Is this program for you?

The Teen Residence Program in Cannes, France is suited to the teen who is looking for a well-balanced language plus culture immersion program in Cannes. The program is ideal for students who have limited travel experience, are comfortable under the guidance of outgoing and knowledgeable monitors and would like to interact with international students. Please visit the supervision page for more information

Location

Famous for its film festival, cinema, food, beaches and nightlife, Cannes is located 30 km from Nice on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.  Teeming with elegant boutiques and stylish cafes the old town is a wonderful reminder that Cannes has a long and rich history and is considered to be the cultural birthplace of the Cote d'Azur.   The picturesque old port is a multicultural hub where modest fishing boats sit side-by-side with the magnificent yachts and "floating palaces" of Europe's rich and famous.  The lively "La Croisette", a beach-side promenade that stretches for miles, is also a favorite place to people watch for locals and tourists alike. 

The Valbonne s/Cannes course centre is located in the peaceful hills above Cannes and is only 15 minutes from beautiful sandy beaches. The course centre was recently built and offers modern facilities that include:

• single and double rooms
• bright and fully-equipped classrooms
• self-service cafeteria and dinning hall
• on campus cinema and auditorium
• lounges and self-study rooms
• soccer fields and an athletic track
• basketball and tennis courts
• outdoor swimming pool and an indoor multi-sport gymnasium

Program

The aim of the Cannes Residential Program for Teens is to spark your interest in learning French and to deepen any prior knowledge you may already have.  To achieve this goal, the atmosphere at the course centre and in the classroom is youthful and dynamic, with subjects and teaching methods that are age-appropriate and truly motivating.  Particular emphasis is put on developing communication fluency and self-confidence.  The various areas of language study, such as reading, writing, speaking and listening are all covered and grammar is studied in such a way that you learn without feeling that you are studying in a formal manner. Please see the schedule page for a sample of weekly activities.

You may also choose to further your experience in Cannes with a choice between two optional courses, either one-on-one private lessons, or conversational lessons. Please see our prices page fees.

Private lessons consist of five additional 45 minute lessons per week.  The lessons are based on your individual needs and goals.  With the aid of a detailed questionnaire completed at the start of the course, instructors will modify the lessons to address your specific needs with the French language.

Conversational courses give students the opportunity to express themselves in a more fluent and confident natural manner within everyday situations.  This course consists of two 45 minute lessons per week.

Optional Sports

SCUBA DIVING

While in Cannes you may want to explore the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and there's no better way to do this than underwater!  If you have never tried SCUBA diving you can enrol in the "Discover SCUBA Diving" course, which offers three afternoons of instruction per week, including dry land training and two supervised dives in shallow water.  See our price list for fees.

For more experienced divers you may want to enrol in the "SCUBA Diver" course, which offers 6 afternoons of instruction per week (Monday to Saturday) including two shallow water dives from the beach and two sea dives. At the end of the course, you'll be awarded an internationally recognized dive certificate. See our price list for fees.

And for experienced divers who are ready for open water diving, you can enrol in the 'SCUBA Diver PADI 1' course, which consists of 8 afternoons of open water diving in depths up to 18 metres. The course is run by fully certified, professional instructors.  Advanced divers who already hold PADI 1 can prepare for their PADI 2 certification. This course takes place over two weeks. See our price list for fees.

TENNIS

If tennis is your passion, you can enrol in the "Tennis Package", which includes three x 2 hour lessons per week taught by professional tennis instructors.  After assessing the level's of each participant, students will be grouped according to ability and given instruction on various aspects of both singles and doubles play. See our price list for fees.

Teachers

The teaching staff are fully-qualified young and dynamic native speakers.  They set out to create a relaxed, amusing and motivating atmosphere with lesson themes that you can relate to.  During extra-curricular activities, you will be strongly encouraged to use French so you can get used to thinking in the language!

Accommodation

You will stay in double, triple or quadruple rooms with shared bathrooms located on the same campus as the classrooms and dining hall.  The school will make every effort to ensure that there is a good mix of nationalities in each room, adding to the truly international flavor of the program.

For general information on residence accommodation please visit our Residence Q & A page.

The following program features are included in the price:

• 20 or 25 lessons per week (4 or 5 lessons per day)
• Each lesson is 45 minutes
• Study materials
• Language level test on first day of classes
• Certificate of attendance and achievement
• 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursion every week
• Varied daily sports and cultural activity program
• Fully supervised evening activities
• Optional sports and "adventure" activities (deep sea diving, tennis, etc.)
• Internet access
• Single or double room accommodation in residence
• Three meals per day
• Pocket money service (similar to on-campus mini-bank)
• Return transfer for Nice Airport (see the Getting There page for more info)
• 24 hour emergency support
• Comprehensive Medical and Travel Insurance (Only available for US citizens/residents)