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Program & Admission Information - Nice, France

The Programs

About our program Courses start every Monday for all levels in Nice excluding beginners who must register for specific dates. We are very flexible, and students can transfer to the Paris location during their stay, if they so choose. There are a maximum of 12 students in a class. The aim of each course is to achieve ease and fluency in the use of the language. Intensive courses focus on spoken language and conversation, as well as written language.

The methodology is based on situations described in textbooks or on accompanying audio and video cassettes. Students are asked to hold discussions, express their opinions and give their comments. Systematic oral and written exercises are used to improve grammar knowledge. Furthermore, students can benefit from the free media library after class. It includes, the use of video, language lab and exercises on computers. The media library is available at any time after the class in order to practice French. 45 minutes of media library are included during the course with the teacher.

Five levels of French study are offered: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Proficiency. Each level takes about 8 weeks to complete. Before beginning a course, the student must take a written placement test followed by an interview to determine the group most suited for his/her level. The student then progresses naturally from one level to the next.

Intensive Group Program Group 20 hours per week. This program, with a maximum of 12 participants per class, emphasizes oral study, though the written language is not neglected. On the basis of situations described in the textbook or the accompanying audio and video cassettes, students are asked to hold discussions and express their opinions. Systematic oral written exercises are used to learn and correct grammar. In addition, this program includes one lecture per week on various aspects of French civilization. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes in duration.

Intensive Plus Group Program Group 30 hours per week: 30 hours per week in a class of 8 to 12 students per group. The program also includes one lecture per week on various aspects of French civilization. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes in duration.

Super Intensive Program Group 40 hours per week, 8 to 12 students per class: This program is designed for those who wish to concentrate all their efforts on learning the language. The program also includes one lecture per week on various aspects of French civilization. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes in duration. Very intensive.

• Available June through August only.

Cooking Lessons
Learn how to make typical French dishes of the French Riviera using local seasonal produce purchased in traditional markets. Students will also learn origins and anecdotes of French cuisine. Classes take place in the newly constructed school kitchen, and in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This program offers students the opportunity to utilize newly learned language skills and vocabulary in a comfortable and dynamic setting.

French for Teachers 30 lessons per week
This program is designed specifically for teachers, and covers teaching methodology and subtleties of the French language.

French civilization and culture are the basis of this training program which explores the subtleties of present day French language, classroom strategies and dynamics. An optional cultural program (tours and lectures) permits to discover the French way of living and local culture.

Admissions & Academic Credit

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 desiring credit for their study should contact their home school or request the NRCSA Credit Fact Sheet. Generally, U.S. universities consider 15 hours of study to be equal to 1 semester credit.

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Certificates & Exams

All participants will receive a diploma after successful completion of each level. Students must take an examination on written and oral comprehension and expression based on the course contents of each level.

Preparation for the following exams is available and is at additional cost:

• D.E.L.F (Dipl�me d'Etudes en Langue Fran�aise - Diploma of studies in the French language), awarded by the French Ministry of Education. Both intensive and extended courses prepare students for this examination, which comprises written and oral papers.

• Practical Certificate in Commercial and Economic French, awarded by The Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Preparation for this examination is open to advanced Level students, and is available in Paris only.

Program Overview (PDF)

Intensive Group Program

Intensive Plus Group Program

Super Intensive Program

Cooking Lessons

Admissions & Academic Credit

Certificates & Exams

Cultural & Social Activities

"I must say that I truly enjoyed my experience in Nice. The school is well organized and the professors are very friendly."

"I loved the whole experience. I have nothing bad to say. I loved Nice, I loved France Langue, I loved the teachers there, everything was really great."

"I enjoyed the fact that the experience was able to open me up to a new and exciting experience of meeting people and at the same time learn a language and culture of my interest.I think that my Nice experience will altogether be unforgetable. It has given me the chance to be independent and realize many outside from the environment I grew up in. France Langue was successful in its mode of teaching, and I did enjoy my classes."

"They spent a lot of time on the phone with me, helping me understand the advantages and disadvantages of various programs" Former Dean of Arizona State University

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