Language holidays with your private tutor

This is the most effective way to make rapid progress. You live with your teacher, who gives you one-to-one lessons tailored to your objectives and needs. You share his or her daily life and activities, and experience language immersion 24 hours a day.

You have the option of taking general language courses, courses focusing on a specific subject or exam preparation, or combining your course with other options (activities, sport or culture).

United States: Chicago, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Orlando

Canada: Toronto, Vancouver

A personalised programme to help you achieve your goals

This personalised formula ensures rapid progress and the achievement of your objectives. It is suitable for all profiles and all ages – young people, students, adults or retired people – and for all objectives – personal, academic or professional (preparing for an exam, catching up at school, getting ahead, going on a trip, taking part in an international conference, etc.). Your teacher will adapt his or her lessons to your needs, help you to work on your weak points and help you to achieve your goals quickly.

Asyou are the only student with your teacher, you will have no contact with other foreign students and will never have the opportunity to speak your mother tongue. The intensity of the courses and the total immersion in a different culture mean that participants have to be highly committed and motivated.

Experienced and qualified teachers

All our teachers are experienced and have the necessary university qualifications. They have undergone specific training and are selected for the quality and friendliness of their welcome. In addition, they are supported by a network of teaching directors who establish teaching methods and organise ongoing training courses. They can be contacted during the stay if necessary.

An excellent quality of welcome

The family offers excellent reception conditions and is carefully selected to meet your expectations. If you are on a special diet or have certain requirements (smokers or non-smokers, children or not, etc.), it is important to let us know when you register. There is always a teacher to suit your profile: whether you are young, professional, adult or retired. The high social calibre of the host families is a guarantee of enriching and interesting contacts, and of course of progress in your chosen language.

Supervision for the very young

Many children and teenagers take part in this type of stay, as it guarantees that they will be looked after by experienced, serious families. The young person’s commitment is fundamental to the success of the holiday. We offer a ‘Cocooning’ option, which is compulsory for under-15s and highly recommended for all minors. This option guarantees the presence of an adult 24 hours a day.

English courses: general information

  • Length of lesson: 60 minutes
  • Timetable: flexible, depending on the teacher’s availability and your wishes. You can choose to have your lessons spread evenly over the week, or you can arrange days without lessons so that you can explore the region. This can be arranged with your teacher
  • Level test: on the day of your arrival. It is also possible to assess your level online beforehand
  • Levels accepted: all levels
  • Location: teachers are rarely located in the centre of town. The quality of the welcome and the skills of the teachers are prioritised over central location. We ask you to select three regions of your choice when you enrol
  • Certificate of attendance at the end of the course and progress report (on request)
  • Options: Specialised vocabulary, Cocooning (compulsory supervision for under 15s) (see “options” tab)
  • Qualifications: teachers have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or the agrégation (higher education diploma)
  • Maximum number of students per family: you will be the only participant in the programme hosted by the teacher. In very rare cases, however, one or two other students of a different nationality may also be staying with your teacher.

You can follow a standard language course programme or improve your language level in a fun way by adding activities.

English

You can choose between a programme of 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours of private lessons per week.

Additional options:

  • Specialised vocabulary / Exam preparation
  • Cocooning

English Activities

A choice of 10, 15, 20 or 25 hours of one-to-one English lessons 5 , 10, 15 or 20 hours of general activities per week

You draw up the programme of activities on site with the teacher, according to your interests and local possibilities. These activities are a good way of putting your skills into practice. All costs associated with the activities are included (travel, entrance fees, etc.). This option is available for all destinations.

Examples of activities: local visits, Bus Tour, picnic, cinema, swimming pool, mini-golf, restaurant, bars (if 21), etc.

We recommend that younger children book this option. The activities allow them to put into practice what they have learnt in class and to practise their conversation skills while having fun.

A choice of 15, 20 or 25 hours of private English lessons 3 sports sessions (except surfing in the USA and sports in Canada) per week

Entrance fees and transport to the sports centre are included in the price.

Sessions are individual and last approximately 1 hour. If the sessions are with a group of a similar level to your own, they may last longer. Professional sportspeople, a member of the host family or the local organiser provide these activities.

It is important to let us know your level of sport when you register.

United States

  • Horse riding

Includes: all the equipment needed to practise this sport.

