St-Laurent: French Immersion & Homestay Program

  France

• Other Cities in France: 
St-Laurent-du-Var (French Riviera)

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 2 - July 30, 2010

Description: Our French intensive program in St-Laurent is designed for students completing grades 9-12 who have at least 4 years of French and who are interested in French language and cultural immersion. The French language classes are taught by Abbey Road faculty; the curriculum combines classroom instruction, experiential learning and daily practice.

The language courses are complemented by the daily interaction with the French host families. Students have most of their meals with their host families, attend family events, and join their host parents and siblings during day trips and other activities. Typically, the students share a double room with another Abbey Road student or with a host sister or brother.

The St-Laurent program will also offer bi-weekly workshops and seminars on such subjects as photography, art history, French cuisine, and French culture.

Highlights: Language, Culture, Travel, Recreation and Fun:

* French language courses taught by French natives and experienced faculty
* Easy access to beautiful Rivera beaches
* Outdoor nightlife in a town popular with young people
* Recreation like tennis, parasailing, and kayaking
* Excursions to Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Vence, Eze and more

Paris!

* Program also includes a 4-day travel extension to Paris
* Group stays in a modern 3-star hotel in the Latin Quarter
* Tours of Museums: Louvre, d'Orsay, Picasso and Rodin
* Enjoy free time to shop and explore Paris' best quarters

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Abbey Road Programs's Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop summer immersion programs for high school students that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for: cultural immersion, intensive language study, exposure to new academic subjects, travel excursions, recreational activities, personal growth, and building life-long friendships.

Year Founded: 2001