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French Language Courses 2026 for Middle and High School classes

The concept

Our centre specialises in hosting and teaching student groups from high schools and secondary schools accompanied by their teachersmore than 50,000 students and their teachers have visited our centre in the last 20 years.

Our concept of stay is important for the teaching community of the schools cooperating with us. It is not a school holiday, but an immersive French course which is complementary to the educational work done in the French courses they take throughout the academic year.

It is an opportunity for them to benefit from a change of scenery while effectively using and diving into the language, a total language immersion.

The objective of the stay

The objective of the stay is primarily linguistic and cultural, but educational in a broad sense with a structured program for students:

  • live as a group, accepting the codes of conduct, under the responsibility of the accompanying teachers and with the help of the CMEF team;
  • be welcomed in another educational place – CMEF, a not-for-profit association – respect its values ​​and regulations in order to benefit from an original French-language training experience in a convivial atmosphere.

Stay period : your choice

Beginning of the school year

The stay has a double effect: it strengthens the cohesion of the class and it makes pupils’ interest in French grow from the moment school starts: teachers usually can make the most of this favourable students’ attitude all school year long.

Mid or End of the school year

The students will see the stay as a goal to reach, they will have time to dream about it and they will be able to make a mid-term practical use of the concepts they learned that year.

An educational investment for families and schools

No matter what period is chosen, the language course abroad will remain on the pupils’ minds for a long time all through the school year. It will make the motivation of the students who choose to learn French with you and their families’increase. It is also a really useful supplementary tool for the promotion of the French language and culture, and therefore of what you teach.

It is an educational investment for families and schools, as well as an advantage of which you will be able to make use for your French lessons. Thanks to our CECR Official French Certification, some school systems can give some extra points in French to students who attend the courses.

You teach French

We offer a comprehensive trip for you and all your students

  • Our French courses are practical and effective to complete your yearly program. We recommend a maximum of 15 students, to encourage everyone’s speaking.
  • At the end of your stay, our teachers will hand you a folder with all the activities carried out at the classes during the week and a list of the evaluations of your students.
  • Discovering the cultural and tourist Côte d’Azur, travelling by public and private buses and sometimes just walking. Visits to close places such as Cap d’Ail or Monaco.
  • Depending on the period : it is possible to share evening activities with other international students.
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Why choose the CMEF?

We help you design your own stay :
they are « customized »

At CMEF, we are devoted to the « design » of your stay, which is drafted by frequent contact with you, the teachers. We give you our best advice on the stay period, its length, the number of classes and teaching hours, the excursions, the evening activities, trips etc., so that you make the best possible choice that suits your budget. We can also advice you on the travel options. Once you have booked, our teaching team will send you a questionnaire in which you specify your expectations for your students and their language level, so that our teachers can draw up a course programme tailored to their profile and your objectives.

The school campus formula

The all-in formula is reassuring and makes yourlife easier.

Accommodation, language courses, meals and evening activities are all held in the same place : the Centre ! Our private 3-hectare area devoted to student premises is unique within the region.

Safety and experience

Our accommodation structure is created according to the French security rules. Access to the Centre is restricted by an automatic gate. Students can freely and safely walk within our park.

At night: a permanent staff member staying in a room located in the main accommodation building (Les Oliviers) can be contacted in case of important problems.

Teaching accreditations

Our school holds prestigious accreditations, such as state FLE and TV5 Monde/DELF certificate for our teachers. Our teaching staff is made up of professionals with the best training in French teaching at schools: almost 3,500 international students attend our courses every year.

Moreover, our teachers and trainers frequently hold teaching workshops for French teachers in Italy, Spain and Germany.

The international atmosphere

In some variable periods, the Centre hosts groups of students from different countries (Italians, Spaniards, Germans, British and Americans, mainly). In such cases, educational games or other entertainment activities can be arranged with international students.

Our pedagogy

The intensive teaching provided to international adolescents focuses on mastering the structure of the language and sharing French culture by relying on the communicative approach. This approach promotes interactions within the classroom group and intercultural exchanges; it systematically integrates activities based on the action-oriented perspective, as recommended by the European framework for languages.

Teaching french at the CMEF

On-site organization

Transfers

From and to Monaco train station or Nice airport. In those cases, a bus service is available to get to CMEF. For groups which arrive on their own bus, we will book a parking spot close to the Centre, if available.

Arrival at the Centre and accommodation

When the group arrives at the Centre, the teacher in charge is welcomed by ourstaff at the reception desk.Then, accommodation is organized, a technical dossier of stay is handed to him/her, and the deposit is paid. Students and teachers will then be settled in their rooms by the Center's volunteers. Bedrooms have 3 to 5 beds, a bathroom and storage compartments. Bathroom towels are not provided. Afterwards, there is the welcome act and the general presentation of the stay at Jean Cocteau amphitheatre: useful tips and information on the French courses, the excursions and the evening activities is provided to the group. Students are explicitly asked to respect the internal rules and to be attentive to the safety instructions.

Meals

Our stays for groups of students are on a full-board basis. Our catering service provider offers varied, balanced self-service menus that follow the rhythm of the seasons. Particular attention is paid to the discovery of French specialities and dishes adapted to teenagers. Our catering system does not allow us to take into account all the dietary choices of our guests. As far as possible, only certain special diets certified by a doctor may be catered for (please consult us in advance).

Health

There is a small infirmary at our reception for minor injuries. In case of serious illness or injury, the accredited doctors of CMEF take care of the patient, and in case of emergency we call the First-Aid Attendants of Monaco. Monaco Hospital is 1 km away from CMEF.
In compliance with the French law for the protection of minors (on health and fire security) it is forbidden to smoke within the school premises.

The day of departure of the Centre

Baggage must be left together after breakfast in a room so that the the other rooms can be cleaned.Before departure, a member of CMEF checks the state of the bedrooms and, if nothing is damaged and no keys have been lost, restores the deposit. We would be thankful if you could send us the end-of-stay evaluation sheet.

Excursions and visits

They are held after lunch ; sometimes they are directly related to the contents of the morning course program, sometimes they are not.

Some excursions are : from Cannes to Menton through Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, Biot, Grasse, Cagnes, Nice, Villegranche, Beaulieu, Eze and Monaco.

Example of Stay No. 1

  • No transportation costs on-site
  • For a group of 15/30 students and 2 teachers

4 nights/5 days with full board
+ 16 hours of French lessons in half-level classes
+ Evening activities
+ 1 free teacher spot for every 15 students

Starting from 350 euros per student for the all-inclusive stay

Example of Stay No. 2

  • Transport on-site included
  • For a group of 15/30 students and 2 chaperones

5 nights/6 days with full board
+ 16 hours of French lessons in half-level classes
+ Evening activities
+ Private bus excursions

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