  • Golf

Includes: hire of golf clubs and balls, green fees, practice, travel to and from the golf course.

  • Surfing
  • Tennis

Includes: all equipment required for this sport.

Canada

  • Horse riding: Toronto (3x 1H)

Includes: all equipment required for this sport.

  • Tennis: Vancouver (3x 1H)

Includes: all equipment required for this sport.

A choice of 15, 20 or 25 hours of private English lessons 3 , 4 or 5 cultural visits of your choice from the options listed below per week.

Entrance fees and transport to the activities for you and your accompanying adult are included in the price.

Cultural visits generally take place with your language teacher, but may involve another member of your host family.

United States

  • Chicago: Millennium Park sightseeing, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago History Museum, Magnificient Mile Shopping, Museum of Contemporary Photography, festival or seasonal event, Chicago Cultural Centre, Design Museum, DePaul Art Museum
  • Hawaii: Tour of Iolani Palace, King Kamehameda’s statue, Mission homes tour and museum, Kawaiha’o Church and grounds, Governor’s Mansion (if available), the historic Chinatown district
  • Los Angeles: Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, The planes of Fame Air Museum, Museum of Art, Discovery Science Centre, Surfing Museum, Getty Centre / Getty Villa Museum, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary Ocean Liner Tour, Shopping in Beverly Hills or Hollywood
  • Miami: Metromover Ride, Little Havana & Calle Ocho, Museum of Art & Design, Lincoln Road Mall Shopping, Perez Art Museum & downtown, Wynwood Street Art, Artechouse & Miami Beach, Vizcaya & Coconut Grove
  • New England (Boston): Museum of Science, Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, Campus Tour, Museum at Harvard, MIT Museum, Boston Tea Party Museum, local museum
  • New York:
    1. Rockefeller Center to St.Patrick’s Cathedral down 5th Ave to Abercrombie & Fitch and visit the Museum of Modern Art
    2. Wall Street Financial District to the Wall Street Bull, visit of the National Museum of the American Indian, Staten Island ferry to view Statue of Liberty
    3. Central Park to John Lennon Memorial Strawberry Fields and Dakota Building, visit of the Natural History Museum
    4. Shopping in 34th street, view Empire State building, Macy’s department store, Madison Square Garden
    5. China Town and Little Italy
    6. Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center, 125th street shops and Apollo Theatre
  • San Diego: Birch Aquarium, Gia Institute, Museum of making Music, Agua Hedionda Discovery Center, Sight seeing trolley tour (San Diego Harbour, Historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa park visitor center, Coronado Island, Old Town historic park, Boat on wheels (tour through San Diego Street cruise on San Diego’s bay)
  • San Francisco: 2 visits of your choice from the following 4:
    1. California Academy of Sciences & Aquarium
    2. Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure OR The Alcatraz Island Tour (must be booked at least 1 month in advance)
    3. Aquarium of the Bay
    4. The SF Exploratorium or The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Canada

  • Toronto: The ROM, CN Tower, Casa Loma, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada or 2 visits to the above 1 visit to one of the following: the Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo
  • Vancouver: Stanley Park, Granville Island, Museum of Anthropology, Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Aquarium, Classical Chinese Garden, Art Gallery, Grouse Mountain, Gastown, Capilano Suspension Bridge

A choice of 15, 20 or 25 hours of private English lessons 1 of the activities listed below per week.

Entrance fees and transport to the activities for you and your accompanying adult are included in the price.

Sessions are one-to-one and last approximately 1 hour, unless otherwise stated. Your teacher, a member of the host family or a professional organises these activities.

United States

  • Sports event (basketball, baseball)
  • Musical show in New York
  • Wine tasting in Napa Valley from San Francisco
  • Theme park from Los Angeles (Disneyland or Universal Studios)
  • Theme park from Orlando (Disneyworld, Harry Potter, Epcot, Universal Studios, Seaworld)

Canada

  • Theme park:
    • Toronto: A full day at Wonderland Amusement Park
  • Toronto : Niagara Falls
  • Vancouver: Victoria Island
  • Sports event (hockey)

Exam Preparation/Specialised Vocabulary” option

Your teacher will design a course to prepare you for an exam (such as the Cambridge First Certificate, Proficiency, TOEIC, TOEFL) or a course to help you acquire specialist vocabulary relating to school subjects (maths, geography, literature) or technical terms in fields such as medicine, engineering, law, IT, architecture, tourism, etc. Note that the carefully selected teachers are not necessarily engineers, doctors, lawyers, etc. themselves.

