Language Classes - France
Small-Group Language Classes in their True Context
Language classes are a major component of the majority of our summer study abroad programs in France.
- Language classes are taught by native French Speakers.
- We work with a number of highly regarded and internationally recognized language schools.
- Each language school is committed to providing a quality foreign language learning experience for our students.
Our Partner Language School in Aix-en Provence, France
Institute for American Universities (IAU)
The ECI commitment to high standards also extends to our language program at Institute for American Universities. We have taken great care to ensure that the classes meet all the ECI quality requirements.
The faculty members are a vital and talented group. Most have studied and/or taught in more than one country. Many are university professors at l'Universitè d'Aix-Marseille or l'Universitè d'Avignon during the school year.
Because the teachers have chosen to live in the south of France, they are able to communicate their enthusiasm for the region and illuminate the local culture for our students.
Key points about the program:
- Our ECI classes have approximately 10 participants, allowing the students a lot of personal interaction & attention.
- There is a 90-minute class in conversation and a 90-minute class in grammar each morning, Monday through Friday.
- Our students take a placement test, and they are divided into one of three levels.
- Students have the opportunity to earn up to three semester units of credit* through Truman State University, a fully accredited US university. These credits are transferable to most accredited universities and colleges in the United States.
*There is an additional cost for the university credit option.
Our Partner Language School in Toulouse, France
Langue Onze
The Langue Onze Language School in Toulouse is an ideal place for high school students to study French. Langue Onze is located downtown, only a ten-minute walk from the Place du Capitole.
The highly professional staff is composed of native French speakers with extensive teaching experience. All instructors have degrees in teaching French as a foreign language and many have experience as well in theater, literature & music.
Classes are held in a beautiful 19th century air-conditioned building. Internet access is available without any additional charge.
Key points about the program:
- Students are grouped into one of several levels, based on a placement test.
- Classes are Monday through Friday for two weeks.
- Maximum of 11 students per class.
- Courses are comprised of four 50-minute lessons per day from 9:15AM to 1PM.
- During the two weeks of study, students write compositions and complete both written & oral comprehension exercises.
- Students have the opportunity to earn up to three semester units of credit* through The University of Southern Mississippi, a fully accredited US university. These credits are transferable to most accredited universities and colleges in the United States.
*There is an additional cost for the university credit option.