French Language Trips to Lille

Who's it for?

  • Secondary School

Curriculum Included

Key Highlights

  • A chance to experience local cultural specialities & delicacies
  • A guided tour partly in the local language using listening, speaking & reading skills
  • Language lessons, with a native speaker, who is an experienced second language teacher
  • Cultural visits that encourage students to use their language skills outside the classroom
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About this trip

Lille is France’s 5th biggest city, shaped like a heart which reflects its reputation for friendliness – an ideal environment for GCSE and A-Level students to gain confidence and improve language skills. Its location minimises travelling time and it is easy to get around the city.  On a visit to Lille your language students can immerse themselves in the language whilst enjoying the perfect mixture of French culture & fun, all in a short break to this beautiful city.

Working with local suppliers, we have created a brand-new bespoke programme designed specifically to support the teaching & learning of French at all levels. Our programmes include a range of visits & fun activities that make active use of the language to:

  • Enhance your students’ speaking, listening and reading skills
  • Help them learn language for today’s world
  • Reinforce their learning with opportunities to interact with native speakers
  • Widen their knowledge of French culture, history and literature
  • Broaden their cultural awareness & introduce them to new experiences
  • Create a real passion for languages

Why choose WST for school trips?

WST really understands the nature of taking school groups abroad; communication is clear and timely to allow for planning and no question or query is too small or large. It’s always reassuring working with Leanne, she’s super-organized and leaves nothing to chance.
St Augustine’s RC High School Opal Coast 2023

Language Lessons

Offering your student the perfect opportunity to live and learn French language

Your students have the ideal opportunity to improve their language skills at our favourite language school. It is a small family sized, specialist language school and cultural centre, located in a beautiful, traditional building, its just 20 minutes’ walk from the city centre. 

The class experience is fun, interactive and speaking based, focused on real life culture and language.  Teaching materials are fun and engaging and customised to your individual needs. There are maximum 12 students per teacher giving your students more opportunity to 'have a go'. This smaller group setting not only encourages students to participate, it means students can be sorted into groups to match their knowledge and ability.

The school knows know how important it is that they tailor your experience to suit your needs, so they will contact you before your visit to establish your objectives and gain an understanding and profile of your students. 

Their team will also be on hand to facilitate some of your cultural visits so that everything is pitched just right for your students' level of learning. 

Trip Details

Language & cultural visits in & around Lille

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We can include specific visits in your itinerary, additional visits can be added based on the trip length and needs of the curriculum or teacher.

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Why choose WST for School Trips?

At WST the customer is at the heart of everything we do. A strong set of values runs right from the core of our business. We believe that this is what makes us stand out from the crowd.

I used WST following recommendation from a colleague and I am glad that I did. Everything went smoothly and was expected. The students had a great time and learned a lot from the experience.
Bourne Community College – Lille 2024
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Sample itinerary for a 3 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Depart school to arrive Lille early afternoon

Afternoon

On arrival take a guided tour of Lille with Lil’langues language school followed by free time to explore the city. Transfer on to your accommodation.

Evening

Evening meal followed by free time in the evening

Day 2
Morning

Enjoy a fun guided visit to La Maison du Nougat.

Afternoon

Enjoy some free time around Grand Place before your personalised language lesson with Lil’langues. 

Evening

Free time followed by evening meal

Day 3
Morning

Morning excursion to practise your language skills to be recommended by your language school. Possibilities include a market visit, boulangerie or biscuiterie. 

Afternoon

Depart for your journey home. If time permits stop at Cité Europe for some shopping. 

Evening

Late return back to school

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