Canada: Chicoutimi Semester

University of Quebec in Chicoutimi

All programs at the École de Langue Français at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi provide a complete French immersion experience, where students truly "live French." At the start of the program, an oral and written placement test is given to all program participants to ensure that every student enrolls in the class that best matches their French language skills. To ensure that every student obtains the maximum possible benefit from the immersion program, students are expected to speak French at all times on- and off-campus. Making this experience fun and enjoyable for all students inside and outside of the classroom is the school's priority. All programs are complemented by a wide range of social and cultural workshops, guided outdoor recreation, excursions to Quebec City and the beautiful Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region. The minimum age for participants is 18 years of age.

Course Offerings

The semester immersion program offers French language study from introductory to advanced levels. Courses at each level analyze the French language from the perspective of syntax, phonetics, and communicative competence. The program is offered in six- and twelve-week sessions during the year. Students earn 6 credits for the six-week session, 12 credits for the twelve-week session and 9 credits for the French and Intership program; there are 20 hours of classroom instruction per week.

 

Student Life

Students have the choice of living with a French-speaking family or in dormitories (if space is availalbe) during the immersion program. Lodging with a host francophone family is part of the UQAC philosophy. Daily life with a host family allows students to reinforce the learning of the French language achieved in the classroom and from extracurricular activities. If living in a homestay situation, morning and evening meals are shared with the family, while lunch is served at the universities cafeteria. There is a wide range of cultural, social, tourist and sporting activities available in and around Chicoutimi, including theater, folk dance, singing groups, and nature explorations.

Alumni Feedback

"I got to go whale watching in the St Lawrence River and hiked all over the place. I also went snow camping. The region was outstandingly beautiful. If you like clear skies, evergreens water and rocks, this is the place for you to go."
- Osualdo Ramirez Villafane

"The program was wonderful. All of the faculty and staff at UQAC were wonderful. They really cared about our success and well-being. They took care of us like family."
- Bonnie Lynn Smoude

"I was highly enlightened by this experience and continue to savor its memories and impact."
- Kyle Van Rueden

"Thanks for giving me the opportunity to experience Quebec culture and practice my French. Keep up the good work!!!"
- Joice Riedel

"It was most definitely the most enriching experience I have ever had other than at church. I would recommend it to anyone who wanted to learn French. It was amazing to watch people who couldn't even say 'bon jour' when they arrived improve tremendously. At the end of the program, they were more than able to carry on interesting conversations with any native French speaker."
- Cindy-Ann Squires

"Doing this immersion was a wonderful experience for me. I had a great time, made lots of friends, and progressed immensely in the language."
- Amanda Zarnowski

 

Duration

Fall 2013
12-week: August 27 - November 22  2013
6-week(1): August 27 – October 4,  2013
6-week(2): October  14 – November 22  2013
French and Internship: August 28  - November 23  2012

Winter 2014
12-week: January 13 – April 11, 2014
6-week(1): January 13 – February 21,  2014
6-week(2) : March 3 – April 11, 2014
French and Internship: January 13 - April 11, 2014

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: June 1
Winter: October 15

Late applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Financial Aid

A College Consortium for International Studies Scholarship (CCIS) is available to students from member institutions. CCIS students should check with their study abroad advisor for applicable campus deadlines.

Eligibility Requirements

The minimum age for participation is 18 years of age.

Language

French

Academic Levels

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced

Costs

6-week, Intensive Language (6 credits): $5,795

12-week, Intensive Language(12 credits): $9,690

12-week, French and Internship (9 credits): $16,610
 

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, instructional materials, health insurance coverage, fees, and orientation

Costs Not Included

Airfare (approx. $800-$1,200), personal costs (approx. $1,000-$1,500), optional excursions,

Homestay with French-speaking family (approximately $200/week, includes two meals/day)

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
• Wikipedia Chicoutimi, Quebec
• Wikipedia Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Janice M. Thomas, Ph.D.
Director

International Education Center
Brookdale Community College
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
732-224-2799
732-224-2980 (Fax)
Email: international@brookdalecc.edu
http://international.brookdalecc.edu

How do I apply?

Step 1.
Submit the following documents to CCIS/Brookdale by June 1/October 15

Note: Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

1. CCIS Application & Instructions
2. CCIS Online Student Recommendation(submit 2) (Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL.)
3. Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended
4. Legible Copy of the biographical page of your passport
5. Statement of Purpose
6. Application Fee $35.00 made payable to Brookdale Community College

Step 2.
CCIS/Brookdale will review your application. If accepted, you will pay a non-refundable deposit to reserve your space in the program. The deposit in the amounts below are deducted from your program fee.
Host-family Housing Deposit - $275.00

Step 3.
Upon receipt of your deposit, you will be contacted by the École de Langue Français (ELF) and directed to a weblink to complete  ELF's on-line registration.

Note: Do not begin the ELF on-line registration until you have received specific instructions from CCIS/ELF to do so.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.