Paris Junior Program
Accord
Ages 13-17

ACCORD Language School was founded in 1988 and specializes in offering high quality French language programs to students of all levels of French language proficiency. Over the years Accord has taught French to well over 20,000 students from close to 50 different countries. Today the school has achieved a world wide reputation and is recognized by the Academy of Paris and various German government organizations and is a part of the prestigious Souffle organization.

Accord's French immersion program for teenagers allows the best of two worlds: students live outside of Paris, in a green and open environment where they can relax and play outdoor sports. Yet the school is close enough to the capitol to allow many visits to the famous attractions, such as the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and other hot spots. The residence is particularly adapted for young people. Classrooms are bright, spacious and are all equipped with audio-visual materials.

This program is specifically designed for teenagers between the ages of 13 to 17. Parents will find that Accord language school meets their expectations when it comes to quality teaching, security, comfort, hygiene, wholesome meals...and students will find that their expectations are met when they discover Paris, meet new friends from diverse backgrounds, practice sports and just plain have fun as well as learn French.

Teaching Methods

The teachers at ACCORD are all University graduates, fully accredited in the teaching of French as a foreign language. Each teacher is selected for their knowledge and experience in teaching younger students. Because the instructors participate in extra-curricular activities this allows them to spend more time with the students outside of class.

In class teachers focus on oral communication, using engaging documents such as songs, TV programs, movies, and magazines. The teachers have compiled a wide range of games and activities that make the learning of grammar, structure, vocabulary and pronunciation of French interesting and fun.

French Classes

On the first day of classes, students take both a written and oral placement test, so as to ascertain the appropriate class for their knowledge and skill of the French language.

Classes take place in the morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students attend classes three times a day for 55 minutes each time. This amounts to 15 hours of in-class instruction each week. Classes take place at the student residence, with a maximum of 15 students per multinational class.

Upon completion of this program, students will be awarded a certificate of attendance. The certificate states their level of knowledge of the French language as well as the number of hours that they have completed with ACCORD.

Two Locations

Le Rocheton: Le Rocheton is an international youth residence, set in a park on the edge of the famous Fontainebleau forest 30 minutes south of Paris. Classes and activities take place at the residence. Excursions to Paris are made by coach. Le Rocheton offers outdoor sports facilities for basketball, soccer, volleyball, archery and more. The facilities include classrooms with audio-video equipment, a large conference room, a restaurant, a cafeteria, and a TV room.

St Nicolas: The Saint Nicolas location is conveniently located in southern Paris, offers comfortable lodging while allowing easy access to the most famous sites of Paris : the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Notre Dame, etc..
Facilities : classrooms with audio-video equipment, a self-service restaurant, a cafeteria, etc.
Sports : Pingpong, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Aerobics,…

The program offers two types of accommodations:

Rocheton ** 2 Stars
Le Rocheton 2 Stars, 4 beds, shower and wash basin and toilets are located in the room.
Sheets are provided and changed every week. Towels are not provided.

St Nicolas
Bedrooms : 4-bed rooms with shared facilities. Common showers and toilets on each floor.
Bed sheets are provided and changed once a week. Towels are provided.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the residence restaurant, as well as the afternoon snack. During some excursions, lunch or dinner will be replaced by a picnic.

2007 Start Dates and Program Prices

The Le Rocheton program is available from July 1 to August 11
Arrival Dates: July 1, July 15 and July 29.

The Saint Nicolas program is available from July 1 to August 25
Arrival Dates: July 1, July 15, July 29 and Aug 12

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Program Duration: Minimum 2 weeks

Arrivals on Sundays, departures on Saturdays. No additional nights possible.

Arriving in Paris

The school offers airport pickup from both airports in Paris. If a student arrives and departs on the following dates they will able to participate in a group transfer which will cost about US$165 round trip. If a student arrives on a different date they will pay approximately US$420 round trip for an individual transfer.

Supervision

Students will receive a moderate amount of supervision. A member of the staff will always be accessible for the students, however it is important that teens participating in this program be responsible and able to handle themselves in a foreign country. They do have organized activities but students will also have free time.

Excursions, Sports & Cultural Activities

Upon arrival students may register for the activities of their choice among the many options offered: theatre, archery, football, make-up (special effects), volleyball, etc. The cultural activities and workshops are all done in French, to help reinforce the class work.

ACCORD plans one full day and 3 half-day excursions each week. Students are accompanied by their instructors and often by guides. The excursions give the students the opportunity to discover many of the exciting sights of Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre museum, the museum of Science and Industry "La Villette", the Eiffel Tower as well as many others. A full-day excursion to Disneyland Paris is also programmed during the stay.

A Typical Day "Sample Schedule"