To complement students’ class work, a full time activities staff ensures that whenever students are not in the classroom they have a range of elective activities from which to choose. Our Activities Directors organize daily outings to concerts, recitals, plays, opera and dance performances, and local film festivals, as well as visits to the many local attractions, including parks (where they can picnic), the zoo, and the expansive flea market.
Montpellier regularly welcomes the arrival of a stage of
the world’s greatest bike race, the Tour de France, and hosts a
major musical festival, le Festival de Radio France, every year
during our stay. Evening activities include a talent night, a
quiz night, and regular movie nights and dances, plus a
special night out in a restaurant with the Major class.
For physical activity, students can do laps at the Olympic
swimming pool in the center of town, take a jog through
the Jardin du Peyrou or along the River Lez, or join others
for a game of soccer, dodgeball, or volleyball. Other options
include a visit to the nearby ice skating rink or a round of
pétanque, an ancient game native to the region. Our staff also
accompany students to the local beaches so that the beautiful
Mediterranean climate can be enjoyed to the utmost.
These activities and cultural events enable students to make friends and discover shared interests. The certainty that they are in a secure and comfortable environment, as well as part of a supportive peer group, encourages our students to open themselves to the new experiences our program provides.
