Institut Linguistique alpha.b
2 rue d'Angleterre, 06000 Nice, France
We are the only French school in Nice with the 3 most important national and international accreditations: Quality FLE, IALC and Eaquals, guaranteeing the quality of our courses, hospitality, accommodations and activities.
All of our French courses are taught by qualified and passionate teachers, using communicative methods to help you express yourself as quickly and as naturally as possible in French.
Your language school alpha.b is located in the city centre of Nice, a few minutes from the beach and the old town.
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General Information
- Minimum age of students: 16
- Lesson duration: 45 min
- Maximum class size: 10
- Average number of students in group: 7
- Number of classrooms: 16
- School's foundation year: 1993
- Level placement test on the first day: yes
- The nearest airport: Nice
- Distance from the nearest airport: 8 km
- School opening times: 8h30
- School closed on national and regional holidays: 01.01.2024, 01.04.2024, 01.05.2024, 09.05.2024, 20.05.2024, 15.08.2024, 01.11.2024, 11.11.2024, 25.12.2024, 26.12.2024, 21.04.2025, 01.05.2025, 29.05.2025, 09.06.2025, 14.07.2025, 15.08.2025, 11.11.2025
- Distance from the airport: NCE-Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur km
Facilities
- Drink vending machine
- Snack vending machine
- Balcony / terrace
- Library
- Free WIFI
- Garden
- Computer lab
- Self study room
Facilities for disabled people
- Adapted for deaf students
- Adapted for blind students
- Classrooms adapted for the disabled
- Disabled toilet
Classroom equipment
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Heating in all classrooms
- Audio-TV in some classrooms
The price includes
- Free certificate of course attendance
- WIFI Internet at school
- Language level placement test on the first day at school
Course materials:
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Courses
Continuous French
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 24 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This main course offers you: development of grammatical skills, improvement of vocabulary, oral expression, comprehension, reading and practise of written language.
You will always be given homework to do for the next day. If you would like to do additional exercises, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates for complete beginners
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Intensive Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 24 |
| lessons per week | 30 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 5 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This main course offers you: development of grammatical skills, improvement of vocabulary, oral expression, comprehension, reading and practise of written language.
You will always be given homework to do for the next day. If you would like to do additional exercises, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates for complete beginners
Course start dates
Combined Course: 20 + 4
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 24 |
| lessons per week | 24 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 5 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This course combines the subjects of the “Continuous French Course” with those of an “Individual Course”. 20 lessons/week of group tuition and 4 lessons/week of individual tuition, tailored to suit your needs and wishes: General French, Commercial French, Law, Tourism, Hotel Trade, Translation and Interpreting (from English, Italian, Spanish or German into French ), Exam Preparation
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates for complete beginners
Course start dates
Combined Course: 20 + 8
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 24 |
| lessons per week | 28 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 5 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This course combines the subjects of the “Continuous French Course” with those of an “Individual Course”. 20 lessons/week of group tuition and 8 lessons/week of individual tuition, tailored to suit your needs and wishes: General French, Commercial French, Law, Tourism, Hotel Trade, Translation and Interpreting (from English, Italian, Spanish or German into French ), Exam Preparation
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates for complete beginners
Course start dates
Individual Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 24 |
| lessons per week | 10 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Maximum group size | 1 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates for complete beginners
Course start dates
DELF Exam preparation course (20 + 6)
| Minimum course length in weeks | 4 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 4 |
| lessons per week | 26 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 7 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
At the moment the Delf is the only diploma of French as a foreign language which is officially recognised by the French Ministry of Education.It has been accepted by more than 150 countries and is widely recognised by administrations and firms. There are 4 diplomas which can be taken and it is aligned with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
French for teachers
| Minimum course length in weeks | 2 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 2 |
| lessons per week | 26 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This training is aimed at French teachers teaching the French language. Its aim is to perfect and / or update their linguistic, cultural, social and economic knowledge of France today.
The French course for teachers is eligible for european teachers as part of the Erasmus+ programme.
Our PIC code is: 927695973
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
A level revision course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 2 |
| lessons per week | 28 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 7 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This course is designed for high school students who want to improve their knowledge of French before their exams, which marks the end of their school education.Morning lessons are devoted to grammatical and functional objectives. Afternoon lessons are reserved for résumé techniques and text analysis. This is also part of the next day’s work to be corrected and analysed by the teacher.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
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30+ French Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 4 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 30 |
Course description
Course Objectives
To practise the French language with other participants with compatible goals and of a similar age.
To help you develop your written and oral skills to allow you to communicate with French speakers in a wide range of real-life situations.
Availability: From 07.07 to 22.08.2025
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
Family Course & Kids
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 4 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 9 |
| Maximum age of students | 15 |
| Average number of students in group | 3 |
| Maximum group size | 6 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This French course for children offers a communicative and practical approach to the language through little excursions, games and themed outings.
While your children are taking the Kids Course, the parents can choose between the Continuous French or 30+ French with the same schedule as their children from 9 to 12.20. During the afternoon, the whole family can participate in our school activities
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
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Accommodation
Host Family Host family
The French host family is the ideal accommodation option to discover French lifestyle and to practice the French language outside the classroom.
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Sunday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Maximum age | 100 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
| Distance from school walking | 30 min |
| Distance from school by public transport | 30 min |
| Extra nights bookable: | Yes |
| Price per extra night | 50-70 € |
| Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 50 € |
Supplements
| Supplement for special diets (vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free) | 35 € per week |
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Description of the booking process, deposit payment, balance payment
1. Making a booking.
1.1 The booking will be made via langart.net through an online booking system.
2. Deposit payment
2.1 A deposit, in the amount specified in the booking process, to secure a place on the course, will be charged to the student at the time of booking.
3. Balance payment
3.1 The balance will be paid by the student to the school directly.
3.2 For the payment of the balance, the school will issue an invoice to the student, with the deposit deducted, and forward it to the student along with confirmation of enrolment and other documents relating to the booking. The invoice will include the methods of payment accepted by the school, as well as the deadline for payment.
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