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 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
Our Offering
French Circus Incursions for Schools
All ages
A professionally delivered French Circus incursion that builds confidence, coordination and teamwork through active use of French.
Students develop coordination, focus and confidence through structured, movement-based activities — using French in a natural, action-based way throughout.
French is embedded throughout the session through instructions, interaction and participation, creating a genuinely immersive learning environment.
Programs can run for half a day, a full day, or across multiple days, and can involve the whole school or selected year levels. Structured workshop rotations ensure smooth delivery and consistently high engagement.
What students gain from a French Circus Incursion
Designed to combine meaningful language exposure with high levels of student engagement.
French Language Immersion
Students engage with French naturally throughout the session, using language in context through movement, interaction and play. This immersive approach supports vocabulary development and listening skills in a way that is active, engaging and memorable.
Active and Engaged Learning
By combining movement, interaction and play, students remain highly engaged throughout the session, creating a dynamic and memorable learning experience in French.
Focus, Concentration and Persistence
Students develop focus and persistence as they engage in structured challenges, strengthening attention and the ability to stay on task in a fun and supportive environment.
Building Coordination, Balance and Body Awareness
Through structured movement-based activities, students develop coordination, balance and motor skills while staying fully engaged in the learning process.
Social Skills and Teamwork
Collaborative activities support communication, teamwork and mutual encouragement, helping students build strong social connections and work effectively with others.
Confidence and Wellbeing
Students build confidence as they participate, try new things and experience success — contributing positively to their overall wellbeing and self-esteem.
The French Circus School is proud to have partnered with many 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 75 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, and even beyond, depending on availability.
Additional travel fees may apply for schools located further away.
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.
