FAQs

Our classes are for bilingual or French-speaking children aged 3 to 16 who have at least one francophone parent or carer. Children must already understand spoken French, even if they don’t always speak it fluently. We are part of the FLAM (Français Langue Maternelle) network — we do not offer French as a foreign language (FLE).

We accept new pupils twice a year, in: - September - January This allows each child to settle in with their group and follow the curriculum smoothly. Free taster sessions are available only during these enrolment periods.

No worries — you can join our waiting list at any time. We’ll contact you when a place becomes available in the right class for your child.

We charge a £57 membership for the year (for the family) and tuition fees per child. £400 for 1 child £710 for 2 children £820 for 3 children The Point-Virgule method is extra in Écureuils, Grenouilles et Marmottes classes. Find out more here.

Each Saturday includes a mix of: reading and writing activities conversation and speaking practice songs, cultural topics, and creative projects We follow a full immersion model — pas d’anglais en classe — to help children gain fluency and confidence naturally. There is a 15 mins break half-way, always outside. Remember to pack weather appropriate clothing and a snack (but nothing with nuts!)

That’s very common! Many of our pupils start that way. Through encouragement and routine, they gradually build confidence to speak more and more en français. We meet each child where they are, and adapt our teaching accordingly.

Yes! Our Renards class (ages 12–16) offers support with: GCSE and A-level preparation exam techniques vocabulary and grammar revision oral practice dictée Taught by an experienced French teacher who fully understand the UK exam system.

Absolutely! And we fully encourage this. From time to time, expect teachers to give homework to do at home. In our Écureuils, Grenouilles and Marmottes classes, we use the Point-Virgule method, developed for Saturday French schools like ours, which allows parents to revisit grammar and key concepts at home. It’s a great way to reinforce their French between Saturdays. We all know être et avoir can be very tricky!

Yes. We are very proud of our teaching team. They are: Native French speakers Experienced in bilingual or FLAM teaching DBS checked We also have classroom assistants to support larger classes

Yes please! We always welcome help — with admin, events, class support or committee work.

Point-Virgule is a structured French language learning programme developed by the EFBA (a US-based French language organisation and FLAM member). It’s designed specifically for bilingual children living outside of France, to support consistent, age-appropriate progress in reading, writing, and grammar. We are adopting the Point-Virgule method in the Écureuils, Grenouilles and Marmottes classes to bring more structure and clarity to our teaching. It provides: - A well-defined programme across the year - Level-appropriate learning goals - Support for student assessment and class progression - Clear materials to help families support learning at home There is an additional fee for the Point-Virgule method that will be added to your annual registration.