Please note: the programme only offers preparation for an exam, not the opportunity to sit it. Teaching material will be provided for the above examinations. For all other exams, you will need to bring your own material (books, copies of previous exams or other documents needed to prepare for your exam).

Supplement: see “Dates & Fees” tab.

10 online lessons” option

These lessons take place on Zoom and can be added to your programme of lessons with the teacher. This option includes a minimum of 10 45-minute sessions, 5 before your stay and 5 after your stay. Get to know your teacher, prepare your lessons, revise and finalise everything you have learnt on your return

Supplement: see “Dates & Prices” tab.

Cocooning” option

The “Cocooning” option guarantees that the teacher or an adult family member will be present at home at all times during the student’s stay. This option does not include any activities and only provides supervision. This supplement is compulsory for under-15s and strongly recommended for 16-17s.

Supplement: see “Dates & Prices” tab.

Special diet” option

If you have a special diet, it is important to let us know in advance so that the teacher can adapt. If this diet involves a great deal of effort on the part of the host family, such as a gluten-free or halal diet, a supplement will be charged.

Extra charge: please contact us.

Special needs” option

Some teachers are able to accommodate students with physical disabilities (such as visual or hearing impairments), emotional or behavioural difficulties (such as hyperactivity) or learning difficulties (such as dyslexia) , provided they are informed in advance. This option allows us to offer suitable accommodation and extra attention from the teacher. This supplement does not cover any care that may be required.

Supplement: see “Dates & Prices” tab.

Five Star” option: Luxury services

This programme is specially designed for business and professional women and men and their families who are used to a high standard of living and who want more comfort. The “Five Star” programme includes a private bathroom, superior accommodation and meals, and greater attention paid to the student.

Supplement: 100% of the price of the chosen stay.

Shared stay

It is possible to take lessons in twos, threes or fours with another participant(s) of your choice, as long as it is on the same dates and for the same language level.

Discount: 20% will be given to each student if you take lessons with two people, and 25% if you take lessons with 3 or 4 people.

Senior

Students aged 60 and over receive a discount for all stays starting and finishing between October and May.

5% discount

Christmas and New Year breaks

It is possible to follow this programme during the Christmas holidays. A supplement will be applied for all stays including 24, 25, 26 or 31 December or 1 January. If your stay includes both Christmas and New Year, this supplement will apply twice. This supplement includes activities such as a New Year’s meal, a countdown to the New Year, fireworks, a visit to the city’s decorations and shopping.

Supplement: see “Dates & prices” tab.

Travel

Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday

Arrival station or airport: Transfer available on request (at an additional cost, see “Dates & Prices” tab)

When you receive your teacher’s profile, the nearest station, airport or port to your host family’s home will be indicated. Transfers are made by the host family, the local organiser or a private driver (usually by car, occasionally by public transport). If you do not arrive at the airport indicated or if you arrive/depart before 8am or after 9pm, prices will be increased. Students under the age of 16 must book return transfers, unless we are informed that they are accompanied by their parents.

Note: do not book your transport ticket until we have confirmed your stay and allocated you a teacher (approximately 8 days after payment of your deposit).

Visa information

Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please see our Visa Information page.

Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information on this subject.

Dates & Prices 2025

Session starts: every week, throughout the year.

Prices 2025

Registration fees included

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*Return ticket compulsory for those aged 16 and under.

The above prices include:

  • The chosen course programme
  • Books and use of all teaching materials
  • Accommodation in a single room with your teacher
  • Full board
  • All taxes and registration fees
  • Assistance from the regional coordinator
  • Placement test, certificate of attendance and course report (on request)

Not included:

  • Travel and transfers
  • Any supplements (“Exam preparation/Specialised vocabulary”, “Cocooning”, “Five Star” accommodation)
  • New Year’s Eve supplement for all stays including 24, 25, 26 or 31 December, or 1 January
  • Any extra nights
  • Any visa fees
  • Optional insurance

Remarks

  • If 2 students of the same level wish to stay and take the course together, each participant receives a 20% discount.
  • If a person chooses to accompany a participant and share a room and meals without attending a course, they will receive a 20% discount.

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