of the city18/20
Aerial view of Bordeaux19/20
20/20
Student opinions about Les ateliers FL, Bordeaux
4.2
Overall school rating of
Les ateliers FL, Bordeaux
Les ateliers FL, Bordeaux
107 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Students 31-49 years (31 ratings)
Students 50+ years (43 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Dana
18 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The facilities, the service received, and the location.”
“Nothing.”
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Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Review date: 29. Jun. 2026
Alexandre
53 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The welcome, the level of the teachers, classes on various topics and the location of the course.”
“Sanitary installation.”
Other comments: Excellent course in a nice city.
Leyla
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I thought it was great that the teacher (Heloïse) printed out the worksheets for me, as I didn't have a laptop with me.”
“The arrangement of the chairs in the classroom is not ideal, as you always have to turn your head to look at the front.”
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Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Review date: 14. Oct. 2024
Robert
77 yearsOverall rating
1.0
“What was written in my wife's response, Myriam, goes for us both.”
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Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Review date: 24. Sep. 2024
Myriam
81 yearsOverall rating
1.0
“The teachers were all very friendly and helpful.”
“The facilities stink of sewer smell, one of the two toilets was always out of service and the one that was working was dirty with papers overflowing from the trash can. We were promised that we would be placed in an appropriate level based on our skill determined by our tests. This was not true for the first class of each day. We had to find a place to do our own study with a teacher running back and forth between teaching us and teaching a higher level class. There were no morning classes because there were no teachers available for us. Every student we met there complained that the course material was not suitable. I would not recommend this school to anyone.”
Insider tip: “Watch out for bike riders and dog poop on the sidewalks”
Quality of teaching / language progress: This school is not for A-1 A-2 students. Not Super intensive when starting each day at 13:15.
Other comments: How do they stay in business?
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Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Review date: 23. Sep. 2024
Elizabeth
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“They were able to respond very well to each individual.The lessons were well structured and motivating.”
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Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jun. 2024
Jette
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good mixed student class, with older students like me.”
“Old facilities and location.”
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Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Review date: 27. May. 2024
Hanna
66 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The location, friendly teachers”
“We worked via Teams with a book, workbook and worksheets. I missed the methodological variety somewhat, e.g. small explorations, mini-projects.”
Insider tip: “Opera, auditorium, wine tasting, excursion in the neighbourhood (Saint-Emillion and the rock church, Arcachon...)”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Basic course French
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Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Mar. 2024
Carmen
58 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The location is great. There are shopping facilities nearby for the lunch break. The teachers are very nice and committed.”
“The school's equipment is modest. The rooms are in need of renovation, the desks are cheap and unstable. The coffee machine can only be operated with a card, which is annoying. The toilets are moderately clean. The teaching material is only available online, which is a disaster without a tablet or laptop. I only had the mobile phone, which was very exhausting. No papers/copies were provided.”
Insider tip: “Use museums if the weather is bad, they are nicer than in Germany, absolute recommendation! Go to the parks, read a book, walk along the promenade.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Course basically ok, easier in the mornings, change of group in the afternoons, level a bit high.
Other comments: The equipment is rather poor, the rooms are in need of renovation. There was no copy paper at all, everything via teams: be sure to bring your laptop/tablet, with a mobile phone it was a disaster.
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Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
Review date: 25. Sep. 2023
Eva Maria
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teacher was very patient and explained very well and understandably in French.”
“The classroom was as narrow as a tube.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was a good review of the grammatical basics for me.
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Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Review date: 12. Sep. 2023
Julia
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teacher was very good”
“Classes could be smaller”
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Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Review date: 5. Jul. 2023
Fran
62 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Wonderful teacher, great content and meeting so many international students”
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Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Feb. 2023
Suzanne
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teaching was excellent and the teacher, Marine, could not have worked harder to provide effective, relevant, creative and fun classes every single day.”
“It would have been helpful to have a water tap that was not in the toilet area - very off-putting. A coffee machine would also have been helpful.”
Insider tip: “If you are staying long-term in the Banlieu do factor in the cost of fares to school.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I thought the course was perfectly adequate, not least due to the dedication and hard work of our teacher Marine. The other staff were always helpful and friendly. It was a very nice place on the whole.
Other comments: I was there for 12 weeks and felt comfortable, supported and enjoyed the classes.
