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French Studies in the Arts, Language, Literature and Culture

Abbey Road Programs

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Course description

Every student on the program chooses two classes as their academic focus: a major and an elective. The French major class meets every morning Monday to Friday while electives meet three afternoons a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The majors meet 5 times a week for 3 hours each, and the electives meet 3 times a week for 2 hours each.

Majors: French language

Electives and Workshops: French Conversation and Culture, Photography, Studio Art, French Cinema, Riviera Sports

Students are placed in their French class according to their level, we accept beginners, intermediate and advanced speakers. There is a placement test on the first day of class.

In addition, we offer individual tutoring and intensive small group workshops, for those who want to challenge themselves and see a dramatic improvement in their French proficiency. Our language classes are taught in a fun, interactive, experiential way, maximizing intensive language and cultural immersion.

Class schedule

Course duration
2-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
21 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 14 - 18 years old
Average 16 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The village of St-Laurent-du-Var located along the French Riviera, just west of
Nice, remains off the beaten path of mass tourism. St-Laurent is an authentic
French community with the distinct charm of a comfortable, relaxed town. It
offers our students the opportunity to experience the real, everyday southern
French lifestyle and culture.
Because of St-Laurent’s proximity to Nice, students will have several opportunities
each week to visit this vibrant city and take advantage of everything the popular
Riviera capital has to offer: the lively Promenade, world-class museums, an
attractive shopping district and the exciting Old Town. St-Laurent is an ideal
program for students who are interested in advanced French language study
and a rewarding homestay experience.

In addition to the French language major and
elective courses, the St-Laurent-du-Var program
will also offer activities based on student interest.
In the past, our students have played the traditional
French game of pétanque, participated in cooking
workshops, played on a popular local golf course
and worked with local theater groups to put on
their own performance!

Year opened
2001
Number of classrooms
3

Facilities

  • After-Class Seminars
  • Cultural Trips
  • Sports Activities
  • Social Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
All
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Abbey Road Programs varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 16. In the summer, the average age is 16.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
75%
Other
25%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Located off the beaten path of mass tourism just fifteen minutes west of Nice, this southern beach village offers the perfect introduction to French language and culture.

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housing

Housing

Abbey Road Programs offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 14 - 18 years old
Location: In the city center of Nice
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
Morning language classes are complemented by daily interaction with your
French hosts. Homestays are typically located in quiet residential neighborhoods
that are a short walk from our classrooms. On average, students spend 4 evenings
per week at home enjoying dinner and activities with their homestay families. The
remaining evenings are spent with the St-Laurent group where students enjoy
group meals and a variety of cultural and recreational options. Our students are
housed with 1-2 Abbey Road students of the same gender by families that have
been involved with us for years.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Nice based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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