Ages 8–17 · Sarasota

L'Ordre du Cotillon Francophone

French, character, and confidence for young learners, ages 8 to 17 — in Sarasota.

Our signature program is unlike any language class or cotillion. Students advance through four Orders — Page, Écuyer, Héraut, and Chevalier — earning three seals along the way: Language, Virtue, and Eloquence, recorded in their own Livret de Chevalerie. Through theatre, public speaking, and character formation, your child gains not only French, but poise, confidence, and a sense of honor.

The path of advancement

The Four Orders

Page

A1

Écuyer

A2–B1

Héraut

B1–B2

Chevalier

B2+

Earned, not awarded

Three Seals of Achievement

Language (CEFR)

Virtue (character)

Eloquence (oratory)

Financial access

Step Up Scholarships

Scholarship-funded: The French Academy participates in Florida's Step Up for Students ecosystem (@StepUp4Students). Many families may qualify for a scholarship worth on average $8,000 a year, per child. Ask us — or find out if you may qualify at SUFS.org.

You may qualify — eligibility is determined by the scholarship program. Ask us for details.

Students with unique abilities

Do you have a child with unique abilities or learning differences? Through Step Up For Students, the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) may help cover tuition and enrichment. We welcome and support these learners with patience and care. Find out if your child may qualify at SUFS.org.

Choose your path

Enrollment Options

Découverte

$199

4 introductory sessions + a branded welcome kit; the fee is credited toward enrollment.

Cotillon

$1,799 / yr

Full-year immersion + character & oratory strand + year-end Soirée Scénique.

Prestige / Fondateur

$2,499 / yr

Everything in Cotillon + private-tutoring credits + priority Brittany access + founding perks.

Prices are planning estimates, to be confirmed before publication.