Back to School Activities in English in and around Aix

September 1st, 2009

Ma ny of you are thinking about activities, whether sports or artistic, for your children 1 to 17 in the Aix region, and many of you are looking for activites held in English.

Here are a few options that focus on learning the English language, in a fun environment:

- English Bubble: for young to teens:
Some of you may already be acquainted with the English Bubble Association, which was established in 2007 by Caroline Thorpe. From September 09 Caroline has formed a partnership with Debra Watson to start a business. Their business will still be
known as English Bubble.

English Bubble is an English-speaking centre open to all nationalities. They aim to provide a welcoming environment, which gives people a ‘Taste of England’. Their goal is to serve all ages, providing a variety of courses in English tailored to meet all levels of ability and experience, using programmes that stimulate the learner in a fun and interactive way.

Courses starting from September are, English for beginners, (age 1-6), art, drama/theatre, Irish dancing, adult conversation, patchwork and creative sewing, yoga for teenagers as well as a book club and film club. Debra is a special needs teacher who is able to offer appropriate learning support and can provide individual classes. They also hope to offer more courses in the New Year, such as an exercise class for busy mums (with creche facility).

There will also be a café serving English tea and cakes, as well as a gift shop.

If you would like to know more about English Bubble you can contact either Caroline or Debra on 0661438576 or 0622507854 or refer to their website www.englishbubble.fr

- CIPEC, IBS, EPIM:
The international primary and secondary schools south of Aix ( in luynes) all now offer Wednesday classes for outside students.


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