Study in Aix-en-Provence, France through ASA
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Archaeology • Art History • Art/Fine Arts • Business Administration • Classical Studies • Communications • Comparative Literature • Culture • Economics • Education • English Literature • French Language • History - General • Humanities • Liberal Arts • Literature - General • Philosophy • Political Science/Politics • Psychology • Theater		Quick Look • Location: Aix-en-Provence - France • Host Institution: Le Centre d'Aix and The Marchutz School of Art at the Institute for American Universities • Language of Instruction: English and French • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Aix-en-Provence is a center of culture, art, academics, and a place of amazing beauty. This small city of approximately 137,000 people is located in southern France in the region of Provence. Provence, one of the wealthiest regions in France, is bordered by the Mediterranean on its southern coast and offers hot summers and mild winters. Provence averages 300 days of sunshine a year, creating light and warmth throughout this southern region of France. ASA offers programs at two institutions in Aix-en-Provence: Le Centre d'Aix and The Marchutz School of Art. All students live with French host families who provide daily breakfast and 6 dinners per week. Students can earn up to 18 credits per semester and 6 credits during the summer session. At Le Centre d'Aix classes are taught in English or in French. The curriculum is broad, offering archeology, art history, studio art, French language, French literature, French civilization, European and international studies, social sciences, business, comparative literature, economics, education, government, history, philosophy, political science, and psychology. Founded in 1957 under the auspices of l'Université d'Aix-Marseille and chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, Le Centre d'Aix is one of the oldest institutes in Europe for study abroad. The Marchutz program is an intensive and well-rounded studio art program that allows students to also take one French class and one art history elective of your choice. The Marchutz School welcomes students with any level of French and any level of studio art background - from students who are majoring in art to those who have never picked up a paintbrush. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Students can earn up to 18 credits per semester and 6 credits during the summer session. Upon completion of the program, students receive an official transcript from the Institute for American Universities. For an additional fee, students may obtain a transcript from a U.S. university. Eligibility Students must be at least 18 years of age and must have graduated from high school. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. Programs are open to students with any level of French. An Official Transcript must be submitted along with 8 passport photos. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials.) Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs Le Centre d'Aix Spring 2008 Semester: $13,080 Le Centre d'Aix Summer 2008: $5,175 Le Centre d'Aix Fall 2008 Semester: $13,825 Marchutz School of Art Spring 2008 Semester: $14,640 Marchutz School of Art Summer 2008: $5,615 Marchutz School of Art Fall 2008 Semester: $15,555 Costs Include:  Academic credits, tuition, official transcript from the Institute for American Universities, cell phone, room and board including daily breakfast and 6 dinners per week, airport pick-up, medical insurance, ISIC card, excursions, pre-departure orientation guide, on-site orientation, and more. Financial Aid Yes. ASA will accept any type of financial aid, grants, scholarships, or loans that you receive to help pay for our programs. However, it is ultimately up to the aid provider to decide if they will allow you to use it to go abroad. For example, most colleges/universities will allow you to apply your federal grants or loans to go abroad, but not your scholarships or university grants. ASA also awards scholarships ranging from $250 - $1,250 every year. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must submit the Scholarship Application Form at the same time you apply for the program. The application form must be accompanied by a 1,000 word essay and a demonstration of financial need. Dates Spring Semester: Mid January - Early May Summer Session: Early June - Late July Fall Semester: Early September - Mid December Deadlines Deadlines are posted on the ASA website. Contact 434 Massachusetts Ave Suite 501 Boston, MA 02118 USA Tel: 888-845-4272 Fax: 617-437-9390 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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