• Aix-en-Provence is one of most beutiful cities in France.
• This smaller Provencal city many amenities and services as well a quaint and welcoming environment for practicing French.
• The city has a very exhuberant evironment due to the local University.
• Aix-en-Provence is perfectly located in the southern part of France and which makes it very easy to travel to favorite points of interest in Provence and beyond.
• Provence is one of the most famous and interesting regions of France and is well known for its French language schools.
• The French Alps are close enough to offer students the ability to go skiing on weekends and relax after a long week of French classes
• Trips to Paris and other major cities of France are quick and convenient.
• Aix-en-Provence is a clean and safe town for a French language program
• Aix-en-Provence is only 30 minutes from the blue waters of the Mediterranean.

Standard French Language Program: 20 lessons per week (5-10 students per class). This French language program is for adults who need to express themselves with the greatest possible fluency, whether for leisure or professional purposes. The French course is based upon the communicative method. Included in the French course will be discussions, role playing, short talks, written expression, essays and suggested dialogues in which grammar is practiced. Open to all levels of French.

Intensive French Language Program: 30 lessons per week. This French course is perfect for someone who wants or needs a much more intensive French language program. The format for the first 4 lessons per day is identical to the Standard Program. Class size for the first 4 lessons is 5-10 students. In the afternoons, students will take another two classes with group sizes between 5-8 students. Open to all levels of French.

Combined French Language Program: 30 lessons per week. This French course is perfect for someone who wants or needs a much more intensive French language program that is focused on specific needs or objectives. The format for the first 4 lessons per day is identical to the Standard Program. Class size for the first 4 lessons is 5-10 students. In the afternoons, students will take another two classes per day in a one-to-one setting. With the private classes in the afternoons you can focus on Tourism, Office Skills, Banking, Legal or Medical topics, plus much more. Open to all levels of French

Professional French: 35 lessons per week with group sizes of 3-6 people per class. The courses in French for professional purposes are intended for executives and structured according to their special needs. The aim of the course is to develop the ability to communicate in French in various professional situations. Participants will be trained to present their products or the firm, to argue and to negotiate, to take notes, write reports, etc. in French. The teaching material is adapted to the field of the participants and the techniques are varied. Available only to people with a lower intermediate level of French or higher.

Individual French Language Training: 4-6 classes per day. This course is perfect for individuals who have very little time or who need a very intensive program. Open to all levels of French.

• Private room in a host family with a host family.
• Students have the option to stay in an student residence with other students or in a flat. Hotels and apartments are also a possibility.
• Apartment availability varies and prices vary depending on the time of year. Check with us for details.
• 2 meals per day with host family.
• Access to email, the Internet, phone, and fax service.
• Books, handouts, etc.

French Program Start Dates: Individual French language training classes can begin on any Monday.

Start Dates for Standard, Intensive & Combined French courses (beginner to advanced levels)
Start Dates:		Holidays:	Start Dates:		Holidays:
January	7 21	1	July	7 21	14
February	4 18	n/a	August	4 18	15
March	3 17 31	24	September	1 15 29	n/a
April	14 28	n/a	October	13 27	n/a
May	12 26	1 8	November	10 24	1 11
June	9 23	n/a	December	8	25 26

If you are an absolute beginner (no knowledge of French) these are the start dates for the Standard and Intensive French courses
Start Dates:		Holidays:	Start Dates:		Holidays:
January	7	1	July	7	14
February	18	n/a	August	4	15
March	n/a	24	September	15	n/a
April	28	n/a	October	n/a	n/a
May	n/a	1 8	November	24	1 11
June	n/a	n/a	December	n/a	25 26

• Airport pickup
• Cultural Activities (small cost for entrance fees, etc.)
• Weekend Excursions

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