All that remains is to select the right stay…. First, take into account the degree of autonomy of your child (or teenager) and the objectives of the stay. Also note that geographical distance is not the only determining criterion. To give you a more precise idea, here is an overview of the different types of destinations…
Summary of the article : The right choice of destination must be made with your child, for a stay where he or she will feel comfortable. It is therefore necessary to find a balance between the destination and the different components of the stay (accommodation with a family, on campus, presence or absence of French speakers, etc.). To decide, consult the online language stay brochure . Finally, to achieve a quality immersion, parents also have a role to play, probably by trying to limit exchanges with their child during the stay.
“Capital” destinations
Language Stay in London (“Fun in London”, 2015)
London, Madrid (or Barcelona), Berlin (or Munich) and New destination to choose York are often the first destinations that come to mind. It’s normal, these cosmopolitan cities offer a plethora of cultural or leisure sites and lend themselves to thematic discoveries full of history and mystery. They offer an introduction to travel for the youngest. Teenagers will be seduced by the culture, shopping and whirlwind of activities on offer.
They also offer renowned language schools . For the youngest, as part of a stay with a guide (from France), it is an opportunity to discover a foreign culture and learn to travel. There are packages with English lessons, to combine language and discovery or very “fun” stays (without language lessons, but a maximum of activities and visits).