French Language & Culture

French Riviera, France
French Language & Culture

About the Program

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced French speaker, spend your summer acquiring and improving your French language skills in this engaging program. You'll join other international students from around the world to immerse in French language and culture, honing your French proficiency while gaining insight into French life and exploring all that lovely Antibes has to offer. Courses focus on oral and written expression, vocabulary development, and listening comprehension. For an additional fee, intermediate and higher French speakers may have the option of choosing from four unique options to practice French in a specific field: Business French, French Political Life, Art & Literature, and French Culture & Civilization.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

French Riviera

Dates:

late May 2025 - late Jul 2025

Price:

$10,995

Credits:

8 - 10

Deadlines

Apply By:

3/1/25

Withdraw By:

4/1/25

Requirements

Complete Application
Program Participation Agreement
$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

Centre International d’Antibes

Founded in 1985, the Centre International d'Antibes (CIA) welcomes more than 5,000 students every year for French instruction at all levels, from beginning to advanced. CIA is a recipient of the Fr...

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Student Offices
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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in a 4-week session in June, July, or both. You'll take 1 language course at your level; intermediate and above speakers may choose up to 2 additional elective courses for an additional fee. Please note, the optional electives require a minimum enrollment to run and may not be offered each summer. 

Language courses meet for a total of 60 contact hours/4 credits. Optional electives meet for 6 contact hours/.5 credits. You may earn 4-5 credits (up to 72 contact hours) per session; if you enroll in both sessions, you may earn 8-10 credits (up to 144 contact hours).

Language courses meet daily, Monday-Friday; electives meet three days per week.

You’ll take a language placement exam after you arrive in France. Course registration will take place after you receive the results of your language placement exam. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

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Available Levels

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced French 300 Fr 60 4
Elementary French 200 Fr 60 4
French for Beginners 100 Fr 60 4
French for False Beginners 100 Fr 60 4
Intermediate French 300 Fr 60 4
Superior French 400 Fr 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business French 300 Fr 6 0.5
French Art & Literature 300 Fr 6 0.5
French Language & Civilization 300 Fr 6 0.5
French Political Life 300 Fr 6 0.5

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in French Riviera. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.


Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$10,995
$10,995
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$42
$896
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$140
$420
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$840
$1,400
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$140
$560
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,122 $15,936