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Course: Standard Programme - 12 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2022
Francisco Javier
63 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The school does not offer weekend activities and only 1 or 2 activities during the week. But since I signed up for a French + culture, wine and gastronomy course, every afternoon we had an activity that was normally very interesting and very well organized.”
“Weekly classes are two 90-minute shifts separated by a 15-minute break. The first day was completely lost, which doesn't matter much for people who go for several weeks, but I only booked one. The first turn was lost with a small oral test that is not very useful and the second turn with the 1 to 1 presentation of all the students in the class.
In the information it says that the maximum number of students per class is 12, but in ours there have been 13 and, one day, 14. The teacher was good, but with so many students, the pace of learning is slower.”
In the information it says that the maximum number of students per class is 12, but in ours there have been 13 and, one day, 14. The teacher was good, but with so many students, the pace of learning is slower.”
Insider tip: “There is a great diversity of countries and languages, although in the month of August Spanish predominate.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: A recommended course for the afternoon activities that are interesting (visit to St Emilion with Bordeaux wine tasting, tour of the city tasting typical products...) The school provides tickets, information, accompanies the sites agreed with the guides... Our group was 7 people and by doing all the afternoon activities together, a good group relationship was generated.
Other comments: It should be better organized so as not to miss the first day of class (20% of class time for those who only attend one week). The maximum group of 12 people should be respected.
Verified
Course: French + Flavors of Bordeaux - 1 week
Review date: 8. Aug. 2022
Ingolf Roth
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Overall a very good choice for learning French. The staff and professors are all very good and the progression was very good in a short time.”
“I prefer courses at school compared to all the online classes. Though the good thing with online classes is that you get input from other professors and students from other locations as well. Even more important to make sure to communicate to the students that they will be needing a laptop or a tablet as several of the others didn’t know in advance. Would like to have even more cultural events.”
Insider tip: “Bring a laptop or tablet”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Attend to BlaBla language exchange every Tuesday and Friday night. Free of charge, and a good way to meet locals
Other comments: Online classes require a good reliable internet connection and many accommodations don’t have the connection stable enough
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 6 weeks
Review date: 9. May. 2022
Sascha
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice and competent staff, very well organised and varied lessons, excursions as part of the lessons outside the classroom. Great learning atmosphere.”
Verified
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Review date: 28. Mar. 2022
Alejandro
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The atmosphere in the class.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good methodology. Teachers are really keen on practising oral and written skills. I would like to continue my course.
Verified
Course: Combined Programme (20 group + 6 individual) - 5 weeks
Review date: 3. Feb. 2020
William
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent and dedicated teaching staff.”
Other comments: Seems very good.
Verified
Course: Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Oct. 2019
Lois
69 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The friendly atmosphere and the encouragement to talk in French”
Insider tip: “Make the most of every lesson”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I enjoyed that we spoke French all the time - I was the only English person so it was good to have to try hard to make myself understood in French.
Verified
Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
Review date: 16. Sep. 2019
Laercio
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Variety of activities inside the classroom”
Other comments: I suggest that activities outside of the classroom be included.
Verified
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Sep. 2019
John
67 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Great teachers”
Verified
Course: Intensive Programme - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2019
Michelle
31 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good location, great teachers, good content of the lessons.”
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Review date: 17. Feb. 2019
Aneta
28 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Location”
Other comments: groups should be larger
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018
Aniceta
60 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Most of the teachers are very good and encourage you to participate and talk which is what it is about.”
Other comments: There aren't really any extracurricular activities which would allow students to get to know each other better and to talk a bit outside the school.
I did not like that they took us to the bookstore to buy a book that was expensive, considering what it is used for, and only for two weeks.
Verified
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Sep. 2018
Irina
48 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The atmosphere.
I didn’t fill in about the housing, as I rented it by myself, in order to know the exact location of my accommodation.”
I didn’t fill in about the housing, as I rented it by myself, in order to know the exact location of my accommodation.”
Insider tip: “When buying a course for one week, keep in mind that every week you lose 2 hours. This is justified only in the first week, when you are being interviewed. If your course is longer than a week, then you don’t have classes every Monday when new students pass the tests. This is not significant, but not really clear to me:-) They give very little home work, which is unusual for us.”
Other comments: Very good school staff and nice international atmosphere.
Verified
Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Sep. 2018
Imke
50 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The composition of the class and the quality of the professor”
Other comments: Everything great. As always.
Verified
Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
Review date: 10. Sep. 2018
John
66 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Principal (Corrine) and teacher (Marine) both went out of their way to help.”
