Aix-en-Provence: French Residential Immersion
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Culinary Arts • Culture • French Language		Quick Look • Location: Aix-en Provence (Provence) - France • Language of Instruction: French • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview French Residential Immersion for High School Students. Our summer program in Aix-en-Provence, France, is designed for students completing grades 10-12. It is a pre-college program that focuses on French language and cultural immersion, as well as French cuisine. The French language classes are taught by Abbey Road faculty; the curriculum combines classroom instruction, experiential learning and daily practice. The language courses are complemented by the residential immersion experience. Abbey Road students and staff live together in a centrally located residence where they learn to share house responsibilities, shop for groceries in local markets, and prepare group meals using traditional French recipes. The program balances structured activities and free time. Abbey Road staff organizes recreational activities such as beach trips, tennis, hiking, parasailing and more. The program will also organize cultural and social activities such as concerts, museum trips, conversation exchanges, and movies. Plenty of free time is scheduled to explore the beautiful historic center of Aix-en-Provence, take advantage of great shopping, and enjoy the outdoor cafe culture. The program also includes excursions to Avignon, Cassis, Nimes, and the Pont du Gard. The program also includes a 4-day travel extension to Paris where the group stays together in a modern, 3-star hotel within walking distance to key sites and monuments. All academics, activities, excursions and the travel extension are included in the program fee. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Credit depends on school or university. Eligibility Grades 10-12, 3 years of French Housing/Accommodation • Apartment / Flat Abbey Road students and staff live and cook together in a centrally located residence. Students will learn how to live and prepare meals with a group of peers, in preparation for a successful college experience. Typically, students will share double or triple rooms with other students of the same gender. Program Costs $6,100 without airfare, $6,950 including airfare Costs Include:  * All-inclusive Fee: * Covers airfare from New York, all tuition and tutoring, transportation, housing and meals, activities, travel excursions, the Paris travel extension, and medical, accident and travel insurance. Dates July 2 - August 3, 2007 Contact Abbey Road Overseas Programs 8904 Rangely Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90048 USA Tel: 888-462-2239 Fax: 866-488-4642 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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