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LEARN FRENCHIN FRANCEMONTPELLIER20yearsEXPERIENCE
Welcome to ILAIf you would like to learn French quickly to communicate confidently and you only have a couple of weeks to do so plusyou would like to study in one of France’s most attractive regions all year round, then you are at the right place. We at ILAcommit ourselves to high-quality teaching and service, which is your guarantee for a successful stay.ILA is an independent, highly accreditedFrench language school located in thewonderful historical centre of Montpellier,offering high-quality French courses ataffordable prices all year round.More than 35,000 students from all overthe world have been coming to ILA for aunique French learning experience in theSouth of France since 1998. You will finda real international atmosphere with morethan 2,000 students from over 80 differentcountries who have chosen to study Frenchat our school each year.ILA is run by dedicated and qualifiedprofessionals who have many years’experience in the various areas of managinglanguage training courses.We are all multilingual and ready to helpeveryone with any problems they may havewhile they are with us. Our highly qualified,20yearsof experience 2000 80studentsper yearcountriesHighest qualityaccreditationAcademicexcellenceFirst class facilitiesand servicesWarm asticTeachers are specialized in teaching Frenchas a foreign language. Their expertisemeans that they can offer you a highquality learning experience where you andyour needs are put first.We want your French language stay with usto be beneficial as well as enjoyable andfun! Come along and enjoy a unique Frenchimmersion program at our highly accreditedFrench language school in Montpellier!Claudia Adenet and Stefan KavenDirectorsWELCOME / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
Why study with us?ILA is an independent French language school located in the wonderful historic centre of Montpellier, offering highquality French immersion courses at affordable prices all year round. We have over 20 years’ experience in teachingFrench as a foreign language.Academic excellenceILA is the only French language schoolin Montpellier that has been awardedthe 4 leading national and internationalaccreditations. We are inspected byindependent Auditors almost every yearand our teaching is of a very high standardas a result. We have very experienced, highlyqualified and dedicated Teachers who planlessons according to CERC requirementswith a minimum of 6 French levels – 8 to 10most of the time – all year round, and all ofthis in an atmosphere which is both studiousand relaxed at the same time. High qualityaccommodationsOur in-house accommodation departmentoffers high quality accommodation lodgingwith families or staying in residences.ILA is the only French language schoolin Montpellier with its own high-qualityresidence in a very central location. High quality servicesOur school is inspected not only on thequality of its teaching but also on all languageservices made available (environment,management, welfare, accommodation).We are renowned for our excellent customerservice – reactive and transparent as wellas accurate information right from the firstcontact made with us. We also provide veryprofessional and friendly service locally thanksto our welfare team. Our students enjoy anindividual and personalized experience. Perfect locationOur school is located in the heart of thehistoric centre in a stunning private mansionhouse dating back from the 18th century. Ourstreet is one of the most attractive ones inthe pedestrian district and is very close to allplaces of interest as well as boutiques andrestaurants. You cannot be more central inMontpellier! ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET / WHY STUDY WITH US?An enjoyablelearning experienceOur aim is to make your French languagestay in France an unforgettable one. Theclassroom environment is made both seriousand fun. During classes, our enthusiasticand dedicated French Teachers create anentertaining atmosphere where you canimprove fast and have fun learning French. « ILA is incredible. It was much more thanI expected. I would recommend ILA toanyone – it is wonderful. My Teacher wasamazing, she was not only the best FrenchTeacher I had ever had but also the best Ihad had in any subject. »Betsy (U.S.A.)MONTPELLIER / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
« I spent 4 extraordinary weeks at ILA! Inaddition to having good courses, withgreat energy, I got to take part in a lot ofthe extracurricular activities like the visitto the zoo in Montpellier, the excursionto Aigues-Mortes and the workshops setup to improve my French. The city reallyis beautiful, and you get to eat good foodthere! Thank you, ILA! »Andrew (United Kingdom)MontpellierMontpellier, the capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, has a long tradition of student life due to having one of thelargest and the most prestigious universities in Europe. More than 80,000 students study here, which makes up overa quarter of its population. Montpellier is by far the youngest city in terms of average age in France. Almost half thepopulation is under 30 years old. You will feel this in everyday life - Montpellier is young, dynamic, creative and great fun.You feel this student atmosphere when walkingthrough the beautiful, warm coloured historiccentre. Stroll down the narrow, picturesquealleyways, enjoy sitting on the terrace underthe plane trees in any of the countlesscafés. Experience the dynamic nightlife ofMontpellier, in the city that never sleeps.Admire the city centre, the impressiveprivate mansion houses and beautifulparks. Thanks to its countless art treasures,Montpellier was given the official title of“ville d’art”. Many street musicians andartists contribute to the cultural vibrancy.Montpellier opens out to the MediterraneanSea like an amphitheatre, onto its endlessbeaches of fine sand. On the way to thebeach, you will go past the “étangs” (saltlagoons) and admire the huge colonies ofgorgeous wild pink flamingos. 