Our French Teaching Method

Small-group French lessons designed to encourage communication, participation and confidence.

Courses for children, teenagers and adults, from beginner to B2 level.

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French courses for children in Cannes, France

Your first and last day at French Summer Classes

Your first day: On their first Monday, new students take a French level assessment so that we can place them in the most appropriate group. Complete beginners do not need to take the test.

Classes are organised according to age and French level, helping students learn alongside others with similar needs and abilities.

You last day : At the end of their course, students receive a certificate of participation. Every Friday, parents are also invited to attend a short presentation by the children and teenagers, which may include songs, drama, poetry or dialogues in French.

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Learning materials

Learning materials used during group lessons are provided by the school and included in the course. Students should bring their own pens and writing materials.

Learning French through communication

Our lessons are planned according to the students' age, French level and learning needs, with an emphasis on active participation and communication. Students develop the four key language skills — listening, speaking, reading and writing — while also working on grammar and vocabulary. Teachers use practical conversation, role plays, oral presentations and other interactive activities to encourage students to use French as much as possible during class. Our aim is not only to help students understand French, but also to give them the confidence to communicate and use the language in real situations.

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

Small classes, more opportunities to speak

Our group classes are limited to a maximum of 10 students. Small groups allow teachers to give students more individual attention while encouraging everyone to participate actively in each lesson.

With fewer students in the classroom, each learner has more opportunities to ask questions, practise speaking French and receive feedback from the teacher.

One academic lesson lasts 45 minutes. This is a guide to numbers of lessons and their equivalent duration in hours.

Lessons & Duration
10 lessons (afternoons) = 7,5 hours
20 lessons (mornings) = 15 hours
30 lessons (morning + afternoon) = 22,5 hours

Our morning programme includes 20 lessons per week, while the intensive programme includes 30 lessons per week.

School support and exam preparation

Students also join our summer courses to strengthen their French before returning to school, prepare for the next academic year or work towards a language examination.

Depending on the student’s level and individual objectives, our teachers can help students develop the language skills relevant to exams and school programmes such as GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, IB, Abitur and other secondary-school qualifications, as well as French-language certifications such as DELF/DALF.

If a student has a specific academic or examination goal, parents or students should let us know before the course so that we can discuss their needs in advance.

A student prepares DELF B2 French exam

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