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French courses at the College International de CANNES (French Riviera)

Known throughout the world for its film festival and its many congresses, on arts and communication, Cannes offers the dual advantages of a real international city and a medium-sized town (70,000 inhabitants). Enjoying the privileged climate of the Cote d'Azur, the city provides its guests with the ideal setting for a pleasant stay: the Croisette, the beach, the cafes and their terraces, but also the Suquet (the old town), the fairs of Provence, the old port, the artisans' area...and all within walking distance of each other. Just off the coast, the Lerins Islands bear witness to the city's history as well as the splendor of the trees and plants of the Mediterranean area. A flourishing and clean city, Cannes distinguishes itself through its environmental initiatives, which have earned the city the European "pavillion bleu".

All year long, prestigious festivals are open to the public (cinema, television, classical music, guitar, cafe-theater, fireworks, dancing puppets ...). The Cannes-Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur Orchestra performs regularly from October to June, regularly featuring prestigious guest artists. The combination of the Ecole Internationale d'Acteurs, the Municipal Conservatory, the Ecole International de Danse (Rosella Hightower), its museums (Musee de la Castre, Musee de la Mer, its Multimedia Center and the College International) makes Cannes an educational and cultural center par excellence.

The city of Cannes provides a particularly wide range of sports: two Municipal swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, a golf club of global reputation. A number of competitions are open to sports enthusiasts: triathlon, swimming races across the Bay of Cannes...And from April through October, Cannes offers its fine sand beaches.

Cannes is conveniently located for those who want to travel. It is 45 minutes by car from Monaco, 1 hour from Italy, and 5 hours from Switzerland and Spain. Its climate is one of the best in France (300 days of sun per year).

College International de Cannes

In addition to its central containment, the College International de Cannes offers other advantages: it helps students from all corners of the world to meet in an environment of mutual understanding and tolerance, exactly as Paul Valery, its founder, would have wished.

French Teaching Method

The French language teaching team at College International de Cannes is made up of  30 French professors holding university teaching degrees. They are trained in the latest teaching techniques and share many years experience teaching French as a foreign language. The French teachers have a very lively and efficient teaching approach using original methods and resources. The French Language program guarantees continuity from one level to the other. Integrated into campus life, the teachers are constantly aware of the learning difficulties and progress of each of their students. Each student is required to participate actively and regularly in class, and encouraged to have systematic oral practice in the language. All aspects of the French language are stressed. The Exchange Language Club is based on a very simple idea: drawing on French people from Cannes who want to practice a foreign language. Under this system, participants spend 6 to 8 hours per week together conversing in French half of the time and the other half in the foreign student's native language.

Activities

There is a staff of 5 coordinators dedicated solely to programming activities and entertainment for the students. For each session, the College puts together a program featuring a variety of activities. Evening dance parties, piano bar and game parties are organized and are known to be "high-spirited".  Internet access is available for a nominal fee (approx. $ 3.00 per half hour).

Diplomas

The College International de Cannes is a test center for the exams of the Alliance Francaise and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Paris. It also prepares the students for the D.A.L.F. examinations which enable a student to enter a French university.

French Language Courses 2008 and 2009:

(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.)

Academic Year French Program - January through June and September through December.   (ALSO, 1 year program with credit transfer available,  information available upon request):           

Standard French Course  --- Maximum of 12 students per class, 15 French lessons per week. 2 weeks: USD 765.   3 weeks:  USD 905.   4 weeks: USD 950.     8 wks: USD 1,895.     12 wks: 2,838.

Intensive French Course --- Maximum of 12 students per class, 21 French lessons per week. 2 weeks:  USD 830.   3 weeks:  USD 1,100.     4 weeks: USD 1,150.     8 wks: USD 2,302.

Intensive Plus French Course --- Maximum of 12 students per class, 25 French lessons per week. 2 weeks: USD 870.  3 weeks:  USD 1,280.   4 weeks: USD 1,345.

Summer French Program - July through August.   Excellent for students aged 16 to 20: 

Standard French Summer Course --- Maximum of 12 students per class, 15 French lessons per week. 2 weeks:  USD  796.  3 weeks:  USD  942.   4 weeks: USD 989.   6 weeks:  USD 1,482.   8 weeks: USD 1,975.

Intensive French Summer Course  --- Maximum of 12 students per class, 21 French lessons per week. 2 weeks:  USD 865.   3 weeks:  USD 1,145.     4 weeks: USD 1,199.   6 weeks: USD 1,798.    8 wks: USD 2,395.

Intensive Plus French Summer Course  --- Maximum of 12 students per class, 25 French lessons per week: 2 weeks USD 905.   3 weeks: USD 1,332.   4 weeks: USD 1,400.

Starting Dates 2008:

Starting dates for all levels. Full Beginners may only start on dates in bold: (dates shown are arrival dates, courses will start Monday morning!)

Holidays 2008:  24 March, 1 May, 12 May,  14 July, 15 Aug, 11 Nov.   Classes lost due to holidays are not made up!.    School is closed from 30 March to 5 April 2008, and from 14 December 2008 until 3 January 2009.  

Starting Dates 2009:

Starting dates for all levels. Full Beginners may only start on dates in bold: (dates shown are arrival dates, courses will start Monday morning!)

Holidays 2009:  13 April, 1 May, 21 May, 1 June,  14 July, 11 Nov.   Classes lost due to holidays are not made up!.    School is closed from 30 March to 5 April 2008, and from 12 December 2009 until 3 January 2010.  

Accommodations 2008 and 2009:

Student Residence: Lodging is located on the campus of the College International de Cannes. Students may choose to have a single room or share a double or triple. There are 110 rooms with 200 beds in all. Each room is equipped with a washbasin; showers and toilets are available on the same floor. Students have to bring their own towels. Rooms are cleaned every day.  A refundable key deposit of 30 Euros is required upon check-in, deposit will be returned the last day of the course upon presentation of the key.  Meals are served in the campus dining room. Pricing is seasonal:

Rest of the Year  2008 / 2009:  

Host Family - Lodging in homestay includes accommodation and breakfast, but students living with families can buy tickets to have their meals on campus.
Single Room, breakfast:   2 weeks: USD 660,  3 wks: USD 1,070,  4 wks: USD 1,130.   6 wks: USD 1,694,  8 wks: USD 2,258.
Double Room (only available for 2 people enrolling together, price per person), breakfast:  2 weeks: USD 515,  3 wks: USD 775,  4 wks: USD 880.   6 wks: USD 1,320,  8 wks: USD 1,760.

Private studio apartments: Lodging in private apartments is also available.   There is also a deposit of approximately USD 450 which is deducted from the final amount. The apartments are studio units (1 room), fully furnished and the price includes electricity and hot water. Linens are NOT provided.   4 weeks: from USD 1,260 during Summer and from USD 980 during the rest of the year.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.

Comments from former participants:

"I had the opportunity to meet people from around the world while learning and and improving my French. I enjoyed staying at the college residence in Cannes and hope to continue to learn more French in the future."  Sarah K. - 18 / Student.

"I really enjoyed the experience. I met some wonderful people in the program. The school has an effective way of teaching French to beginners.  I learned so much.  I would definitely do it again!"  Ghazzal D. - 25 / Student.

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