Québec
CANADA Program on French Language and Francophone Culture
Program Overview
Town:
Québec City (Québec province)
Dates:
July 25 – August 15, 2008
Key Excursions:
Cap Tourmente, Île d'Orléans, Lévis
Travel Extension:
Montréal (included)
Focus:
French Language Study and Cultural Immersion
Housing:
Student Residence
Level:
Grades 9-12
Availability is becoming limited for many programs.
We encourage serious students to call us to find out if there is availability for their program of interest.
Call us today at 888-462-2239.
Our summer pre-college program in Québec is designed for students completing grades 9-12. Candidates for this residential program will be academically motivated, responsible, and will have completed at least one year of high school French.
About Québec
The most French city in North America, Québec is a must-see for any Francophile. This beautiful city is located along the banks of the Saint Lawrence River and is the capital of the Canadian province of Québec. Vieux Québec (Old Québec), the only fortified city on the continent north of Mexico whose walls are still intact, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Whether enjoying fine dining along the rue St. Jean, shopping at the Marché Vieux Port or strolling along the ramparts, students will be immersed in one of the most fascinating francophone cultures in the world.
Academics
The academic component of the Québec program includes two primary subjects: French language and Francophone culture in North America.
The French language courses will be taught by experienced Abbey Road faculty and will be offered in small groups, with a duration of approximately 3 hours. The first half of class will focus on grammar and vocabulary. The students will then be expected to put what they have learned into practice by participating in relevant conversational workshops and activities designed by their professors. The language courses are taught at many levels to accommodate beginners to more advanced students. Abbey Road faculty will provide additional tutoring and conversational practice outside of normal class hours.
The students will also study francophone culture through classes and workshops, exploring the role Québec has played in its history and development. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded learning experience and is presented using classroom instruction, field studies and practicum.
Residence
Students will live in a modern dormitory on a lovely, centrally located university campus. They will typically share a room with one or more of their peers.
The residential program in Québec encourages and facilitates the use of French through daily interaction, formal and informal courses, activities and excursions. All of the Abbey Road faculty and staff who live with the students are fluent in French and encourage our students to speak French. However, the key to success in a language study program is the student's own motivation and effort.
Daily Schedule
During the week, students will start a typical day with the morning French class. In the afternoons and evenings, students choose from a variety of social, recreational, and artistic activities dependent on their interests: athletics, excursions to local sites and museums, concerts and performances, shopping, and outdoor cafés. Students will be expected to participate in at least 3 cultural seminars per week.
Weekend Excursions
The students will spend their weekends exploring the region in all its splendor. Destinations will include Cap Tourmente, Île d'Orléans, and Lévis just to name a few.
Cap Tourmente: Île d'Orléans:
Travel Extension: Montréal
During the final week of the program, the group will travel together to Montréal for three days. The group will stay in a 3-star hotel located within walking distance of many beautiful sites and monuments. The itinerary may include visits to the Musée de Beaux Arts de Montréal and the Musée D'Archéologie. Students will also enjoy Vieux Montréal and the Quartier Latin.
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.
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.
If you would like to receive a brochure by mail, please complete the short online Preliminary Inquiry, and we will send one immediately.
If you are ready to apply now, click on the Online Application to get started.
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.
