Description

French Residential Immersion for High School Students:

Our summer program in Aix-en-Provence, France, is designed for students completing grades 9-12 and focuses on French language and cultural immersion. The language courses, taught by Abbey Road faculty, are complemented by the residential immersion experience. Abbey Road students and staff live together in a centrally-located residence. Students learn to prepare group meals and shop in French grocery stores, preparing group meals using traditional French recipes.

In addition to the language classes, the Aix-en-Provence program will also offer bi-weekly workshops and seminars on such subjects as theater, photography, drawing, art history, French cuisine, and French culture.

Highlights

Language, Culture, Travel, Recreation and Fun:
- French language courses taught by French natives
- Excursions to beautiful beaches
- Outdoor nightlife in a town popular with young people
- Recreation like water sports, soccer, tennis or other athletics
- Excursions to Avignon, Cassis, Pont du Gard and more

Paris!
- Program also includes an optional 4-day travel extension to Paris
- Group stays in a modern 3-star hotel in the Latin Quarter
- Tours of Museums: Louvre, d'Orsay, Picasso and Rodin
- Enjoy free time to shop and explore Paris' best quarters

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion

Languages

• French

Cost in US$:

7495

Program Fees Include:

All tuition and tutoring, transportation, housing and 3 daily meals, activities, day-trips, student orientation, primary coursework and 1 elective course.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

Abbey Road Programs's Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop summer immersion programs for high school students that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for: cultural immersion, intensive language study, exposure to new academic subjects, travel excursions, recreational activities, personal growth, and building life-long friendships.

Year Founded

2001