Requirements for Summer FLAS program



 British Columbia     |   Nova Scotia  |      Ontario    |    Quebec 



Note: Some application deadlines are in April

British Columbia

• intensive French program in July and August, featuring classes, workshops, socio-cultural activities and excursions led by highly qualified native speakers
• all levels, from beginner to advanced - minimum age 18
• residential and non-residential options
• all the advantages and facilities of a modern university, including a state-of-the-art language centre
• beautiful, safe, green campus, a short walk from the ocean, situated on Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada - one of Canada's top tourist destinations

Nova Scotia

• students completing the suggested curriculum are able to function in French
• facilities include: Language laboratories, Library, Bookstore, Residence, Health Services, Recreation Facilities and Convenience Store
• the natural environment in which Sainte-Anne is located has a great influence on the quality of student life here
• the campus located right on the sea shore and warm acceptance of the Acadian community, create a healthy environment in which students find it easy to study

Ontario

• located in Canada's bilingual capital city
• offer wide range of courses adapted to needs of students
• highly qualified teachers who are specialists in second language teaching
• low student-to-teacher ratio
• classes taught in modern classroom and state-of-the-art language laboratories
• Universite d'Ottawa is a centre for research in second-language acquisition and pedagogy

Quebec

Université Laval
Quebec City   
http://www.elul.ulaval.ca

• programs bring together a diverse clientele: undergraduate and graduate students, historians, diplomats, writers and French teachers
• emphasis at the ƒcole des langues vivantes is on quality teaching with a focus on authenticity - stress in placed on real communicative situations
• highly qualified teachers provide instruction to students at all levels, from beginner to advanced
• studying French in Quebec City offers total immersion in a medium-sized city that is notable as much for its safety as for the warmth of its people
• off-campus housing is also available for students who wish to experience a total immersion in a city whose population is 98% French-speaking
• NOTE: a 6th week of study is arranged for FLAS students, following the 5-week program

Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier
Quebec City
http://www.collegegarnier.qc.ca/international/eng/quebec/index.html

• the Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier is the oldest French college of North America. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1635
• the College is located in the heart of the historic city of Quebec, a world heritage city UNESCO
• Quebec is a safe and welcoming city
• programs to improve oral French, an appreciation of the culture of Quebec and immersion in the Quebec francophone community
• lodging: in residence (summer program) and with host families for the other programs

Université de Montréal
Montréal
http://www.fep.umontreal.ca/langues/eng/

• courses offered in oral and written French, business, didactics, Quebec culture and a special concentration in French for academic purposes
• Université de Montréal is the largest French university in North America, with 50,000 students
• located in Montreal which has cultural resources such as French theaters, cinemas, newspapers and television stations

Université du Québec ˆ Montréal
Montréal
http://www.unites.uqam.ca/langues/
Click on "Ecoles d'ete"

• Located in downtown Montreal, UQAM is a French-language university with 40,000 students
• The École de langues at UQAM has been offering services over the past 20 years to more than 8,500 students each year in 12 different languages
• Montreal is one of the safest cities in the world and boasts one of the lowest costs of living

• prepares students for effective interaction in a francophone milieu
• classes and special activities are held full time
• language laboratories and specialized clinics respond to linguistic needs and guide the students through their development
• lecturers are skilled professionals with years of experience teaching French as a second language at the university level and in a multicultural environment

Université du Québec â Chicoutimi
Chicoutimi
http://elf.uqac.ca/index-netscape.php

• French Immersion offered in a completely French-speaking environment in the very beautiful urban setting of Chicoutimi
• homestay programs make it a real and total immersion
• wide range of outdoor activities and socio-cultural, sports and tourist activities included in all programs
• access to all university services: residence, sports centre, library, language lab, cafeteria, computer rooms, internet and student bookstore

Université du Québec ˆ Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières
http://www.uqtr.uquebec.ca/eif/elder/index.html

• l'École internationale de français is the ideal location to perfect your French language skills
• programs are designed to provide students with the ability to communicate effectively in French with emphasis on oral and written skills
• delivered by a team of highly-trained, competent professors and dynamic activity leaders
• the rich and varied socio-cultural program integrates students into the unique culture of Quebec
• campus facilities include: modern gymnasium, olympic indoor swimming pool, student residences, student café and discoteque

Collège de Jonquière
Jonquière
http://www.languages-jonquiere.ca/AN/AccueilAN.asp

• a history of over 30 years of second language teaching
• highly qualified teaching staff
• courses focusing on oral communication
• software facilitating self-directed learning of grammar
• an immersion in a completely Francophone environment

Collège de Rivière-du-Loup
Rivière-du-Loup
http://ecoledelangues.cegep-rdl.qc.ca/

• program established in 1974 to provide non-francophones with the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the language and culture of Quebec
• participate in a unique cultural and linguistic experience that you'll never forget
• cultural activities to allow students to participate fully in the social and cultural life of the community
• host families are carefully selected and reside in small communities in Rivière-du-Loup and the region
• the special geographic location allows us to offer many attractive excursions -river cruise: visiting the island and whale watching, outdoor sports and a weekend in Quebec city

Last updated: 18 July, 2007