Language Vacations
Designed for individual students
Individual Registration
Various Dates
Designed for individual students who want to spend their vacation in a special way, immersing themselves in language and culture while gaining new experiences.
You can register individually for the scheduled dates at any time once they are posted on our website.
Services Included in the Package
Private Accommodations & Half Board
Transfers & Excursions
On-site support
Travel arrangements upon request
Certificate of Participation
Language Course with FLE/DAF Instructors
Benefits for Students
Targeted Support for Language Difficulties
Better Grades in School
Preparation for a Language Diploma or Retake Exam
Overcoming Inhibitions in Speaking
Meeting people with similar interests
Intercultural Openness
Personal Responsibility
Navigating an unfamiliar environment on one's own
Valuable Support as You Grow Up
Benefits for Parents
Excellent value for the price
A reputable provider with decades of experience
Focus on Learning
Teens in a supervised, safe environment
Supervised Recreational Activities
Good private lodging
Our Language Vacation Destinations
The Program at a Glance
Our language vacation program is designed for individual students who want to spend their vacation in a special way, immersing themselves in language and culture while gaining new experiences. Students can register individually for the scheduled dates at any time once they are posted on our website. In addition to improving language skills, the program also offers an extensive optional recreational program. For students, language camps are an opportunity for personal growth, individual maturation, getting to know peers, taking on personal responsibility, finding their bearings in a new environment, and discovering the world. In short: valuable support as they grow into adulthood.
Languages: French or German
Destinations: Cannes or Vienna
Participants: Individual reservations for specific dates during summer vacation
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Accommodations for students: Private accommodations (host families) with half-board (breakfast and dinner); double or triple rooms, depending on the students' preferences. Single rooms are available for an additional fee.
Host families are carefully selected on site; any relevant allergies and/or food intolerances reported in advance will be taken into account.
Classes: 40 class periods (45 minutes each) over 10 mornings.
Classes are held in groups of 10–15 students with qualified instructors (FLE/DAF). The program is tailored to students’ language proficiency levels. Upon completion of the course, each participant receives a certificate indicating the level of instruction received, in accordance with the criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Travel Arrangements:
Pierre Overall – Pierre & Sprachferien GmbH holds all the official licenses required of a tour operator, as well as insolvency protection, and is happy to organize the trip for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For which age group are language camps suitable?
In our experience, language study abroad programs require a certain level of maturity. The ideal age for these programs is 15–19 years old. We offer “à la carte” courses for adults, but we do not offer any programs for children.
What criteria are used to select host families?
Host families can be private households of all kinds: single women or men of various ages, single parents, traditional families, older married couples, etc. For us, the term “host family” is synonymous with “private household.” Hosts who wish to host our exchange students apply to us—or are recommended to us by existing hosts. We visit every single host family in person before they receive guests from us and clarify mutual expectations. We require a clean criminal record. On our part, it is important to treat the students with hospitality. The living space must allow for some privacy. Sleeping accommodations must include beds, pull-out couches, or sofa beds. The household should generally be neat and clean. Shared use of the bathroom and toilet must be possible. Conversely, host families can expect respectful and polite guests who respect the hosts’ privacy and personal preferences. We address complaints about host families immediately and find a solution. If necessary, we take appropriate action and no longer assign that host family. Conversely, we report serious misconduct by students to their legal guardians.
What happens in cases of allergies, food intolerances, or special needs?
Please let us know in advance about any special needs, allergies, or food intolerances that are relevant to the stay. We can always find a solution. We’ll find suitable hosts and pass this information along to them. The students in question will then discuss their needs again with their hosts once they arrive.
Are there any recreational activities?
Both in Vienna and in Cannes, we organize a wide range of leisure activities. In Cannes, these include excursions—for example, to Nice; to the Chagall Museum; to Grasse, where you can create your own perfume at the “Galimard” perfume factory; to Antibes; to the Picasso Museum; to Monaco; water sports; a boat trip to Île Sainte-Marguerite; and more.
In Vienna, these include sightseeing tours, such as the Austrian Gallery at Belvedere Palace, Time Travel Vienna, the Hundertwasser House & Prater, the Museum of Illusions, Schönbrunn Palace, the Danube Island, the Natural History Museum, Schönbrunn Zoo, and more.
If you ever decide not to participate in a scheduled activity, there are plenty of other options at both destinations. You certainly won’t get bored.
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