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French Summer Camp

For students aged 13–16, this course is an excellent way to learn French while socialising with other young people the same age from around the world.

Students are immersed in French life and culture whilst learning the language and taking part in varied group activities. The course is suitable for beginners or more experienced linguists.

The school provides supervision whilst giving young people the freedom discover the beautiful city of Montpellier and have fun learning and socialising. Supervisors accompany the group activities and students.

This course is Sunday arrival and Saturday departure. Lessons run Monday–Friday. There is a full day excursion every Saturday, this is only available to those travelling for 2 weeks or more.

The Summer Camp runs from Sunday 29/06/25 to Saturday 09/08/25 and students can book for 1 week, 2 weeks or more.

Location

There is a very friendly welcome waiting for you at the school in Montpellier, which has a lively and international feel. The school is in an exceptional location, right in the heart of the city, just a few steps away from the famous Place de la Comédie. It is the perfect place to learn French, discover French culture, meet new friends and enjoy the pleasures of the wonderful South of France!

The school has well equipped, light and comfortable classrooms, all with air conditioning and the latest technologies. In breaks and after lessons you can relax in the lounge area with a hot drink or snack, use the computers with internet access, enjoy the free wifi, discover the resource centre with a selection of French language movies, French literature and workbooks to complement your studies and browse the tourist information area containing local magazines, newspapers, tourist guides and cultural information.

The Place de la Comédie, the famous main square of Montpellier with its sunny café terraces, is on the school’s doorstep and you will find many bars, cafés, restaurants, shops, cinemas, museums and gardens within easy walking distance which will help you enjoy your stay in France to the full.

The school is located very close to the main bus and tramway stops, which can take you on the short journey to the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean sea.

The school is opposite Montpellier’s Saint-Roch main train station.

Summer Camp Language Course

The language course comprises 20 lessons of 45 minutes length each, which concentrate on learning and actively using French. The school caters for all abilities from beginners to more advanced French speakers. Please refer to our page on Language Proficiency Levels for further guidance.

The practice-oriented group sessions cater for students of a similar level, focused on improving all aspects of the language: speaking and listening, reading and writing. There are four classes per day and these take place during the morning. In the afternoon there is a varied programme of supervised leisure activities, visits and excursions to introduce campers to French culture, sports and lifestyles. The engaging and interactive curriculum is tailored to the age group.

Students take writing and speaking assessments on the first morning before lessons to place them in the group most suited to their ability level. Classes have an international flavour and a lively feel because they are grouped by ability not nationality.

Summer Camp Activities

At the welcome meeting on the first day of your course you will receive a detailed weekly programme of activities with a timetable and meeting points. The Summer Camp offers activities every afternoon. There is also a full day excursion every Saturday for those students staying longer than one week. Activities vary from week to week to ensure students who stay for multiple weeks experience a varied programme:

Montpellier tour and treasure hunt
Aquarium visit
Board games at the school
Photo rally
Film-making
Bowling
Ice-skating
Beach volleyball
Cooking class
Full day excursion if staying for longer than one week

3D Animation Workshop

There is an option to include a 3D Animation workshop to your summer camp in Montpellier. This involves a session with every day with the aim of creating an animated video by the end of the course using stop motion animation and set creation software.

Accommodation

For students wanting to completely immerse themselves in the French language and culture we recommend that you stay with one of our carefully selected French hosts. They will not only introduce you to the French way of life and help you practise the French language but will also give you a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is situated within 45 minutes travel time of the school and provide half board (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day on one side of your trip may be available on request to facilitate flight dates. A surcharge is payable for any extra nights. Included in the price host families in Montpellier also offer return airport transfers from Montpellier Airport or train station.

You can read more about what it means to stay with a host family in our Host Accommodation Guide.

Students of 18 years or older also have the option of staying in one of the school self catering residences with other international students; single rooms are available. Please enquire for availability and prices for residence stay.

Transfers

Included transfers are organised in a shared coach between the time of 10:00 and 16:00. Transfers outside of this time are arranged via a private taxi service and are charged a supplement of £70.