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Location:
Aix-en-Provence, Gap, Paris - France
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Host Institution: Institute for American Universities (IAU)
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Language of Instruction: French
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 High school students study abroad in France with an enriching two weeks of classes at the highly acclaimed Institute of American Universities (IAU) while living in one of the only centrally located dorms in the town of Aix-en-Provence. This old capital of Provence is a buzzing network of interesting shops, cafés, and market squares. In summer the town is transformed into one of the main musical centers of Europe, playing host to the annual International Festival of Music. Birthplace of painter Paul Cézanne and inspiration for much of his work, Aix continues to be regarded as a great artistic center – a very special place in which to absorb the French culture and language.
In Aix-en-Provence, students attend French classes in the morning and participate in recreational and cultural activities such as beach trips, kayaking, hiking, concerts, museum trips and more in the afternoons. Weekend day-trips to nearby towns are included. Participants live in a university-style dorm near the school.
This program also includes one week of immersion with host families in the beautiful French Alpine town of Gap. It offers a wealth of activities in a setting of outstanding natural beauty. ECI participants are matched with carefully chosen host families who often have a son or daughter of a similar age and who are excited about sharing their homes and lives with an American teenager. Students truly experience the daily life of their host families during this special week and are generally placed one per host family in Gap.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Students earn three semester units of academic credit through an accredited U.S. based university. They receive an official trancript with a letter-grade and course description, which can then be sent to U.S. colleges and universities when they are ready to apply.
Eligibility
Ages 15-18. A minimum of two years of French and a positive teacher recommendation are required.
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
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Homestay / Host Family
Immersion host families in Gap are matched very carefully to students in terms of hobbies, interests, allergies, and ages of children in the host family.
Program Costs
$5495, which includes roundtrip airfare from San Francisco. Airfare costs are subtracted for students who choose to choose independent transcontinental travel.
Costs
Include: All-inclusive Fee: Covers airfare from San Francisco, tuition, transportation, housing and most meals, activities, travel excursions, and medical, accident and travel insurance.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Please see our website for detailed information on the scholarship application process.
Dates
June 14th - July 11th
Contact
Edu-Culture International
P.O. Box 2692
Berkeley, CA 94702
USA
Tel:
866-343-8990
Fax:
510-845-2231
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