Atelier pédagogique à la Maison de Ste ClaireProfessional development for teachers of French

BONJOUR et BIENVENUE à la Maison de Ste Claire

Refresh and update your knowledge on teaching skills; and of contemporary issues, French cinema, musicals and songs, for teaching French in your classroom. A wonderful opportunity for teachers of French to be honed on their language skills, to brainstorm with other French teachers, to practise your French with native speakers, while revitalising oneself in tropical paradise, at la Maison de Ste Claire on our 12-acre property in northern NSW, Australia.

Daily activities consist of workshop in the morning; conversation, brainstorming and group presentations and/or other interactive and focused activities in the afternoon; “l’aperitif”, contemporary French musicals or cinema in the evening. Enjoy la Maison de Ste Claire’s provincial French cuisine. A unique experience with guaranteed results, and that feeds the mind, as well as your body and spririt. A range of accompanied activities with focus on fun in learning.

Thank you for sharing this information with your friends and colleagues and we are looking forward to welcoming you soon.

Merci et à très bientôt!

“Vivez à la française à la Maison de Ste Claire”Can't wait to see you soon for a fabulous French Experience. Get your colleagues to enrol too, for a good time together! Limited space, up to 6 teachers only. Enrol now.


Availability for December 2021

Venue: La Maison de Ste Claire, 21 Kazungula Place, Upper Crystal Creek, NSW 2484
Dates: Monday 20 to Thursday 23/12/2021 (4 Days/3 Nights). Arrival at 13:30 hrs on the first day and departure at 14:30 hrs on the last day


Fee Structure PRICE SINGLE Accommodation Avalability
Chambre Fleur de Lys 4-Day Program 1 king size bed with ensuite (separate shower and double spa bath). Direct access to main house, classroom and deck. $ 1 719 1
Chambre Violette 4-Day Program 1 king size bed with ensuite. Direct access to deck. $ 1 549 1
Chambre Rose 1 4-Day Program Bunk bed with shared bathroom. Direct access to main house and garden classroom. $ 1 189 1
Chambre Rose 2 4-Day Program Bunk bed with shared bathroom. Direct access to main house and garden classroom. $ 1 189 1
Chambre Rose 3 4-Day Program 1 King size bed and walk-in wardrobe with shared bathroom. Direct access to main house and garden classroom. $ 1 319 unavailable
Fee Structure PRICE TWIN-SHARE Accommodation Avalability
Chambre Violette 4-Day Program 2 single beds with ensuite. Direct access to deck. $ 1 189 2
Chambre Rose 3 4-Day Program 2 single beds with shared bathroom. Direct access to main house and garden classroom. $ 1 009 unavailable
Chambre Fleur de Lys 4-Day Program 2 king-single beds with an ensuite (double spa bath and separate shower). Direct access to main house, garden classroom and deck. $ 1 309 2

The Procedure to Follow

  • Please enrol and pay the deposit via the button above. An invoice will be sent out to you once we receive you payment which may take up to 5 working days. Full-payment is due a month before the start of your program.
  • You can click here for the What to bring Form.
  • Send us your flight details, once purchased.
  • If you’re travelling by air, to be cautious and Covid safe, please book your flights in and out of Ballina Airport (BNK). The best flights for students flying from Sydney would be JQ 458 with arrival at BNK at 11:45 am, and JQ461, departing BNK at 17:00 hrs (please check airline website for latest information). If you’re using other airlines or travelling from another city, please arrive at the airport at approximately the same times.
  • Regarding the transfers, we are only able to charge a reduced price of $100 pp (from BNK) for the return trip as a group, with everyone arriving at the same airport at an appointed time (please see above). Otherwise, we could organise for individual transfer with a local company which costs $220 for one way, hence $440 return trip. Until further notice, la Maison will be adopting arrival at Ballina Airport due to the possible problems associated with Covid-19. Thank you for understanding.
  • The travel time from la Maison de Ste Claire to Ballina Airport is about 75 minutes.
  • Please allow 1 hour for check-in prior to your flight's scheduled departure time and also make note of Daylight Savings if travelling between the 3/10/2021 to 3/04/2022, 2/10/2022 to 2/04/2023, 1/10/2023 to 7/04/2024, 6/10/2024 to 6/04/2025.

What does the price include?

  • All tuition fees, workbooks for students (except textbooks), accommodation, all meals (including morning and afternoon-tea) and all activities at Maison de Ste Claire.
  • Materials you can use in your classroom including videos and ebook including mp3&4 files downloaded onto your laptops/IPhone.
  • BYO, please.

Payment can be made by

  • Cheque or money order in the order of Maison de Ste Claire, please, or.
  • Electronic transfer, National Australia Bank BSB 082738, Cheque A/C 946475496, Name: Maison de Ste Claire.

Conditions of Enrolment

  • No enrolment is accepted without a $180 deposit..
  • Fees are not refundable where enrolment is cancelled by a student due to changes in work commitments or personal circumstances but can be used within 12 months of purchase. Only applicable if Maison de Ste Claire is advised at least 14 days prior to your intended arrival.

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