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Program

Destination

Paris, the official cultural and economic capital of France, is the country’s most important and (for many) the most attractive city. Its vibrant cultural life, legendary squares, atmosphere, and history all contribute to making Paris the world’s foremost tourist destination.

From Notre Dame to the Pont des Arts, Paris charms its guests into believing that its fabulous scenery was created just for them ... From the Bastille to the Pantheon, the idol of the Revolution, the cradle of its universal values, Paris ignites passion in freedom-loving souls. From the Louvre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the home of art itself, Paris captivates the eye and flatters the mind.

School

Our partner school in Paris was established in 1988. Each year, it hosts students from more than 50 countries worldwide. The campus is ideally situated in the centre of Paris and it provides easy access to Paris’ excellent public transportation network, including the RER, metro, and bus. This modern institute accounts for 16 spacious classrooms which are each equipped with modern audiovisual equipment with useful facilities including free internet access. The school offers optimal conditions to learn the language and discover French culture with a very good atmosphere.

Want a long-term visit to Paris? Check out our French in Paris programme for an ideal opportunity for students wanting to study at a university!

Courses

Our partner school offers several course programmes, starting from 1 week in duration. Level : from complete beginner to advanced. 8 levels, more in the summer. Group size : 14 students maximum

Intensive course programme

• Intensive I: 26 lessons per week (20 hours):
  Language course from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• Intensive II: 30 lessons per week (23 hours):
  Language courses from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and a specialized workshop from 2:15 to 5:15 PM.
  
• Intensive III: 34 lessons per week (26 hours):
  Language course from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and two specialized workshops from 2:15 to 5:15 PM.
  
• Super Intensive I: 38 lessons per week (29 hours):
  General French courses from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3 workshops of your choice in the afternoon, 2:15 to 5:15 PM.
  
• Super Intensive II: 52 lessons per week (40 hours) :
  General French courses from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3 workshops of your choice in the afternoon, 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM.
  Each week day from 5.30pm to 6.30pm: 1 hour of independent study supervised by a professor.
  
  

Specialised themed afternoon language workshops (3h per week)
These take place Monday to Friday, from 2:15pm to 5:15pm, maximum 14 participants.

• French Culture
  Discover French culture through classroom activities: history, music, architecture, cinema... All levels welcome.
  Timetable: Monday
• Reading and Writing Proficiency and Grammar
  Writing techniques and communicative activities conducted through letters, articles, e-mails, postcards, notes, messages, narrative texts, reports.
  Timetable: Tuesday.
• Essay Writing
  Minimum level A2: learn how to structure an essay: introduce your topic, develop your argument, formulate your conclusion, in both informal and literary registers.
  Timetable: Wednesday.
• Listening and Speaking Proficiency
  Required language level: A1 to B1.3 according to the Common European Framework Levels.
  Oral building techniques and communicative activities conducted through discussion exercises, dialogs, songs, interviews, role-plays, simulations, study cases, phonetics.
  Timetable: Wednesday.
• Theatre, Texts and Improvisations
  Required language level: B2 to C2 according to the Common European Framework Levels.
  Comprehension and production activities conducted through theatrical and quasi-theatrical situations, improvisations, role-plays and an approach to drama texts and plays.
  Timetable: Wednesday.
• Introduction to the TCF & TEF
  Learn more about the French certificates through activities, exercises and previous exam papers.
  Timetable: Thursday.
• Introduction to the DELF & DALF
  Learn more about the French certificates through activities, exercises and previous exam papers.
  Timetable: Thursday.
• Business French
  Required language level: B1.1 and over according to the Common European Framework Levels. Communicative activities in authentic business contexts.
  Cope with basic business situations, use appropriate business terminology, and produce basic business or work-related messages through notes, resumes and cover letters, professional correspondence, business etiquette, telephone techniques, client relations, e-mails, planning a business trip... and the use of CCIP exam papers.
  Timetable: Thursday.
• Reinforcement
  Required language level: A1 & A2 according to the Common European Framework Levels. Oral and written tasks, and communicative activities tailored to meet the immediate needs of the novice French language learner.
  Timetable: Thursday.
• Parisian Culture and Civilization
  Required language level: B1.1 and over according to the Common European Framework Levels. Through instructional and anecdotal walks through very well-known streets, you can discover some of the most reputed historical, cultural, literary, and architectural Parisian neighbourhoods.
  Timetable: Thursday.
• Phonetics Workshop
  Pronunciation and sound differentiation exercises; various activities to improve elocution, reading, rhythm, stress and intonation of speech, etc. All levels.
  Timetable: Tuesday.
  
  

Themed afternoon classes

• 20 lessons / week
  • General French course on Monday and Friday, from 2:15 pm to 5:15 pm.
  • Specialized workshops: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Level: from beginners to advanced.
  • Group size: from 10 to 14 students maximum.
  • This programme can be combined with the 20 hour Intensive I course. Duration: 1 week and up.
    
    
• 26 lessons / week
  • General French course on Monday and Friday, from 2:15 pm to 5:15 pm.
  • Specialized workshops: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Supervised study: everyday of the week from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Level: from beginners to advanced.
  • Group size: from 10 to 14 students maximum.
  • This programme can be combined with the 20 hour Intensive I course. Duration: 1 week and up.

Accommodation

In order to allow students to benefit the most from their stay in France, we organise accommodation in host families with individual rooms and half-board (breakfast and evening meals).

These families are carefully selected to best meet the needs of the student, and prove to be an immersive language learning experience.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Courses begin each Monday.
Beginners may start on the following Mondays: 9/01, 23/01, 6/02, 20/02, 5/03, 19/03, 2/04, 16/04, 30/04, 7/05, 14/05, 21/05, 4/06, 18/06, 2/07, 9/07, 16/07, 23/07, 30/07, 6/08, 13/08, 20/08, 3/09, 17/09, 1/10, 15/10, 29/10, 12/11, 26/11, 10/12.

Holidays (classes will not be held on these days and will not be reimbursed): 9/04, 1/05, 8/05, 17/05, 15/08, 1/11, 22/12/2012 - 6/01/2013.

Prices include:

• The chosen course programme
  
• Accommodation in an individual room in host family with half-board (2 meals a day)
  
• Academic materials and the use of the school’s facilities
  
• Certificate of participation
• All enrolment and registration fees
  
  

They do not include:

• Travel to Paris
• Public transport
• Mid-day meals

Practical Info

Transport

• Arrival: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) airports, or Paris train stations (Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est)
  

An (optional) transfer is available between airports or stations and accommodation - see price table.

If you prefer, we can book your flights for you. This must be made clear at the moment of enrolment.

If you intend to book your own flight, try to arrive the Sunday before the start of your course and leave the Saturday following its end.

Visa Information

EU residents do not normally need a Visa to enter France.

Citizens of other countries, such as the USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, etc, can stay in France without a Visa for up to 3 months.

If you intend to stay for longer than 3 months, you will need to apply for a Student Visa (type D) before arriving.

Students coming from such countries must acquaint themselves with the visa application procedures involved at their local French Embassy or Consulate or consult the following link: French Visas