Intensive French courses in France

Intensive french lessons for children, teenagers & adults on the French Riviera, in Cannes.

Intensive French programme to learn French in France

Intensive French summer course is the best course option for rapid progress in a short time. Ideal for focused or ambitious learners, you should choose this course if you want to make fast progress and reach your objectives quickly and effectively. The courses integrate general French skills and specialist/à la carte tuition with a small group of maximum six students of the same level and are suitable for students preparing an exam : GCSE, IGCSE, A-level, Abitur, Matura, Maturita, International Baccalaureate, school-leaving certificates, DELF/DALF exams.

Intensive French courses - Course description

This course is the combination of morning courses of 20 lessons per week plus two additional mini-group lessons every day, so a total of 30 lessons per week. It can also be taken without morning courses and includes 10 lessons per week, in the afternoons from 1.30 pm to 3 pm.

With maximum six students, you have plenty of opportunities to focus, develop language skills and use them in speech with maximum fluency and accuracy.

The course includes:

conversation
reading/comprehension/expression
vocabulary
phrase construction
grammar
writing
any area of study according to your interests, needs and objectives.

Intensive courses are suitable for those who need to study for juniors, high school, university exams and for French certifications or for adults students who are highly motived and would like to gain as much fluency as possible.

Intensive courses end at 3 pm, allowing students to still have free time for leisure and tourism. Intensive French courses can be combined with :

Practical Information

Ages/Levels

For children, teenagers and adults. Students are taught according to ages and abilities.

Levels: Beginner to C1 (information on levels)

Courses dates

Monday 12th of June to Friday 28th of July, 2023

Duration

1 to 7 weeks

Courses Schedule

Intensive courses – 30 lessons/week : from 9 am to 2.45 pm
Afternoon courses – 10 lessons/week : from 1.30 to 2.45 pm

Number of students / class

Maximum of 6.

Study material

Teachers provide you with copies. The student must provide a notebook and a pen. A pocket dictionary would be useful..

First & last day of your
intensive language course

First day:
New students sit for a language test – except complete beginners. The results of the French test allow us to place students in an appropriate group. During this welcoming morning, students meet each other, enjoy welcome drinks and croissants.

Last day:
You will receive a certificate, attesting your participation in the French summer courses, the number of hours and your level. Children and teenagers have a performance (songs, drama, poetry, dialogue, etc.) in which they show what you have learnt.

What did our students say about our French summer courses?

I had an absolutely fantastic four weeks studying at this French Language School in Cannes! I went alone but from the moment I arrived to the moment that I left I was made to feel very welcome and never once felt lonely. The classes were stimulating, challenging, and fun and the teachers always made sure that every student benefited from each class as much as was possible. One of the things that I liked the best about the school was the way that it really brings together a group of people of completely different ages, backgrounds, and nationalities and is therefore a very valuable life experience as well as a holiday. Thank you to all of the staff at French Summer Classes! I would highly recommend this school to anyone considering it and I hope to go back next summer!

Elise, student at Bangor University, WalesIntensive French course and homestay program for adults

I just want to thank you for all your help to both me and Jonathan over the past two weeks. It was very re-assuring for me to know that I could turn to you if I needed anything. Jonathan has gained so much confidence and knowledge from the language course – it’s unbelievable that so much can be achieved in such a short time. He’s really motivated to repeat this experience next year, or before, if that is possible. When you have the time, do let me know what courses you offer at other times in the year.

Kathy, from ScotlandIntensive French courses for adults

I attended for 2 weeks over the summer in 2016 and had the most incredible time. The school and teachers are fantastic and my French improved hugely in a short space of time. This was helped by staying with a lovely French family (who wouldn’t let me speak English!) I found it was ideal to be completely immersed in the language and would wholeheartedly recommend this. I would love to return soon.

Christopher from EnglandIntensive French courses for adults

C'était parfait le temps sur la Côte d'Azur! Les profs super gentils, les activités passionnants et la meilleure famille d'accueil. Merci pour me faire parler français et me faire sentir plus confiante! Grâce à vous je fais maintenant mes études en France!!! Merci pout tout!

Maria de RussieCours intensifs et famille d'accueil

I’m very happy to report on my time spent at French Summer Classes because I met wonderful people and significantly improved my French skills. I can’t say enough positive things. My teacher was excellent. She demonstrated a high level of professionalism and is naturally very friendly, helpful and comunicative with everyone. If you want to learn to speak French, don’t hesitate to try this French language school !

Giorgi from Tbilisi, GeorgiaIntensive French summer courses for an adult

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Martin Evaldsson

09:56 30 Jul 22

Although Covid restrictions were relaxed in France 2022 the school was closed but they matched us with two of their tutors for "one-on-one" sessions in Cannes; one tutor was working with me and the other with the kids (age 14 and 16). Tutoring was excellent and both tutors were highly adaptive to meet our respective needs. Being on-site in Cannes also allowed us to make detours in the city to interact in everyday situations which further enriched our experience. We've previously attended French courses both online and onsite (in Paris) but the tutors at "Passeport pour les langues - French Summer Classes" stand apart for their professionalism, highly recommended!

Andrew Stephenson

15:26 12 Apr 22

I started learning French here. I now speak fluent French. An amazing experience and memory.

Virginia Sanden

22:39 18 Aug 20

Absolutely fantastic! Charles was super responsive and organised two superb professional teachers for my daughter and myself. The whole process was efficient, and the teachers dynamic and engaging. They came directly to our hotel as the school was closed due to Covid. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you

Martine Wauters

13:57 05 Aug 20

Due to the COVID-19 situation, our son couldn't travel to Cannes to join the French summer classes. Instruction is done via skype (France-USA). The teacher is very flexible, funny, follows the school teacher's instructions and suggestions; there is an excellent and interesting conversation on-going about current events. Despite being the only student with the teacher, our son is enjoying the classes. I hope to send him in person next year! Thank you very much to the administration and the teacher.

Jessica Davies

09:27 05 Mar 20

Thank you very much for hosting this excellent summer school.Apart from the great opportunity for my son to learn French, we are also grateful for having been introduced to both Cannes and Cannes La Bocca by the summer school. Now our summers wouldn’t be complete without spending some time there.