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REGISTRATION
How do I book my stay ?
Is there a deadline to enrol ?
What is the minimum level required to attend a course ?
How do I know which level I should apply ?
Can I extend my stay once at school ?
When should I arrive and when should I leave ?
How do I pay ?
Do I need a visa to study in France ?
Do I need an health insurance ?

INSTITUTE
What are the school’s opening hours?
Could I stay at school in the afternoon if I have no course ?
Do you provide a student card ?
Can I have access to the internet?
Is it possible to know the activities and excursions program before arrival ?
When should I register to your activities and excursions ?
What can I do in Montpellier during my free time ?

COURSES
When can I start a course ?
Do I need to buy books ?
Do we have course during bank holidays ?
What is the average duration of a stay ?
What is student’s profile ?

ACCOMMODATION
What kind of accommodation for what kind of people ?
Is it possible to book a course with accommodation ?
Is it possible to book accommodation only ?
Can a friend or my partner stay at the same accommodation if he doesn’t take a course ?
Arrival and transfer in Montpellier

REGISTRATION

How do I book my stay ?
Registration form must be returned by postal mail, fax or email with a deposit of:
  100% of the total fees up to 4 weeks stay
  50% of the total fees for more than 4 weeks stay
The registration becomes valid as soon as we receive your down payment. Accent Français will send in return by postal mail, email or fax, a confirmation of enrolment with:
  Details of your stay : course, accommodation ...
  A Certificate to apply for a visa at the French Embassy

Is there a deadline to enrol ?
At least 2 weeks before the start date of your French course. Last minute enrolments are, of course, also accepted. In this case, especially during the busy summer period, we cannot guarantee first choice accommodation.

What is the minimum level required to attend a course ?
We offer courses for all levels : from complete beginner (A0) to very advanced level (C2). For A0 level (complete beginners), please see our starting dates. The other levels can start each Monday.

How do I know which level I should apply ?
On the application form, you give us a self estimation of your level.
On the bottom of the application form, you will find a level test that will give us a first idea of your knowledge.
On the first day at school, you will sit for a placement test (written and spoken) that will allow us to define your exact level and to choose your study group for the course.

Can I extend my stay once at school ?
Yes of course. We just ask you to inform us in advance so that we can check availabilities for your accommodation and guarantee room in the class of your level.

When should I arrive and when should I leave ?
Arrivals are scheduled for Sunday and departures for Saturday. If you need a room before or after your stay, please contact us.

How do I pay ?
  By Credit card: Visa or MasterCard, please let us know by email, fax or telephone your Card Number and expiry date.

  By bank transfer (please fax us a copy of your transfer): Bank: Banque populaire du Sud - Agence Montpellier Comedie Bank number: 16607 - Account number: 00219- 09405421018/92 IBAN Number: FR76 1660 7002 1909 4054 2101 892 - BIC number: CCBPFRPPPPG

  By check in Euros payable at a French Bank. You can send it by postal mail at Accent Fançais, 7 Rue de Verdun, 34000 Montpellier, France.

Do I need a visa to study in France ?
Not if you are an European citizen. For the other nationalities, please contact the French consulate or embassy in your country. Address :
  www.expatries.diplomatie.fr
You can find more information :
  www.diplomatie.gouv.fr

Do I need an health insurance ?
European students shall bring with them their E111 form. If you are a non-European citizen, please contact your insurance office to guarantee your health coverage while staying in France.

INSTITUTE

What are the school’s opening hours?
School is open from 9.00 am to 4 pm

Could I stay at school in the afternoon if I have no course ?
Yes of course, we provide you with:
  A reading and study room with a selection of French literature, workbooks, newspapers and magazines that you can use for homework and personal studies.
  Free access to Internet and your emails. You can bring and plug your laptop.
  A kitchen where students can store food or use the microwave.
  Tea, coffee, chocolate and fresh drinks on both floors.
  A mini tourist office with all information and activity coordinator to advise your leisure and excursions.

Do you provide a student card ?
Yes, you just have to bring an ID photo and we will give you a student card which offers many discounts in town : transportation, cinema, leisure...

Can I have access to the internet?
Yes, we have computers in free access with high speed internet and email access. You can also bring your laptop.

Is it possible to know the activities and excursions program before arrival ?
Yes you can find the program on our website + a list of all sports and leisure you can find in Montpellier + calendar of festivals and cultural events held in Montpellier.

When should I register to your activities and excursions ?
Each week we organize an information meeting to present you the program of activities and excursions. Then you can register if you wish.

What can I do in Montpellier during my free time ?
You will find here the list of sports and leisure available in Montpellier.
On arrival at Accent François, we provide you with a full guide giving more details of these activities (conditions, fees, schedules, telephone)

COURSES

When can I start a course ?
Complete beginners (A0) have to start on the first Monday of the month. Other levels can start every new week on Mondays. Starting dates

Do I need to buy books ?
Accent Français provides you with learning material, but we recommend you to bring a dictionary.

Do we have course during bank holidays ?
School is closed during bank holidays, but courses will be made up during the week.

What is the average duration of a stay ?
The average duration is 4 weeks (with many 2 weeks stay (30%) and long stays of + 3 months, 16%).

What is student’s profile ?
Average age:
July/August: 17/25 years old: 46%, + 25 years old: 54%
Rest of the year: 17/25 years old: 35%, + 25 years old: 65%
Nationalities: More than 55 different nationalities

ACCOMMODATION

What kind of accommodation for what kind of people ?
Accommodation at a French host is not only for young students and a lot of our adult students are seeking that kind of accommodation for improving their conversation skills and meeting French people of their age.
Standing residences are perfect for couples and people travelling together or adults used to a certain standard of living.
Students residences, and rooms at the university campus are more specifically adapted for small budgets and students attracted by international and lively atmosphere.

Is it possible to book a course with accommodation ?
All the courses we offer with accommodation are also available if you don’t need an accommodation.

Is it possible to book accommodation only ?
No. It is only possible to book an accommodation if you book a course program in the mean time.

Can a friend or my partner stay at the same accommodation if he doesn’t take a course ?
Yes and we recommend you to stay in a studio or apartment in the hotel residence which offers more independence to your partner or friend.

Arrival and transfer in Montpellier:
Accommodation at a French host with half board or breakfast: your host can come to pick you up at the airport or at the train station. (Gare St Roch) This is a free service.
For the other types of accommodation: (hotel, room with kitchen access, studio, room at the campus) we will send you all information so that you can make your own way to your accommodation by bus, tramway, airport shuttle or taxi.