Our Method
Backed by neuroscience research, our active learning and fully immersive programme puts children at the centre of their own development. French is used consistently for instruction and communication in every class, without any translation. Children make a direct connection between the language, their actions and their environment, learning French exactly as they learned their mother tongue.
Each lesson is carefully crafted with clear linguistic objectives, incorporating a diverse range of cross-curricular activities tailored to the cognitive and linguistic abilities of each age group. Children naturally absorb vocabulary and syntax, not by memorising words out of context, but by experiencing the language in meaningful, real situations.
For our older children, the journey goes further. As confidence and fluency grow, structured activities introduce reading and writing in French, through games, storytelling, spelling, grammar exploration and creative writing tasks ensuring children develop complete, lasting language skills that go well beyond the spoken word.
“Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain- unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10-20 repetitions.” Dr. Karyn Purvis.
Our Pioneering Approach
We believe that children learn best when they are happy, confident and free to explore without stress or pressure. We understand that babies and young children have an insatiable appetite to connect, learn and communicate. Uninhibited, they do not mind which language they use, as long as the exchange is meaningful and fun.
We prioritise creating a nurturing environment where playful and structured learning coexist. Children are encouraged to think and investigate thriving as active participants in their own learning rather than passive listeners. Our educational and creative activities are designed to ignite curiosity and foster a genuine love for the French language and culture.
Our native French-speaking teachers are at the heart of everything. Research confirms that human connection is a primary driver of language acquisition. Children learn faster, retain more and develop real fluency through meaningful interaction with people who genuinely care about their growth.
“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.” Dr Maria Montessori
Admin
Stella Bataille
What you say about us!
"I mean, this is the easiest review I’ve ever given! The club and the team are literally fantastic. Their approach and respect not only towards the students (toddlers and children) but also towards parents is incredibly professional. The structured teaching system and the level of progress are amazing. The kids are always having fun, and the lessons are perfectly suited to their level of experience! Communication between the Club Petit Pierrot team and parents is invaluable, honest and positive."
"I am immensely grateful to Club Petit Pierrot for the role it has played in my daughter’s mastery of French. Although I am a native French speaker myself and speak to her in French, she was growing up in a trilingual environment and had struggled to express herself in French. However, after the October half-term holiday camp, there was a real breakthrough, and her French became much more fluent when speaking with me. By December, her teacher had already noticed this progress. Of course, this is the result of many factors, but I am convinced that starting CPP at just six months old (I even have a photo!) was pivotal. And, less often mentioned because the focus is always on the children 😊, I have met two other mums who are now very close friends thanks to the Saturday Petit Pierrot classes for babies — which means so much to me as well." Maman de Sophia
