Registration
To register for an individual course, please send your completed form:
– From our website: www.is-aix.com
– By e-mail: info@is-aix.com
– Or register directly at the school in person
In order for us to validate your reservation, you must pay a non-refundable deposit of: 300€ per week booked.
You can expect confirmation within 2 working days of submitting your registration form. Your enrolment will be considered final upon receiving our confirmation. The balance payment is due one month before the commencement of the course. Group reservation follow a separate procedure.
Minimum age
IS Aix en Provence warmly welcomes students aged 18 and above throughout the entire year. For students under 18, exceptions are possible on request, if the student is accompanied by an adult or in a closed group with group leaders. A waiver will be required.
Public holidays 2026
The school is closed on public holidays, but this does not impact the weekly lesson count. Compensatory afternoon sessions will be scheduled on certain days to ensure the full number of classes are covered, resulting in afternoon classes on some days.
Public holidays in 2026 are as follows:
January 1 – April 6 – May 1 – May 8 – May 14 – May 25 – July 14 – August 15 – November 1 –
November 11 – December 25
Course organization
Each course stipulates a mandatory minimum level in French, and in some cases, there may also be a maximum level requirement. Additionally, a minimum number of students is necessary for a course to be conducted.
In case one of these criteria are not respected, IS Aix-en-Provence reserves the right to either transform the course into a different program or cancel the course.
Complete beginners joining a group course must adhere to specific starting dates. If a complete beginner is not attending a scheduled date or a student has reached a C2 level, IS Aix-en- Provence reserves the right to either transform the course into a different program or cancel the course.
One lesson has a duration of 45 minutes. The course timetable is transmitted on the first day of class and per week. Classes are scheduled by the school.
Missed lessons are forfeited and cannot be postponed, refunded or taken at another time. At the end of the course, students receive a certificate indicating the level studied.
Lessons are given entirely in French. Students are requested to respect the timetables and to be punctual.
Cancellation & Modification of course or accommodation
The following conditions apply:
- More than 14 calendar days before the start of the course: your deposit of 300€ per week will be charged and will not be refunded.
- 7 to 13 calendar days before the start of the course: 50% of the balance of the course and 100% of the price of the first week’s accommodation with a host family are due.
- Less than 6 calendar days before the start of the course: 100% of the course balance and 100% of the first week’s accommodation are due.
- Repeated changes to a booking will incur a 50€ handling fee.
Accommodation
If your preference is to reside with a host family throughout your course, our priority is to secure a suitable placement for you in a homestay.
Please communicate any essential information regarding allergies, dietary requirements, smoking preferences, or any other pertinent details.
For accommodation in hotels or apartments, each accommodation has its own protocol and cancellation policy. All bookings for accommodation other than homestay will incur a booking fee of 35€.
Payment
Payments to IS Aix-en-Provence can be made via bank transfer or credit card on our website.
Transfer
For students arriving in Aix-en-Provence, the institute can book a taxi for transfer on arrival and departure. Please email info@is-aix.com one month prior to arrival.
Insurance
All students are required to take out their own insurance to cover third-party liability, illness, accidents, loss of money, valuables or luggage, theft, and cancellation.
Image distribution and data protection
Unless otherwise specified, IS Aix-en-Provence may take photos and/or videos for communication purposes.
Health & Safety
IS Aix-en-Provence is equipped with emergency exits and follows strict safety procedures. Smoking is not permitted inside the school building.
Legal information
Association loi 1901 – SIRET 782 688 238 00040 – APE 8559B
Intercommunity VAT no. FR 827 826 882 38
PIC (Erasmus +) no.: 926354754