French Teenage Summer Courses: Cannes, France. Learn French in Cannes with other teenagers in July and early August, in a lovely residential centre. If you’re looking for a fun residential French language course in Cannes, catering for 12/15 yrs & 16/17 yrs, this programme is right for you. Each week students study French in class and each afternoon they are kept entertained by French group leaders, who organise a range of sporting, social and cultural activities, on site or in the local area. The weekends are dedicated to activities or free time.
It’s a very popular French programme and places on campus become fully booked. The first three weeks of Summer 2024 sold out by late March ~ so early reservations are essential!
Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
Age range | 12/15 yrs & 16/17 yrs |
Course duration | 1 week+ |
Number of lessons | 20 lessons per week |
Lesson duration | 45 minutes |
Maximum per class | 15 students |
1 wk | 2 wk | 3 wk | 4 wk |
€ 1,300 | € 2,500 | € 3,750 | € 5,000 |
CESA Fee: € 70.00 per person |
In total there are 36 language lessons over 2 weeks (unless a day is lost to a public holiday). This is equal to a term of contact lessons at most UK schools and you are immersed in France, speaking French with native French speaking teachers and the group leaders (who help organise the social activities each week). The French language college in Cannes offers French courses with other teenage language students, who have a similar French language level. Students are immersed in France, speaking French with native French speaking teachers and the “animateurs” (who help organise the social activities each week) and are encouraged to socialise and make the most of their time in France.
Teaching concentrates on grammar work and the development of oral and written skills through entertaining and motivational classroom activities, across a wide range of language levels. The teaching approach aims to stimulate young students, engaging their interest in the French language and improves their knowledge of French culture. Learning tools include songs, films, comic strips or other current documents of interest to stimulate student interest and to keep the lessons dynamic. Emphasis is placed on oral skills and developing linguistic self-confidence in an international student environment.
Social activities provide contrast and bring an additional element of fun to the overall programme. The French language school staff in Cannes are aware that the students are on holiday and therefore do all they can to ensure students enjoy their French experience, both in and outside the classroom.
Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
Course duration | 1 week+ |
Lessons | 20 lessons |
Extra lessons | 05 lessons |
Lesson duration | 45 minutes |
Maximum per class | 15 |
1 wk | 2 wk | 3 wk | 4 wk |
€ 1,430 | € 2,760 | € 4,140 | € 5,520 |
CESA Fee: € 70.00 per person |
The additional classes are perfect for those who wish to use this chance for extra practise in the French language so that they can improve their oral skills. These classes focus on oral skills to encourage students to speak out.
Fees quoted on the CESA Course Fees, include tuition, activities, two way Nice airport transfer, shared room accommodation & full-board. Please note: Flights to Nice, insurance and personal expenditure are NOT included.
Extra fees will be applied as follows:
Gluten free meals: EUR 160.00
Weekday transfer to/from Nice airport: EUR 80.00
Extra night in residence: EUR 170.00
Day Camp: One week/EUR 880.00 Additional week/ EUR 830.00
Summer 2025
June: 30 * School closed on 14th July & 15th August # one week course only |
Public Holidays: 14 July & 15 Aug in 2025
Lessons lost are not made up (a school guided excursion will be arranged instead). Where there is a public holiday students will effectively have a three day week, so these weeks are not recommended for one-week courses.
Final week of the programme: Monday 11th/Friday 15th August 2025
The city offers all the benefits of the Riviera which the charm of this renown town, splendid sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine and yet is within easy reach of Nice airport.
A popular summertime location with teenage language learners (approx. 130 present each week).
Standard Course
First Monday:
09.00 hrs
Introductory talk
Language test
Tour of Antibes (with guide)
Rest of first week:
09.00 to 12.20 hrs (20 mins break)
All other weeks:
Monday to Friday
09.00 to 12.20 hrs (20 mins break)
Intensive Course
+ five additional oral communication classes
Monday to Friday
A range of activities are offered as an inclusive part of this programme each week, including
1/ a half-day trip
2/ a full day trip
3/ a weekly barbecue or Crepes party
Various activities are organised such as sports tournaments, themed activities etc. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings the group leaders offer a fun evening programme with games and entertainment. Additional activities are offered during the summer at additional cost. Students are advised of the options via a notice board in each Centre.
No activities take place on the first or last day of a student’s course, as the group leaders are busy helping students settle in, or depart at the end of their stay.
A self-contained summer residential campus well located, just north of the city centre.
The Camp is based on a complex, consisting of classrooms, a campus refectory (where meals are provided on a full-board basis), the college office, an above ground swimming pool and residential accommodation; bedrooms (modern rooms for two people, with a private bathroom shared by two bedrooms).
School shuttle buses run students from the campus into town and to the beach, where curfew rules allow, depending on student age.
Please note: No air conditioning
For 12 year olds Students aged 12 yrs will not be allowed off campus unsupervised. The school will welcome 12 year olds on the courses, but from past experience CESA would only recommend a 12 year old attending, if accompanied by an older sibling. |
For 13/15 year olds Students aged 13/15 yrs will not be able to go out at night unsupervised. Students are welcome to leave campus unsupervised from 13.30 to 19.30 hrs only and must return for dinner and stay on campus. |
For 16/17 year olds The student can go out unsupervised up to 22.00 hrs Monday to Thursday evening and until 01.00 hrs on both Friday & Saturday, & the day prior to a bank holiday (if applicable). |
Location Plus Points:
Cannes is located in the heart of the French Riviera
The student accommodation for teenagers is either on site ~ no commuting or with hosts, in which case students will have to walk or take a public bus to reach college each day
Course Plus Points:
All teachers are fully qualified & experienced teachers of French as a foreign language
Only French will be spoken in class
One+ week course enrolment possible
Full adult supervision
French language classes are all divided according to language level and nationality mix
Travel & Transfer
Arrive: Sunday AM/Early PM
Depart: Saturday AM
Fly to Nice International airport
Two way transfer service from Nice airport to the college campus/hosts, is inclusive in the course fees.
School staff collect students on arrival.
Please ensure the flights arrive on the Sunday at a reasonable hour and likewise depart at a reasonable time on the Saturday. Set arrival days/times apply to the Nice transfer service and cannot be altered.
Unaccompanied Minor Travel:
Please let CESA know if you book this airline service, so we can advise the school well in advance