Programs

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Program & Admission Information - Hy�res, France

Programs

Lessons are held Monday to Friday except on French national holidays. The average class size is 8 students per class, with a maximum of 12. Currently there are 6 to 10 different levels, from elementary to advanced, but unfortunately there is no level explicitly for beginning beginners. If a student has absolutely no knowledge of French, an individual course can be arranged before joining the elementary class.

An oral and written evaluation is given on arrival in order to test skills and place students in the appropriate class. Serious approach and well-structured programs enable students to develop all 4 language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Student motivation and curiosity are stimulated by using a wide range of different exercises on grammar structures, video films, discussions, vocabulary, newspaper articles, French songs, role-plays, etc.

General Intensive Course Group 20 hours per week. Students are provided with a variety of exercises to develop their language skills, including grammatical exercises, video programs, language laboratory, role playing, etc. The various exercises are carefully aimed at allowing all students to rapidly attain the ability to express themselves in French and understand the language in its spoken and written form.

Optional afternoon courses are 2 one-hour sessions per week. Arrangement for these courses are made directly within the school upon arrival since they are subject to minimum enrollment and topics vary. The topics include but are not limited to:

• Political and Social Life in France

• French Literature

• French Regions

• French History

• French Cuisine

• French Wines

• Slang and Colloquial French

Group/Tutor 30 total hours per week of lessons. Components of the course include 20 hours per week in the General Intensive course, taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday plus 10 hours per week of private tutorial lessons taking place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tutor 20 hours per week of private lessons. Courses take place Monday through Friday in the afternoon or early evening. Tutor lessons are required for complete beginners seeking study in group courses.

Admissions & Academic Credit

Students age 16 years and older are welcome regardless of educational background, occupation or nationality. No previous knowledge of French is required, however, those students who are complete beginners must enroll in a Tutor only program before joining the elementary class. Students age 14-15 are welcome in the Tutor only program if accompanied by an adult. Please contact NRCSA for more information.

Students desiring credit for their study should contact their home school or request the NRCSA Credit Fact Sheet. U.S. schools which have granted credit for their own students attending this school have done so on the basis of 15 hours or instruction equaling one semester credit.

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Certificates & Exams

All students receive a certificate indicating a student's satisfactory progress and a description of each course completed

The following preparation courses and exams are offered at additional cost:

• The General Intensive course can prepare for the DELF-1st degree examinations. Students can take the DELF tests in a DELF exam center at the school if the dates allow for it, or alternatively take them in their own country at the Cultural Services of their French Embassy who will advise them of the dates.

• Alliance Fran�aise "Dipl�me de Langue" Examination Course (See Above)

Program Overview (PDF)

General Intensive Course

Group/Tutor

Tutor

Admissions & Academic Credit

Certificates & Exams

Excursions & Activities

I most enjoyed everything. I met so many wonderful people from the area and, also, enjoyed meeting other students from different countries. I especially enjoyed getting to know some of my professors and having really good conversations with them.

"The instructors were very good, and the lessons were varied and interesting. The town is charming."

"I enjoyed living with the foreign host family and talking with the other students. The excursions that the college organised to places nearbywere great."

"It's a wonderful environment to learn French and live with a French family."

National Registration Center for Study Abroad
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