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Linking the outcomes of our language programmes to the MFL curriculum

Our unique learning programmes at the Chateau and La Grand'Ferme cover more of the aims and outcomes of the national curriculum for MFL than traditional school trips.  This is because they are designed to provide more opportunities for speaking and listening, with a broad range of vocabulary used in real-life scenarios in a fun and meaningful way.

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benefits of french language trips

 

To demonstrate the educational value of our French language trips we have aligned the outcomes to the MFL curriculum at Key stage 2, 3 and 4. This helps to give teachers more support pre, during and after a school trip:

  • Ensure the trip’s learning outcomes are focussed to your group and their targets
  • Demonstrate the further educational value of an immersive language trip in comparison to a traditional school trip
  • Support the trip’s assessment and impact on learning with key aims and objectives made clear and measurable from the outset

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How do Voyager language school trips deliver the curriculum aims?

The benefits of language immersion in learning are widely recognised, as documented by the Association of Language Learners, and so form a fundamental aspect of our language school trips.

Beyond the typical school trip, our programmes truly immerse learners with native speaking instructors to lead all activities and excursions, giving students authentic exposure to the language during their time with us. Below, you can see these additional educational outcomes delivered by our language programmes in comparison to conventional school trips.

Over the course of your language immersion programme, our native instructors will lead the group entirely in the target language on a range of activities, be it a cooking a local dish, building a raft or reflecting on their day in their journal. This promotes the application of new vocabulary and understanding through discussion and questioning, with additional writing opportunities available in the exclusive workbooks offered as part of our language trips

Why choose us for your French school trip to Normandy?

French immersion works

Developed over 20 years, our approach to French teaching creates a truly immersive experience that is shown to improve learning and confidence.

We’re here for you

Our local managers are on hand 24/7 to look after the individual needs of your group and deliver the best experience every time you visit.

Schools return to us year after year

Our French language residentials offer the highest quality instruction and care which is why 8 out of 10 school groups return each year.

Animateurs are “like having another teacher on the trip”

All school group activities are led by our own French-native animateurs who are skilled at encouraging even the most reticent learner to use their French.

Authentic French experiences

As part of the local community, with ties across the region, we offer an authentic French cultural experience during your group's stay.

A French programme to suit your learning objectives

Looking for onsite adventure activities? The chance to experience authentic local culture? Or an escorted tour of Normandy's rich history and landmarks? We have a French trip to suit.