French summer courses for teenagers

French summer courses for teenagers in Cannes on the French Riviera. For students between 12-14 and 15-17 years old.

French summer courses for teenagers in Cannes, on the French Riviera

Our Summer French courses for teenagers, tailored for junior and high school students, offer an engaging opportunity to enhance language skills while immersing themselves in the French language and culture, all while making new friends.

Catering to different abilities and ages, these courses are designed to foster language proficiency through a comprehensive approach covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Ideal for beginners up to GCSE (foundation tier and higher tier), IGCSE, A-level, Abitur, Matura, Maturita, International Baccalaureate level (HL, SL, and ab initio), and school-leaving certificates, this program encourages and supports students as they prepare for school leaving certificates and DELF-DALF exams.

The structure of the summer courses involves French lessons in the mornings, allowing ample time in the afternoons for activities, excursions, socializing, or relaxation. For students gearing up for school exams, there is an option to attend intensive courses in the afternoons, offered either five afternoons per week or a few afternoons per week, providing flexibility to meet individual learning needs.

Morning lessons for teenagers

In this course, teenagers are taught in ability groups and ages : 12 – 14 y.o and 15 – 17 y.o. We put emphasis on communication and self-confidence thanks to a lively, fun and friendly classroom environment. That way, students feel confortable to participate even if they are beginners.

Teaching is done in a student-centered atmosphere, with maximum 10 participants. Students are challenged and there is no fear of making mistakes. In this encouraging and challenging environment, students gain confidence and develop enthusiasm for learning French.

French class activities

The summer course for teenagers encourages active participation in a variety of learning activities aimed at developing their writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills. The topics are thoughtfully selected based on the students’ ages, abilities, and interests. The class activities include:

Grammar exercises
Vocabulary expansion through exercises
Phrase construction
Writing exercises focusing on communicative situations
Listening and understanding spoken French in diverse contexts
Engaging in conversations and class discussions to enhance oral fluency
Oral presentations
Reading and pronunciation exercises
Role-playing
Practical conversations
Drama activities
Poetry exploration
Song analysis and appreciation

These diverse activities not only provide a interactive approach to learning French but also make the classroom experience dynamic, engaging, and relevant to the students’ interests. By incorporating a range of methods, the course aims to cater to different learning styles and create an environment that fosters a comprehensive and enjoyable language learning experience for teenagers.

Optional afternoon lessons

1:1 Lessons
We offer one-to-one lessons, where students can benefit from private tutoring. During these courses, we focus on your child’s individual requirements, which can include exam preparation, conversation or any area of the language. More info

Intensive French courses
Our intensive French classes are small group designed to help students develop their written and spoken communicative skills. Students will receive 10 hours of intensive courses each week with a class size of maximum of 6 students. More info

Practical Information about French summer courses for teenagers

Ages/Levels

Age: 12 – 17 y.o. Students are taught according to ages and abilities.

Levels: Beginner to B2 (information on levels)

Courses dates

Monday 16th of June to Friday 1st August, 2025

Duration

1 to 7 weeks

Courses Schedule

Morning courses – 20 lessons/week : from 9 am to 12.15 pm
Intensive courses – 30 lessons/week : from 1.15 pm to 2.45 pm
Afternoon courses – 10 lessons/week : from 1.15 to 2.45 pm

Number of students / class

Maximum of 10

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 the 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.

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?

Thank you for the wonderful photos and videos, wonderful pictures, overall professional and kind attention to my kids. They thoroughly enjoyed their French summer programme where they felt warm attitude and care.

Maria, from Moscow, RussiaTeenager French Summer courses

Tarkan liked his teachers Benoit and Manel very much and the school was ideal for him: small setting, relatively small classes, friendly atmosphere and space to be and learn. We would like to thank you all, “merci beaucoup”, for making learning French such an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Tarkan and Mirjam 12 y.o, from London, U.KFrench course for beginner children

I was pleased to read your kind words and reports about my daughter Marie. I thank all teachers at your school for being so patient and helping her to improve French! She also had so much fun learning with you. Your lessons were very insightful and interactive ! I would like to sincerely thank you for such a fantastic host family. Marie-Brigitte, Michel and their amazing girls made Marie happy to stay with them and feel like at home ! Again, please accept my sincere thanks.

Tatiana, mother of of a 16 y.o student from Vyborg, RussiaFrench course and homestay program

Just a quick note to confirm what you already know. Will had a fantastic experience in France on your program and to thank you one more time for making this possible and arranging such a wonderful family for Will to stay with. This whole experience is sure to have a major, positive impact on Will’s life. We will recommend your program to others -and hope to come ourselves sometime in the future!

Father of a 16 y.o student, from Westport, CT, USAFrench course for teenagers and home stay program

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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.

French summer courses for teenagers