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Introduction
This programme is organised in collaboration with “The Centre Méditerranéen d’Etudes Française” (CMEF) at Cap d’Ail (Provence) on the French Riviera. The CMEF is situated in a beautiful 10 acre park facing the Mediterranean Sea and is located alongside the village of Cap d’Ail, a small village of 5,000 inhabitants in the heart of the French Riviera, just 2 km from Monaco and 15 km from Nice. There are 15 hours of compulsory classes per week plus use of the language laboratory, computer facilities and extensive library. All teachers are University Graduates who specialise in the teaching of French as a foreign language. A programme of sporting and recreational activities is co-ordinated by a team of trained youth leaders who live in the centre alongside the students. There are five half days of organised sporting activities each week including team sports (volleyball, basketball or football), tennis and swimming. Specialised instruction is also provided in windsurfing and archery. There is one organised excursion per week to places such as Monaco, Nice or Cannes. Evening activities include films, debates, drama, concerts, games, theatre and table tennis tournaments. This is a multi-national centre with students from all over the world and French will be the spoken language at all times. The programme includes tuition, and full board accommodation. Airport and train pick-ups can be arranged on request. The Centre Méditerranéen organises dynamic French courses for teenagers with cultural and sport activities, to combine learning and entertainment. Programme Description:Course and linguistic activities: The compulsory courses are 3 hours daily from Monday to Friday / 15 hours a week plus cultural activities. Download example of weekly schedule
Trips may include: MONACO: the Oceanographic Museum, the exotic garden, the Palace... GRASSE: the perfume capital of the world, the Pragonard Museum, perfumeries... LES GORGES DU LOUP: Beautiful scenery... CANNES: city of the film festival, La Croisette... ANTIBES: the Picasso Museum, Biot and Vallauris (picturesque villages) NICE: capital of the Côte d’Azur, Promenade des Anglais, the Chagall and Matisse Museums.... The classes themselves, plus the other academic and cultural activities are formulated with the aim of facilitating a systematic use of the language, a comprehension of everyday French life, a tangible approach to contemporary civilisation and an active discovery of the local area. Laboratory and Library: The laboratory is open in the afternoon and offers the student the possibility of working individually to perfect his/her knowledge of the French language. The computer programme helps to improve comprehension, spelling, vocabulary and grammar. Grammar books, novels, comics, cassettes and general information about France and the region are available in the library. Sporting activities: Five half-days weekly are reserved for various sporting activities. Those activities take place in the Centre, in Monaco or on the beaches in Cap d’Ail. Swimming: All participants will be accompanied to the beaches in Cap d’Ail as well as to the swimming pools (covered or in open air) in Monaco. Windsurfing: Initiation/perfecting (July and August only). A specialised instructor trains students in small groups while those waiting may swim, play aquatic games or stay on the beach. Tennis: On the tennis courts of Cap d’Ail, progressive training is provided by a specialised instructor. Team sports: Open air volleyball, basketball or football matches are regularly organised. Archery: In small groups, training is provided by a specialised instructor. The directors, youth leaders and teachers assure the smooth running of the programme The youth leaders live in the Centre alongside the students and help them to adjust and solve any problems they may have in adapting to life in the Centre while conscientiously overseeing all their activities. The teachers are University graduates, specialising in the teaching of French as a foreign language. Competent and dynamic, they endeavour to make sure that French is the spoken language and encourage students to practice their French in all situations of everyday life. The Health assistant is available at the Centre day and night.
What to Bring?The weather in the summer will be very warm, so light clothes are recommended. Bring a sweatshirt to cover up in the evenings. Suncream is a necessity. For the various sporting activities, we suggest that you bring:
Accommodation
Dates 2008 Summer 2008 starting dates will be as follows for sessions lasting 2, 3 or 4 weeks:
(03 - Aug - 2 or 3 weeks programme only, 10 - Aug - only 2 weeks programme). (Please ask for details if you would like a longer stay). Prices
What is Included in the Programme?
Meeting and TransferOn the first and last day of each course the Centre organises a meeting and a transfer service for groups and individuals.
