French Circus
Incursions for
Schools
Schools Incursions
A French Circus Incursion That Brings Language Learning to Life
Students don’t just hear French — they use it.
- French language brought to life through movement
- Structured, high-engagement, fun workshops delivered at your school
Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum
Planning a French Day, Bastille Day, or a whole-school celebration?
Looking for something original, interactive and truly memorable for your students?
The French Circus School delivers professionally structured incursions where students actively use French through movement, interaction and play.
Workshops are immersive, inclusive and designed to build confidence, coordination and genuine engagement with the language.
We bring the experience directly to your school, creating high-energy workshops that are unforgettable.
A French Circus Incursion That Brings Language Learning to Life
Students don’t just hear French — they use it.
- French language brought to life through movement
- Structured, high-engagement workshops delivered at your school
Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum
Planning a French Day, Bastille Day, or a whole-school celebration? Looking for something original, interactive and truly memorable for your students?
The French Circus School delivers professionally structured incursions where students actively use French through movement, interaction and play.
Workshops are immersive, inclusive and designed to build confidence, coordination and genuine engagement with the language.
We bring the experience directly to your school, creating high-energy workshops that are unforgettable.
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Learn more about our French language incursions and practical information for schools across Melbourne and Victoria.
What schools are saying after the experience
" A complete success. Students were fully engaged and genuinely excited to use their French - a fantastic, interactive learning experience.
The French Circus School was exceptional"
St Mary Coptic Orthodox College
Featured by The Knox School
“A memorable learning experience filled with laughter, teamwork and enthusiastic participation”
Our Offering
French Circus Incursions for Schools
All ages
A professionally delivered French Circus incursion that brings French to life through circus.
Students listen, participate, try new skills and work together — using French naturally throughout the experience. Along the way, they build confidence, coordination, focus and teamwork.
French is part of everything they do, creating an immersive experience students remember.
Programs can run for half a day, a full day or across multiple days, for selected year levels or the whole school.
What students gain from a French Circus Incursion
Designed to combine meaningful language exposure with high levels of student engagement.
French Language Immersion
Students use French naturally through movement, interaction and play — making language learning active, engaging and memorable.
Active Learning
Movement, interaction and play keep students engaged — creating a dynamic and memorable experience in French.
Concentration
Students build focus and persistence through structured challenges — learning to stay engaged and keep trying.
Coordination
Students build coordination, balance and motor skills through movement — while staying active and engaged.
Teamwork
Collaborative activities build communication and teamwork — encouraging students to support each other and work together.
Confidence + Wellbeing
Students build confidence by trying new things and experiencing success, supporting wellbeing and self-esteem.
Trusted by schools across Melbourne
What schools are saying about us
FAQs - School Incursions
Q1. I’m interested in booking an incursion for my school – what should I do next?
Simply get in touch with us to start the conversation. To provide you with a tailored quote, we’ll need the following details:
Number of classes you’d like the incursion for
Total number of students who would participate
A few preferred dates
Whether a large room or suitable space will be available on the day
Providing these details doesn’t mean you’re locked into a booking — it just allows us to confirm availability and prepare an accurate quote for your school.
Q2. What age groups are the incursions designed for?
Our programs are suitable for students from Prep to Year 12. Each incursion is carefully tailored to suit the students’ age, French language level, and motor development.
Q3. How many students per group?
We typically work with groups of 25 to 50 students at a time, with group size adjusted to suit your school’s space and needs. Multiple groups can be scheduled throughout the day.
Q4.How long does each session last?
We offer flexible formats to suit your schedule:
30-minute, 50-minute, or 1-hour sessions
Longer workshops can also be arranged, allowing students to explore more activities (such as juggling and balance) in depth
Q5. Do you travel outside of Melbourne?
Yes! We are happy to travel anywhere within Victoria, depending on availability.
Q6. Are the instructors qualified?
All our facilitators hold:
A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
A Police Check
They are also trained to deliver fun, safe and age-appropriate sessions for school settings.
Q7. Is the incursion conducted entirely in French?
Not necessarily — we adapt to your context.
Our incursions are designed for all levels.
No prior knowledge of French is required.
We use simple vocabulary, gestures, and movement-based repetition to help students understand and participate.
For immersion or bilingual programs, we can increase the level of French spoken during the session.
Q8. What kind of activities do you offer?
Depending on the age group and session length, incursions may include:
Juggling (balls, scarves, spinning plates, flower sticks)
- Movement-based games with instructions in French
Q9. How do incursions support student learning?
Our sessions encourage:
Motor coordination and physical engagement
Creativity and self-expression
Confidence and teamwork
Language exposure in an immersive, playful setting
Q10. Can teachers observe or join in?
Both! Teachers are welcome to observe, participate, or help connect the session to classroom learning. We love collaborative approaches.
Q11.My students don’t learn French, but we’re interested in circus activities — is that possible?
Definitely! Our programs are flexible.
We can offer circus-only sessions focused entirely on physical skills, teamwork and fun, delivered in English or with a touch of French if you like.
Q12.What are the prices for a school incursion?
All sessions are customised, so prices vary depending on:
The length and number of sessions
Your school’s location
We’ll be happy to provide a fast tailored quote that suits your needs and budget — just get in touch!
Q13. Is the French Circus School fully insured?
Yes, we hold Public Liability Insurance with coverage of up to $20 million.
