Which accommodation option shall I choose
during my French language course?
Having the right accommodation is a crucial part of your French language stay. Since everybody has different
requirements for accommodation, different habits and different ways of living, we at
ILA French language school
are pleased to offer you a wide choice of accommodation options for all kind of needs.
We have our own in-house accommodation department at our French language school. This ensures accommodation at a very
high standard. From the time you first enquire with us, we are here to help you to make the best
choice for your needs and will take care of booking your accommodation. During your French language stay we
will be here to help you with any questions you might have.
All accommodation options our French language school offers are continuously checked for their performances and quality. This is done by
regular re-inspections as well as by feedbacks from all former students via our quality
questionnaires at the end of each stay.
We also respect the IALC accommodation code.
In order to help you choosing the right accommodation type, we will give you some guidelines underneath.
Host family
A host family is not a hotel with hotel services. Staying with host families requires
respect from both sides since it means sharing part of a private life. You will have
your own room, own key and you are independent up to a certain extend, but you will have
to adapt yourself to e.g. meal times of the family and the rules of the home. Showing
interest in your hosts and being open minded towards them will help you to integrate quickly.
You will benefit for your French language and also have an interesting insight into French
family life as well as French culture.
We place great importance on reserving the best matching family for you. All families
are carefully selected and we have the reputation for providing excellent host families.
Student Residences
The student residences are very popular with students, who like independency and meeting
other students from all around the world. You have your own studio including private bathroom and own kitchen or
access to a common kitchen. You prepare your meals yourself or together with other students. You can also enjoy
many reasonable priced restaurants and student bars nearby. You will have to
respect the rules of the residences, but you are completely independent. Most students
staying at the student residence are between 18 and 30 years old, but also some « older
students » young at mind chose this option.
The atmosphere is lively.
If you prefer the idea of mixing with other student, going out a lot and having independency
rather than integration into a local family, you should consider this option. The demand is
high and we recommend you reserve early.
Aparthotel
The aparthotels are more upmarket than the student residences and offer higher quality of
accommodation and services. The aparthotels also provide independent studios with
private bathrooms and private kitchens. This type of residence suits the more discerned
student looking for independent accommodation.
Hotels
We can book hotels of all categories and price levels. Due to the fact that hotels are
relatively expensive compared with the other accommodation offered we only recommend hotels
for shorter stays.
Alternative accommodation
For long term student we can book (according to availability) rooms in a flat share with
access to a kitchen and bathroom or also furnished, independent apartments. These option
are only available for long term students, minimum 3 months for a flat share, minimum 4
months for an independent apartment.
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How to choose?
