Holiday Language Immersion Program

Dates: June 16 – July 15, 2025
Days : Tuesday to Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily
Venue: MADA International College, Obili, Yaoundé
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Background

Cameroon, a multilingual country with over 280 national languages having French and English as the most predominant (Taboh et al., 2024.), has taken certain governmental measures over the years such as; the National Bilingualism Day and other scholastic curricula (Bilingual specialties) in secondary schools, all aimed at fostering nation-building through a multilingual youthful population.

Objectives

As an act of support for this national objective, the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, a Cameroonian not-for-profit organization aiming at Catalyzing Africa’s Economic Transformation, wishes to organize a one-month intensive spoken language lesson for an upgrade to beginners and intermediate levels (A1 and B1) in both English and French languages.

Expected Outcomes

We expect to have these 40 learners sound more confident in spoken English or French, paving the way for better social insertion of the youths.

Target Audience

The training targets the youthful population between the ages of 10 to 18 years with a less than A1 level in either French or English and desiring an upgrade. The program envisages;

Participation Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Aged 10 to 18 years and residing in Cameroon.

Program Format and Date

Dates: June 16 – July 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily.
Mode: In-person, school premises

Selection Process: Application base on interest with only criteria, age range between 10 to 18.

Timeline

1. Call for Applications: May 21, 2025.
2. Application Deadline: June 10, 2025

Selection Criteria:

• All interested persons aged between 10 to 18 years and residing in Cameroon.

Facilitators and Organizers

The program will be hosted by the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and facilitated by experts from both public and private sectors, bringing diverse perspectives to enrich participants’ learning experiences.

About the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation partners with local governments, policymakers, private enterprises, civil society organizations, and development partners to expand resources available to entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners, improving individual livelihoods.

Contacts

Questions related to the organization of this event can be sent to:  (+237) 654 86 72 54  Email : [email protected]