IPSL France
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadernship
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults		Quick Look • Location: Montpellier - IPSL France • Language of Instruction: French • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Immerse yourself in French culture in Montpellier, a 1,000 year-old city located in the Languedoc region of temperate and friendly southern France that has long been a crossroads for European, Mediterranean and North African culture and civilizations. You will spend a semester, summer, or year studying French language, culture, civilization, and social issues at Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III) and at the Institut Méditerranéen de Langues (IML), which serves as the coordinator for the program. Courses are taught in French at five different levels, from lower-intermediate to advanced. In addition to your studies, you live with a French family, serve 10–12 hours per week in a local agency, and explore the region through excursions. Your volunteer service immerses you in the culture and deepens your understanding of French society in a way that goes beyond that experienced in traditional study abroad programs. It also facilitates your mastery of French. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  College Undergraduae Academic Credit Eligibility Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of high school French or one year of college French. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs $13,500-$14,500 Costs Include:  Fees include all instruction; housing and most meals; service placement and supervision; health insurance; administrative fees; pre-departure materials; and field trips. Personal expenses include airfare, books, local transport, some meals, and spending money. Year students may need to arrange and pay for alternative accommodations and meals between semesters. Financial Aid Yes. Students may use financial aid received through their home institution. Dates Early July - Early September Early September - Mid December Mid January - Mid May Deadlines March 15 for summer; June 1 for fall; November 1 for spring Contact The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership 815 2nd Avenue 8th Floor New York, NY 10017 USA Tel: 212.986.0989 Fax: 212.986.5039 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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