Verified
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2018
Kathryn
66 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very friendly and good teaching.”
Insider tip: “Eat lunch at the school in the garden to get to know your fellow students and keep talking in French. You improve your language , make better friendships and save money. If you can afford it book a one on one session, it really helps. Expect to feel really tired at first. It is a strain trying to converse without resorting to your native language but it pays off. Everyone will seem better than you but it doesn’t matter because everyone is there to learn and you help each other.”
Other comments: The class room was a bit small for our group but it did help us make friends more quickly!
Verified
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jul. 2018
Laura
37 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The quality of the teachers”
Verified
Course: Combined Programme (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 5. Jul. 2018
Linda
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked the friendly teaching and felt I made some progress.”
Verified
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Review date: 11. May. 2018
Ratings of Les ateliers FL compared to ratings of all schools in France
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Les ateliers FL
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- French teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Les ateliers FL.
- Les ateliers FL operated previously under the name
- France Langue
- Year of school foundation
- 1992
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Microwave for student use
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free after-class access to language learning software
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Career guidance service (free)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Guidance for further higher education (paid)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
Additional comment about facilities of school
tram station near (2 minutes walking); restaurants and bakerys in front of the school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20% |
| Switzerland | 15% |
| England | 13% |
| Sweden | 10% |
| Japan | 10% |
| Spain | 7% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Brazil | 3% |
| USA | 2% |
| Turkey | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 14% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 1.0204081632653% |
| 18-24 years | 28.571428571429% |
| 25-34 years | 30.612244897959% |
| 35-50 years | 23.469387755102% |
| >50 years | 16.326530612245% |
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 120Throughout the year: 50
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years13 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 4Junior courses In summer: 1Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 28 yearsThroughout the year: 34 years
Information for all courses offered by Les ateliers FL
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €80
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
- Comments about courses
Students who wish to book individual private lesson units must book a minimum of two lessons.
Public Holidays: There will be no lessons taking place on French Bank Holidays when the school is closed. A EUR 40 discount will apply on each bank holiday.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 08 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 01 May 2027, 08 May 2027, 06 May 2027, 17 May 2027, 14 Jul 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per French language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Bordeaux-Merignac Airport:
- €75 one way
€125 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Bordeaux Merignac.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - City tour every week,
- Board games,
- Blabla Exchange (outing in a bar with locals, food and beverage not included),
- Outing to current exhibit. Adults - Paid activities
- Excursions to Vineyards (Winetasting):
- The Bassin d'Arcachon,
- Saint-Émilion,
- arcahon,
- dune du pilat.
- museums
- cité du vin
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
32 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
€305/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
32 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€305/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 305 | 610 | 915 | 1220 | 1525 | 1830 | 2135 | 2440 | 3050 | 3660 | 305 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 353 | 706 | 1,058 | 1,411 | 1,764 | 2,116 | 2,469 | 2,821 | 3,527 | 4,232 | 353 | 93 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Special diet supplement: EUR 45 per person per week
- Check-in
- Sunday 17:00-18:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
- Price extra night
- €55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 45€
- Average distance from school
- 21 minutes by public transport (average reported by 19 former students).
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 61
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 May 2026 - 03 Oct 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 €
Student reviews about Homestay
Carmen
"The elderly couple lives in a suburb of Bordeaux, practically without infrastructure. The public transport connection is good. Everything is easy to reach by tram. The couple is very nice, but real contact is not wanted. I was not allowed to go into the kitchen or the living room alone. It was more like a room with meals, but no connection to a host family. Dinner was at 8pm sharp, being in the dining room 10 mins earlier not wanted. The room was small, not lockable and no TV. I felt very controlled and locked in, so after 2 nights I changed to a hotel. Unfortunately, this was very expensive due to the Rugby World Cup and the visit of King Charles. I imagine a host family differently, I have also experienced it more positively with others in the past. Of course it depends on what you have in mind, I wish there was more information beforehand, then I could have made a different decision beforehand. For me personally, it didn't fit.
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
32 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€235/ week Show more
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
32 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€235/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 272 | 544 | 816 | 1,087 | 1,359 | 1,631 | 1,902 | 2,174 | 2,717 | 3,261 | 272 | 93 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Students have access to the kitchen to heat up a dish at French meal times (between 18:30 and 20:30).
