Description

Our summer language program combines effective small group language courses combined with an adventure in Canadian culture and lifestyle.

Our summer campus is located in the heart of downtown Montreal, and is only a 15 minute walk and one metro stop away from our main Montreal (all year round -Adult) language school.

The summer campus is located in a historic building on 12 acres of green space, the campus grounds are quite beautiful and provide a great place for students to relax between or after classes, with some sport facilities. All the classrooms are modern, air-conditioned and spacious.

There is a cafeteria and snack bar on site. The campus is connected to an underground shopping center and food court. It is also a few steps away from one of Montreal's largest entertainment complexes, the Pepsi Forum.

Monitors supervise our young students during the afternoon programs. They also act as guides on afternoon outings and as team leaders for sports.

The Monitors are chosen for their experience working with or leading young people in group settings. All transportation and fees are handled by the school.

Standard summer program: 3 hours of daily instruction (15 hours per week)

Class size: max of 15 students per class

Lessons are in small groups from Monday to Friday (09:00 - 12:00) and students practice grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and oral comprehension in systematically structured lessons. Emphasis is placed on language in real-life situations outside the school, communication and language games and work in-groups and pairs. The school offers 5 level of languages from complete beginner to advanced.

There are about 140 Full Time students in Montreal: (the student nationalities are mixed: 25% Mexican, 17% German, 16 % American, 6% Korean and 34% other). About 47% are male and 53% are female students.

After classes are over for the day, students have a supervised lunch at the school, relax and prepare for our afternoon program of activities, which normally last through to 16:00, daily. Our full-time program coordinator guide students on all afternoon activities to ensure that our young clients are well supervised.

Winter Program
There are 3-4 start dates for the Montreal winter program in January. Students can enroll from 2 weeks to 4 weeks, depending on the program start date you select.

Winter Schedule: Monday to Friday:

09:30 to 13:00 - meet at school for the morning activities
13:00 to 13:30 - Supervised lunch
13:30 to 16:30 - Language classes

Host Family: (private room) with 3 meals daily.

Our host families allow students access to all living areas in the house and in many cases; students will be expected to share the bathroom.

All bed linens and pillows will be provided, however we suggest you bring your own towels. Your family does not provide a laundry service, however in most cases they will allow you to use the laundry facilities for a small additional charge.

The family provides 3 meals daily, at lunchtime you will receive a packed lunch with the other students and your teachers.

Highlights

The second largest French speaking city in the world, Montreal carries on the European tradition of keeping culture within the reach of the people. Most of the city's many festivals include free admission for open-air events that keep the streets filled with music, laughter and creativity.

Every summer for 11 days, Montreal hosts the world's largest jazz festival, with 400 concerts and the biggest stars of the international jazz community. The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival began as a two night French language comedy show and has grown to an event that lasts almost two weeks and draws more than 470,000 people.

It's always a festive occasion when the traveling circus troupe Cirque de Soleil returns home to Montreal with its mesmerizing crew of fire eaters, jugglers, acrobats, clowns and artists.

Downtown lies between the mountain and Old Montreal, which was the heart of the city until the end of the nineteenth century. Today, its charming buildings are filled with boutiques, bars and restaurants, and visitor's and locals promenade along the adjacent Old Port.

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• French

Cost in US$:

2 weeks from 1,610 USD

Program Fees Include:

* Language lessons (15 lessons per week) max of 15 students per class
* Use of teaching materials & classes are 45 minutes long
* Accommodation in Host family or Residence
* Meal plan - 3 meals daily
* Travel Medical Insurance for the program duration
* Activity program and excursions
* Airport transfer from/to Montreal airport on arrival and departure days.
* Pre-departure information
* 24 hour Emergency hot line on travel days

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Approx. 3 -5 Business Days

Languages Abroad's Mission Statement

We offer language immersion in many different cities and countries. Each year over 35,000 students of all ages travel with us and our various specialized divisions. Our programs are designed to give students from around the world the unique experience of LIVING and LEARNING a language in a foreign country. We offer undergraduate academic credit, teen summer camps, add on adventures, programs for mature adults and much more.