Château de la Baudonnière - The French language immersion school centre in Normandy

The premier chateau for weekly French visits from UK schools, chosen
by MFL teachers, who are serious about their pupils being able to speak
and understand French language, and learn and enjoy French culture

The Château is all about French language immersion. Everything that is done at the Chateau involves using practical spoken French to convey meaning, and the children are encouraged to speak French to get what they want. A friendly, French environment supports this philosophy.

As one of our party leaders said; "The classroom situation is always artificial to some degree. Here my pupils know its for real. If they know that when they want something, they have to ask for it in French, they will do it!"

The pupils leave after our full week French language programme having had a great time in a fun but educational environment.

Their ability to speak French will have improved substantially but more importantly pupils will have the confidence to use French and they will understand the practical benefits of French language learning and using the language. We hope this translates to having pupils who are both more able and more motivated back in the classroom on your return.