Which accommodation option shall I choose during my French language course?

Having the right accommodation is a crucial part of your French language stay. Since everybody has different requirements for accommodation, different habits and different ways of living, we at ILA French language school are pleased to offer you a wide choice of accommodation options for all kind of needs.

We have our own in-house accommodation department at our French language school. This ensures accommodation at a very high standard. From the time you first enquire with us, we are here to help you to make the best choice for your needs and will take care of booking your accommodation. During your French language stay we will be here to help you with any questions you might have.

All accommodation options our French language school offers are continuously checked for their performances and quality. This is done by regular re-inspections as well as by feedbacks from all former students via our quality questionnaires at the end of each stay.

We also respect the IALC accommodation code.

In order to help you choosing the right accommodation type, we will give you some guidelines underneath.

Host family

A host family is not a hotel with hotel services. Staying with host_families requires respect from both sides since it means sharing part of a private life. You will have your own room, own key and you are independent up to a certain extend, but you will have to adapt yourself to e.g. meal times of the family and the rules of the home. Showing interest in your hosts and being open minded towards them will help you to integrate quickly.

You will benefit for your French language and also have an interesting insight into French family life as well as French culture.

We place great importance on reserving the best matching family for you. All families are carefully selected and we have the reputation for providing excellent host families.

Student Residences

The student_residences are very popular with students, who like independency and meeting other students from all around the world. You have your own studio including private bathroom and own kitchen. You prepare your meals yourself (or together with other students) or enjoy the many reasonable priced restaurants and student bars. You will have to respect the rules of the residences, but you are completely independent. Most students staying at the student residence are between 18 and 30 years old, but also some « older students » young at mind chose this option.
The atmosphere is lively.

If you prefer the idea of mixing with other student, going out a lot and having independency rather than integration into a local family, you should consider this option. The demand is high and we recommend you reserve early.

Aparthotel***

The aparthotels*** are more upmarket than the student residences and offer higher quality of accommodation and services. The aparthotels*** also provide independent studios with private bathrooms and private kitchens. This type of residence suits the more discerned student looking for independent accommodation.

Alternative options for independent accommodation

Hotels

We can book hotels of all categories and price levels. Most of our partner hotels are in easy walking distance to our French language school. Due to higher prices, we recommend this option only for shorter stays.

Room in a flat share

The accommodation department of our French language school can book a room in shared apartments with access to bathroom and kitchen. This option is only available for a minimum stay of three months and also only on request.

Furnished apartment

The accommodation department of our French language school can help you to reserve a furnished apartment. In this case you need to stay for at least 4 months. This option is also only available on request.

Please do contact us at: info@sioc.no for more info and availabilities.