FIL - Français Immersion Loisirs Saint Laurent de Cerdans, France
- Adventure activities such as hiking in the Pyrénees Mountains, canyoning, kayaking and more!
- Amazing location nestled in the green hills filled with chestnut trees, prairies and many streams.
- Individual guidance received throughout your stay.
- On campus accommodation offered
Location: FIL - Français Immersion Loisirs is located in the breathtaking commune of Saint Laurent de Cerdans, in the Pyrénées in Southern France. Specialised in Junior Immersions courses, FIL has years of experience in giving French tuition to Juniors, along with in providing activities that take all that the surrounding area has to offer into consideration. FIL - Français Immersion Loisirs is a unique choice for any Junior student looking to develop their French whilst enjoying the outdoors.
Course selection: The immersion courses of FIL's are unique, situated in the beautiful surroundings of the mountainous Pyrénées in southern France. All courses are available throughout the summer months and combine tuition with full board accommodation and activities. Activity plans can include hiking through the Pyrénées, Kayaking on the Mediterranean Sea, canyoning, treetop adventure parks and lots more. Students will be sure to create the most memorable of experiences whilst taking part in fully immersive learning and activity programmes.
Additional information: FIL promotes that the best way for students to develop their understanding of the French language is through oral expression and practice. Participants are encouraged to speak French all day, during their workshops and activities, essentially giving them the best chance of developing their understanding of the language during their stay. Taking a course with FILS ensures that students spend their days speaking French, in an international atmosphere, whilst taking part in original and creative lessons, great activities and creating memorable moments.
French Courses
FIL Intense - French Summer Camp
For the summer, only limited places left!27 lessons per week | 24 students (max)Offer!from€850€829 / week Includes accommodationMore
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,700 1,658 |
| Price in US$ | 1,917 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 31 Jul 2026
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 24 / Average: 18
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
FIL Immersion - French Summer Camp (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!21 lessons per week | 24 students (max)Offer!from€745€727 / week Includes accommodationMore
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,490 1,453 |
| Price in US$ | 1,680 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 19 Jul 2026
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 24 / Average: 18
Lesson duration- 55 min
Our prices for FIL - Français Immersion Loisirs include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
FIL - Français Immersion Loisirs (FIL)
- French teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
General school facilities
Restaurant
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Dry cleaning (paid)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Disabled car park
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Spain | 20% |
| Germany | 16% |
| England | 15% |
| USA | 13% |
| France | 12% |
| Switzerland | 4% |
| Italy | 2% |
| Netherlands | 2% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| China | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 12% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 30Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 11 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 yearsThroughout the year: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by FIL - Français Immersion Loisirs
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €60
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Optional Activities:
- Horseriding: EUR 125.
- Scuba diving: EUR 100.
- Horseriding: EUR 125.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 08 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 08 May 2027, 14 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Around the center there is lot of hiking to do.
Adults - Paid activities
- Its possible to book many activities through the school that take place around the center or in Spain.
Junior - Free activities
- Kayak and stand-up paddle board on the Mediterranean Sea, a great time before sunset riding along the coast.
Treetop Adventure Park has different activities on the top of trees for all levels.
Hiking in the Pyrénées Mountains close to the Spanish border.
Canyoning, a great adventurous activity in a canyon, 2 hours down the river: 3 rappels of 3, 16 and 26 meters high - 3 jumps (not required) of 3, 4 and 7 meters, passage under the rock, natural water slide (adapted for teenagers). Supervised by licensed instructors.
Cabaret, games and night activities at the « Le Noell »: the FIL team organises activities every evening. note to all artists who can bring their instrument or material, ... You are the actor of the night, the stage is yours.
Traditional dances and activities with Ramón Gual.
Shopping and visit Céret, St Laurent de Cerdans and Argelès, discover typical Catalan cities, places steeped in history, where you can shop in boutiques and buy souvenirs!
Swimming in the swimming pool & the Mediterranean Sea, relaxing, sunbathing and cooling off in the water.
An overnight bivouac on the domain of "Le Noell".
And tons of other fun activities at the "Le Noell" to discover with your "amateurs" (instructors). Junior - Paid activities
- Optional activities :
Horseback riding, two half-day riding in the woods, on the path to discover the pleasure of horseback riding (as a replacement for two activities according to the planning): EUR 125.
Scuba diving, scuba diving introduction, 1 half day discovering underwater wonderland of the natural marine reserve of Banyuls-Cerbère (to replace activities according to the schedule) : + EUR 100.
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Terms of FIL - Français Immersion Loisirs
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 16:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school


- Legal name/parent company
- ASS Francais Immersion Loisirs | Tax registration ID: FR66790707061
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.







