×
Search for Schools

Summer French & Surfing Courses in France

Contact Our School

The Language & Sport Academy:
The Language and Sport Academy offers expert French and Spanish tuition alongside sporting activities, in idyllic settings in both France and Spain.

At the Academy, we offer a range of different combinations of courses. Students can study a language and play a sport or choose language only or sport only. Students who choose to study a language will benefit from our intensive focused approach (oral, aural and written). Students who choose one of our sport options will be coached by the best instructors from their specific field.

The closest airport to Seignosse is Biarritz Airport.

About Us:

Established in 2008, The Language & Sport Academy is the only internally managed French & Spanish language and sport school in the world. At the Academy, our aim is for you to enjoy yourself, make new friends and learn in a safe and beautiful setting, while appreciating a rich, new culture. We strive to offer the best possible French & Spanish tuition alongside top quality sporting instruction.

We aim to create a positive learning environment in the classroom, on the pitch and on the water. We want to offer students a unique experience that will help to empower them with the lifelong skills of learning a language and playing a sport in a safe and beautiful setting. 

Regulation:
Our camps are regulated by the French Department of Youth & Sport (DDJS).

Camp Philosophy:

Our philosophy is based on the assumption that all camp members come to have fun, improve their French or Spanish and improve their sporting ability. It is our job to ensure that we create a safe environment to make that possible. We encourage respect for each other, the language, the sea and the sport. All students will vary in ability on the water, pitch and in the classroom. We want beginners to enjoy learning with us and intermediate/ advanced athletes to enjoy improving with us. The instructors are always delighted to see newcomers to the sports.

The Language & Sport Academy:

- Intensive French & Spanish revision courses.

- French and Spanish language modules focus on one topic and promote communicative proficiency, language & cultural awareness.

- The duration of each French or Spanish language class is 2 hours & the maximum number of students per class is 16.

- Surf instruction from surf instructors with international experience.

- Hockey coaching from world class players

The French & Surf Academy focus on:
- Quality French Tuition.
- Quality Surf Instruction.
- Ensuring the necessary safe and fun environment for such a unique experience.

The Spanish & Hockey Academy focus on:
- Quality Spanish Tuition
- Quality French Tuition
- Ensuring the necessary safe and fun environment for such a unique experience. 

Activities:

- Beach Soccer Tournaments
- Table Tennis Tournaments
- Tag Rugby Tournaments
- Petanque Tournaments
- Video Nights (Modern and Classic French Films)
- Soiree
- Table Quiz

Day trips will be arranged to nearby towns where camp members can check out the local shops and markets. Sea kayaking or archery will offer some variety to camp participants. A visit to the local Basque Museum also offers variety and a great opportunity to learn more about the regions culture.

Email: Contact Us
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2021-02-24 were from:

Ny, USA; and more.
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
French Summer Classes, Cannes - Summer Camps 2024 + ONLINE French Classes
Courses / Programs
• Give your child or teenager an unforgettable summer experience on the beautiful French Riviera with French Summer Classes!

• Ideally situated in Cannes on the Mediterranean Coast, we provide summer French immersion programs for children (from age 6+) and teenagers (junior & high school students). We welcome students of all levels - from complete beginner to advanced.

• In addition, we provide summer French courses for adults, making it possible for whole families to attend our school at the same time.

• Here in Cannes, you can take advantage of a cosmopolitan, relaxed and fun atmosphere within a small, friendly school. Our French summer courses allow young students to learn French in an enjoyable and effective way, while enjoying a wonderful vacation in the South of France.

• Qualified and experienced French teachers provide language classes in the morning, leaving the afternoons free for leisure and recreational activities.

• Based on their age and French language ability, your child will be placed in the class that best suits them. Class sizes are kept small (maximum 8 students), which ensures that each child receives individual attention.

Student Review:
"We really enjoyed the classes at the school. This is the third time we have attended the school and will not be the last. The teaching is of really high level and the service we have received was second to none. Thank you so much!"
- Yonita & Lara, from London, U.K – attended French summer courses for adults & children
ONLINE French Classes 2024
For children from age 6+ years old, teenagers (junior & high school students), families and individual adult learners.

Summer French Courses 2024 for Children & Teenagers

1-8 weeks in June, July & August

• Summer French for beginner students (ages 6-11)

• Summer French for non-beginner students (ages 6-11)

• Summer French for teenagers (ages 11-17)

• Private French lessons (also available year-round)

We also offer summer French courses for families and adults, including intensive French courses.
Nacel International - French immersion sports camps in France
Courses / Programs
SPORTS CAMP WITH NACEL
Founded in 1957, Nacel has over 65 years of experience in educational language travel, offering family stays, summer camps, language courses, and high school programs abroad.

Our sports camps in France are located in Vichy and Mâcon (close to Lyon). Both campuses have excellent sports facilities and dormitories: everything students need to have a pleasant and safe summer in France.

If you want to improve your French and have a good time during the summer, try our summer sports camp with Soccer football, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Horse Riding, Swimming, Fencing, and Dance options. This is a true French immersion camp in France.
For boys & girls / teens ages 12 to 17 years old:
- Soccer summer camp in France
- Basketball summer camp in France
- Tennis summer camp in France
- Dance summer camp in France
- Fencing summer camp in France
- Volleyball summer camp in France
- Gymnastics summer camp in France
- Handball summer camp in France
- Horse Riding summer camp in France
- Swim summer camp in France
Paris Saint Germain Academy & Bordeaux Cap Girondins Soccer Camps
Courses / Programs
• Soccer Camps International specializes in providing admission to renowned spring and summer soccer camps in Europe including 1 or 2 week international summer sessions with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Academy for boys ages 8-17, and 1 or 2-week soccer camps with Cap Girondins Bordeaux Soccer Camps for boys ages 7-16.