- Check-in
- Sunday 17:00-18:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
- Price extra night
- €40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 45€
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 May 2026 - 03 Oct 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 €
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
32 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€235/ week Show more
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
32 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€235/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 272 | 544 | 816 | 1,087 | 1,359 | 1,631 | 1,902 | 2,174 | 2,717 | 3,261 | 272 | 93 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Students have access to the kitchen to heat up a dish at French meal times (between 18:30 and 20:30).
- Check-in
- Sunday 17:00-20:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
- Price extra night
- €40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 45€
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 61
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 May 2026 - 03 Oct 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 €
Student reviews about Homestay
Dana
"Good location in relation to the school and central, but the stay felt like being in a hotel because I wasn’t given the chance to interact with the family.
Homestay
32 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€305/ week Show more
Homestay
32 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€305/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 305 | 610 | 915 | 1220 | 1525 | 1830 | 2135 | 2440 | 3050 | 3660 | 305 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 353 | 706 | 1,058 | 1,411 | 1,764 | 2,116 | 2,469 | 2,821 | 3,527 | 4,232 | 353 | 93 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Students have access to the kitchen to heat up a dish at French meal times (between 18:30 and 20:30).
- Check-in
- Sunday 17:00-18:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
- Price extra night
- €55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 45€
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 May 2026 - 03 Oct 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 €
Aparthotel - Chartrons District Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€605/ week Show more
Aparthotel - Chartrons District
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€605/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 605 | 1210 | 1815 | 2420 | 3025 | 3630 | 4235 | 4840 | 6050 | 7260 | 605 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 700 | 1,399 | 2,099 | 2,798 | 3,498 | 4,197 | 4,897 | 5,596 | 6,995 | 8,394 | 700 | 93 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
The price may be increased depending on current events.
Tourist tax not included and to be paid on site (between EUR 1 and 3 / day / person).
Additional night during high season: EUR 110.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
- Price extra night
- €90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 25 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 May 2026 - 03 Oct 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 130 €
Aparthotel - Close to City Center Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€650/ week Show more
Aparthotel - Close to City Center
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€650/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 650 | 1300 | 1950 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 4550 | 5200 | 6500 | 7800 | 650 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 752 | 1,503 | 2,255 | 3,006 | 3,758 | 4,509 | 5,261 | 6,012 | 7,515 | 9,018 | 752 | 93 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
The price may be increased depending on current events.
Tourist tax not included and to be paid on site (between EUR 1 and 3 / day / person).
Additional night during high season: EUR 120.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
- Price extra night
- €100 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 May 2026 - 03 Oct 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 120 €
Year-Round Residence - Private Studio
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€375/ week Show more
Year-Round Residence - Private Studio
2 ratings
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€375/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1500 | 1875 | 2250 | 2625 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 375 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 1,735 | 2,168 | 2,602 | 3,035 | 3,469 | 4,336 | 5,203 | 434 | 93 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Students are expected to clean when they leave the studio. Failure to do so will incur in a cleaning fee of EUR 90.
During high season, the price for an extra night increases to EUR 65.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
- Price extra night
- €60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 81
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 May 2026 - 03 Oct 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 €
Student reviews about Year-Round Residence - Private Studio
Suzanne
"Private studio was fine but would have preferred somewhere within 30 minutes walking distance of the school. To walk was an well over one hour.
Ingolf Roth
"No meals.
Summer Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€310/ week Show more
Summer Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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€310/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in € | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 310 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 359 | 717 | 1,076 | 1,434 | 1,792 | 2,151 | 2,509 | 2,868 | 3,584 | 4,301 | 359 | 93 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
- Price extra night
- €60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 45
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Questions and answers about Les ateliers FL
When will I find out more about the activities planned during my language course?
“The activities are planned 1 week before.”
Meriam, Admissions and Enrolments from Les ateliers FL - Jun 17, 2024
At what times does the standard course take place?
“09:00-10:30 and 10:30-12:15.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 11, 2024
If I am late, can I still take part in the lessons?
“Every student is obliged to respect the lesson times out of respect for the other students in the group and the teacher. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you must wait for the break.”
David, Director from Les ateliers FL - Jun 11, 2024
How do I access the materials?
“Les Ateliers schools use the MS Teams collaborative platform as a part of the distance learning courses and in support of certain face-to-face courses. You will get a detailed instruction and log in a few days before the course starts. If you have any questions about access, you will receive help on the first day of school.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 11, 2024
How can I reach the school easily by public transport?
