French immersion works
Developed over 20 years, our approach to French teaching creates a truly immersive experience that is shown to improve learning and confidence.
Our unique learning programmes at the Chateau and La Grand'Ferme cover more of the aims and outcomes of the national curriculum for MFL than traditional school trips. This is because they are designed to provide more opportunities for speaking and listening, with a broad range of vocabulary used in real-life scenarios in a fun and meaningful way.
To demonstrate the educational value of our French language trips we have aligned the outcomes to the MFL curriculum at Key stage 2, 3 and 4. This helps to give teachers more support pre, during and after a school trip:
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The benefits of language immersion in learning are widely recognised, as documented by the Association of Language Learners, and so form a fundamental aspect of our language school trips.
Beyond the typical school trip, our programmes truly immerse learners with native speaking instructors to lead all activities and excursions, giving students authentic exposure to the language during their time with us. Below, you can see these additional educational outcomes delivered by our language programmes in comparison to conventional school trips.
Over the course of your language immersion programme, our native instructors will lead the group entirely in the target language on a range of activities, be it a cooking a local dish, building a raft or reflecting on their day in their journal. This promotes the application of new vocabulary and understanding through discussion and questioning, with additional writing opportunities available in the exclusive workbooks offered as part of our language trips
French immersion works
Developed over 20 years, our approach to French teaching creates a truly immersive experience that is shown to improve learning and confidence.
We’re here for you
Our local managers are on hand 24/7 to look after the individual needs of your group and deliver the best experience every time you visit.
Schools return to us year after year
Our French language residentials offer the highest quality instruction and care which is why 8 out of 10 school groups return each year.
Animateurs are “like having another teacher on the trip”
All school group activities are led by our own French-native animateurs who are skilled at encouraging even the most reticent learner to use their French.
Authentic French experiences
As part of the local community, with ties across the region, we offer an authentic French cultural experience during your group's stay.
A French programme to suit your learning objectives
Looking for onsite adventure activities? The chance to experience authentic local culture? Or an escorted tour of Normandy's rich history and landmarks? We have a French trip to suit.
