Leili - age 17
The setting and view was beautiful, and I our room has everything that we needed. My roommates were amazing people as well.
The experience I had was one that I will never forget! The memories that were made, the friendships I shared, the places I visited will always be with me. I would never trade the 2 weeks that I spent at camp for anything else!
Tricia Parent of Kelly
My daughter Kelly, attended this program for 2 weeks in July. She went with a modest knowledge of French and came back pretty fluent. An interesting by product of her time there was an interest in Spanish. Her roommates in France were from Spain, and when the group was not communicating in French the kids were breaking in to Spanish.
All in all the experience was very international, and Kelly had a wonderful time at the beach, in town shopping, in class learning, and late at night chatting with her buddies.
She is most anxious to return, and perhaps once she has finished this summer in Costa Rica she will return to France -- and perhaps on to Italy and Spain! Thank you for all your help.
Jake - age 14
The location was great, with lots of walking down to get to the road which was sort of annoying - since you had to walk back up again! Good workout! The classes were all in French and it was 2 and a half hours a day(Monday-Friday). The instructors really knew what they were doing so it was good and I learned a lot.
The kids there were all really friendly and fun to hang out with! The staff was cool also, they knew we came to have fun so they always tried to have something fun to do at night, usually an on-site disco for the students in the program and crepes or milkshakes or something. Advice for future students: ...just be open to try new things and remember: "It's not better or worse - it's just wonderful because it's different."
Jeffrey - Parent
Last year our daughter, Kelly, went to Monte Carlo and had a terrific time. We've been remiss in not getting back to you with comments, but if any prospective student (or parent) would like to ask questions we'd be happy to oblige.
Of course, we would be honest, but 99% of our comments would be very positive since Kelly (and her friend Julia) learned a lot,
made friends, and experienced France in a safe yet not too sheltered way. Additionally, we felt that you and the staff were very professional, and the program was well run.
Claire - age 15
I really enjoyed myself, made great friends around the world and improved my French. The classes were diffcult at first because the teacher only spoke French to us (which is the point of the program, I know!) and I didnt understand all of the instructions - to be honest the classes were not my favourite part of the program but I enjoyed other parts a lot. My french improved the most from being in France and listening to the staff and other French people around me.
Natasha - age 15
The school location was drop-dead gorgeous. My classes were often held outside amid a garden of exotic flowers. The teachers were all fun and informative and forced you to start using your french.
The atmosphere was completely laid back and fun most of the time. Sometimes there weren't too many organized activities but you could always organize something with your friends, which was very fun. I liked the options available, though and some unstructured time was just what we wanted. The staff got better at relating to all the students after the first few days, which is normal.
Gal - age 16
I had the time of my life!!! The combination of studying and having fun was a perfect blend! I enjoyed all the activities and programs, and cherished each and every instructor or camp counselor! I can't wait to see everyone at the camp when I go
back this summer! Thank you so much.
