Why should children learn French in Zurich?
French becomes a compulsory subject in Zurich from Year 5, and for many children it is one of the biggest academic challenges at school. Those who have had playful exposure to the language beforehand start with an enormous advantage.
Beyond that, French opens both personal and professional doors for children growing up in Switzerland: the Romandie is right on the doorstep, and in many companies French skills are a real asset. For francophone families, our courses offer the opportunity to develop the family language in a structured way.
During the summer holidays, we also offer a wide range of summer camps for children aged 4 to 15.
Where and how do I want to learn?
In-person
Online
Group course
Private course
Pre-school and kindergarten
Bonjours, les chouchous!
At this age, it’s all about internalising the sound, rhythm and melody of the language. Children sing French nursery rhymes, listen to short stories, play language games and pick up their first words right away. Lessons are conducted entirely in French so the kids develop a natural ear for the language. Drawing, crafts and movement are an integral part of every lesson.
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French courses for children in Zurich
1st-3rd Grade
Learning to read and write
After school enrollment, lessons become more structured. Children begin reading and writing, learning to form their first words and sentences. Small projects provide motivation: cooking a French recipe, writing a postcard, or performing a mini-play in French. The course complements and prepares for French as a school subject, which starts in 5th grade in Zurich.
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4th-6th Grade
Head start for school
Children aged 9 and up particularly benefit from the Wordculture course, as they enter French lessons at school with a solid foundation or can build upon existing school knowledge. We work with age-appropriate texts and dialogues, and also place special emphasis on free speaking and listening comprehension. For children who want to prepare for the DELF Junior, we offer targeted individual lessons.
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French courses for children in Zurich
DELF Junior Exam Preparation Courses in Zurich A1–C2
Whether for school or study, DELF, Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française, certifies French language proficiency in children. The two exams, DELF Junior and DELF Scolaire, consider the interests of younger participants. There are a total of 11 examination centers in Switzerland, and we offer preparation courses for all DELF exams.
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French courses for children in Zurich
Why Wordculture?
Small groups for
maximum results
Max. 6 children for individual support and rapid progress
Native-speaking
teachers
Pedagogically trained and experienced
in working with children
KulturLegi Discounts
Family Discounts
Discount on all language courses for all ages
Student review
Our daughter is learning French at Wordculture, even though she initially had major difficulties with the language. Now she even looks forward to French at school, which I never would have thought.
Svenja from Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can my child learn French?
From age 4. We distinguish between 3 age groups: 4-6 years, 6-9 years and 9-12 years. This is the only way to ensure age-appropriate teaching.
My child speaks French at home; does a course still make sense?
Yes. Many francophone children in Zurich speak French fluently but have little experience reading and writing it. Our course strengthens their grammar, written competence and formal expression.
Can the course also take place online?
Yes. All our courses are also available online on request.
Is there preparation for DELF Junior?
On request, we prepare older children for the DELF exam in private lessons.