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Program & Admission Information - Aix-en-Provence, France
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Methology
- Priority to verbal communication: to express yourself with a maximum of ease and therefore gain in autonomy. Verbal communication, based on real situations, also allows you to cover written expression, grammar and vocabulary of course.
- Groups with a maximum of 10 people: exchanges between speakers are guaranteed and the teacher can personalize his course according to the level, demands and progression of each student.
- A selection of pedagogical methods: the best and the most adapted to each situation in class are chosen from the methods available. The diversity encourages exchanges: debates, presentations, role plays, exercises in written expression, essays, simulations on the telephone...
- Authentic material used in the classes: the press, documentaries, audio extracts, illustrations, songs, advertising, Internet extracts (...), and allows a concrete approach to living French.
- 2 teachers alternate: because their approaches are complementary and because more contact with the members of the pedagogical team favorites communication with them, and these exchanges are very important for your training to go as well as possible.
- A Multimedia Resource Center with learning aids: methods for learning French on CD-ROM, exercise books, French films, a selection from the press, French songs on CD, board games,... are at your disposal to complement your course...
- Preparation in parallel for certificates and tests: you can prepare for the DELF (Diplôme d’Etude de Langue Française) at the school or do the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) on request.
- European standards are taken into account: organization of the groups, placement tests and the certificates presented at the end of the course are based on the Common European Framework of Reference of the Council of Europe.
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Orientation:
NRCSA program will held an Orientation session locally. The orientation designed to provide students with important information about immigration, law of the countries, and the services offered by the school. The orientation program also helps you to acquaint to the educational and cultural atmosphere and provide an opportunity to meet other students.
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First Day:
With regards to the program, all levels of the language are accepted, from complete beginner to advanced, and your exact level is determined by a placement test to make sure we put you in the right class. One of the unique things about the NRSCA program is the ability to combine the language classes with an extensive choice of culture classes. In addition to the language classes, we also include our culture and social events program in the afternoons for students to interact with other student and learn about the culture.
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Standard French Course
20 lessons per week. Available for students at any level, beginning to advanced. Each lesson has a duration of 45 minutes. The courses take place in the morning, Monday-Friday. Self study in the multimedia learning center is available for all students, as are learning resources of all kinds: audio, video, and computer assisted language learning. These elements are all available for students to work independently.
Objectives
- Improve listening (given priority) and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in everyday situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
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Intensive French Course
30 lesson per week. Available for students at any level, beginning to advanced. General French lessons in the mornings and theme workshops in the afternoons to broaden your knowledge; French civilization, conversation, creative workshops, activities outside the institute, phonetics, games...
Objectives
- Improve listening (given priority) and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in everyday situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
- Reinforce learning using theme workshops, creativity, games and multimedia
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Combine Standard French Course and Tutor
Standard French Course in the mornings allowing you to make the most of group interaction, and tailor-made courses in the afternoons to work on points of your choice.
Objectives
- Improve listening (given priority) and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in everyday situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
- Further study of specific language points as a function of personal and professional needs
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French Semestre
20 lessons per week. Available for students at any level, beginning to advanced. Each lesson has a duration of 50 minutes. The courses take place in the morning, Monday-Friday. Self study in the multimedia learning center is available for all students, as are learning resources of all kinds: audio, video, and computer assisted language learning. These elements are all available for students to work independently.
Objectives
- Improve listening (given priority) and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in everyday situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
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Standard French Course and Cooking class
Student will attend French lessons in the mornings and cooking workshops in the afternoons to discover Provençale gastronomy, local products, try wines from the region and France and learn the corresponding vocabulary.
Objectives
- Improve listening (given priority) and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in everyday situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
And in the framework of discovering Provençale cooking:
- Share moments in a convivial atmosphere while at the same time using the language
- Study the vocabulary used in gastronomy and wine
- Discover local products
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Summer Refresher Course for Teacher
24 lessons per week. This linguistic, methodological and cultural course is aimed at French teachers practicing and living outside of France. You are invited to come to the country and familiarize yourself with the evolution of the language and society of France, discover new developments that will shape the France of tomorrow, and recharge your batteries with some much-needed relaxation!
Objectives
- Keep in contact with French language and culture
- Follow the social and cultural evolution of modern-day France
- Practice dynamic learning techniques
- Analise and create pedagogic tools
- Observe classes of French as a Foreign Language
- Refresh and reinforce the practice of French
Please note; Only upper advanced level and only in July
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Admissions & Academic Credit
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Students age 17 years and older are welcomed regardless of educational background, occupation or nationality. No previous knowledge of French is required except where otherwise indicated.
Students seeking credit for study should check with their home school before registering. Generally, U.S. schools consider 15 hours of study to be equal to 1 semester credit.
For more information about academic credit in French speaking countries, please click here.
For general information on academic credit, please click here.
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A school certificate will be issued to students provided he/she has attended the course regularly. The certificate describes quite precisely level of language competence the student has reached in language training in the following areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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