Summer 2026 · French Momentum Club
French all summer longfrom anywhere
A little French practice over the summer helps students keep the progress they worked so hard to build during the school year. Give your child an engaging program that keeps their skills sharp, entirely in French.
A 2-month online program for students in French Immersion, Extended French, and Core French programs in Ontario. Weekly written and oral activities, physical books included — all with a soft deadline so your child works at their own pace. Camps, vacations, beach days: French stays active in the background, without giving up a single moment of summer.
What's included
Everything to keep French
alive this summer
2 physical books
Two books in French shipped directly to your door, selected to your child's level.
Oral activities
Weekly speaking exercises to keep their French active all summer.
Written activities
Weekly reading and writing exercises to maintain and strengthen what they learned during the school year.
2 Live Discussion calls
Two live discussion calls where kids discuss the books in French within their grade groups and practice real conversation.
WhatsApp parent group
A support group for parents with tips, resources, and follow-up throughout the program.
Via Google Classroom
Activities are hosted on Google Classroom — the same platform your child already uses at school. Nothing new to learn.
Reading Program
Each grade group receives two books matched to their level — a mix of classics and discoveries.
View the 2026 programWhy this program
What your child
gains from it
Maintains their French grammar level
Practices reading comprehension
Develops their oral French
Builds interest in French
Explores French and Quebec literature
Gains confidence in self-expression
Keeps the habit of reading in French
Arrives ready for back-to-school
17–28%1
of literacy gains lost over the summer on average
+18.5%2
vocabulary improvement in elementary students after a reading program
10%3
salary premium for bilingual workers in Canada
344
independent studies involving nearly 4,000 students confirm that extensive reading improves vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, motivation, writing, and oral proficiency — all at once
✓5
Book discussions work — students who participate in personalized book conversations show measurably higher reading motivation
1Cooper et al. (1996), 'The Effects of Summer Vacation on Achievement Test Scores,' Review of Educational Research.
2Kim & White (2008), 'Scaffolding Voluntary Summer Reading for Children in Grades 3 to 5,' Scientific Studies of Reading.
3Statistics Canada, 'Bilingualism and Earnings,' Census of Population.
4Nakanishi (2015), 'A Meta-Analysis of Extensive Reading Research,' TESOL Quarterly.
5Gambrell (1996), 'Creating Classroom Cultures That Foster Reading Motivation,' The Reading Teacher.
Testimonials
What they are saying
Maria has been tutoring our son for the past four years during his French Extended studies, supporting him in subjects taught in French, including Geography and History in the extended program, as well as French language, reading, writing, and speaking. Thanks to her dedicated support, our son has consistently achieved very strong academic grades while developing his bilingual abilities in French.
Rupika and Susantha
Parents
I really enjoy the book club. The discussions start with the book analysis and sometimes move toward more philosophical reflections, which makes the conversations truly interesting. It's also a great way for me to keep practicing my French.
Adam
Toronto French Book Club member
I always look forward to the monthly meetups hosted by Maria. She has a natural talent for leading our gatherings and making sure the conversations are always lively and stimulating. She knows how to put everyone at ease from the start, allowing each person to express themselves freely. You can tell she is always passionate and ready with questions about the book.
Sahel
Toronto French Book Club member
Summer 2026
Dates & pricing
420 $
For students in French Immersion, Extended French, or Core French
Book delivery included across Ontario. 100% online program.
Your guide
Meet Maria
I'm Maria — a C1-certified French tutor, lifelong francophile, and the founder of French Momentum Club.
My passion for French took me to France, where I lived and worked for several years. That full immersion brought me to a C1 certification — the level just below native fluency — and taught me a fundamental truth: building and maintaining a second language requires consistent engagement. Two months of summer silence is enough to erase months of progress.
For the past four years, I've led the Toronto French Book Club — a monthly gathering that confirms what the research shows: reading is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to stay connected to a language. That insight is at the heart of French Momentum Club's philosophy.
I also work directly with students enrolled in Ontario's FSL programs. I understand their journey, their challenges, and what keeps them motivated. That hands-on experience shapes every aspect of the program.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
French Momentum Club was founded on a simple belief: no child should spend September relearning what they already knew in June. The program's goal is to maintain French proficiency, but its approach — rooted in reading, discovery, and enjoyment — is designed to foster a genuine love for the language, one that grows into a lifelong passion.
Keep French
alive this summer
Register your child now so they maintain and even progress with their French over the summer. Limited spots.
Register my childFor any questions, feel free to reach out to us at frenchmomentumclub@gmail.com