French Discovery Program: Beginner to Intermediate Levels for Kids Ages 5-15
Online French Classes for Kids: From First Words to Real Conversations.
Welcome to our comprehensive curriculum that spans 7 progressive levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers. Each level is carefully structured with clear learning objectives, native French teachers, and a play-based approach that makes learning fun and effective.
Whether your child is under 6 (with our 15-minute Little Academy) or older (with standard 25-50 minute classes), we have the perfect program to help them fall in love with French.
✅ 7 structured levels from beginner to master
✅ Named after famous French monuments
✅ Clear progression path with assessments
✅ 1-on-1 personalized attention with native teachers.
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Perfect First French Experience For children under 6 or non-readers
Is your 5-6 year old ready for their first French words? Our Little Academy program makes learning magical for young children. Short 15-minute classes keep them engaged and excited, using songs, games, and play. No reading required!
Perfect for complete beginners who learn best through fun and movement.
Level 0.1
The Little Academy
Our students discover vocabulary through songs, drawings, and games.
Non-French-speaking children over 6 years old
French Discovery Program: Ages 6-15 Our comprehensive 6-level curriculum takes children from complete beginners to advanced French speakers. Each level is named after an iconic French monument and includes personalized 1-on-1 instruction with native teachers.
Choose between 25 or 50-minute classes based on your child’s age and attention span. Most students complete one level per year with 2 classes per week.
✅ Clear learning objectives at every stage
✅ Play-based approach that kids actually love
✅ Regular assessments to track progress
✅ Same dedicated teacher throughout the journey
« 90% of our beginners can count to 10 and say 5 complete sentences after their first month. »
Level 1
Beginner
Tour Eiffel
« Bonjour! My first French words! »
What Your Child Will Learn:
✅ Greet people, introduce themselves, and have simple conversations
✅ Count, name colors, say days of the week, and talk about the weather
✅ Pronounce French sounds correctly with native accent from day one.
By the end of this level, your child will confidently say « Bonjour! Je m’appelle Leo! » and understand basic French instructions.
Level 2
Upper Beginner
Arc de Triomphe
« I can talk about my daily life! »
What Your Child Will Learn:
✅ Talk about school, family, home, and their favorite activities
✅ Use present tense verbs to describe what they do every day
✅ Expand vocabulary: food, hobbies, clothing, and household items
By the end of this level, your child will hold simple conversations about their daily routines and interests in French.
Level 3
Intermediate
Cathédrale Notre-Dame
« French conversations feel natural now! »
What Your Child Will Learn:
✅ Discuss school, friends, hobbies, and weekend plans confidently
✅ Talk about past events using both present and past tenses
✅ Watch simple French videos and understand children’s audio stories
By the end of this level, your child will participate in 10-minute conversations about familiar topics without hesitation.
Level 4
Upper Intermediate
Château de Versailles
« I’m becoming a confident French speaker! »
What Your Child Will Learn:
✅ Hold conversations on diverse topics: food, sports, travel, and culture
✅ Use past, present, and future tenses fluently to tell stories
✅ Understand longer French texts and follow faster conversations
By the end of this level, your child will chat comfortably about their experiences, plans, and opinions in French.
Level 5
Advanced
Sacré coeur
« I can express complex ideas in French! »
What Your Child Will Learn:
✅ Express feelings, opinions, dreams, and abstract ideas fluently
✅ Master all major tenses including past continuous for storytelling
✅ Watch French films with subtitles and understand the dialogue
By the end of this level, your child will think in French and express nuanced thoughts without translating from English.
Level 6
Master
Musée du Louvre
« Near-native fluency achieved! 🎉 »
What Your Child Will Learn:
✅ Defend opinions, debate ideas, and discuss culture with sophistication
✅ Master all French tenses including subjunctive for wishes and hypotheses
✅ Watch French films without subtitles and understand completely
By the end of this level, your child will speak French at a near-native level. Congratulations! Your child has achieved French fluency!
Frequently asked questions
FAQ OF OUR PROGRAMS
The time required to complete each level depends on the program and class schedule. Here’s an overview of the estimated timelines:
- The Little Academy: 8 months, with 3 sessions of 15 minutes per week.
- The Little Script: 10 months, with 3 sessions of 15 minutes per week.
- From Starter to Master Levels: 1 year per level, with 2 sessions of 50 minutes per week.
These estimates are based on regular attendance, active participation, and consistent completion of homework assignments.
The number of classes for one unit can vary depending on the child’s progress, but typically it ranges from 4 to 20 classes.
We assess students’ progress after every 10 units with a review to check their understanding. If necessary, we revisit key concepts before moving on to the next unit.
We send progress reports once a year. These reports provide an overview of their achievements, areas of improvement, and next steps in their learning journey.
We recommend that students have a pen and a notebook during class to practice writing. This allows them to take notes and complete any written exercises as part of their learning.
Yes, once a week, within 48 hours after the last class of the week, our students receive homework by email to complete before the next class. Homework is not mandatory, but we highly recommend it to help students practice between classes and reinforce their learning. Except for The Petite Academy, there is no homework.
A lesson lasts 15, 25, or 50 minutes, depending on the program and the child’s attention span.
After the free trial, you will receive an email with your child’s level placement and the recommended class duration based on their attention span.
Yes, to ensure continuity, each class across all levels is delivered by the same teacher.
Our classes are tailored to each student, ensuring comfort and inclusivity. Teachers adjust their language to meet individual needs, with a special program for beginners. We use games and immersion, starting with simple words, mimes, and gestures. As students progress, teachers introduce more complex language to build confidence. All teachers are bilingual and can use English when needed.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to organize classes for siblings or friends, as long as the children are of a similar age and have a comparable level of French.
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Reviews
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