Semester Abroad in France
Studying in France
Experience French holidays, food and traditions with your host family. Gaze upon landscapes that inspired Van Gogh and Matisse in Provence. The program in France allows you to choose an intensive French language experience or pursue a wine studies certificate, helping you cater the program to your specific academic interests, all the while immersing you in the culture of southern France.
“The beauty of studying abroad is that every day is a new day and you learn something unique by the end of it. Even if it is just a regular school day, being in a new culture means you will see and experience something interesting or novel in your routine.”
—Elin Johnson
Program Details
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Program Students can study at:
- IAU College, Aix-en-Provence
- IAU offers a variety of focuses, including French, Honors French and a Wine Studies program.
- Aix-en-Provence is located in Provence, in southern France and it offers access to traditional French culture in an intimate setting while maintaining the charm and elegance of a large metropolis.
- Local excursions during the semester programs provide students with enhanced awareness of Provencal culture while giving them a unique and unparalleled French experience.
- IAU boasts a wellness coordinator and student life coordinator for study abroad who are dedicated to creating a healthy and engaging environment for students.
- University of Burgundy, Dijon,
- IAU College, Aix-en-Provence
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Academics - IAU - Aix-en Provence Academics
- General Program: Students can choose from a variety of courses in English or French. French language courses are all taught in French.
- French Honors Certificate: The French Honors Program is designed for French Majors or other students with demonstrated advanced level French, interested in a comprehensive language and cultural immersion program.
- Wine Studies Certificate: The Wine Studies Certificate Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the complex and vast wine industry, paving the way for a potential future in the global wine world.
- University of Burgundy Academics
- IAU - Aix-en Provence Academics
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Dates - Fall or spring semesters (dates vary by location). French majors can study for a year.
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Additional Requirements and Recommendations - French Language Programs: With the exception of the wine studies program at IAU College, all participants are required to take or audit the appropriate level of French in the semester directly preceding their study abroad in France.
- University of Burgundy and IAU College: Minimum 1 year of college level French
- IAU College - French Honors Program and French majors: Minimum 2 years of college level French
- Preference is given to students with at least a B average in French language.
- IAU Wine Certificate Program:
- Currently in Linfield's Wine Studies program
- No language prerequisites, but must take a French language course while abroad
- It is highly recommended that students take TCCA 230 (Intercultural Communication: Global Perspectives).
- French Language Programs: With the exception of the wine studies program at IAU College, all participants are required to take or audit the appropriate level of French in the semester directly preceding their study abroad in France.
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Housing - IAU-Aix-en Provence: Student live with host families. Daily breakfast and six weekday dinners are included.
- University of Burgundy: Students on the French language program stay with host families; wine studies students may choose either a host family or campus housing.
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Costs -
Other Information - Program Brochure
- Information Booklet (PDF) - safety, suggested spending budget, students guide, and more
- Student Blogs
Study Abroad Application - Download and Complete (Requires CatNet ID)
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