Summer French Intensive & Recreation Program (in French) - ISEP Direct
Summer French Intensive & Recreation Program
Spend six weeks immersed in the town of Chambéry, a gateway city to the French Alps, with its pedestrian-friendly squares, historical town center, colorful cafe terraces and breath-taking views of the mountains. Through intensive, specialized classroom learning and leisure activities, you will make great progress in French, gain firsthand cultural experiences and explore the delights of the Savoie region, earning the equivalent of 6 U.S. credits (120 hours of instruction).
Students will take courses at ACCENTS, part of the Université Savoie Mont-Blanc specialized in teaching French as a foreign language to students from non-Francophone countries. It is a medium-sized university (12,000 students) with three campuses and great facilities.
Trips and visits included in the program fee generally cover a welcome tour of Chambéry and Savoie, an excursion to Chamonix (Mont Blanc and its glaciers), and a farewell dinner cruise on nearby Lake Le Bourget. Recreational Activities are organized most afternoons, either for free or a small fee, and may include hiking, museums, mountain biking, swimming at the nearby lakes and sports.
HOUSING AND MEALS
ISEP students live in a university residence hall.
Course Description
NOTE: For summer 2021 this program will only be offered at the B1/B2 level. Please contact ISEP Student Services Officer Jolene Bechtel (jbechtel@isep.org) with any questions.
A typical program includes 20 hours per week of small-group instruction, at 6 different levels from beginner to advanced, and three workshops on aspects of local life.
Students recieve 120 total hours of instruction, including lab. This is generally equivalent to 6 U.S. credits, depending on the home university’s transfer policy.
Most afternoons include a comprehensive range of organized sport or leisure activities.
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French language and culture courses are provided by specialist teachers for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. No prior French language experience is necessary.
Students are placed in appropriate language levels according to a placement exam taken before arrival. Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
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