Intensive French Language

French Alps: Grenoble, France
Intensive French Language

About the Program

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.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

French Alps: Grenoble

Dates:

9/1/21 - 12/18/21

Price:

$13,495

Credits:

20

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

6/15/21

Requirements

Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Minimum GPA:

2.5

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Where You'll Study

Université Grenoble - Alpes

Université Grenoble - Alpes (previously known as Stendhal University - Grenoble 3), is part of the University of Grenoble system, founded in 1339 and one of Europe's oldest educational institut...

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20

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose between a quarter or semester option. Each 4-week course typically meets for 80 contact hours/5 credits. You may earn a total of 15 credits (up to 240 contact hours) in the quarter option. The semester-long option adds another 4-week session to your program, for a total of 20 credits (up to 320 contact hours) over the semester.

Classes meet for 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday; you'll spend 3 hours in the classroom and 1 hour in the language lab. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

You’ll take a language placement test after you arrive in Grenoble. Registration will then be finalized on-site, based on the results of your language placement test. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university 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.

All Levels Course Structure

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
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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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 Grenoble. 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
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • 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
September 01
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the 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 02 - 04
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

September 06
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the CUEF on this day.

September 06
Academic Orientation

Mandatory Academic Orientation will be held at the CUEF on this day.

October 08 - 10
Excursion

CEA Excursion (overnight). Dates and location may vary.

October 30 - November 07
School Break

CUEF is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held.

November 11
Holiday

Armistice Day. No classes will be held.

November 13
Excursion

CEA Excursion. Exact date and location may vary.

November 25
Cultural Activity

Thanksgiving group meal. Date and location may vary.

December 04
Excursion

CEA Excursion. Date and location may vary.

December 17
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at the CUEF.

December 18
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.
$13,495
$13,495
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.
$600
$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.
$145
$145
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.
$28
$140
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$1,715
$3,430
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.
$735
$2,205
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$245
$1,960
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,963 $23,350