
Designed for intermediate French speakers and above, this program will help you improve your French proficiency while deepening your understanding of French culture. Language courses focus on oral expression, vocabulary development, phonetics, and listening comprehension. You'll also choose elective courses focused on the culture, history, and art of France; elective courses are taught in French to complement and enhance your language learning. Elective course options increase in proportion to your language level, but all are designed to expand your language skills while expanding your knowledge of French culture.
French Alps: Grenoble
8/31/17 - 5/19/18
$23,395
29 - 33
Closed
6/15/17
1 Year of College, although advanced High School graduates may be eligible
Intermediate And Above
2.5
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 |
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Intermediate French I | 200 | Fr | 150 | 10 |
Intermediate French II | 200, 300 | Fr | 150 | 10 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Vocabulary - Intermediate II Level | 300 | Fr | 30 | 2 |
Vocabulary - Intermediate I Level | 200 | Fr | 30 | 2 |
Vocabulary - Intermediate II Level | 200 | Fr | 30 | 2 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Civilization & Mythology * | 200 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
French Culture and Society | 200 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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French and Francophone Literature | 200 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Contemporary French Politics | 200 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
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*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.
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.
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 Grenoble. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
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 |
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August 31
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
September 01
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
September 04
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
September 05
|
Placement Exam
Placement Exam for the University of Grenoble's (UGA) Centre Universitaire d' Etudes Françaises (CUEF) will be held on this day. |
September 06
|
Orientation
Mandatory CUEF Orientation will be held. |
September 07
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at the CUEF on this day. |
October 06 - 08
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact dates and destination to be determined. |
October 21
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined. |
October 30 - November 03
|
School Break
CUEF is closed. No classes will be held. Estimated dates. |
November 18
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined. |
November 23
|
Cultural Activity
Group Thanksgiving Dinner. |
December 13
|
Classes End
This is the last day of first semester classes at the CUEF. |
December 14 - 21
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at the CUEF. |
December 22 - January 18
|
School Break
The CUEF is closed for Holiday Break. No classes will be held. |
January 19
|
Classes Begin
Classes resume at the CUEF on this day. |
February 10
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined. |
February 19 - 23
|
School Break
The CUEF is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held. Estimated Dates. |
March 09 - 11
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to South of France. Estimated Dates. |
April 14
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined |
April 23 - 27
|
School Break
The CUEF is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. Estimated Dates. |
May 12
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at the CUEF. |
May 14 - 18
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at the CUEF. |
May 19
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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.