A Typical Day at Our French Summer School in Cannes

French lessons in the morning, optional afternoon classes, and time to enjoy Cannes and the French Riviera.

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Teenager French summer classes session in Cannes in an enjoyable school setting in a cosy, homy and quiet environment

What does a typical day look like?

At French Summer Classes, French lessons are at the heart of the day. Morning classes take place from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm. Students who choose the intensive programme continue with afternoon French classes from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm.

After classes, students are free to enjoy Cannes with their family or friends, relax at the beach or explore the French Riviera. Optional activities and excursions are also organised by the school on selected dates during the summer.

A student's typical daily timetable

9:00 am – 12:15 pm: Morning French classes

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch break*

1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: Afternoon French classes

(for students enrolled in the intensive programme)

After classes: Free time or optional activities and excursions on selected dates

*Students enrolled in afternoon classes can bring a packed lunch and eat at the school during the lunch break from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm. Younger children staying at school for lunch are supervised by a member of the school team during this time.

Children attending morning classes only must be collected at 12:15 pm by a parent or responsible adult, unless their parents have authorised them to leave the school independently.

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Morning Course or Intensive Course?

  • Morning programme: 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week. Students attending morning classes finish at 12:15 pm, leaving the afternoon free to enjoy Cannes, spend time with their family or take part in an optional activity.
  • Intensive programme: 30 lessons of 45 minutes per week. Students choosing the intensive programme continue with afternoon French classes from 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm and finish their lessons at 2:45 pm.
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Boat trip with university students attending a French language holiday course programme in France
Sightseeing in Cannes after classes

What can students do after French classes?

After their French lessons, students have time to enjoy Cannes and the French Riviera. Some choose to go to the beach, explore Cannes or spend the afternoon with their family and friends.

On selected dates, French Summer Classes also offers optional outings and activities, such as excursions to the Lérins Islands or summer picnics. Participation is optional and activities are separate from the French course programme.

Children participating in activities must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout the activity.

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A group of French summer school students enjoying an excursion to Saint-Honorat island, Cannes