France: IFALPES Summer

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 (all levels)
Super Intensive 30 hours a week = 4 weeks 6.0, 8 weeks 12.0, 12 weeks 18.0 Intensive

20 hours a week = 4 weeks 4.0, 8 weeks - 8.0, 12 weeks - 12.0

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

A meal plan, usually breakfast and evening meal, is available in “demi-pension” arrangement in the French homestay. Students in dorms are normally responsible for meals. International student body. Planned excursions at extra cost. Summer program offers hiking, boating, visits to historical and cultural sites, led by an IFALPES staff member.

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
● Summer only: Résidence des Marquisats
Single rooms: 444€ per month
Double rooms: 293€ per month
Bedroom + private shower, WC and kitchen to be shared
Crockery not included
Reservation fees
< month = 40€ > month = 70€

 

 

Duration

Session I: June 3 - 28, 2013  Session II: July 1 - 26, 20123 Session III: July 29 to August 23, 2013

Application Deadline(s)

April 1

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

Academic Levels

All levels in intensive French

Costs

CCIS // 20 hrs. 4 wks = $3,024 // 8 wks = $4,014 // 12 wks = $4,684  // 30 hrs. 4 wks = $3,649 //  8 wks = $5,124 // 12 wks = $6,134 Add $300 to cost for Non-CCIS

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

Truman requires a $350 deposit upon acceptance to the program.  Miami-Dade charges a $130 application fee                                                                                                         

Costs Included

Instructional costs, CCIS and sponsor fees, health insurance, $500 housing deposit

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

Valid passport

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 #2:

Rosa Virginia Mendez, Study Abroad Advisor

Truman State University
Center for International Education/Study 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.