300 sunnydays a yearMontpellier is ideally located, betweenProvence, the “Cévennes” mountains, theCamargue and the Pyrenees, which meanswe can offer you countless possibilities forexcursions. Take advantage of our excursionprogram and admire some UNESCO Worldheritage sites such as Avignon, the Pont duGard, Carcassonne and Nimes.Wine is grown everywhere here. Visit thevineyards and the colourful local marketswhere you will be seduced by the scent oflavender and rosemary. Taste delicious localproducts while enjoying the easy laid-backlifestyle in the Southern French sun.You will love our climate, which is pleasantand mild throughout the year - the sunshines for more than 300 days a year.Summer lasts well into October, whichmeans you can still enjoy a delicious lunchoutside on a restaurant terrace until late intothe year. MONTPELLIER / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
The Keys To our SuccessThere is no mystery or miracle to learning French! With the right preparation together with excellent French teachingmethods, anyone can succeed in learning French. At ILA, our aim is to help you improve your French fast by providing youwith the tools you need to succeed. Learning French successfully depends on the 8 following factors:Wide Range of ActivitiesOur French Teachers set up role plays,simulation exercises and use a wide rangeof authentic documents. They create adynamic and stimulating pace of learningfavouring both better concentration andmotivation during multimedia activities. Competent andenthusiastic teachersVariety of group levelsILA places significant importance on makingsure each of our students follows the rightcourse to suit their level in French. Theincreased number of levels guaranteesyou a place in the right group so that youcan improve fast. We offer a minimumof 6 different levels throughout the yearaccording to CERC recommendations. Small class sizesOur classes are like mini groups and we keepnumbers to a strict minimum of 10 so as toguarantee you get a place in the right class tosuit you. Small classes also mean that yourTeacher can create a friendly atmosphere,favouring both student interaction andensuring individual attention. Our caring Teachers do their utmost tohelp you achieve your language objectives.They are highly qualified and specialized inteaching French as a foreign language. Theirexperience, energy and relationship skillsalong with our communication methodguarantee efficient teaching in a friendly andstudious atmosphere. Individual care – TutoringYou can get an appointment with oureducational advisor for help with learningoutside the class once lessons are over. Shecan help pinpoint your needs and draw upLively, effective teachingOur practical and efficient teaching methodaims to cover both linguistic and culturalskills whilst developing students’ abilityto communicate. We favour active oralexpression and comprehension withoutneglecting written French. ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET / THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESSa work program or just recommend Frenchbooks for self-studying. Self-learningYou will improve better if you make sureyou study by yourself out of class, which iswhy your Teacher will give you homeworkto do every day. These exercises will helpyou anchor the knowledge gained in class.Furthermore, we have Internet rooms aswell as a library where you can work byyourself on activities taken from variouswebsites for language learning. Regular assessmentsAssessments are an integral part of yourFrench course at ILA. Our Teachers ensureyou are assessed on a regular basis. At theend of each cycle, every student is graded bythe Teacher or by the CEFR self-assessmentgrid to acknowledge the student cancontinue with the next level. At the end oftheir stay, each student is given a certificateindicating the level they have followed andattendance. « ILA’s fabulous instructors and supportivestaff really know how to put together acomprehensive language and culturallearning experience which is fun. I’ve beenback three times and I hope to return. »Bram (Holland)MONTPELLIER / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
« Organisation at ILA is perfect. The classesare very small and the levels are taken intoaccount properly. It’s good because you getto improve fast. I am very happy with theprogress I have made. »Park Jaeil (South Korea)Course levelsWhatever dates you choose and however much time you have available forstudying French, we have a French course to suit you. We follow the CommonEuropean Framework issued by the European Commission for languagelearning. Our French language school in Montpellier offers a minimum of 6different French levels, most of the time we provide 8-10 levels which includefor example B1-, B1, B1 .ILA offers a French leveltest online to allow youto grade your French leveldefined by the CEFR.LEVELS ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORKA1BEGINNERA2ELEMENTARYB1LOWERINTERMEDIATE IENCYWEEKSEXAM LEVELCan understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at dealingwith simple everyday communication. Can introduce him/herself and others and can