French Courses
Children
From 5 to 10 year olds:
1 hour twice a week or 2 hours once a week. The course objective is not only to build knowledge of both vocabulary and grammar but also to gain confidence in speaking and writing in English.
Teenagers
From 11 to 17 year olds:
1st option – 1 hour or 1h30min twice a week. 2nd option – 2 or 3 hours once a week. These classes are focused on improving students speaking and linguistic skills in an altogether positive, comfortable and stimulating environment.
With regular homework assignments with teacher support and the possibility to change levels according to each student’s individual progress.
During the academic year, parents will receive student progress reports and may book meetings with the teacher any time during the year.
Adults
Over 18 years old:
1st option – 1 hour or 1h30min twice a week. 2nd option – 2 or 3 hours once a week. (As well as mornings and after working hours). Classes with a more communicative approach and more interaction between colleagues and teacher.
Levels
Centro de Linguas de Cascais uses CEFR (*the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) as a level defining system A-Basic User B-Independent User C-Proficient User
| Levels | Duration | Children | Teenagerss/Adults | Professionals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experienced User | C2 | 2 years | Special program for children until 11 years of age | SUP3 | |
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | SUP2 | ||||
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | SUP1 | ||||
| Experienced User | C1 | 2 years | Special program for children until 11 years of age | EXP3 | |
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | EXP2 | ||||
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | EXP1 | ||||
| Independent User | B2 | 2 years | Special program for children until 11 years of age | AVA3 | AVANCÉ 2 |
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | AVA2 | ||||
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | AVA1 | ||||
| B1 | 2 years | Special program for children until 11 years of age | INT3 | ||
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | INT2 | ||||
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | INT1 | ||||
| Elementary User | A2 | 2 years | Special program for children until 11 years of age | ELE3 | |
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | ELE2 | ||||
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | ELE1 | ||||
| A1 | 2 years | Special program for children until 11 years of age | DEB2 | ||
| Special program for children until 11 years of age | DEB1 |
DEB - Débutant/ELE – Elémentaire/INT - Intermédiaire /AVA - Avancé /EXP – Expérimenté/SUP - Supérieur
Diplomas issued by the French Ministry of Education and may be completed at Instituto Alliance Française
DELF - Diplôme d'études en langue française
DALF - Diplôme approfondi de langue française
TEF - Test d'Évaluation de français
TCF - Test de connaissance du français
Annual Courses, from September to July and Intensive Courses which begin every month.