French & Circus — 2 weeks
5-16 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
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Circus Camp at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Beginner to advanced French learners
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-17
Location / Region
Quebec City, Canada
Cost
From $1,599
Duration
1-4 weeks
Format
In-person
Class size: 10-15 students
Accommodation: Homestay or shared university residence
Meals: Three daily; residence evening snack
Certificate / Outcome: Course completion certificate
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday: 15h French + 15h circus
Tutors / faculty: Native French teachers; professional circus coaches
Campus experience: Collège Mérici; École de Cirque du Québec
Accreditation: Languages Canada-accredited provider
Circus Camp summary
Edu-inter pairs French language study with circus performance arts, making the language useful beyond the classroom.
Students practice French in morning lessons and use it during professionally coached activities such as juggling, unicycle riding, tightrope walking, and aerials.
The combination suits learners who enjoy active practice and want a structured immersion experience rather than language lessons alone.
What is Circus Camp?
Circus Camp is Edu-inter's French immersion program combining language instruction with circus performance arts. Students study French at Collège Mérici and train at École de Cirque du Québec, a specialist school in Quebec City.
The experience connects reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension with practical activities conducted in French. Professional coaches introduce circus disciplines, while interaction with local teenagers, accommodation experiences, and excursions extend language practice beyond lessons.
Why Succeed highlights Circus Camp
French-speaking circus coaches give students a practical reason to listen, respond, and use new vocabulary.
Seven language levels support learners from complete beginners to advanced French students.
Training at a specialist circus school adds a distinctive practical experience to classroom learning.
A published weekday routine and clear accommodation inclusions make family planning more concrete.
Who is Circus Camp for?
Best for
Students who want to practice French through physical, creative activities and are comfortable following a structured daily routine.
Not ideal if
You want circus training without language classes or prefer an exam-focused French course.
Is Circus Camp worth it?
The program offers a useful combination for students motivated by both French and circus arts. Using the language during coached activities can make practice feel purposeful, while level-based classes provide a more structured foundation.
Its value depends on wanting both parts of the experience and participating consistently. It is an immersion camp rather than a dedicated examination-preparation course, and families should weigh the full housing and travel budget alongside the teaching.
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Cost and what is included
From $1,599; includes 15 hours of French classes weekly., 15 hours of afternoon circus training weekly., Books and materials., Residential packages: homestay or residence accommodation, Sunday to Saturday., Residential packages: three meals daily; residence also includes an evening snack., Residential packages: evening activities and weekend excursions., Residential packages: transport between school, accommodation, and camp., Residential packages: arrival and departure transfers., Residential packages: medical insurance and custodianship services., Residential packages: registration and accommodation placement fees..
Accommodation
Homestay or shared university residence
Meals
Three daily; residence evening snack
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1-4 weeks; Quebec City, Canada.
What to check before committing
Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Circus Camp need?
Effort level
Moderate to high, with language study and physical practice.
Best started
Begin planning two to three months before your selected July session, allowing longer for visa arrangements.
Main challenge
Staying engaged in French throughout lessons and practical activities.
Typical preparation
Choose a session length and accommodation arrangement that suit your independence and energy.
Complete medical information and parental permissions, and arrange insurance and travel documents.
Prepare activewear, a notebook, pens, and any necessary travel adapters.
Plan payments early because the full invoice is due 30 days before the program starts.
Useful if
You learn well through active practice and repeated conversation.
What do students do on Circus Camp?
You study French in the morning and use it during afternoon circus training with professional coaches. Evening experiences and weekend excursions add cultural and social practice to the instructional routine.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Arrive at Collège Mérici for morning French classes.
- 2
Practice reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension at your French level.
- 3
Have lunch and travel to the circus school.
- 4
Try circus disciplines such as juggling, unicycle riding, trampoline, tightrope walking, and aerials.
- 5
Return to your accommodation for residence activities or time with your host family.
- 6
Join the weekend excursions included in your residential package.
Circus Camp dates and deadlines
Upcoming
French & Circus — 3 weeks
5-23 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
French & Circus — 1 week
5-9 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
French & Circus — 4 weeks
5-30 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
French & Circus — 1 week
12-16 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
French & Circus — 2 weeks
12-23 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
French & Circus — 3 weeks
12-30 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
French & Circus — 1 week
19-23 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
French & Circus — 2 weeks
19-30 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
French & Circus — 1 week
26-30 July 2027
Teaching dates; residential accommodation continues through Saturday.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
French & Circus — 2 weeks | 5-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 3 weeks | 5-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 1 week | 5-9 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 4 weeks | 5-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 1 week | 12-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 2 weeks | 12-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 3 weeks | 12-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 1 week | 19-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 2 weeks | 19-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
French & Circus — 1 week | 26-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Be 10-17 years old when the program starts.
Beginner through advanced French levels are accommodated.
Combine afternoon circus training with morning French classes.
Foreign students must meet Canadian visa requirements.
Foreign students must have travel and health insurance.
Students 12 and under must choose residence accommodation.
How much does Circus Camp cost?
