School French Language Study Trip to Rouen

A French school trip to Rouen offers your linguists the opportunity to learn French in a picturesque, historic city!

The capital of Normandy is within easy travelling distance of the ferry ports, making it an economical option for French language groups. And our partner language school is ideally located in the chic and quiet area of Jardin des Plantes, a short walk from a lively shopping area.

Lesson content will be tailored to meet your requirements. And, outside of lessons, students will take part in a diverse cultural activities programme to give them a taste of Normandy and French culture. Accommodation is offered with carefully selected host families, all of whom have clean police records.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Afternoon

Coach travel from UK to Rouen

Evening

Evening with host families

Day 2

Morning

French lessons at language school

Afternoon

Guided walking tour of Rouen

Evening

Evening with host families

Day 3

Morning

French lessons at language school

Afternoon

Coach excursion to Giverny and visit Monet's House & Gardens

Evening

Evening with host families

Day 4

Morning

French lessons at language school

Afternoon

French cookery workshop

Evening

Evening with host families

Day 5

Afternoon

Travel back to UK by coach

Evening

Arrive at the school

4 nights' host family accommodation on half-board basis
9 hours of language lessons in closed groups
Access to the Vamoos app to download all tour-related travel documents
Detailed information pack
Return executive coach travel
Return Channel crossings
Use of coach for local excursions
Use of language school materials and resources

Curriculum

A Level

Theme-based vocabulary - chosen by teacher
Practising reading, writing and speaking skills
Communication strategies
Understanding rubrics and instructions
Grammar revision
Asking questions and giving opinions
Social conventions
Understanding culture and identity of French-speaking countries
Literary text and films

GCSE

Theme-based vocabulary - chosen by teacher
Practising reading, writing and speaking skills
Grammar revision
Communication strategies
Understanding rubrics and instructions
Asking questions and giving opinions
Social conventions
Understanding French culture and identity

Key Stage 3

Theme-based vocabulary chosen by teacher
Suggestions:
Exploring the town
Hobbies and pastimes
Food and drink
Eating out
Introducing yourself
Describing others
Likes and dislikes
Plants and animals
Cultural traditions

Accommodation

French in Normandy

French in Normandy has premises in the chic 'Jardin des Plantes' (botanical gardens) area of Rouen. An independent building of 600 square metres all on the ground floor offers access for those with reduced mobility, 12 spacious classrooms and a student resource centre. For students wanting to completely immerse themselves in the French language and culture we recommend that you stay with one of the carefully selected French host families. They will not only introduce you to the French way of life and help you practice the French language but will also give you a taste of local and delicious regional specialities.

Educational Activities

Fine Arts Museum, Rouen

If your group is interested in the history of art, then a trip to Rouen's Fine Arts Museum is a must.

French cookery workshop

Learn how to make traditional macarons with your own tutor at the French in Normandy school.

Joan of Arc Museum

Joan of Arc is anational heroine of France and a saint of the Roman Catholic Church.

Monet's Gardens, Giverny

Home to Claude Monet from 1883 until his death in 1926, Giverny is where Monet produced some of his most

Tour Jeanne-d'Arc

This tower is the only remaining part of Rouen Castle that was built in 1204 by Philipe Auguste.

Cultural Activities

Guided Tour of Honfleur

Take the time to enjoy a guided tour of Honfleur, famous for its beautiful old port and the houses around

Guided Tours of Rouen

During your guided tour of Rouen your guide will show you the highlights of the city including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the

Le Gros-Horloge

The Gros-Horloge is a 14th century astronomical clock in a Renaissance arch crossing the Rue du Gros-Horloge. It is one

The Little Train of Rouen

Rouen’s little train takes you on a journey through the medieval district of Rouen to see the city's main sights.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.