• In 2020, Paris Saint Germain Soccer Academy will again be offering, in addition to their regular summer soccer camp weekly sessions, two Special 2 Week International Sessions with Discovery of Paris and Optional French Classes for boys from 13 – 17 years old.

• This Special International Summer Soccer Session with Discovery of Paris/Disneyland and French Classes (optional) will offer a spectacular program for all foreign players willing to experience French culture near Paris.

• Our special Soccer and French classes opportunity offers a highly educational summer program to all international students who would like to experience French culture and lifestyle near Paris, the City of Lights, and the summer of a lifetime!

• The Bordeaux summer camp is coached in the French language (knowledge of French is required). We also offer 1-week soccer camps for girls ages 8-15 in Bordeaux.

• Prepare to experience Soccer Academy life with one of the best French soccer teams of the past 30 years!

• Soccer Camps International also provides entry to prestigious summer soccer camps in Barcelona and Madrid in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the UK.
Paris Saint Germain Soccer Academy Camps
• 1 or 2 week summer soccer camps for boys ages 8 to 17 (Regular Sessions) & ages 13 to 17 (for International Sessions)
• 30+ hours of soccer training / games
• 8 hours of optional French classes
• Also: Goalkeeper or Forward Training option
• Bilingual coaching

Cap Girondins Bordeaux Soccer Camps
• 1 or 2 weeks for boys ages 7-16 years
• 1-week soccer camps for girls ages 8-15
• Residential and Day camp options
• Specific goalkeeper practice will be available during all sessions.
• Knowledge of French is required
CMEF, French Riviera
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1952, CMEF is a non profit making organisation in Cap d´Ail on the Cote d´Azur near Monte Carlo which complements the official French Education system. Its idyllic setting, a beautiful wooded and floral park nestling on the hillside overlooking the Mediterranean create a unique atmosphere.

Since the creation of the CMEF, almost 230 000 students from all over the world have attended its language courses. Its cultural commitment and pedagogical experience attracts approximately 4,000 youths and 200 teachers each year.
International Summer Program for Teenagers 13 -17 years.
Family-friendly Courses at France Langue & Culture on the French Riviera - Summer 2024
Courses / Programs
• Combine a delightful summer holiday for all the family with learning French on the beautiful French Rivera!

• Situated in Saint-Raphael on the Mediterranean coastline of south-east France, close to Nice and Cannes, France Langue & Culture is a family-friendly school that provides fun, educational language holidays for families, teens, and children.

• Established in 1977, France Langue & Culture is run by Edmond de Saenger, a former French professor and a native of the Saint-Raphael region.

• We offer children & families the opportunity to learn or improve their French language skills while enjoying an enriching holiday in the South of France.

• At our Children's Club for ages 6-12, children learn to memorize whole sentences and grammatical structures by the intensive use of French in games, songs, texts, and theater.

• For teen boys & girls ages 13-17, we provide a full immersion summer course with homestay accommodation offered by carefully selected French host families.

• Students are fully integrated into family life and can practise French in real-life situations.

Testimonial:
" I came with my son, who was 13 at the time. We had a very good experience with this program: our household (with a wonderful host and a group of other students) was wonderful; we enjoyed the classes; and we loved being in St. Raphael.

The people we met from many areas of the world were wonderful. In just two weeks, my French improved and I gained a lot of confidence in speaking."

- Miranda, USA
French Summer Courses - June, July & August

For young children, teenagers and families

• Two to Four Week Sessions

• Children's Club summer camps for children ages 6-12

• Full Immersion Student Course for teenagers ages 13-17, with homestay accommodation with French host families

• A wide range of sport and leisure activities

• We also offer courses for parents / adults / French teachers
Centre International d’Antibes - Summer Camp in Paris
Courses / Programs
Give your teenager an unforgettable summer experience in Paris by enrolling them in the summer French program offered by Centre International d’Antibes (CIA).

Through our partner school in Paris, we provide an all-inclusive summer French camp for teens ages 13-17 from around the world.

This summer program includes 20 French language classes per week for students of all levels - from beginner to advanced.

In addition, we deliver a fun program of organized activities and events in the afternoons and evenings.

Accommodation with full board is provided in the student residence (Saint Nicolas Campus) which is conveniently situated in the south of Paris, close to all the major tourist attractions.

In addition to our all-inclusive summer French program, we offer a "Lessons Only" program for children and teenagers ages 6-17. In this non-residential course, our young learners participate in the 20 French lessons offered weekly.

Give your child or teenager the opportunity to improve their French language skills, see the famous sights of Paris (Eiffel Tower, Louvre..), and make new friends from all over the world!
All-Inclusive Summer French Camp for Teens (ages 13-17)

- Standard French Course (20 lessons per week)
- Accommodation with full-board in student residence
- Program of organized activities & events, evenings supervision

"Lessons Only" French Program for Children & Teens (ages 6-17)
- 20 French lessons per week