Study Abroad Program in England – Discover London Option

A perfect balance between English classes and exploring London Ages 11–14 / Ages 14–17 – 6th through 11th grade

This program combines a balanced schedule of English classes with the chance to explore London. It offers the opportunity to learn the language of Shakespeare in a unique setting through engaging classes tailored to the students’ levels, while participating in a varied program of leisure activities and sightseeing.

Highlights of the trip

  1. Significantly improve yourEnglishskills, both written and spoken
  2. Expand your horizons internationally, experience life with a host family, and discover English culture
  3. Explore London

Your trip at a glance

  1. 2 children per family
  2. 3 hours of class per day
  3. 12 to 15 students per teacher
  4. Tours of London
  5. Recreational activities (sports, field trips) led in English
  6. Guided tours departing 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)

Family 2

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. Classes taught by a team consisting of an English-speaking teacher and a bilingual teacher, combining a variety of teaching approaches
  6. Submitting a trip report

Class 7 Lesson

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 as Buckingham 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 of recreational activities per week, conducted in English, such as:

– Sports and artistic activities: tennis, swimming, soccer, mini-golf, bowling, etc.

The "Discover London" option is also available with boarding school accommodation. 

See also theCourses and Activities programs,Courses and Activities – Soccer Option,Courses and Activities – Tennis Option,Courses and Activities – Horseback Riding Option, andCourses and Activities – Harry Potter Option

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessonsOne-day tour of London: City views from the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, and Piccadilly Circus, plus shoppingFamily Immersion Day3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons3 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, 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 locations throughout France.