Our institution, recognized and certified for the quality of its teaching, relies on an active and innovative pedagogy that stimulates learning and strengthens the skills of our
students. Inspired by the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), our method places oral expression at the heart of the educational process to encourage a genuine desire to communicate.
The experienced and committed teachers design didactic activities, integrating both structured grammatical work and practical situations. This approach not only allows students to acquire strong language skills but also helps them better understand French culture and integrate into daily life in France. Thanks to this innovative pedagogy, our students benefit from a stimulating and immersive learning environment that fosters their success.
The teachers adopt an active teaching approach based on communicative methodology, which is facilitated by the small class sizes. This French-only approach is part of the full-immersion experience of the
language stay. Interaction within the classroom is encouraged through pedagogical use of various materials, including authentic documents—paper, audiovisual, and digital resources—which play a key role.
The teachers' main objective are student progress and academic follow-up, ensuring that each learner is at the center of the learning process. They create the right environment for students to gain confidence in their ability to learn and experience their time at the
Centre International d’Antibes as an enjoyable, motivating, and effective exchange.
During the placement test on arrival day (
for juniors), an individual assessment sheet is completed by the teacher. This personalized academic tracking follows the student throughout their studies at the school.
This individualized follow-up is overseen by the academic management team. Every Friday, an evaluation takes place, focusing on the week's learning sequence.
The teacher will meet individually with students, providing guidance and recommendations. Comments and feedback are recorded on the individual assessment sheet.
We do not consider the classroom as the only place for learning. The International Center of Antibes is deeply rooted in its city and French-speaking environment. We strive to take advantage of this setting both for our teaching and for organizing cultural activities that accompany the language stay. The French-speaking environment, especially in the old town of Antibes, has always allowed us to develop and encourage educational activities outside the classroom with the locals. Always tailored to the students' language level, these activities lead to enjoyable and enriching exchanges, demonstrating to students their ability to communicate and understand.
Since 2009, the
teaching team, guided by its director, has been sharing its passion for teaching FLE (French as a Foreign Language) through the publication of the online magazine
Le Français et Vous. Designed as a free and accessible resource for all, this monthly magazine offers a variety of educational content: French exercises adapted to different levels, cultural news for Francophiles, and high-quality teaching sheets for educators.
Recognized as an essential tool for exchanging and sharing best practices,
Le Français et Vous is supported by numerous French Institutes and teachers' associations, further strengthening its role as a pedagogical reference. Students can find a comprehensive grammar guide enriched with interactive exercises as well as a French proficiency test, contributing to their learning success.
