Tour Code: NCST01   

 

INTRODUCTION

Experience the unique blend of French and Melanesian culture in the closest French speaking country to Australia. Learning French in New Caledonia gives the opportunity to practice a new language skills while enjoying the experience that the enchanting Island has to offer. Planned 5 times a year by CREIPAC, Intensive Course for Adults are open to all levels. Over 2 weeks or 1 week, 3 hours every morning, you will be engaged in a challenging experience that will have a significant impact on your knowledge of French. In a relaxed ambiance, you will be able to learn new topics, use what you already learned, install new habits while getting rid of old ones; and most of all, discovering the culture of New-Caledonia. 

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Australia - Noumea

Fly from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Nouméa on Aircalin with convenient domestic connections from other Australian airports.You’ll arrive at Tontouta International airport and make the 45 minute transfer to your hotel in Nouméa. Once settled in, why not get out into the city and try sampling the food? With around 140 world class restaurants and cafes to choose from, featuring food from every region of France, you’ll be spoilt for choice. You will be staying at Complexe Château Royal Beach Resort & Spa, a stunning beach front location, conveniently situated on the white-sanded beach of Anse Vata, facing one of the worlds most beautiful and renowned lagoons. The resort provides luxurious comfort offering 1 or 2 bedroom suites, spacious and equipped with full kitchen.

Night at Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa (One Bedroom Suite Resort, garden view with a glimpse of sea)

 

Day 2 to Day 7: Noumea

You will need to make your own arrangements to transfer to Centre de Rencontres et d'Echanges Internationaux du Pacifique (CREIPAC) for a daily French language lesson from Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 11.45am including a half hour break. Classes are conducted by a native French-speaking teacher at the CREIPAC Language School, the only government school specialising in the teaching of French to foreigners in New Caledonia.

Nights at Chateau Royal Beach Resort & Spa (One Bedroom Suite Resort)

 

Day 8: Noumea - Australia

Leisure by your own before you will be transferred to Tontouta International Airport for your homeward flight.

 

DEPARTURE DATES FROM SYDNEY / BRISBANE:

Sunday 24 November - Sunday 01 December 2019

Sunday 01 December - Sunday 08 December 2019​

Sunday 05 January - Sunday 12 January 2020

Sunday 12 January 2019 - Sunday 19 January 2020

Sunday 23 February - Sunday 01 March 2020

Sunday 01 March  - Sunday  08 March 2020

Sunday 29 March - Sunday 05 April 2020

Sunday 05 April - Sunday 12 April 2020

Sunday 31 May - Sunday 07 June 2020

Sunday 07 June - Sunday 14 June 2020*

Sunday 23 August - Sunday 30 August 2020

Sunday 30 August - Sunday 06 September 2020

Sunday 22 November - Sunday 29 November 2020

Sunday 29 November - Sunday 06 December 2020

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DEPARTURE DATES FROM MELBOURNE / BRISBANE / SYDNEY

Saturday 23 November - Saturday 30 November 2019

Saturday 30 November - Saturday 07 December 2019

Saturday 04 January - Saturday 11 January 2020

Saturday 11 January 2019 - Saturday 18 January 2020

Saturday 22 February - Saturday 29 February 2020

Saturday 29 February  - Saturday 07 March 2020

Saturday 28 March - Saturday 04 April 2020

Saturday 04 April - Saturday 11 April 2020

Saturday 30 May - Saturday 06 June 2020

Saturday 06 June - Saturday 13 June 2020*

Saturday 22 August - Saturday 29 August 2020

Saturday 29 August - Saturday 05 September 2020

Saturday 21 November - Saturday 28 November 2020

Saturday 28 November - Saturday 05 December 2020

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*01/06 public holiday. There will be an afternoon of lessons to make up.