Over the September break, 19 enthusiastic Year 11 French students from the Glen Waverley and St Kilda Road campuses, along with three French teachers, travelled to France for the 2025 College France Study Tour.
The adventure began in the sunny South of France, where students spent a week at CMEF (Centre Méditerranéen d’Études Françaises) in Cap d’Ail, attending language classes and exploring Nice and Monaco. Kristian from the St Kilda Road Campus described CMEF as a highlight, especially enjoying the soccer tournament and disco with international students.
The group then travelled to Lyon to experience life at Lycée Assomption Bellevue, the College’s French partner school. Students connected deeply with their French peers and even taught them AFL. Aarav from the Glen Waverley Campus reflected that the exchange provided valuable cultural insight that will benefit his French studies. In and around Lyon, students enjoyed a cooking class with a French chef and explored the medieval towns of Annecy and Pérouges.
The tour concluded in Paris, where the students visited iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Montmartre. Yolande from the St Kilda Road Campus loved the city’s energy and opportunities to speak French with locals. Tour Coordinator Carolyn Harden praised the students’ curiosity and engagement, calling the trip an unforgettable learning experience.
