France: IFALPES Semester

IFALPES in Annecy

IFALPES is a leading French language training institute that operates in cooperation with institutes and academic institutions both in France and abroad.  IFALPES has the "Qualité FLE" accreditation from the French Ministry of Education.  The student body is international, not just American students, with students from many nations who are in France to learn French. 

Course Offerings

Intensive French (20hrs/week) program.  Students are in class 20 hours per week and are enrolled for 15-16 credits with class emphasis changing hourly - grammar, oral comprehension, oral expressions, reading, writing with all focusing on French Culture and civilization.

Academic Highlights

The Institute is open all year round. French language courses: beginning, intermediate, advanced are specifically designed for those interested in learning or becoming more proficient in the French language. The teaching methods are based on active participation by students (Communicative Method) and the scope of the program includes understanding, speaking, reading, writing and cross-cultural studies. The academic program is under the supervision of the IPAC School of Management. The goal of the Institute is to encourage the use of spoken French by students outside of classes.

 

Student Life

Students may be housed in French homestay in "demi-pension" (breakfast and evening meals included.)  Most students choose this arrangement, though other homestays with only "B&B" are available as well as the opportunity to live in shared apartments with other foreign students.   Students complete a housing questionnaire to indicate needs and choices as well as, in the case of homestay, the degree of involvement desired with hosts.  The term "family" is used loosely, as the possibilities are many and not limited to "traditional" families.

Housing

Students may opt for a French homestay or for student residence/dormitory-type accommodations.

ANNECY
Host family Bed & Breakfast
4 weeks: 470€
5 weeks: 588€
Host family half board
4 weeks: 640€
5 weeks: 800€
Shared apartment
4 weeks: 420€
5 weeks: 525€
Student residence
● 310€ per month - basic comfort
Bedroom + private shower, WC and kitchen to be shared
Crockery and sheets not included

 

 

Alumni Feedback

"I had the time of my life in the beautiful city of Chambery and found my semester abroad not only to be an academically enriching experience but also an extremely enjoyable time. IFALPES has great teachers and does an excellent job organizing a whole host of exciting excursions from amazing ski trips to weekends in Venice. I came away with a greater understanding of the French language, many strong friendships, and many wonderful memories of all I was able to do while I was there."
- Noel Sterett, Truman State University

 

Duration

Spring: January 7 - May 3 or February 4 - May 31, 2013

Fall:  September 2 - December 20, 2013

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: June 15th

Spring: November 15th

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum GPA 2.5 on 4.0 scale; freshman standing or higher; transcript; two letters of recommendation and statement of purpose.

Language

French

Costs

$5,751 (CCIS members)
$6,051 (non-members)

“All prices, dates, courses are subject to change without prior notification.”

Truman requires a $350 deposit, deducted from total amount due, upon acceptance to the program, but does not have an application fee.

Miami Dade applicants are responsible for a $130 application fee, no aditional deposit is required.

Costs Included

Instructional costs, CCIS and sponsor fees, orientation, health insurance, textbooks, $500 deposit (deducted from the first rent payment of the student)

Costs Not Included

Estimated:  Airfare ($1,500), personal and miscellaneous expenses ($2,000), room and board ($520-$850/month), daily commuting expenses, passport and visa

Entry Requirements

A valid passport is required to study abroad as in any country. France requires a visa for students studying during the spring or fall semesters. PLEASE NOTE: Due to new regulations by the French Consulate, all students are required to be physically present at the consulate that holds jurisdiction in their state. Students can no longer send for a visa via mail. Please allow ample time (no less than a month) to apply for your visa starting with the Campus France Application.

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

Wikipedia - Annecy

 

Submit Application Materials To:

PLEASE SELECT JUST ONE OF THE BELOW LISTED PROGRAM SPONSORS. DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO BOTH SPONSORS

Program Sponsor #1:

Joanne Michaud, Study Abroad Assistant
Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Room 1443
Miami FL 33132
Email: jmichau1@mdc.edu or studyabroad@mdc.edu

Phone: 305-237-3580 

France Brochure: http://www.mdc.edu/mdcglobal/documents/FRANCE_BOOKLET_2010_11.pdf

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.) 

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Program Sponsor #1: Rosa Virginia Mendez, Study Abroad Advisor

Truman State University
Center for International Education Abroad
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
(660) 785-7473 (Fax)
 rvmendez@truman.edu

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.) 

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms.To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

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

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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.