Aix-Marseille Université

Study in France - French Language & Culture (in French) - ISEP Exchange

The French Language & Culture program is an excellent option for students at all French language levels!

Students take courses alongside other international students at their language level. This fully immersive program focuses on French conversation and phonetics and also gives students the opportunity to participate in thematic workshops. Each semester offers 20 hours of class per week, allowing students to obtain an Aix-Marseille University Diploma (D.U. of French Language & Culture) and 30 ECTS credits per semester.

HOUSING AND MEALS

ISEP students live in a studio room at the university residence hall by CROUS called 'Cité internationale Cuques' and receive a meal stipend. 

SCHOLARSHIP

This program qualifies for the ISEP French and German Language Annette Kade Fund Scholarship. The scholarship awards $500 - $1,500 USD to students who are from a U.S. institution and studying French or German language in Austria, France, Germany, Reunion Island, or Switzerland. Learn more here!

Program Website

Course Description

To gain a full understanding of how Language & Culture programs work at ISEP, please review the ISEP Country Handbook for France here.

Students will test into a language level (A1-C1) and will take courses associated with that language level. Please review the following course description by language level here.

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Quiamony Gaskins 703-504-9963 | QGaskins@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in French)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures Recommended!

    French Language and Literature

  • Language and Culture Recommended!

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
  • LPR Required
  • LPR Writing Score: <A1 - Novice Mid-Low
  • LPR Reading Score: <A1 - Novice Mid-Low
  • LPR Listening Score: <A1 - Novice Mid-Low
  • LPR Speaking Score: <A1 - Novice Mid-Low
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Students will take a placement test through Aix-Marseille to determine their language level on arrival. 

All students, even those with little to no French background, must submit a Language Proficiency Review. If students do not have any experience with the French language, please contact the Student Services Officer for more information. 

INTERNAL APPLICATION

Students are expected to submit a supplemental application which is required of the host institution for the purpose of admission and enrollment. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email after placement.  

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Students may not enroll in the SUL program alongside regular university courses. 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

A typical semester will follow this timeline:

Semester 1 - Fall 

- Arrival and orientation – Last week of August 

- Classes start Early September 

- Classes end Late December (before holiday break) 

- Exams take place the last week of classes 

Semester 2 - Spring 

- Arrival and orientation – Early January 

- Classes start Mid January 

- Classes end Late April(before holiday break) 

- Exams take place the last week of classes  

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible. 

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Semester & Prices (based on your filters)

Select a semester to calculate the price. Semesters are named according to host university's calendar.

Loading Semester Data...

Semester Tuition

  • Priority Admissions Deadline: {{schedule.semester.semesterTranslation.displayPriorityDeadline}}
  • Chance of Placement: {{schedule.chancesOfPlacement.name}}
  • Application Deadline: {{schedule.applicationDeadline}}
  • Average Classes Per Week: {{schedule.semester.classesPerWeek}}
  • Average Class Hours Per Week: {{schedule.semester.hoursPerWeek}}

Required Expenses

Pre-Sessions

{{child.getBenefitsRangeDisplay()}}

University Deadline: {{child.studentDeadline | date:'longDate'}}

Housing
{{plan.housingPlan.getNumPeopleDisplay()}} , accommodates dependents {{plan.housingPlan.url}}
Meals
{{plan.name}},

Optional Expenses

Pre-Sessions

{{child.getBenefitsRangeDisplay()}}

University Deadline: {{child.studentDeadline | date:'longDate'}}

Housing
{{plan.housingPlan.getNumPeopleDisplay()}} {{plan.housingPlan.url}}
Meals
{{plan.name}} ,
{{addon.addonType.name}}

Aix-Marseille Université

(17)

Tuition

Select a Semester

Total: US$0

{{programScheduleCollection.selectedSchedule.semester.name}}

Tuition
Options

{{child.childProgram.name}} Options

Housing (Estimate) TBD Home University Housing Price (Included) Options

Meals (Estimate) Home University Meals Price Options

{{addonType}} US${{programScheduleCollection.selectedSchedule.selectedAddonDisplaySums[addonType]}} (Estimate) Options

ISEP Application Fee US$100

ISEP Acceptance Fee US$450



Total:



Program Deadlines
{{programScheduleCollection.selectedSchedule.priorityDeadline}}
{{programScheduleCollection.selectedSchedule.applicationDeadline}}
Chances of Placement: {{programScheduleCollection.selectedSchedule.chancesOfPlacement.name}}
Start Application
Add To Application
Program added.View application
Save for Later
Program saved.View all
{{ programScheduleCollection.Message }}

Share