
Hone your French in an intensive program designed for students at all language levels. Attend class alongside other international students from around the world as you improve your written and oral French language skills and immerse into local culture in Grenoble. The program is broken into 4-week blocks; at the end of each block, you'll take a language test and may be moved into a higher level. Not only do you have the potential to earn credits at multiple language levels, you'll also master a variety of French language concepts in a short period of time. Courses focus on oral and written expression, vocabulary development, and listening comprehension.
French Alps: Grenoble
9/28/16 - 1/28/17
$12,595
20
Closed
6/15/16
High School Graduate
All Levels
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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Advanced French | 400 | Fr | 80 | 5 |
Advanced Intermediate French I | 300 | Fr | 80 | 5 |
Advanced Intermediate French II | 300 | Fr | 80 | 5 |
Beginner French | 100 | Fr | 80 | 5 |
High Beginner French | 100 | Fr | 80 | 5 |
Low Beginner French | 100 | Fr | 80 | 5 |
Low Intermediate French I | 200 | Fr | 80 | 5 |
Low Intermediate French II | 200 | Fr | 80 | 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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September 28
|
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 29 - 30
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
October 01
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Vienne or Lyon, France. Dates may change. |
October 03
|
Placement Exam
Placement Exam for the Centre Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises (CUEF) - Université Grenoble-Alpes (UGA) will be held on this day. |
October 04
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at the CUEF on this day. |
October 22 - 23
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Arles, France. Dates may change. |
November 11
|
Holiday
Armistice Day. No classes will be held. |
November 24
|
Cultural Activity
Thanksgiving Day Group Dinner at local restaurant. |
December 03
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Avignon, France. |
December 14
|
Farewell Reception
CEA Farewell Reception will be held for departing students. |
December 19 - January 02
|
School Break
The CUEF is closed for Holiday Break. No classes will be held. |
January 03
|
Classes Begin
Classes resume at the CUEF on this day. |
January 27
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at the CUEF. |
January 28
|
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.