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CAVILAM – Alliance Française Vichy

Vichy, FranceFrench

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Overview

CAVILAM teaches at 1 avenue des Célestins in Vichy. Its intensive course combines general French with afternoon workshops, and students have access to the media library. The format suits learners who want both regular group instruction and focused practice in areas such as speaking, pronunciation or exam skills. The school also offers separate university-preparation and professional programmes, so check which course matches your goals. The school distinguishes the workshops in its Intensive French format from the individual lessons in Super Intensive French. Afternoon topics can include pronunciation, written communication, French civilisation and preparation for DELF or DALF. That range can suit students who want to strengthen a particular skill while continuing group study. The Vichy media library provides materials for study outside lessons. Ask which workshops run during your intake before basing a booking on a particular topic.

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Student mix

The Vichy campus page reports more than 4,000 international students annually and learners of over 120 nationalities. It does not identify the period for the nationality count or give shares by nationality, age or course.

Official student mix · Checked 2026-11-08

Courses

The Intensive programme has 19 hours and 30 minutes of scheduled classes per week. The school lists groups of 10 to 15 and accepts learners aged 16 and over. A typical admission is on Monday, while complete beginners have designated dates. General French is supplemented by workshops. The school includes a placement test and issues a teaching report for stays of at least two weeks. Workshops vary by timetable and can focus on oral communication, grammar or exam skills. Confirm the assigned workshop if preparing for a particular test.

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Fees

The 2026 course page lists €389 per week, and the official terms list a €98 enrolment fee for in-person study. Four weeks therefore cost €1,654 before housing. A host single with breakfast and dinner is listed at €31 a night. Standard Sunday-to-Saturday housing gives 27 nights over four weeks, or €837 for the room and €2,491 including study. Confirm availability and the price of an extra night before booking 28 nights. Course materials and reception at Vichy railway station are included. Flights, airport travel, required insurance and any extra weekend lunch are outside the subtotal. At the 2026 weekly rate, four weeks of tuition alone cost €1,556, with the €98 enrolment charge added once in the study subtotal. The school also lists Super Intensive French at €857 per week for 24 hours, including six more individual lessons, under a separate 2026 tariff. The housing calculation here uses the standard Intensive course. Railway reception applies to the housing arrangement, and an airport journey must be budgeted separately.

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Accommodation

The host single comes with breakfast and dinner, laundry, linens and towels. Under-18 students are required to use a host family. Adults can ask about studio options, including Le 86, where rooms have a private bathroom and equipped kitchenette. Studios are priced separately by room and length of stay. Confirm the address, any local charges and the exact check-in and checkout dates. The Le 86 residence also lists a laundry room and secure parking. A studio quote should specify the term and whether local charges are included. With a host family, check if lunch can be arranged at weekends and how reception at Vichy station is coordinated.

Official source 1 · Official source 2 · Checked 2026-11-08

Location

1 avenue des Célestins, 03206 Vichy, France

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