answerquestions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and thingshe/she has. Can interact in a very simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearlyand is prepared to help.4WEEKSDELFA1Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediaterelevance (e.g. very basic family and personal information, shopping, local geography,employment). Can communicate about simple and routine tasks requiring simple and directexchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects ofhis/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.6WEEKSDELFA2Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularlyencountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whentravelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topicswhich are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopesand ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.6WEEKSDELFB1Can understand the main idea of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, includingtechnical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency andspontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain foreither party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpointon a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.6WEEKSDELFB2Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Canexpress him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.Can use language flexibility and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Canproduce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects, showing controlled use oforganisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.8WEEKSDALFC1Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information fromdifferent spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherentpresentation. Can express him/herself very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades ofmeaning even in more complex situations.8WEEKSDALFC2COURSE LEVELS / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
Our French coursesI General French coursesThe General French courses at ILA have never any more than 10 students per French class, often even only 5-8 students. You will learnFrench quickly during your French language immersion stay in France. We offer a wide range of courses for all objectives and on all levels.Standard French courseStandard «PLUS» French courseLong-term Standard French CourseNumber of lessons20Number of lessons20 5Number of lessons20Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10) / 1 for private courseNumber of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Intensive French courseIntensive « PLUS » French courseLong-term Intensive French CourseNumber of lessons30Number of lessons30 5Number of lessons30Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)/1 for private courseNumber of students5 - 8 (max. 10)CSN Standard French CourseCSN Intensive French CourseNumber of lessons20Number of lessons30Number of lessons20, 25, 30 or 40Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students1French Private TrainingI DELF / DALF / University courses« Our 2 week stay at ILA went very well. Wewere very pleased to have a very friendlyteacher. We really could improve ourFrench in a short time. It was our first visitto Montpellier and it is a really beautiful city,we loved to take pictures and were able tomake very nice photos of the city. Thankyou ILA! »Kazuki and Takanari (Japan)ILA offers high quality DELF B1, B2 and DALF C1 exam preparation courses so that you can prepare properly for these official Frenchexams. The main purpose of the University preparation course is to prepare students for University by providing them with the levelof French required for French academic life. At the end of this course, students will be able to sit the DELF B2 exam, an entrancerequirement for admission to a French University.DELF B1 or B2 Preparation CourseDALF C1 Preparation CourseFrench Universtity Preparation CourseNumber of lessons20 10Number of lessons20 10Number of lessons20 10Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)1 lesson 45 minutesOUR FRENCH COURSES / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
I Summer coursesILA offers great Summer French courses in small classes of maximum 10 participants. Our exciting activity program offers excursionsto unique UNESCO World Heritage sites, many extravagant parties, interesting sightseeing, delicious tastings and great sports. Spenda fantastic summer in the Mediterranean, have a lot of fun and get to know people from all over the world.Summer standardFrench courseSummer standard «PLUS»French courseSummer IntensiveFrench courseSummer Intensive «PLUS»French courseNumber of lessons20Number of lessons20 5Number of lessons30Number of lessons30 5Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)1 for private courseNumber of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)1 for private courseI Special French coursesThe Special French courses at ILA offer topics like Business French, French Cooking or French courses for seniors with an attractiveactivity pack. These French courses are also great for networking because there will always be other students from all over the worldin the same class as you who share the same interests and objectives as yourself. You will have a great time learning French in Franceand enjoying yourself in wonderful Montpellier with like-minded students from all over the world!French and cookingcourseFrench coursefor Seniors over 50 yearsStandard and businessFrench courseNumber of lessons20 8Number of lessons20 activity packNumber of lessons20 10Number of lessons20 8Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)Number of students5 - 8 (max. 10)max. 5 for teacher Training1 lesson 45 minutesStandard French courseand teacher training« The ILA teachers are amazing and theoffice staff is wonderful! I had a wonderfulexperience at ILA and in Montpellier - I willcome back soon! »Peter (Australia)ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET / OUR FRENCH COURSESMONTPELLIER / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
