<p>I'm trying to find a worthwhile summer French program for my ninth grade daughter. She's an excellent French student but has little experience speaking outside a classroom. She wants to become more fluent; I'm wondering which of these programs would best achieve that goal. She's been accepted to MMLA Middlebury, but we haven't applied anywhere else as of yet. (I know--we're late!). I'd also prefer that she not come home drinking or pregnant! All input appreciated.</p>
<p>I’ve read good things here on CC about Concordia Language Villages, but have no personal knowledge of the program. [Concordia</a> Language Villages - Concordia Language Villages](<a href=“http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/newsite/index.php]Concordia”>http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/newsite/index.php)</p>
<p>He had just finished 8th grade. He had already taken the SATs and qualified for CTY so we sent him to the CTY/MMLA site. He had only taken French I and didn’t like it very much. What a difference that four weeks made. He enjoyed it and learned so much that he probably could have skipped French II. He’s in the pre-IB program, however, and they don’t let you skip. Everything (and I mean everything) is in French. The separate the kids by ability and she will find many kids who are very good at French like her. Fantastic teachers-just the best. I hope your daughter enjoys it.</p>