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Program
dates and prices valid for 2008/2009
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| Semester Study Abroad Programs in Montpellier |
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 Montpellier
dates back to the 13th century and is today one of the largest cultural
cities in France. The high-speed TGV trains provide daily service to
and from Paris in about 3.5 hours. Its southern location near the
Mediterranean Sea, in an area lined with seaports and endless stretches
of sandy beaches, offers and abundance of sunshine 300 days of the year
on average. The city pedestrian center is lined with the quaint, narrow
streets, fountains, open squares, and numerous outdoor cafes and
restaurants all of which are very typical of southern France. Renowned
academically, Montpellier caters to a younger population of students
during the year and attracts European tourists in the summer.
Montpellier also prides itself in the great number of music, dance, and
theater festivals it hosts all summer long.
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 The
Université de Montpellier Institute for International Students has
been offering language programs to foreign students from around
the world for over 20 years. With this unique diversity of the student
body, you will find an international atmosphere at the institute.
The faculty is made up native French professors experienced in teaching
French as a Second Language. Class size varies from 10-15 students.
All classes are taught in French. Groups are set up by levels (Beginning
to Advanced), which are determined by proficiency tests given the
first day of each semester.
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Core
Curriculum for each level
(Course outline 15 hours per week)
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| French
Grammar and Composition |
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| Oral
and Written Communication |
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| French
Civilization and Culture |
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| Analysis
of French Literature and Selected texts |
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| French
Phonetics and Pronunciation |
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courses |
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Note:
Transfer of credits must be prearranged with your home campus before
starting a program. Fifteen credits are granted for a semester program
and 30 for an academic year. More detailed course descriptions are
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1. Students must be 19 years of age or older with a High School diploma (or equivalent).
2. Minimum 2 years of French, one of which at college level.
3. Completed FAE application form.
4. Student Essay.
5. Teach Recommendation.
6. Current transcript from your university or college.
7. Non-refundable application fee of $50 payable to: French-American Exchange.
8. Four 2x2 photographs (one if sent by e-mail)
> Go to the registration form
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To
obtain a Student Visa prior to departure from the USA:
1.
Official acceptance letter from school in France
2. Letter of Financial Support (Justificatif de Ressources).
3. Proof of Health Insurance coverage valid while overseas.
4. Visa application form + photos & fee.
5. Passport valid throughout duration of program.
6. Contact address in France.
7. Enrollment with Campus France
To
obtain a Temporary Residency Card after arriving in
France (Carte de Séjour)
1. Proof of full-time enrollment in a French school.
2. Proof of housing.
3. Copy of Birth Certificate with certified French translation.
4. Application form + photos & fee.
5. Passport with student visa stamp valid throughout duration of program.
6. Proof of financial resources (Form: Justificatif des Ressources)
Note:
Students must apply directly to the French Consulate in their area to
obtain a student visa prior to departure from the USA. Applications for
temporary residency cards are submitted to the local Prefecture once in
France. Certification of translated documents is offered by FAE at no
charge. Translation services are also available through our office at
$50 per page.
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Academic Year and Fall Semester programs: April 30.
Spring Semester programs: October 15.
Note:
We require 4-6 weeks to process applications. Early applications are
recommended. Late applications are accepted based on available space.
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Fall
2008 Semester: September 07 - December 13.
Spring 2009 Semester: January 18 - April 26.
Academic Year: September 07 - April 26.
Note: Introductory intensive 2-week sessions also available in September and January. For more information, visit the Summer Study Abroad Programs in Montpellier.
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Housing
is arranged by the FAE in the home of a local resident (with daily
breakfast and dinner) or in a furnished efficiency apartment. Students
living with a local resident have a private room and share the bath
with their host. Linens are provided for all housing options. Please
indicate your first and second choice of housing on your FAE
Application Form.
The
following student dinning halls are available to all students for
lunch and dinner: Arceaux, Boutonnet, Triolet, Vert Bois and Richter.
Continental breakfast is served at the snack bars of the student
cafeterias. Discount student meal tickets are sold at each dinning
hall during the lunch hour, or all day at the CROUS student center
located at 2, Rue Monteil, next to the Boutonnet dining hall. Separate
"a la carte" counters are also available for cash purchases. There
are also several inexpensive cafés around town serving a
Plat du Jour.
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Semester |
Year |
| Tuition & Fees |
$1895.00 |
$3790.00 |
| Room and Board* |
6020.00 |
12,920.00 |
| Estimated Program Costs |
$7915.00 |
$16,710.00 |
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* A refundable security deposit is required for all apartment rentals.
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Dollars |
Euros |
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Transportation: |
USA-Montpellier
(See the links
section for recommendations) |
| Airport
Transfers: |
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| *Montpellier
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Courriers
du Midi Shuttle bus |
$7.00 |
€4.80 |
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Local
taxi into town |
$22.00 |
€15.00 |
| TGV
Train Fare |
Paris
(CDG Airport) - Montpellier |
$118.00 |
€80.00 |
| Student
Activities & Excursions |
$16-64.00 |
€10-40.00 |
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Note: Expenses may vary with fluctuating exchange rates.
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 Student
activities and excursions are organized by the institute and various
student clubs. The “Club International Universtaire”
is one of the most active student organizations in Montpellier.
These activities require an extra fee. Students sign up for the
activities of their choice once in France. Ask for a list of options
at final registration or look for posted listings from the Club
International Universitaire. In addition to the excursions organized
by the institute, the Office de Tourisme offers a wide selection
of guided tours and events. Activities range from a walking tour
of the city or a visit to the Musée Fabre, to bus tours to one of
the wine vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon region or private
Chateaux of the Herault. Regularly scheduled departures from the
Gare Routière will take you to see the wild horses of the Carmargues,
the flocks of pink flamingos along the Etangs of Palavas or to the
fortified mediaeval city of Aigues-Mortes.
You
may also take a short train ride north of Montpellier to visit the
Roman Coliseum in Nimes or the Pope’s Palace in Avignon. Of course, if
you prefer to simply relax at the beach, there are several buses that
will take you to any of the stretches of sandy beaches between Palavas
and La Grande Motte. Wherever your passion lies, you will find just the
right place in and around Montpellier to make your Semester Study
Abroad Program an experience you will want to repeat!
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1. A $500 deposit is due upon acceptance into an FAE program.
2. Full payment is due 6 weeks prior to program starting date.
3. Refunds are authorized for cancellation up to 35 days prior to
departure date (less $250 program fees). No refunds are granted after
35 days prior to program starting date.
4. A late fee of $50 is charged for any late or overdue payments.
5. Payments are accepted by major credit cards (V, MC, AE) or by check payable to: French-American Exchange.
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