2027–2028 programs for French educators
Small groups, French all day, and the people behind the places. Prices are per educator in a shared room; payment plans available.
Le pays de la teranga
Senegal is where French teachers meet teranga — the hospitality the country is known for — through encounters that go far beyond typical tourism. Programs run from the artistic coastal village of Toubab Dialaw to the historical resonance of Gorée Island and the energy of Dakar, and north to Saint-Louis, the UNESCO World Heritage city that was once the capital of French West Africa.
- Immerse yourself in Senegal’s diverse cultural landscape — languages, religions, ethnicities, cuisine and daily life
- Prioritise authentic one-to-one and small-group interactions with students, teachers, artists, artisans and local families
- Engage in hands-on workshops like batik-making and djembé drumming while learning about Senegalese artistic and oral traditions
- Visit schools, universities, bookstores and markets to gain deeper insight into local life and Senegalese communities
- Practise your French in real-world settings — everyone is encouraged to speak French 100% of the time, with a little Wolof added for fun
In Saint-Louis you cross the Pont Faidherbe, a 500-metre metallic bridge designed by a colleague of Gustave Eiffel and sometimes called “the horizontal Eiffel Tower”. Further north, programs reach the heart of rural life in Donaye and Podor. Expect to return energised, inspired and ready to share Senegal’s magic with your students.
Carthage to the Sahara
Tunisia runs from the ancient ruins of Carthage to the dunes of the Sahara, and a program crosses most of it. Mediterranean mornings at Carthage and the blue-and-white lanes of Sidi Bou Saïd; the Bardo Museum’s Roman mosaics, the finest collection in the world; the UNESCO medinas of Tunis and Kairouan; then south through the oases to the desert.
- Explore breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage sites and historic medinas
- Immerse yourself in Tunisia’s rich history, diverse cultures and vibrant language communities
- Engage in hands-on workshops, local school visits and inspiring artistic encounters
- Collaborate with fellow educators to develop shareable curriculum units and lessons
Programs take in Kairouan’s Great Mosque and a carpet-weaving workshop with local artisans, the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Ong Jemal, the salt-lake mirages of Chott El Jerid and a night under the stars near Douz. Further on: the troglodyte dwellings of Matmata, Djerba’s El Ghriba synagogue and the street art of Djerbahood, El Jem’s Roman amphitheatre and the Hammamet coast. French is spoken throughout.
How booking works
Reserve with a deposit; pay the balance in monthly installments by bank account or card before departure. Every program includes hotels, ground transport, guides, workshops, entrance fees and most or all meals. Airfare and insurance are yours to arrange — we’ll share flight suggestions at the participant meetings.
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