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French Teenage Courses: Cannes 16 to 17 yrs
Are you looking for a French Teenage Summer Course?
If you’re looking for a fun residential French language course in France this summer, exclusively aimed at 16/17 yrs, this language course offers a great balance of communication focused academic study with trips, BBQs and beach time!
This French programme is ideal for teenagers. It offers students the opportunity to practise their French with native teachers, study with their peers, live in a lovely residential campus and explore Cannes.
Throughout July and early August students study French in class and are entertained by French group leaders, who organise a range of sporting, social and cultural activities, on site or in the local area. Students studying for 2 weeks or longer have a Saturday excursion included and Sunday is a free day, providing the perfect opportunity to relax on the beach!
| Places on campus always become fully booked. The first three weeks of Summer 2025 sold out by late March ~ so early bookings are essential! |
Standard Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Age range | 16/17 yrs |
| Course duration | 1 week+ |
| Number of lessons | 20 lessons per week |
| Lesson duration | 45 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 15 students |
- No lessons on the first Monday
| 1 wk | 2 wk | 3 wk | 4 wk |
| € 1,330 | € 2,540 | € 3,810 | € 5,080 |
| + CESA Fee: € 70.00 per person | |||
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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.
Intensive Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Course duration | 1 week+ |
| Lessons | 20 lessons |
| Extra lessons | 05 lessons |
| Lesson duration | 45 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 15 |
- No lessons on the first Monday
| 1 wk | 2 wk | 3 wk | 4 wk |
| € 1,460 | € 2,800 | € 4,200 | € 5,600 |
| CESA Fee: € 70.00 per person | |||
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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:
Gluten free meals/per week: EUR 160.00
Weekday transfer to/from Nice airport: EUR 80.00
Extra night in residence: EUR 170.00
Day Camp:
If you prefer to live with your own family nearby, you can still join the Camp!
One week/EUR 880.00 Additional week/ EUR 830.00
Fees includes: Standard Course tuition, activities and lunches, Monday to Friday
Course Dates 2026
| June | 29 |
| July | 06, 13, 20, 27 |
| August | 03, 10# |
| # one week course only | |
Public Holidays: 14 July in 2026
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 10th/Friday 14th August 2026
Cannes
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).
Timetable
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
Activities
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.
Accommodation
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
Curfew
| With parental permission students can go out unsupervised until: 22.00hrs Monday to Thursday evening 01.00hrs on both Friday & Saturday and the day before a bank holiday 19.30hrs on Sunday |
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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.
An alternative transfer service can be arranged from Cannes train station (not Nice station).
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
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