This intensive French program was designed for those who wish to perfect their knowledge of French and get work experience in a Francophone environment.
The program runs for 13 weeks and has 2 components:
Everything is included in the program price: courses, accommodation and meals with a host family, activities, workshops and transportation in town. The cost also includes the internship and personalized training to prepare the student.
This program is ideal for someone who wishes to have a unique linguistic and professional experience.
Prior to their arrival, participants will fill out a form indicating their type of desired internship. The 4-week internship is full-time and unpaid. Credits are not attributed for the internship but students can obtain a certificate confirming their participation.
The nature and location of the internship will be determined with students upon their arrival. The main purpose of the internship is for students to put their language skills into practice in a team setting and a Francophone work place.
Each week, individual meetings are organized with a French teacher to evaluate the linguistic goals of the internship and discuss how to reach the objectives set out by the student and the employer.
3 courses (9 credits) among courses offered
15 hours
Classroom attendance is mandatory.
In addition to classes, every afternoon we offer optional learning workshops:
Some activities are offered to students. Depending on the season, these activities may vary.
Other activities that promote community involvement are also offered to students.
Accommodation with a host family is included in the program price. This direct contact will maximize the French learning process and exposure to Quebec culture.
All meals are included in the program price. Host families will provide breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday and all three meals on the weekend.
From Monday to Friday during the 9 weeks at UQAC, lunches are offered at the campus cafeteria. During the 4-week internship, students are given a lunch allowance from Monday to Friday.
The student will not need to pay for daily transportation between the host family and the university. Transportation between the airport or the bus station and the host family is also included upon arrival and departure.
At the start of the program, students sign a contract stating that they will speak only French in class and during activities organized by the École de langue.