Learn French in Guadeloupe
Learn French in Guadeloupe, our school is located on the beachfront in Le Gosier, so you can step out of the classroom onto the beautiful sandy beach.
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Why learn French in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe?
If you fancy honing your French language skills in a tropical paradise, look no further than our language programme in Le Gosier! Once a military outpost (after being colonised by the French in the 17th century), Le Gosier is now one of the main tourist destinations in the Guadeloupe archipelago. Located on the southern coast of Grand Terre, Le Gosier - which was named after a species of pelican called ‘grand gosier’ (translation = large throat pouch) - offers stunning beaches, exciting water sports, exotic flora and fauna, historical monuments and around 2500 hours of sunshine per year!
Life in Le Gosier is relaxed and serene. There are lots of attractions to engage visitors, but the jewel in Le Gosier’s crown are its stretches of golden sand and crystal-clear waters. Plage de la Datcha is one of the most popular beaches thanks to the presence of beach bars, restaurants and amenities such as showers and public bathrooms, and it’s less than a 10-minute walk from our language school. From this beach you can admire Îlet du Gosier, a small island located just off the coast. It’s possible to visit the island and spend some time exploring the wilderness. Be sure to check out the white and red-striped lighthouse up close, and rumour has it there is a BBQ shack and delicious sorbet vendor to be found somewhere on the islet! It’s possible to get to the island by shuttle boat, kayak, or even by swimming for those that feel energetic enough!
When (if?!) you want to escape the sun, a visit to Guadeloupe Aquarium is a must. This popular attraction is home to 80 species of fish and 50 species of coral and educates visitors on local marine life and the challenges it faces. There is also a sea turtle rescue centre which can care for between 10 and 30 turtles each year. Guadeloupean waters are home to five of the seven species of sea turtle (the green turtle, the hawksbill turtle, the leatherback turtle, the loggerhead turtle and the olive ridley turtle) and any injured or sick turtles are brought to the centre to be nursed back to health before being released back into the wild.
If history is more your thing, make the short journey to Fort Fleur d’Épée, an 18th-century fortification that was built to help defend the island against English attacks. The historic monument sits atop Bas-du-Fort and offers magnificent views over the Bay of Gosier. Today the fort is home to a lively cultural scene, with contemporary art exhibitions held here on a regular basis. The vaulted underground passageways, powder magazine and kitchen with furnace are open to the public for exploration.
When you’re ready to eat, you won’t be disappointed. As an Overseas Department of France, Guadeloupe is gaining wider recognition in France and the rest of the world for its nouvelle cuisine Creole, which combines classic French culinary techniques with local ingredients. There are many restaurants to suit all budgets in Le Gosier and the surrounding area for sit-down meals, but if you fancy sampling the local fare in a more informal setting, be sure to visit Le Gosier night market. Held on Friday evenings, the market offers the chance to buy local products and souvenirs, infused rums, and delicious street food, all to the sound of live Creole music.
What’s special about our school in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe?
Our language school in Le Gosier is located right on the seafront, meaning the sparkling blue waters of the Caribbean Sea are just a few steps away. Stop at the information counter after classes to pick up details of local water sports and excursion companies to make the most of your free time, or just take a towel and enjoy relaxing on one of the many beautiful beaches in the surrounding area!
This small and friendly school has five classrooms, all with natural light and air-conditioning for student comfort. There is a balcony area where you can spend breaktimes, and there is also a small kitchen with fridge and microwave for student use. Free Wi-Fi makes it easy to keep in contact with people at home, and also to plan the next excursion or adventure!
You are sure to receive a warm welcome in Le Gosier - small class sizes and a personal approach will help you to improve your French language skills in no time!
What is the best French course in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe?
Available courses
Students at our school in Le Gosier can learn French on an Intensive French language course (20 lessons/week), or else on a Super Intensive French language course (30 lessons/week). These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to improve their general French language skills in groups of like-minded students of a similar ability.
You can also enrol on a Business French Course of 30 lessons/week if you would like to use French in a business context. Perhaps you use French in your job to speak to overseas clients, or perhaps you are applying for a role in a French-speaking company and need advice about the interview process. Whatever the case, this is the perfect course for you!
Alternatively, you can take a course of private lessons for a more personalised learning experience, or even combine your group course with individual tuition on an Intensive + Private Lessons course.
All the group French lessons at our school in Guadeloupe have a maximum of just 10 students per class, providing lots of personal attention to each and every student. Please note: If there are just 1 or 2 students (at the same level) on the Intensive French programme you will receive a lower amount of 10 lessons/week instead of 20. Intensive classes with 3 or 4 students will receive 15 lessons each week.
What accommodation is available in Le Gosier?