TransferStudents can be met a Nice Airport: A guide from the Centre Méditerranéen will be at the arrival point, just beyond the customs area. He will display a card: “Centre Méditerranéen, Cap d’Ail”. Students will be driven (or taken by taxi) to Cap d’Ail which is 20 km from Nice Airport. Students can be met a the railway station in Monaco: To make use of these meeting points, please supply all details about the train (arrival time, departure time, town of departure, train number). The guide will have a “Centre Méditerranéen, Cap d’Ail” sign, and will wait at the end of the relevant platform. N.B.: In case a student does not make contact immediately with the guide, he or she should wait at the end of the platform of arrival and not move from there. This is most important given the vast number of passengers who pass through Monaco station in July and August. Students will be driven to Cap d’Ail (2 km from Monaco). Return journeyOn the Saturday of departure students will be escorted by a guide from the Centre Méditerranéen. By plane: The guide will accompany students to the airport, see them checked in correctly and stay with them until they enter the departure lounge. By train: The guide will accompany students to the station and will ensure that they are put on the correct train. Insurance: Health, personal liability and travel insurance are not included in the fee. Insurance is compulsory and students should bring a copy of their policy with them. It is advisable to obtain an E 111 form your local health Board. Cancellation Fees- Loss of deposit once booking is made - 30% if notification is received less than 3 weeks in advance - 50% if notification is received less than 2 weeks in advance - 50% once placement with host family is made - 100% for no shows DeadlineApplications should be received in the Irish office 6 weeks before start of programme. ApplicationsApplications should include the following:
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IntroductionLSF was founded in 1995 in Montpellier. It is now firmly established as one of the leading organisations in France providing a blend of high quality tuition, comfortable accommodation and a varied social programme in beautiful surroudings. Montpellier - the cityMontpellier in the south of France is a lively friendly city with the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean on its doorstep. It has a population of 240,000, 25% of which are students. It is the ideal place to combine studying with sightseeing. LSF offers you the opportunity to learn French all year round in a relaxed environment on the beautiful south coast of France. LocationThe Montpellier centre is right in the heart of the city. The school is located in a beautiful 17th century building. The modern Clemenceau residence and LSF teaching centre are only 5 minutes walk from each other, and only a 10 minute walk from the Place de la Comedie and the main railway station. LSF Residence LSF School
CourseOn arrival all students take a placement test to determine language ability. You are then placed in a multinational class appropriate to your language level. The standard course is from 9 – 13h each weekday morning including a 30 minutes break. Intensive courses also have two afternoon classes from 14h30 – 17h. Combination courses have 2 hours of one-to-one lessons every afternoon including the standard morning classes. The lessons are taught by experienced teachers and the maximum number of students in each class is 10. Particular attention is paid to speaking and listening skills, taught using specially selected course material which is provided for the students. AccommodationResidential and host family accommodation is available. The school residence, Residence Clemenceau is in the town centre, only a 10 minutes walk from the Place de la Comedie. Accommodation is on a single or shared basis. Each studio has an ensuite shower, washbasin and toilet, cooling facilities and a fridge. Bedding is provided and is changed weekly. Choose from half board, bed & breakfast or self-catering. Hot and cold drink dispensers as well as a laundry room are available on the ground floor. Living with a host family is the best way to learn French and the experience French culture. The host families live in the immediate surrounding areas. Accommodation is in single rooms on a half-board, bed & breakfast or self-catering basis. The school residence is for over 18s only. N.B. No special requests for friends/siblings to be placed near each other will be considered. Social Programme
During the summer there is a full and varied programme of activities. You may participate in these on a pay-as-you-go basis. Throughout the year activities are also organised, students are asked to fill in a questionnaire of activities that they would like arranged and LSF do their best to meet the requirements. InsuranceFor more information please click on the CareMed image
TransfersTransfers can be arranged on arrival and departure. Included when staying with a host family. Please request this when you make a booking. Cost of transfer from Montpellier Airport one way is 60 euro, return 95 euro. Alternatively you can take a taxi or follow detailed instructions on how to travel by bus / metro. Prices 2007/2008
The above prices include classes, course materials, half board accommodation in school residence / host family and insurance. Travel is not included. 2007/2008 DatesThe Adult school is open all year round. Courses for beginners start on certain dates, please contact us for details. Cancellation Fees
Loss of deposit – one confirmed 30% of total if cancellation is received less than 3 weeks in advance: 50% if cancellation is received less than 2 weeks in advance, 50% of total once placement with host family is made and 100% for no shows. How to ApplyApplications should include the following:
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French in Normandy Introduction
French in Normandy in Rouen was set up in 1992, and in a short time gained a well deserved reputation for the excellent quality of its teaching and its individual attention given to each one of its students. Rouen - The CityRouen and the historic and beautiful province or Normandy are renowned for fine regional cuisine and a warm welcome. Rouen is the capital of this area, a magnificent medieval city. The centre of Rouen, with its lively pedistrian streets offers a wide variety of ships, cafes, and restaurants as well as museums and historical monuments. The SchoolFrench in Normandy is a family run institute offering a combination of first rate teaching in a personalised and family-like study environment and an exciting social and cultural programme in the beautiful and historic region of Normandy. The school itself is based in a light and airy modern buildinh in a pleasant residential area. There are self-study facilities and free internet access. CoursesSemi-intensive Course: This course is made up of 20 classes per week. Lessons are held in the morning, leaving you to the afternoon free to enjoy Rouen. Courses start every Monday throughout the year, on which there is an orientation seesion for new students, introducing them to the city of Rouen. Intensive Course: This intensive course comprises of 30 lessons per week. The groups are small to facilitate maximum language learning, with a maximum of eight students in each class. Classes are based on communicative French and structural progression in the mornings, while in the afternoons there is a series of workshops. Holiday Programme This is one of the most popular courses at French in Normandy. It is offered from March to October. This course combines morning language lessons with two afternoon visits to sites of local interest and a full day Saturday excursion. Gourmet French This is a totally delicious introduction to both the language and the region, famous for its rich cuisinse and well known cheeses. The course offers French in the morning and afternoon bisits to local producers of regional specialties with 3 evening gourmet meals at renowned restaurants. Other Options:
Extra ActivitiesThere are a wide range of optional extra curricular activities available in Rouen. These may include excursions to Versailles, Paris, Mont St. Michel and many more. The institute organises weekly social activity programmes wiith visits to local sites of interest, cinemas and theaters, as well as local producers of regional specialties. AccomodationDepending on your individual needs, French in Normandy offers a variety of accomodation: from living with a family in their house to a hotel/hostel. Living with a local family enables you to learn more about French culture and give you the opportunity to use the language in its most natural form. We believe that the benefits of immersion in a selected family and important for learning in depth about the country, its culture and its people. The host families are chosen with the greatest care and are visited regularly. They are selected for the warm welcome they give new students, which permits them to feel at home. Prices for 2006/2007
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