Language Specialists

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	Caledonia Languages
The Clockhouse, Bonnington Mill, 72 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh EH6 5QG			MAP
tel: (0131) 621 7721/7722

A language agency reporting personal knowledge of its schools and tries to give a more personalised service, talking to both parents before the booking and the child so that they get involved as well. Also aim to sort out any problems. The mix of students at most schools includes Russians, Japanese, South American, and other European students.

Where

France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria plus others for adults only.

Ages

12-plus, details depending on the course.

How Long

From one to three week.

Learning

Options include a two-week residential course at Vichy for 12-16 years including full board accommodation in shared rooms in a residences, three hours of French classes each morning. This is mainly intended for French children so there is plenty of chace to mingle with native speakers. An ‘A' level revision course in French is offered at Easter. For 18-pluses there is volunteer work in Cuba and Argentina. In Seville there are 20 classes per week for 15-17 years, full board with a host family. Alternatively there is a school in Marbella.

Other Activities

Afternoons at Vichy are given over to sports activities, cultural outings and excursions. At Seville there are four afternoon cultural and sporting activities per week and full day visit at weekend.

Accommodation

Host family or residence, depending on the course.

Sample Price

Seville £550 for two weeks, transport extra. Vichy is around £825 for two weeks.