Available accommodation
For students who prefer to be a little more independent, we offer 2-star hotel accommodation and private studio apartment accommodation. Both are provided by a hotel and residence located just a 25-minute walk from the language school and within easy reach of the town centre. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, and guests also have access to a small swimming pool. Students who opt for studio apartment accommodation will have a room with private bathroom and a kitchenette. The studios are in a building just 50 metres from the hotel - guests staying here will also have access to the swimming pool at the hotel. Breakfast can be purchased at extra cost.
Available activities in Le Gosier
Our school in Guadeloupe organises a variety of activities, giving you a great opportunity to discover the island and enhance your French language skills. These might include hiking, water sports, creole cooking classes, dance lessons, museum visits and so much more! Fortnightly excursions are also arranged by the school, where you will have the chance to explore Guadeloupe and get to know its culture and way of life.
How to get to our school in Guadeloupe
We can arrange private airport transfers to take you directly to your accommodation in Le Gosier. Please note that airport transfers are not included in the price of the programme and will incur an additional fee. For further details about the transfer service, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Le Gosier: Student reviews & feedback
Intensive 20
Lovely experience, beautiful setting, Thank you!
- C. Webster
Intensive 20 with Host Family
The school in Guadeloupe is great - the staff is very friendly and helpful, and know how to make it fun!
Fantastic home stay in a beautiful old house with a pretty garden, friendly cats and a dog, and warm and welcoming hosts that were happy to continue helping me practice and learn French in the evenings!
- S. Lee
Intensive 20
My instructor Sandra was wonderful! Really excellent. I learned a lot of French. My experience was great!!
- E. Agee
Super Intensive 30 with Studio Apartment
I wish I knew to bring a few folders to accommodate all the papers, etc we would get every day! I also loved the fact we got homework, and the super-intensive personal course was designed to fit my needs exactly. well done!
I stayed at the Adolphe, and couldn't be happier. the adolphe family were available to us if we needed anything, and bent over backwards to invite us to activities, the beach, etc. they sure didn't have to do that, so that was beyond nice! they are next to the nicest hotel in town, the auberge to vielle tour, and we were able to use the hotel's beach with our own key! sweet! it was a ten-minute walk from the adolphe to st louis catholic church, and then another five minute walk to class. Perfect!
- C. Bouchard
Intensive 20
I greatly enjoyed the course and the teacher had good skills. I also felt that having a small group helped me to learn and practice more. I am glad that I attended this school. I wish that I could have stayed longer.
- E. Hernandez
Intensive 20 with Host Family
I learned a lot in the 2 weeks, I had Marie as a teacher for B1 and she was an excellent teacher. I loved my host family and would love to come back to the same place next year!
- M. Shimizu
Intensive 20 with Host Family
Great experience I would definitely consider going back! Lots of opportunity to brush up on grammar with lots of interactive elements and conversation time even without the additional conversation classes. Always good to have local hosts and the family was a seasoned host family and very welcoming and supportive. All ages and nationalities welcome.
- H. Spiers
Intensive 20 with Host Family
The course I attended was really well organized. High competence of the professor, who took care of each students necessity for further explanations concerning all aspects of the language (grammar, pronunciation, etc). In only two weeks I could notice a great improvement of my skill. My accommodation has been great. the house was nice, comfortable and big but the most important was the family. They really help every student to improve the Language. The house is plenty of books, which are at the students disposal to learn all about the history, culture, geography of Guadeloupe.
- S. Antonioli
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American (6)
British (2)
Czech (1)
Dutch (1)
German (30)
Swiss (60)
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5 Reasons To Go To: Guadeloupe
Do you want to visit a location that offers sunshine, crystal blue seas, and stunning sandy beaches? Perhaps one that offers a vibrant, unique culture? Then why not take a French course in Guadeloupe? This Caribbean archipelago is actually an overseas département of France, and is therefore French-speaking, despite being nearly 7,000 km from Paris!
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This photo tells you everything you need to know about Guadeloupe!
With white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees, clear blue skies and warm turquoise sea - a true island paradise awaits!
During my visit, I loved speaking French with the friendly locals, eating great Caribbean food and working on my sun tan!
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The first thing that hit me when I went to Guadeloupe was the heat! Stepping off the plane, and walking down the tunnel to the terminal my first thought was that someone had left the heating on. Then I saw that the windows were open and realised that this was how it was going to be for the duration of my stay and I had better get used to it!
To be honest, after a couple of days I did start to get used to it and it wasn't a problem at all (in fact, it made a pleasant change to life in the cold and grey UK!). My bedroom had a fan to keep me cool at night, there is always the possibility of swimming in the clear blue sea. What's more, the numerous bars along the beach mean that there is no shortage of ice cold drinks.
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