Description

The crystal-clear air and snow-capped mountains of the French Alps provide a picturesque setting in which to study. Grenoble is small enough to feel like a town but large enough to offer all the amenities of a busy city. Built on the banks of two alpine rivers, medieval buildings and cobbled streets give a romantic air to the older part of town, while museums, theaters, cultural festivals, cafés and bistros explain why Grenoble is the leading city in the region.

AIFS students take an intensive French language course at the Centre Universitaire d'Etudes Francaises. The aim of the course is to develop both written and oral expression and comprehension by working on grammar and vocabulary while simultaneously learning about French life and culture. There is no language prerequisite for this program; students take a placement test on arrival to decide their appropriate language level.

Fees include the basics and the extras: tuition, housing in a homestay, meals, cultural activities, excursions to Venice and Provence, airfare if selected, services of an on-site Resident Director, and more.

Highlights

Host to the 1968 Winter Olympics, Grenoble is a haven for those who love the outdoors, with access to hiking trails, lakes and ski slopes that are characteristic of the Alps. Experience the typical French lifestyle, living and sharing meals with your host family. Explore the culinary side of French culture with wine tasting and cooking classes.

Earn up to 16 credits on one of two unique programs. Learn more about life in France on the French Language and Culture Program or perfect your fluency on the Intensive French Language Program.

See more of France with an included excursion to Provence. Students on the French Language and Culture Program also travel to Paris.

Students on the French Language and Culture program who travel on the Optional AIFS Flight Package will begin their trip with a 3-day excursion to London, England en route to Grenoble.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Culture
• French

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

- Tuition up to 16 semester credits (subject to course and program
selection)
- Housing in a homestay
- Meals - breakfast and dinner in the homestay plus an allowance for lunch Monday through Friday
- Cultural activities such as: museum visits, theater performances and sports
- Excursions:Provence (3 days), Paris (3 days - French Language and Culture students only)
- Transportation pass
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Components:
- AIFS Flight Package - Round trip flights U.S. - London, Lon- don - Lyon, Lyon - U.S. for students on the French Language and Culture program, U.S. - Lyon, Lyon - U.S. for students on the Intensive French Language program. Both packages include round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas. The Flight Package for the French Language and Culture Program also includes a 3-day stopover in London on the way to campus.
- Excursion to Burgundy (2 days)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964