French Lessons for Kids in Paris

Unlock your child's French language potential with engaging, personalized and confidence-boosting French lessons, taught by Novexpat's expert and caring French tutors.

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Looking for engaging and effective French lessons for kids in Paris?
Our structured and fun-filled French classes for kids are tailored for children aged 4 to 17, offering a unique learning experience that helps your child build confidence and fluency in French.

Our experienced team of friendly and dynamic tutors creates a supportive and interactive environment where your child can thrive and develop a love for learning French.

Whether your child is a beginner or needs extra practice, we design each session to meet their unique needs and provide the perfect environment to make learning enjoyable and stress-free.

What Makes Our French Lessons for Kids So Special

They are designed to suit expatriate families' needs in Paris.

We understand the unique challenges expatriate families face. Our kids' French lessons focus on real-world communication skills, ensuring your child can confidently speak, write and interact in French during everyday situations and tasks.

Here's how our French courses for kids help:

  • For Bilingual Families
    If your family uses a foreign language (English for example) at home, we help your child connect deeply with their French heritage by strengthening their second language.

  • For Shy Speakers

    We create a safe and nurturing environment to help timid children build confidence in speaking and socializing in French.

  • For School Support and Official French Language Test Preparation
    Struggling with school subjects in French or applying for the DELF Junior examination?
    We provide targeted support to help your child excel academically and develop strong learning strategies in their second language.

  • For Cultural Immersion

    Is your child not having many French lessons at school? Make the most of your time in France by giving them a head start in mastering the language and culture.

4 Successful Ingredients of Our French Lessons for Kids

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    Tailored Programs

    Every lesson is tailored to your child's age, interests, and goals, whether they're new to the language or refining existing skills. From playful games for younger learners to more structured sessions for teenagers, we ensure the lessons match their personality and learning style.

    🤫 Here's our secret: our teachers are never left to work alone. A dedicated program manager is always available to assist whenever needed and ensures that the course is consistently aligned with your child's unique needs. This collaborative approach guarantees that your child's learning journey is smooth, effective, and well-guided.

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    Experienced and Caring Teachers

    Our team is trained in teaching children. They know how to make lessons engaging while fostering confidence and a love for the language.

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    Fun & Interactive Lessons

    We make learning French exciting through games, storytelling, role-play, and activities that align with your child's interests and goals.

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    Flexible Options

    Choose between in-person sessions at home in Paris or online French classes for kids, designed to fit your busy schedule.

A Tailored Approach for Every Age Group

We know through experience that children learn best when lessons are adapted to their developmental stage. That's why our French lessons for kids follow a structured approach designed to match their cognitive abilities, interests, and natural learning styles at every age.

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Learning Through Play

For our youngest learners, we create an immersive and playful environment where French is introduced naturally through games, songs, movement activities, and storytelling. At this stage, children learn best through repetition and interaction, not abstract concepts.
In our private French lessons for young children, our teachers love to incorporate a variety of creative, playful, and engaging activities—variety is key at this age!
This dynamic approach maximizes repetition, practice, and most importantly, laughter, making learning French a joyful and natural experience.

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Interactive & Exploratory Learning

Children in this age range are naturally curious and eager to explore the world around them. That's why we focus on dynamic and hands-on activities like role-playing, creative projects, and fun challenges to help them develop confidence in communication. By incorporating real-world tasks and interactive experiences, we make learning French an exciting journey, encouraging them to speak naturally and enjoy the process.

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Confidence & Real-World Communication

For teenagers, our highly interactive lessons focus on fluency and real-life communication. We design lessons around their interests, whether it's pop culture, social media, debates, or personal presentations, to encourage active and spontaneous conversations in French.
Lessons also help expand their vocabulary and refine grammar in a way that feels natural and engaging. If needed, we also provide academic support and exam preparation, helping students strengthen their French skills for school success.

Learning Through Play

For our youngest learners, we create an immersive and playful environment where French is introduced naturally through games, songs, movement activities, and storytelling. At this stage, children learn best through repetition and interaction, not abstract concepts.
In our private French lessons for young children, our teachers love to incorporate a variety of creative, playful, and engaging activities—variety is key at this age!
This dynamic approach maximizes repetition, practice, and most importantly, laughter, making learning French a joyful and natural experience.

