Our teaching method – Summer courses in France

Learn more about our summer French immersion programs’ teaching methods! We have courses for all levels and all ages.

First & Last day of school with French Summer Classes

First day: On the first Monday of your French language program, new students sit for a language test – except complete beginners and children. The result of the French test allows us to place you in a group of our level.

Last day : On the last day of your courses, you will receive a certificate (certificat de participation). Each Friday, parents are invited to a performance (song, drama, poetry, dialogue, etc.) showcased by children and teenagers.

Study material

Teachers provide you with copies during the course. Students must provide writing materials. For teenager and adult courses, a pocket or electronic dictionary is useful.

Course content

Lessons are well-planned and adapted to your language level and interest, for maximum interaction between class members.

We teach you to communicate in French through role playing, oral presentations and practical conversation. Courses are designed to develop language proficiency through the use of the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. We put emphasize on verbal skills, grammar, writing and reading. The student is encouraged to speak as much as possible.

Small class sizes

We have small size class, made of maximum 10 students, which allow student-oriented teaching, the active participation of all the students during each lesson and the space to be and learn.

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

Lessons & Duration
10 lessons = 7,5 hours
20 lessons = 15 hours
30 lessons = 22,5 hours

The more you study, the more you learn and progress!

Academic year & Exam preparation

Our French language courses can help you get prepared for your next academic year, language exams in the framework of GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, IB diploma, Abitur, Matura, Maturita, all leaving certificate levels preparation and DELF/DALF French certifications. All programmes and courses are professionally designed according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECR) of the Council of Europe.

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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.