Academic Trek's Immersion France
Academic Treks (a divison of Broadreach)
 

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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Anthropology • French Language		Quick Look • Location: Paris, Chamonix (Mont Blanc), Amboise, Atlantic Coast - France • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview To truly learn the French language, you must immerse yourself in France’s rich and distinctive culture and live amongst its people. From its cosmopolitan metropolises to its charming towns, discover France’s traditions, history, cuisine and diverse landscapes on an unforgettable adventure. Begin in Paris, exploring the incomparable architecture, historical monuments, art and quaint neighborhoods that make the “City of Light” one of the most spectacular in the world. Then embark on a hiking expedition through some of the most beautiful parts of the Alps to Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest and most magnificent peak. Venture to the heart of Châteaux country for two weeks of formal language instruction in the renaissance town of Amboise. Travel to France’s beautiful Atlantic coast to play in the ocean and reflect on our journey. You’ll return home with amazing memories, confident in your ability to communicate in French in a real world setting. Academic Treks, a division of Broadreach, offers college-accredited summer adventures abroad for high school students. Backed by sixteen years of experience in running educational programs for thousands of teenagers, Academic Treks combines the finest elements of experiential learning, traditional classroom learning and service learning with wilderness adventure, international travel and cultural exchange to create extraordinary expeditions. On each dynamic journey, students explore unique environments and cultures while studying marine science or a foreign language or embarking on an intensive community service adventure. Each course includes an important community service component, and several include a significant emphasis (up to 55 hours) on service work. Academic Treks students are fully immersed in an educational experience in a real world setting, gaining a global perspective and hands-on understanding of the topics studied. They also get a head start on college by earning college and/or community service credit and by building a host of skills they will use both in school and beyond. Join us this summer for an unforgettable adventure. Bring a thirst to learn and have fun, and a desire to open your heart and mind to new people, places and experiences. See the world in a different light, achieve things you never thought possible, make lasting friendships, and learn by doing and experiencing with incredible environments as your classrooms. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Scholarships and Financial Aid are available through the Broadreach Foundation. Applications are due by May 1 and will be reviewed by May 15. If you choose to apply for a scholarship, you are running the risk of giving up a space on the program of your choice. Scholarships and Financial Aid usually cover around 1/3 the cost of the program although that is flexible based on need. Eligibility This program is eligible to students completing grades 10-12. Students will be grouped into separate trips of 10-12 participants. No minimum GPA is required for this program. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Hostel Program Costs Sessions starting at $6,780 Costs Include:  Price includes lodging, food, guide fees, transportation in country. Does not include airfare to or from program location. Financial Aid Yes. Scholarships and Financial Aid are available through the Broadreach Foundation. Applications are due by May 1 and will be reviewed by May 15. If you choose to apply for a scholarship, you are running the risk of giving up a space on the program of your choice. Scholarships and Financial Aid usually cover around 1/3 the cost of the program although that is flexible based on need. Dates IF11: June 11 - July 6 IF21: July 9 - August 3 Please check our website or call for program availability. Dates are subject to change. Deadlines Applications accepted on a rolling basis through June 1 Contact Broadreach and Academic Treks 806 McCulloch Street Suite 102 Raleigh, NC 27603 USA Tel: 919-256-8200 Fax: 919-833-2129 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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