English as a Second Language

Val Saint André private school is an official Cambridge English preparation and examination center. English is learned here every day, starting from age 3.

Comprehensive Cambridge Preparation

From YLE Starters to CAE, all Cambridge levels are taught at VSA, with examination sessions organized on-site.

Our teachers are trained according to Cambridge English standards, ensuring effective and measurable progress.

Four Reasons to Choose Cambridge

Recognized worldwide, Cambridge English certifications provide our students with a lasting asset for their studies and their future. Here is why we have made this choice.

Global Recognition

Certifications accepted in 130 countries and by 25,000 institutions.

Real Proficiency Level

Four skills assessed: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

Cultural Openness

Learning a language also means discovering a world.

International Mobility

Facilitates exchanges, studies, and internships abroad.

Our Pathway by Level

From kindergarten to high school, English is built progressively through daily practice and Cambridge exams adapted to each age. Here is the pathway followed by our students.

Kindergarten - YLE Starters

30 to 45 min/day with a native speaker, nursery rhymes, games, and first sentences.

Daily English, first Cambridge exams starting in CE2 (Grade 3).

Preparation for A2 then B1 levels, language study trip in 4ème (Grade 8).

B2 and C1 levels, essential for international higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions? Find the answers here or contact us directly.

Is it necessary to already speak English to join the school?
No. We welcome children regardless of their level, starting from age 3. Daily learning and progressive immersion allow everyone to progress at their own pace.
Yes. Val Saint André private school is an official Cambridge English center: preparation and examination sessions are organized directly at the school, in an environment familiar to the students.
From kindergarten with YLE Starters, then Movers and Flyers in primary school (first exams from CE2), up to KET, PET, FCE, and CAE levels in middle and high school.
Recognized in over 130 countries by universities and employers, they facilitate international higher education, exchanges, and internships abroad.

Give your child a head start

Let’s meet to discuss the appropriate linguistic pathway.