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CavilamVichy, France

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3 students - overall rating
1, avenue des Célestins - 03200 Vichy - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • The school is open all year.
  • Guided city tours, sporting activities and evening events offered by the school.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 55%
25-34 years 24%
35-50 years 14%
>50 years 2%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

Location: Cavilam school is located in the historic town of Vichy, in southern France. Housed in a large modern facility spanning 9 000 square metres, on the banks of the Allier river and within minutes of the Parc des Célestins, Cavilam offers students a unique opportunity to study French. Vichy has several large green spaces to be enjoyed, is very tranquil and is an excellent location to learn and study. Students also have such local attractions as the Vichy Spas to relax and enjoy during their time in Vichy. A harbour to many international and national students alike, Cavilam offers an extraordinary studying environment and opportunity.

School facilities: The school has fantastic facilities that cater to the needs of students of the French language as well as history and culture. The expansive library of over 20 000 documents on all types of media (books, press, CDs, DVDs), is the house of much information available to students openly. The school offers activities and workshops regularly, ensuring that students deepen their encounters with the French culture whilst enjoying excursions such as wilderness walks, city tours and tastings.

Course selection: Course selection with Cavilam is extensive, including options for students looking for general programmes, teachers, seniors and juniors students and those looking to prepare for university-level studies.

School facilities: The school's facilities include a cafeteria, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, an extensive library, auditorium, garden, movie room and a student support desk for any questions, queries or assistance.

French Courses

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General Language
Intensive French Programme Most Popular French course
26 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
378€360€
Course Details
Combined Programme (18 group + 6 individual)
24 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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712€677€
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Immersion Programme
40 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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1428€1357€
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Super Intensive Programme
32 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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828€787€
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Premium Senior
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
751€714€
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Junior
Sports and Language Programme for Juniors with Homestay (12 to 16 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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974€950€
Includes accommodation
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Private
Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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750€713€
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Training: "À la carte"
32 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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418€398€
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Teacher Training: Certificate of ability to teach French as a foreign language
31 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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441€419€
Course Details

Our prices for Cavilam include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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Student opinions about Cavilam, Vichy

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Cavilam, Vichy
3 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
71 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Administration was extremely responsive. The activities people were wonderfully kind but they didn't speak French with me. The trip to Carroux had a guide that spoke too fast for my level.”
Disliked
“My primary instructor did not address my needs”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I was alone. I'd hoped there would be other seniors.
Course: Premium Senior  - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Mar. 2022 by Sallyjo Button
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Welcoming and organised administration. Class sizes are not too big.”
Insider tip: “The tour of Vichy was very well delivered and it made me like the city even more.”
Review details
Other comments In the morning class, Margo is very dynamic and fun but I felt like there was a lot of speaking which we already get in the afternoon classes. But I was only there for a week so maybe it's different week to week. I had a very informative week and the content I learned in the mornings was new to me, e.g. social security in France, the French education system. I wish I could have stayed longer!
Course: Intensive French Programme  - 1 week
Review date: 21. May. 2019 by Marie Monaghan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Cavilam compared to ratings of all schools in France

 Cavilam VichyAverage of all other schools in France
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Cavilam

Accreditations and Quality seals
FLEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
French teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Cavilam and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1964
Legal name/parent company
ASS Cavilam - Alliance Française | Tax registration ID: FR83779066323

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Auditorium

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Free water dispenser

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 50
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 700
Throughout the year: 200
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 27
Adult courses Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 15%
Switzerland 12%
China 8%
Other nationalities 65%

Information for all courses offered by Cavilam

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
95.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Transfers:
Vichy train station: FREE.
Clermont-Ferrand airport: EUR 150 one way.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 11 Nov 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 0 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per French language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in France.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet2 km
Basketball2 km
Cooking2 km
Dancing0.5 km
Diving5 km
Football (soccer)0.5 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking40 km
Music1 km
Rugby2 km
Sailing1 km
Skiing121 km
Squash10 km
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis2 km
Volleyball0.5 km
Windsurfing1 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Sports activities, city tours, discovery of French cinema etc...

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions, museum visits, tastings (regional product, wine, pastries...) etc...

Junior - Free activities

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Junior - Paid activities

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Accommodation

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Studio Apartment Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
from
216 €
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
186 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
138 €
Studio Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
240 €
“Le 86” Premium Residence
Single room, No meals
from
432 €
“Le 86” Premium Residence
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
498 €

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