Q. Is it possible to try a class before committing?

Yes, of course! Just send us an email and this can be arranged. The cost of the trial will be the cost of a normal session (fees are listed in our website).

Q. Do you offer French private tuition at home for children?

Yes, we offer private tuition at your home or online. As such lessons are tailor made, we can setup a programme adapted to your children. We advise you to take contact with us to discuss your needs further info@les-crocodiles.org.

Q. Do you offer activities for my child even though he/she’s not old enough to go to school?

Yes, our Minis class is perfectly adapted to children aged between 6 and 12 months old (1st group) and 12/36 months old (2nd group). This class is only open to children who has french as a mother tongue. Moreover, we organise various social and cultural events throughout the year. We also have a library and many books are for young children.

Q. My child is 15 now. Do you offer lessons for teenagers of his/her age?

Age is an important criteria but this is not the only one we take into consideration to accept children in our classes. It is as important to establish his/her level of French. Moreover, we also offer private tuition. Please contact us and we can discuss the needs of your child in more details.

Q. What do you mean by « francophone » or French speaking?

We consider a child to be French-speaking if he/she understands French and one of the parents is French speaker or if the child lived in a French speaking country for at least 6 months. We shall evaluate all children's level of French during the first two sessions to establish which class is ideal for him/her.

Q.  I am not sure of the level of knowledge in French of my child. How can I choose the right class?

As soon as you let us know of your interest in our classes, we will contact you and discuss your child needs and level of knowledge in French. We will inform you of the most adapted class for your child. If the class is not really matching his/her level, the teacher will inform us and we shall adjust accordingly. And of course, your child can come for a trial-session. We advice parents to read our Curriculum to undertand what Les Crocodiles is offering. We are a FLAM school wich means all our students must already understand and speak french fluently. French must be part of the home language.

Q.  My child understands French but usually answers in English. Can he/she still join one of the French speaking classes?

Yes, this is quite a common phenomenon for bilingual children. Your child can still join our French speaking classes and we encourage children to express themselves verbally in French during the class. Moreover, during the class and after, they can socialise with other children in French. 

Q.  Can I pay for my child’s tuition with Childcare Vouchers?

Sorry, we cannot accept Childcare Vouchers at present. We are studying this possibility should we meet the required criteria. We have put in place online payments via GoCardless as well as Paypal to make to process as easy as possible.

Q. My child is on a waiting list, what does that mean exactly?

Your child is on a waiting list as the class meeting his needs is already full. We will contact you should we have a place available during the school year or if we decide to open a new class. We will continue to inform us of social and cultural events throughout the year.

Q. Is it possible for my child to try the class before I commit?

Yes, your child can go to the class adapted to his/her expected needs. This session will allow us to confirm that the class is meeting his/her needs and gives you the opportunity to meet the teacher. Trial sessions are often organised at the end of each term. The cost of the trial will be the cost of a normal session (fees are listed in our website)

Q.  I am not satisfied with the tuition my child receives. Can I have a refund?

We cannot refund any lesson taken. A child is registered for the full school year. If you wish to withdraw your child from les Crocodiles, you can do so only between terms. You must inform us before the end of the previous term. School fees are due before the beginning of each term and cannot be refunded once the term has started.