French schools in Biarritz

5 Best French Language Schools in Biarritz in 2026 (from NZ$ 485)

Located 13 km south east of Biarritz, our course centre is in the quaint Basque town of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. Equipped with modern and spacious classrooms with WiFi throughout, the course centre is perfectly adapted to dynamic French language lessons. Students are accommodated in triple bedrooms, with a shared bathroom and games room with billiards, ping-pong and table football, as well as a TV-DVD room with couches for hanging out with friends. Set amidst rolling hills and vast forest, the centre’s numerous grass pitches and indoor sports hall guarantees a wealth of activities for our students. The location also provides an ideal point of departure for discovering the many cultural activities all within a stone’s throw away.

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NZ$ 2,423

13 reviews

Sud-Ouest French Institute 64 specializes in teaching French as a foreign language. School is ideally located, a few steps away from Anglet/Biarritz beautiful beaches. The school's excellent location and its wide variety of courses make it a great place to study French: students can choose from general French courses to French & Surf courses and can decide between just a few lessons per week (private tuition) to 24 lessons per week. Our teaching approach, our equipment and adapted premises make our school meet all our students’ needs. The minimum duration for French courses at SOFI 64 is one week for "Intensive French" & "Standard & Private Tuition" programs. Minimum duration for all other programs is two weeks, this way you are sure to learn and improve your French language skills. Our teachers are all native French speakers. They are university graduates and experienced in teaching French as a foreign language in France and abroad. SOFI 64 has facilities that include an eating area, free internet access and a parking lot.

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NZ$ 927

23 reviews

Open all year round, B.L.C.I. is a school of French as a foreign language. Located in a typically Basque house in a quiet district of Biarritz, a 10-minute walk from the city and its beaches). Our school offers personally adapted courses in a traditional and friendly atmosphere. We teach you French with unique simplicity and authenticity. • Our school features : 1. 5 classrooms 2. Small classes, 13 students maximum per class (an average of 8) 3. Free internet access 4. A garden 5. Tea and coffee available and included in the price of the course. 6. Books, music, dvd's of film and documentaries on loan. 7. Organized cultural and sports activities.

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NZ$ 632

2 reviews

Located in completely refurbished premises, the school has an exceptional location, just a few meters from the famous Côte des Basques beach. Students will have access to common areas: kitchen, living room, relaxation area, and will be able to meet craftsmen and enthusiasts during events organized within the premises. Corinne and her team are on hand to welcome you for an unforgettable stay tailored to suit your requirements whether you are young, sporty, senior, a couple or looking for something different!

starting price
NZ$ 485

2 reviews

The Inspire Academy has its basis in inspiration and activity based teaching. Meaning that we provide a well-rounded education in the language of choice through the use of positive experiences. All of our teachers are committed and trained to provide a constructive teaching style which allows for easy and exponential language formation. In the classroom we have all the tools, games, and assessments necessary to aid in the more difficult concepts. Outside of the classroom we put those concepts to use by the simple practice of communicating in the language, and this in a relaxed, motivating, and positive manner. We are available year-round and are always ready and able to help anyone of any age to learn a new language. The languages we offer are primarily English, French, and Spanish, and these with native-speaking top-grade teachers.

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NZ$ 1,054

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