Location:

Quebec, Canada

Program Type:

Intensive Language

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Duration:

1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 1-3 months, 4-6 months, 1 year

Language:

French

Program Overview

Program Description:

The school is operated in the exceptional facilities of Collège Mérici, which includes a gymnasium, an aerobics room, a library, computer labs, an internet cafè, cafeteria and a student lounge. The campus has ample green space for outdoor sports and recreation activities. Collège Mérici is located in downtown Quebec City, within walking distance from Old Quebec, which is a UNESCO World Heritage and the site of most events and landmarks of cultural interest. Students come to study from Europe, Central and South America and it is very popular with North Americans, who are looking to find a french atmosphere on their door step. The average age of the students are 25 and the minimum age is 18. Our programs cater for all language levels from absolute beginners to the more advanced, include the use of course materials and provide a variety of options to enhance your program. Each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning of the course (unless a complete beginner), to determine the students language level and ensure placement in the correct class. Accommodation is with a host Family: (private room) 2 meals daily.

Standard Program - Year Round: 20 group lessons per week (4 lessons daily) Intensive Program - Year Round: 30 group lessons per week (6 lessons daily) - Focus on conversation Super-Intensive Program - Year Round: 40 group lessons per week (8 lessons daily) - Focus on conversation Summer Program - June/July: 20 group lessons per week (4 lessons daily) with afternoon workshop

Program as chosen * Placement test on the first Monday at beginning of course. * Maximum class size: 15 students * Host family or residence accommodation * Social and cultural activities at least once a week * Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

Setting Description:

Located about 400km from the Gulf of St.Lawrence, Québec is one of the world's most picturesque cities and is the capital of the province of Quebec. The city is rich in history and tradition and has a European flavor. You will enjoy the narrow cobble stoned streets, boutiques, excellent restaurants, typical street cafes and shaded squares emphasize the European air of the 'Upper Town'. In the 'Lower Town', the network of 17th-century streets centered on Place Royale has recently been restored. Quebec is the only North American city, north of Mexico, to have maintained its fortifications. With its old city walls, the characteristic green copper roofs and fortified Citadel, UNESCO declared the provincial capital a World Heritage site in 1985. It is the cradle of French culture in Canada with a 95% French-speaking population. In addition to the Old World charm of the capital city of La Belle Province, Quebec also bills itself as the World's Snow Capital in the Winter months.

Cost:

1 Week Standard Course: $205 USD 2 Weeks Standard Course: $410 USD 1 Week Intensive Course: $290 USD 2 Weeks Intensive Course: $580 USD

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:

No