“To get to the school, you can take:
Tram B: Cours du Médoc station (3-minute walk from the school).
Tram C: Camille Godard station (13-minute walk from school).
Bus: Line 5: Médoc station (3-minute walk from school).
Line 7, 25, 27: Cité du vin station (15-minute walk from school).”
Tram B: Cours du Médoc station (3-minute walk from the school).
Tram C: Camille Godard station (13-minute walk from school).
Bus: Line 5: Médoc station (3-minute walk from school).
Line 7, 25, 27: Cité du vin station (15-minute walk from school).”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 11, 2024
What exactly is the procedure on the first day of school?
“When you arrive at the school, you will be greeted by your participant supervisor. They will make sure that you can register on the Teams platform. You will then take an oral language test with a teacher to be placed in a class appropriate to your level.
On the first day, you will attend a meeting with all the new students to get to know them and receive all the information you need for your stay in Bordeaux.”
On the first day, you will attend a meeting with all the new students to get to know them and receive all the information you need for your stay in Bordeaux.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 11, 2024
What do I need to bring for the lessons?
“You need a pen, a notebook, your computer/tablet.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 11, 2024
Where can I find information about the activities of Les Ateliers Bordeaux and what activities are on offer?
“You will find all the information about the activities at the school reception. Les Ateliers offers:
- guided tours
- excursions
- sports
- events
- gastronomy (especially wines from the Bordeaux region)
- meetings with other students”
- guided tours
- excursions
- sports
- events
- gastronomy (especially wines from the Bordeaux region)
- meetings with other students”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 11, 2024
Which teaching materials are used? Are there books, copies, or are the materials available online?
“The educational resources are provided via an online Teams account. In this way, students can communicate with teachers and classmates. A tablet is an advantage, but access is also possible with a smartphone.
Teachers can use the platform to send resources for lessons. Not all teachers use paper materials to reduce waste. This may depend on the teacher's methods, but everyone takes care to provide the necessary knowledge according to the different levels of French.”
Teachers can use the platform to send resources for lessons. Not all teachers use paper materials to reduce waste. This may depend on the teacher's methods, but everyone takes care to provide the necessary knowledge according to the different levels of French.”
Meriam, Customer Success Agent from France Langue - Oct 10, 2023
What equipment do I need to bring for the course at Les ateliers FL in Bordeaux?
“As the school works a lot with digital media, it is recommended that you bring a laptop or tablet. If you don't have either device, a mobile phone will do. ”
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 04, 2023
FAQ about Les ateliers FL, Bordeaux
Do I have to take a test before the DELF preparation course at Les Ateliers FL, Bordeaux?
“A test to assess your exact language level is carried out before the start of the course using an online form provided by Les Ateliers FL, Bordeaux.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 12, 2023
I would like to know if I can take a DELF B2 exam at the end of the programme at Les Ateliers FL in Bordeaux?
“Les Ateliers FL de Bordeaux is not an examination centre for the DELF B2, but it prepares you to take this exam at a partner centre, such as CLAP Sud-Ouest, in Bordeaux.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 04, 2023
If two students want to book the same airport transfer, do they get a discount on the price?
“Yes, if two students travelling together book the same transfer to the same place, the price per student is reduced.”
Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 11, 2023
I would like to know if classes would occur in the morning at Les ateliers FL, Bordeaux. I am an intermediate speaker and would like to improve my French. I would like to have the afternoon for work and distractions.
“I can confirm that 95% of the lessons (standard course with 20 lessons/weeks) take place in the mornings. Very rarely the lessons may take place in the afternoons. The afternoon schedule is from 13:30 to 16:30.”
David, Customer Care coordinator from France Langue - Feb 15, 2023
What is the number of students per class at Les ateliers FL?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Les ateliers FL varies from 1 (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 14 students (French + Wine)”
Which countries are students of Les ateliers FL from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Les ateliers FL comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and England (13%).”
Les ateliers FL offers courses for which ages?
“Les ateliers FL offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 28 during the summer and 34 the rest of the year.”
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- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- SARL FL BOOKING | Tax registration ID: FR58539842716
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 500 €
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
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This is Les ateliers FL’s most popular programme, at all levels of French language ability. This course uses a methodology in which the student is provided with a general and comprehensive education on the French language, with the possibility of the individual student taking workshops that focus on the specific aspects of French study that are the most interesting or important for them personally.
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