Accommodation optionsHaving the right accommodation is a crucial part of your language stay in France. Since everybody has differentrequirements, different habits and different lifestyles, ILA Is pleased to offer a wide range of accommodation options tosuit all budgets.HomestayStaying with a French host family is aunique and rich experience, a chance toget real immersion in the French way oflife. Showing interest in your hosts andbeing open minded towards them will helpyou to integrate quickly during your stayin Montpellier. You will particularly benefitbecause you get to fully practise yourFrench outside of class, and also have aninteresting insight into French culture.We place significant importance onreserving the best matching family for you.Our accommodation officer studies eachstudent’s application carefully in order tobook a family according to your profile. Allfamilies are carefully selected. We havegreat reputation for providing excellenthost families. option should definitely be considered. Rooms on University campusAparthotel« I’m very happy with my stay at ILA. Myhost family was amazing, very welcoming,very helpful. I learnt a lot of French withthem. »Carolina (Colombia)The Aparthotels are more upmarket thanthe student residences and offer higherquality accommodation and services. Theyprovide air-conditioned studios with ensuite bathrooms and private kitchens.This type of accommodation suits the morediscerned student looking for independentaccommodation in Montpellier. Student ResidenceThe student residences are very popularwith those who like independence andmeeting other students from all over theworld. You have your own room with ensuite bathroom and your own equippedkitchen (or access to an equipped commonkitchen). The atmosphere is lively. You arein close walking distance to our school.The rooms on the University campusare very popular with younger students,who want to enjoy independence andmeet other students from all over theworld. More basic and smaller than therooms in at the student residence, this isthe most economical type of residentialaccommodation in Montpellier.You have a private room with private ensuite bathroom. There is a kitchen, but youwould need to bring cooking utensils andcutlery with you or otherwise make plansto eat at the University restaurants. You willbe 10-15 minutes from our school by publictransport. If you prefer the idea of mixing with otherstudents from all over the world, goingout a lot and being independent, then thisACCOMMODATION OPTIONS / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
Activity ProgramCultural activities play a major role in learning and understanding a foreign language. Learning a foreign language alsomeans learning about culture and people. This is why we offer a minimum of 5 social or cultural activities a week, as wellas excursions all year round.« I had a wonderful stay at ILA. The activityprogram is great to meet other studentsfrom around the world. I made so manynew friends. »Nadine (Switzerland)ExcursionsDiscover world-class UNESCO sites likeAvignon, Nimes, the Pont du Gard orCarcassonne on full day excursions; seesome of the most beautiful villages inFrance; enjoy wonderful countryside oramazing cities like Marseille. TastingsFrance has wonderful culinary products tooffer - join our tasting workshops and tasteFrench cheese, amazing wine, deliciouspatisseries or local products from our region!Enjoy these delights and have a great time! Cultural visitsMontpellier’s region is full of culture andhistory. Come along with us when we visit thefabulous Flaubergues château or taste wineat famous vineyards. Do not miss our citytours to see the highlights of Montpellier andto get many inside tips for your stay with us! ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET / ACTIVITY PROGRAMILA eventsThe ILA events are famous! Come along toour wonderful sunset Catamaran party, ourunique white dress party or our excitingSpring break party - you will meet otherstudents from all over the world and youare guaranteed to have fun! Take part in ourlanguage exchange evening and meet localpeople. SportsMontpellier and its region offer excellentopportunities for sports. Join us for awonderful canoe trip where you will get tosee Montpellier from a different perspectiveor enjoy the famous “Pétanque” game. Youwill have a lot of fun during your Frenchlanguage stay! MONTPELLIER / ILA-INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET
A professionally run French language institute right in the heart of Montpellier’s beautiful historiccentre, setting the highest standards of teaching and services to achieve efficient, effective trainingin a friendly, personal atmosphere.INSTITUT LINGUISTIQUE ADENET33 Grand’Rue Jean Moulin 34000 Montpellier FranceTel : 33 (0)4 67 60 67 83 Email : info@ila-france.comwww.ila-france.com
studying French, we have a French course to suit you. We follow the Common European Framework issued by the European Commission for language learning. Our French language school in Montpellier offers a minimum of 6 different French levels, most of the time we provide 8-10 levels which include for example B1-, B1, B1 . Course levels
