France: IAU College Aix-en-Provence
Study abroad in France at IAU College in Aix-en-Provence.
IAU College offers students the opportunity to learn about French language and culture while taking a variety of courses in English and living in the picturesque town of Aix-en-Provence in southern France, close to Marseilles and the聽French Riviera.
Why study abroad in France?
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Students can opt to participate, at no additional cost, in the 听,听a week long 1-credit program before the start of the semester which includes cultural activities and language practice.
Courses
Learn in English across a wide range of IAU courses鈥攆rom art history and business to international relations, political science, communications, psychology, and studio art. You鈥檒l also take a required French language course at any level 鈥� no prior experience required!
Housing
Live in a French homestay and experience day鈥憈o鈥慸ay life in Provence firsthand. You鈥檒l stay with hosts who have been part of the program for years and have been highly rated by past participants. It鈥檚 an authentic, welcoming environment that helps you practice the language, understand local customs, and feel connected to the community.
Meals
When living in a French homestay, students will be on a demi-pension 鈥減lan". This includes daily breakfast and six dinners per week. Students eat lunches and one dinner out at the many wonderful cafes and restaurants in Aix.
Activities
- IAU College offers cultural activities including a lecture series, social events, events connecting students with French students from the University of Aix, wine tasting, cooking workshops and more!
- Students can take advantage of the beautiful location of Provence and go biking, hiking, take dancing classes, and engage in other outdoor activities.
- The students will also have a French partenaires linguistiques that will show students around the city and answer any questions they might have.
Excursions
- The program usually includes a field trip to Nice/Monaco/Antibes. In both fall and spring, the program includes day trips to Provence, Loire Valley, and Normandy.
- Some courses include specific field trips to locations related to the course. Past trips have included the Alps, Morocco, Barcelona & Amsterdam.
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