Explorer Series: Destination New Caledonia

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

New Caledonia is the perfect destination for our school groups to practice their French language skills. Learn more about this beautiful part of the world with these interesting facts:

• New Caledonia is a French territory located in the South Pacific with the main language spoken being French.
• It is bigger than Hawaii in land size.
• You can visit mountains, rainforests, coral reefs and beautiful beaches on the four archipelagos that make up New Caledonia.
• The island of Lifou is a key producer of Madagascan vanilla, Mare produces avocados and Ouvea produces coconut oil.
• 42% of the population of New Caledonia is made up of the Kanak people who live in tribes and are led by a chief.
• 10% of the world's nickel reserves are in New Caledonia.
• The world's largest lagoon surrounds New Caledonia where you can find a variety of turtles (green, hawksbill, loggerhead and leatherback), tropical birds, rare crabs and humpback whales.
• Popular activities for visitors include scuba diving, whale watching and sailing.
• There are only two seasons in New Caledonia: rainy season (December to March, July to August) and the dry season (September to November).
• Its currency is CFP Francs.
• Most schools in New Caledonia are in Noumea.

Contact us now to start planning your New Caledonia school tour in paradise!