Intensive Language Course and Activities in England – Special Program for 10th Graders: Discover London

Maximum progress in minimum time during this course exclusively for 10th graders, plus a tour of London Ages 15–17 – 10th grade

This program is exclusively for students who finish the school year in mid-June and wish to benefit from intensive preparation for their transition to 11th grade. In small groups of 8 to 10 students, participants will follow an educational program focused on acquiring new knowledge, reinforcing foundational skills, and catching up on any gaps in preparation for ongoing assessments. This program can thus have the same impact as several months of English instruction in high school.

Highlights of the trip

  • Get intensive preparation for starting 11th grade
  • Make rapid progress in English, both in writing and speaking
  • Expand your horizons internationally, experience life with a host family, and discover English culture
  • Enjoy a lively and varied program of London tours and leisure activities

Your trip at a glance

  1. 2 children per family
  2. 4 hours of class per day
  3. 8 to 10 students per teacher
  4. Tours of London
  5. A variety of recreational activities (sports, field trips) led in English
  6. Guided toursdeparting from nearly 30 cities

Accommodation

  1. With a family selected and visited by our local organizers
  2. 2 French speakers 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)

 

Class

  1. Exclusively for students completing their sophomore year
  2. 4 4 hours of classes per day, in the morning
  3. Classes of 8 to 10 students, formed based on a placement test
  4. A tailored educational program designed for intensive preparation for entry into11th grade
  5. Reinforcing foundational knowledge and acquiring new concepts, catching up on any gaps in preparation for ongoing assessments
  6. Intensive, tailored instruction based on the students' needs
  7. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  8. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  9. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  10. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  11. Classes taught by a team consisting of an English-speaking teacher and a bilingual teacher, combining a variety of teaching approaches
  12. Submitting a trip report

 

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

Activities and Recreation

  1. 3 to 4 guided tours per week in London, conducted in English, designed to help you explore the city:

– Visits to places such asBuckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus,Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden,Madame Tussauds, the British Museum, etc.
–A cruise on the Thames, the London Eye, shopping on Oxford Street or in Knightsbridge, etc.

  1. 2 to 3 afternoons a week of varied recreational activities, conducted in English, such as tennis, swimming, soccer, mini-golf, bowling, etc.

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessonsOne-day tour of London: City views from the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, and Piccadilly Circus, plus shoppingFamily Immersion Day4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessons
afternoonExploring and touring the host city
Take your pick: swimming or volleyballTour of Camden Town and its famous marketExploring Trafalgar Square and Covent GardenMini-golf

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris and other cities

We offer guided tours departing from: Aix-en-Provence , Angers, Angoulême, Avignon, Bordeaux, Brussels, Calais, Dijon, Dunkirk, Grenoble, 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.