Study Abroad Program in England

A stay that combines learning with fun, thanks to a variety of recreational activities Ages 11–14 / 14–17 – 6th through 11th grade

This program combines a balanced mix of classes and activities, making it ideal for improving your English. It offers the opportunity to learn the language of Shakespeare in a unique setting through engaging, age-appropriate classes, while participating in a diverse program of sports and recreational activities.

Highlights of the trip

  • Significantly improve yourEnglishskills, both written and spoken
  • Expand your horizons internationally, experience life with a host family, and discover English culture
  • Enjoy a lively and varied program of recreational activities

Your trip at a glance

  1. 1 or 2 children per family(your choice)
  2. 3 hours of class per day
  3. 12 to 15 students per teacher
  4. A variety of recreational activities (sports, field trips) led in English
  5. Guided tours departing from nearly 30 cities

Accommodation

  1. With a family selected and visited by our local organizers
  2. Your choice: 1 or 2 French students per family (option to stay with a friend)
  3. Families living in residential neighborhoods near the campus
  4. Full board (on weekdays, a packed lunch provided by the family at noon)

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Class

  1. 3 hours of class per day, in the morning
  2. Classes of 12 to 15 students, formed based on a placement test
  3. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  4. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  5. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  6. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  7. Classes taught by a team consisting of an English-speaking teacher and a bilingual teacher, combining a variety of teaching approaches
  8. Submitting a trip report

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Supervision

  1. English and French teachers and instructors
  2. 1 adult for every 12 children
  3. 1 French staff member on site, available to parents and students
  4. Priorities: progress in English, youth safety and well-being

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Activities and Recreation

  1. 5 afternoons of recreational activities per week, led in English, such as (depending on the location):

– Sports: tennis, swimming, bowling, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, badminton, etc.

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– Cultural tours: Oxford or Cambridge University, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, Canterbury Cathedral, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, etc.

  1. A one-day excursion, such as to London, Bath, Oxford, or Brighton, etc.

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  1. 1 to 2 supervised evening events (in certain cities): LEC Party, BBQ party, karaoke, etc.

See also the following programs : Courses and Activities – Discover London Option, Courses and Activities – Soccer Option,Courses and Activities – Tennis Option,Courses and Activities – Horseback Riding Option, andCourses and Activities – Harry Potter Option, as wellas Courses and Activities – Discover London with Harry Potter Studios Option

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessonsDay trip to London / shoppingFamily Immersion Day3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons
afternoonExploring and touring the host cityChoose between the pool or mini-golfTour of King's College in CambridgeBowlingChoose from: table tennis, basketball, or soccer

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris and other cities

We offer guided tours departing from: Aix-en-Provence , Angers, Angoulême, Avignon, Bordeaux, Brussels, Caen/Ouistreham, Calais, Dijon, Dunkirk, Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Metz, Montpellier, Mulhouse, Nancy, Nantes, Nice, Nîmes, Paris, Perpignan, Poitiers, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Tours, and Valence. Please see the page Guided tours departing from all over France.

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