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Saturday School - San Diego French American School

The Saturday Language school is designed to give children an opportunity to get acquainted with the French, Mandarin, Italian or Spanish languages and cultures. Learning another language opens doors to a bright future of our children. We keep our instructor/student ratio to a very low 1:8.

  • French Program

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    Philosophy: "L'Ecole du Samedi" is designed to give the opportunity for all children to get acquainted and familiar with the French language and culture.

    We propose 2 groups: one for French native speakers which will focus on oral and writing skills. The other one for non-French native speakers which will emphasize oral and conversational skills. The goal is to bridge the second group to the first one. Learning another language open doors to the bright future of our children. We keep our instructor/student ratio very small 1/8.

    Only French Native Speaker Children (2nd grade and up) will be evaluated on the first class in September and will be placed accordingly. For all classes instructors may vary.

    Registration starts now until Sept. 13th 2014.

    Wednesday Classes:

    1st session: 15 classes 1h30 each + 1 makeup ($620)
    9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, (2/4 makeup class if one is missed). No class: 11/26, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31.

    2nd session: 16 classes 1h30 each + 1 makeup ($658)
    2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 (6/10 makeup class if one is missed). No class: 4/1.

    Thursday Classes:

    1st session: 15 classes 1h30 each + 1 makeup ($620)
    9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, (2/5 makeup class if one is missed). No class: 10/30, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1.

    2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4 (6/11 makeup class if one is missed). No class: 4/2.

    Saturday Classes:

    1st session: 15 classes 2h each + 1 makeup ($800)
    9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, (1/31 makeup class if one is missed). No class: 11/22, 11/29, 12/27, 1/3.

    2nd session: 16 classes 2h each + 1 makeup ($850)
    2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 (6/13 makeup class if one is missed). No class: 3/28, 4/4.

    Price includes registration ($50/2h, or $38/1h30) and material fee ($50). $50 cancelation fee. Registration deadline Sept. 14h 2014. You have the option to pay each session in 2 installments if needed.

    French for non French Native Speakers

    Different age groups are offered:

    • Group "Le Petit Navire": 4-5 years old, full immersion in French with hands on activities on various themes. Saturday 9-11 a.m. Martine..
    • Group "Le Petit Bateau": 6-7 years old, children are learning how to read and write in English. Full immersion in French with fun activities basic words in French, alphabet, songs, role play etc... Saturday 9-11 a.m.
    • Group "La Goelette": 8-9 years old, children already know how to read and write in English. Full immersion in French using play tools to develop vocabulary and syntax skills in French. Saturday 11:15-1:15 p.m. Vesna..
    • Group "La Péniche": 10-12 years old, Full immersion in French using learning tools (theater, play role) to develop more deeply vocabulary and conversation in French. Saturday 11:15-1:15 p.m..
    • Group "Le Paquebot": 13 and up. Full immersion in French. Conversation will be improved. Will start developing writing skills. Saturday Time TBD.
    • Group "Pêle-Mêle": 6 and up. Full immersion in French with fun activities, basic words in French, alphabet, songs, games etc...Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. Vesna. .
    • Adults classes available please feel free to inquire.

    French for French Native Speakers

    Different age groups are offered:

    • Group "Le Petit Prince": 5-6 years old children don't know how to read and write yet. Instruction based on the French program for K-1st grades (Grande section maternelle-CP). Pre-reading and writing. Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Vanessa..
    • Group "Jacques Prévert-1": 7 years old children already know how to read and write in English. Instruction based on the French program for 2nd grade (CE1). Saturday from 9-11 a.m..
    • Group "Jacques Prévert-2": 8-9 years old children already know how to read and write in English. Instruction based on the French program for 3rd-4th grades (CE2-CM1). Saturday from 9-11 a.m..
    • Group "Jules Verne": 10-12 years old children already have knowledge of grammar and conjugation. Children need to improve these skills as well as syntax and conversation. Instruction based on the French program for 5th-6th grades (CM2-6ème). Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Vesna..
    • Group "Molière": 13 and up. Focus on conversation and writing skills. Saturday from 11:15-1:15 p.m..
    • Group "La Frégate": 9-11 years old. Full immersion in French with fun activities, basic words in French, alphabet, songs, games etc... Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. Vesna..