1-week program fee
$1,599; $2,499; $3,099 — CAD totals: day camper; homestay; residence.
Funding or discounts
- 2-week program fee: $3,198; $4,099; $5,399 — CAD totals: day camper; homestay; residence.
- 3-week program fee: $4,797; $5,399; $7,099 — CAD totals: day camper; homestay; residence.
- 4-week program fee: $6,396; $7,099; $8,299 — CAD totals: day camper; homestay; residence.
- Confirmation deposit: 25% or $400CAD — Whichever is higher; credited toward the invoice.
- Dietary supplement: $27 CAD per night — For vegan or gluten-free diets.
- Unaccompanied minor service: $165 CAD each way — Additional airport pickup or drop-off service.
- Montreal transfer supplement: $735 CAD — Two-way transfer from Montreal.
What's included
15 hours of French classes weekly., 15 hours of afternoon circus training weekly., Books and materials., Residential packages: homestay or residence accommodation, Sunday to Saturday., Residential packages: three meals daily; residence also includes an evening snack., Residential packages: evening activities and weekend excursions., Residential packages: transport between school, accommodation, and camp., Residential packages: arrival and departure transfers., Residential packages: medical insurance and custodianship services., Residential packages: registration and accommodation placement fees.
How to apply to Circus Camp
- 1
Use Edu-inter's quote and registration portal or download the 2027 teen registration form.
- 2
Select French & Circus, your start date, duration, and accommodation option.
- 3
Provide personal details, French level, emergency contacts, medical information, and dietary restrictions.
- 4
Complete the parental authorization and required signatures.
- 5
Review the confirmation invoice and pay the required deposit.
- 6
Arrange travel documents and send your final arrival and departure itinerary.
- 7
Settle the full invoice 30 days before your program begins.
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What does Circus Camp cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
French language development
Practice reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension through level-based French instruction.
Balance and coordination
Try juggling, unicycle riding, and tightrope walking with professional circus coaches.
Trampoline and aerials
Explore trampoline and aerial activities at the specialist circus school.
Practical French immersion
Use French while interacting with coaches and local teenagers during circus training.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Circus Camp?
A typical day during the program.
French classes
Arrive at Collège Mérici at 8:30 am; classes run until 11:45 am.
Lunch and transfer
Lunch is 11:45 am-12:15 pm, followed by transport to circus camp at 12:30 pm.
Circus training
Train from 1-4 pm, then return to Collège Mérici and transfer to accommodation at 4:30 pm.
Accommodation activities
Residence activities run Monday-Friday; homestay students join one organized evening every two weeks.
Who teaches on Circus Camp?
French lessons are taught by qualified, experienced native French speakers. Circus training is coached in French by seasoned professionals at École de Cirque du Québec.
The camp specifies 10-15 students per French class.
Where do students stay on Circus Camp?
Residential plan
- Homestay immersion: Stay with a screened local francophone family matched to your profile.
- University residence: Laval University camp residences have shared rooms, common areas, Wi-Fi, and counselor support.
- Meals: Both housing options include three daily meals; residence adds an evening snack.
- Activities and transport: Packages include weekend excursions and transport between accommodation, school, and circus camp.
Non-residential plan
- Day-camper option: Attend the French and circus program while arranging your own food and lodging.
Students 12 and under must choose residence accommodation; residence rooms are shared with another international student.
What happens after Circus Camp?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop French reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
Practice using French with coaches and local teenagers.
Explore circus performance arts through professional instruction.
Earn a course completion certificate with 100% class attendance.
Where does Circus Camp take place?
French classes take place at Collège Mérici in Quebec City, with afternoon training at École de Cirque du Québec in the restored Saint-Esprit church. Residential packages include transport between school, accommodation, and circus camp.
Edu-inter offers Quebec City airport and station transfers; Montreal airport transfers carry a separate supplement.
Circus Camp FAQs
Yes. French instruction spans seven levels, from beginner to advanced.
Students can try trampoline, unicycle riding, juggling, tightrope walking, and aerials with French-speaking professionals.
No. The afternoon circus program must be combined with morning French classes.
Homestay packages include three meals daily. Residence packages include three meals and an evening snack daily; day-camper bookings exclude food and lodging.
Residence students have organized activities Monday through Friday evenings. Homestay students join one organized evening every two weeks and otherwise spend time with their host family or follow permitted outings and curfew rules.
The registration terms provide a course completion certificate to students who attend 100% of classes.
Foreign students must meet Canadian visa requirements and have travel and health insurance. Medical insurance is included in residential packages, and unaccompanied minors must request transfer services.
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- Frequently Asked Questions Before You Register Your Teen - Edu-Inter
- Prepare for you stay - Edu-Inter
- Accomodation services | Edu-inter
- Register - Edu-Inter
- Dates & Price List - Edu-Inter
- TEEN App Form ENG 2016_LR
- Teen Summer Camp Price List 2027
- Download the Circus French Summer Camp Factsheet
- Circus French Summer Camp for Teenagers | Edu-inter
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