Interactive & Exploratory Learning

Children in this age range are naturally curious and eager to explore the world around them. That's why we focus on dynamic and hands-on activities like role-playing, creative projects, and fun challenges to help them develop confidence in communication. By incorporating real-world tasks and interactive experiences, we make learning French an exciting journey, encouraging them to speak naturally and enjoy the process.

Confidence & Real-World Communication

For teenagers, our highly interactive lessons focus on fluency and real-life communication. We design lessons around their interests, whether it's pop culture, social media, debates, or personal presentations, to encourage active and spontaneous conversations in French.
Lessons also help expand their vocabulary and refine grammar in a way that feels natural and engaging. If needed, we also provide academic support and exam preparation, helping students strengthen their French skills for school success.

How Our French Classes for Kids Work

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Individual Sessions
and mini-group of siblings or friends, up to 4 participants

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Sessions are 1 to 1.5 hours long.
Just the right length to keep your child engaged while ensuring maximum effectiveness.

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Paris & the Inner Surbubs
The teacher comes at your home or hotel for your child's comfort.

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From Monday to Saturdays
From 8 a.m to 8 p.m (Paris Time). Lessons are scheduled in advance with fixed days and a set rhythm to ensure consistency.

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Flexible Online Option
Your child can participate in live online French lessons for kids, practicing with their teacher in a safe and nurturing virtual environment.

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66€ per hour
12€ per hour for any additional child.

Minimum package: 12 hours
This ensures visible progress for your child while allowing us to carefully match them with the right teacher and coordinate a smooth learning experience.

Partnering with Parents for a Smooth Learning Journey

We believe that successful language learning happens through teamwork—between our teachers, program managers, and most importantly, you! That's why we involve parents at every step to ensure the best experience for your child.

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  • Step 1: Personalized Consultation

    Start with a free call with Fabienne, our program manager, who will understand your child's needs, provide expert advice, and help design a learning routine that fits your family.

  • Step 2: Finding the Perfect Teacher

    Based on your child's learning profile, schedule, and location, we carefully match them with the right teacher.

  • Step 3: First Trial Session

    Your child will have a paid trial lesson to experience our approach and ensure a great fit.

  • Step 4: Program Kickoff

    Once confirmed, the full learning program begins!

  • Step 5: Ongoing Progress Tracking

    Parents get access to a dedicated online space to monitor progress, coordinate with the teacher, and stay involved.

  • Step 6: End-of-Package Review

    A debriefing call with the program manager ensures we reflect on progress and next steps.

Not Sure Where to Start?
Find the Perfect French Learning Plan for Your Child!

Every child is unique, and so is their learning journey. Whether your little one is just starting out, needs extra confidence, or wants to refine their skills, we're here to help your child thrive.
Our mission is to make learning French a joyful and rewarding journey for them!

Contact us today to book a free call with Fabienne, our program manager. She'll answer your questions, assess your child's needs, and help you set up a learning plan that truly works.

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Book a Free Call With Fabienne

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Who am I?

I'm Fabienne Defaux

I'm an experienced French teacher passionate about helping expatriates and their families thrive in France.

In 2017, I co-founded Novexpat to support expats and their spouses in mastering the French language with a method designed just for them. Over the years, many of these expat parents asked me: "Can you help our children learn French too?"

Challenge accepted! With the same tailored, engaging, and confidence-boosting approach, we created French lessons for kids—designed to help your child feel at home in the French language and culture.

With our dedicated team, I personally ensure that every child gets the right support, the right teacher, and the right learning plan.

Let's build a fun and effective learning journey together!

Book a free call with me, and let's find the best way to help your child thrive in French!

Looking for French Classes for Yourself?

At Novexpat, we don't just teach kids. Our mission is to help expats and their families master French and navigate confidently in everyday situations in Paris.

If you're an adult looking to improve your French skills, we've got you covered with personalized lessons that focus on your goals, interests, and learning style.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your French for business or daily life, we are here to guide you every step of the way. With flexible schedules and structured curriculum tailored to your needs, we make sure that learning French becomes an exciting, efficient and rewarding experience.

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