French Language & Culture

Aix-en-Provence, France
French Language & Culture

About the Program

Immerse into French language and culture as you attend class alongside other international students. Choose from a range of elective courses that deepen your understanding of French culture and complement your language learning; along with your language course, you’ll choose from elective courses in subjects like culture, European politics, literature, music, phonetics, translation, and writing workshops. Designed for students at beginning to advanced French language levels, all courses are taught in French in order to help hone your language proficiency, increase your understanding of French culture and history, and enhance your immersion experience.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Aix-en-Provence

Dates:

1/4/23 - 4/22/23

Price:

$14,195

Credits:

12 - 17

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/2/22

Requirements

Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Where You'll Study

Aix Marseille University

Aix Marseille University, one of the oldest universities in France, boasts many prominent government leaders among its alumni. The university is centrally located near the famous Cours Mirabeau.

Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Student Health Services
Student Health Services
University Library
University Library
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
14.5-16

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Each semester, beginning French speakers enroll in 2 language courses and 1-2 elective courses. High-beginner, low-intermediate, and high-intermediate speakers enroll in 2 language courses and 1-3 elective courses. Advanced and above speakers enroll in 1 language course and 2-4 elective courses.

Language courses meet for 26-182 contact hours/2-12 credits; elective courses meet for 26-40 contact hours/2-3 credits per semester. You may earn 12-18 credits (up to 260 contact hours) per semester and 24-36 credits (up to 530 contact hours) per academic year. Language courses meet 4-5 days per week; elective courses meet once per week.

You'll take a written and oral language placement exam before you arrive in Aix. Based on the results, you'll be placed in a language class and select electives at your particular language level. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Beginner Level Course Structure

Available Levels

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginner French 100 Fr 188 12
Phonetics for Beginners 100 En 19 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
AT01 Jeux de rôle, dialogues et conversation 1 100 Fr 26 1.5
AT04 Lire et écrire au quotidien 1 100 Fr 26 1.5
AT06 Renforcement de l'écrit 1 100 Fr 26 1.5

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Aix-en-Provence. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 04
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Marseille Provence airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

January 05 - 06
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation sessions will be held.

January 07
Excursion

CEA Excursion to Marseille. Subject to change.

January 09 - 13
Orientation

Mandatory AMU Orientation will be held.

January 16
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Aix Marseille University on this day.

January 21
Excursion

CEA Excursion. Subject to change.

February 11 - 12
Excursion

CEA weekend trip to the French Riviera. Date and location subject to change.

February 18 - 26
School Break

AMU is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

March 25
Excursion

CEA excursion. Date and location subject to change.

April 10
Holiday

Easter Monday. No classes will be held.

April 17 - 21
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at AMU.

April 22
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$14,195
$14,195
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$415
$415
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$129
$255
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$2,272
$4,544
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,033
$2,065
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$0
$4,130
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,944 $27,579