"Jenna had a wonderful summer with your program. She enjoyed her homestay family, improved her French and loved Antibes ... but ... Jenna was most impressed with "how well run" and "organized" the program was. She said it was structured yet she had a lot of freedom ... Thank you so much for everything!" Elaine, parent - New York, NY
"As a parent of a student who attended the summer program I was very impressed by the extensive experiences that Peter enjoyed. I had assumed that there would be some weekend excursions to go along with the homestay and study program, I did not expect all the daily activities that kept Peter busy from morning till night. The scope of the experience was enormous. It made me wish that I had hidden out in his suitcase so that I could have had as much fun as he had. Peter also made friends with so many of the participants and he is looking forward to visiting many of them in the near future. The program appears to self-select young people with similar interests and hobbies. Peter felt everyone was welcoming, personable and friendly. He enjoyed his host family and he felt that he truly had a home away from home. He has also spent a great deal of time creating a scrap book since he's been home and it truly is a piece of art! Any of my questions and concerns were always answered promptly by the program staff. I would highly recommend your program and have already done so in our community."
Laura, parent - Augusta, ME
Antibes
FRANCE French Immersion & Homestay: Antibes to Paris
Program Overview
Town:
Antibes (French Riviera)
Dates:
July 7 – July 28, 2008
Travel Extension:
Paris (included)
Key Excursions:
Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Eze
Focus:
French Language and Cultural Immersion
Housing:
Family homestay
Level:
Grades 9 - 12 +1 year of French
Our Antibes program focuses on French language study and cultural immersion. This program is designed for students who have at least one year of French.
Students will be hosted by French families who live in the vicinity of our classrooms in Antibes. The homestay element of the program will facilitate the immersion experience by intensifying the cultural and linguistic adaptation of the students.
About Antibes
The French Riviera, also known as the land of celebrities and artists, is a popular destination for young travelers. Its outdoor life is vibrant, set along beautiful beaches, and underneath a warm sun. Scattered along the azure coast of the Mediterranean, its towns are filled with fine museums, architectural sites, exquisite cuisine and trendy shopping, making for a true paradise for our students.
Jutting into the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and centrally located between the cities of Nice and Cannes, Antibes is an ideal site to experience the best of the Riviera. Antibes has a distinct charm of a comfortable, relaxed and elegant town, rich with art and architecture. Small but bustling with a fantastic beach scene and dozens of outdoor cafés, Antibes is especially popular with young people.
The French language classes are taught by Abbey Road faculty; the curriculum combines classroom instruction, experiential learning and daily practice. This language study program facilitates the use of French through daily interaction, course work, activities and excursions. Experienced faculty encourage our students to speak French as often as possible, but it is important to recognize that the key to success in an immersion program is the student's own motivation and effort.
In the afternoons, three times a week, students will also be required to participate in French culture seminars covering a range of topics.
Homestay
The language courses are complemented by daily interaction with the French host families. Students have most of their meals with their host families, attend family events, and join their host families during day trips and other activities.
Typically, students share a double room with another Abbey Road student or with a host sister or brother. Most families live within walking distance from the school. For our students whose families may live farther away, the program arranges appropriate transportation.
Our families are carefully screened and regularly visited. Most of them have 5 to 7 years of experience hosting young foreign students. We believe that a good homestay experience is the foundation for a successful French study program. Therefore, we make every effort to match the students with the right family, considering their preferences and needs. Importantly, the success of a homestay experience depends upon the student's desire to keep an open mind and adapt to a different way of life.
Daily Schedule
During the week, students begin a typical day with the morning French classes. After lunch, all students and staff assemble for the daily group meeting. In the afternoons and evenings, Abbey Road students enjoy many cultural, athletic and recreational activities and events based on their interests. The students spend three to four evenings a week with their homestay families, benefiting from this unique opportunity to improve their knowledge of the French language, culture and way of living.
In addition to planned activities with the Abbey Road group, students will have plenty of free time to pursue personal interests, make friends and explore the town. We strive to maintain a perfect balance between structured activities and free time. While we give our students this privilege, we expect them to adhere to the program rules and safety guidelines, especially the policies on alcohol and curfew, and to uphold our standards of responsibility, maturity, and respect.
Weekend Excursions
On Saturdays and Sundays, students go on day-trips to some of the most beautiful sites of the French Riviera: Monaco, Nice and its Old Town, Cannes, and Eze.
Cannes:
In Cannes, students will see the Palais des Festivals, host site for the world famous Cannes Film Festival; shop in the chic district of Rue d'Antibes; and enjoy the café culture of Le Suquet.
Eze:
Eze is a dramatic, very well preserved Medieval village perched 1,400 feet above the sea. Students will experience the winding narrow streets, incredible vistas and a famous perfumerie.
Monaco:
The principality of Monaco covers just one square mile but is rich in history, tradition, culture and sport. Students will get to explore this sophisticated monarchy, including the Palace of the Prince, Grand Casino, and Oceanographic Museum.
Nice:
Students will visit one of France's largest cities and capital of the Côte d'Azur, known for its Italian-style Old Town, Promenade des Anglais, numerous beach clubs, parasailing and Musée Matisse.
Travel Extension: Paris
The travel extension takes place during the final week of the program. Students spend three days in Paris where they stay in a three-star hotel in the center of the city, walking distance from most key sites and monuments. Students explore the museums of Louvre, d'Orsay, Picasso, Rodin, and the Centre Pompidou. They also visit the neighborhoods of Marais, Quartier Latin, Bastille, and Saint Germain-de-Prés, take a boat tour on the River Seine and have plenty of time to experience the beauty of the City of Lights.
Program Fee & What's Included
Our program fee is all-inclusive: it includes airfare from New York to the program site, all travel extensions, trips and excursions, tuition, lodging and insurance, and much more. There are no hidden fees, extra costs or surprises. We encourage you to compare our program fee to other programs and see what they include.
The fee for the Antibes program can be found here:
Now is the time to apply! There is currently availability on this program. Due to strong interest, however, we encourage serious students to apply soon.
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For general questions about the application process, please visit our Application & Fees page.
If you have any special questions about the program or need assistance with the application process, please call us toll-free at (888) 462-2239 (from abroad (310) 276-1745) or email us at info@goabbeyroad.com.
