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Summer French Course for Juniors (Ages 12-17) (Full Board in School Residence)

ELIT - Saint-Denis International School: Loches
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Course description

Lessons in the morning are based on class teaching, language laboratory,
multimedia workshops, interactive whiteboards.
Supervised activities in the afternoon include games in the town of Loches,
sports, art and craft workshops and chateaux visits.
Two excursions per week in the afternoon, one fullday excursion on Saturday :Paris, Disneyland Paris, Futuroscope

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Afternoon session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Loches.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 17 years old
Average 16 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The school of Saint-Denis has a long and distinguished history of more than 150 years. However, it was not until the former principal, Gérard Chatagnon, was appointed that the school got its distinctive international profile that it has today. The school is a combination of a regular high school, where foreigners can stay for a full academic year and a more traditional language school with classes lasting a few weeks during the summer. We offer preparation for both D.E.L.F. and D.A.L.F. examinations. The school has its own sporting facilities and numerous activities after classes.

Year opened
1858
Number of classrooms
40

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
All
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ELIT - Saint-Denis International School: Loches varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 16. In the summer, the average age is 16.

ELIT - Saint-Denis teaches students from all over the world, including:

South Korea
60%
Italy
33%
Russia
20%
Mexico
18%
Spain
18%
USA
10%

School holidays

ELIT - Saint-Denis does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Saint Denis, established in 1858, is a private Catholic school under contract to the French State, situated in the Loire Valley with over 800 students on roll. It is composed of a preschool and primary school, Saint Martin, as well as a middle and high school, Saint Denis. We also offer a weekday boarding house for pupils in middle and high school and currently have over 400 boarding students.

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Reviews

100% recommend

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"You learn a lot and the activities are very entertaining. Highly recommended."

Pablo OLANO VAZQUEZ, student from Spain

Very good location along with good teachers who explain the language really well.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Really good, I recommend Saint-Denis to other students"

Fernando Bayo Santonja, student from Spain

The classes were really dynamic. And the teachers were confident. The location is really good, with castles around. The activities were diverse. The housing was good except during Sundays when the chef wasn't there.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Jul 2016 - 29 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Philippe Minereau, Director at ELIT - Saint-Denis International School: Loches responded to this review.
12 August 2016

Hi Fernando,

It was really to have you at school. Teachers were enthusiastic about your progress. Enjoy the rest of your holidays.

"Very helpful for my French skills and also a lot of fun!"

Eloise Cappelletti, student from USA

Overall, I had a great experience at Saint-Denis International School: Loches. To begin with, my host family were so sweet and made me feel very comfortable in their home. As for the classes, they were interesting and informative. The teachers made sure to keep the class in order but we also had a lot of fun playing small games or completing tasks. The location of the camp was the only problem for me, really. Although Loches is a very pretty and historic town, there is not much to do in the town. I would have liked to have been in a bigger city with more to see outside of the school. Even though it was frustrating at times, Loches was so beautiful and I got to know it very well! Overall a great experience and I was well taken cared of!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Jul 2016 - 15 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Philippe Minereau, Director at ELIT - Saint-Denis International School: Loches responded to this review.
12 August 2016

Dear Eloise,

Thank you for chosing our school. I can see you had a lot of fun. Glad to hear that the chosen family fit your requirements. All the best.

visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 85 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is (CDG).

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Loches based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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