France

1) CENTRE MEDITERRANIEN IN CAP D'AIL

Since its inception, this school of French language and civilization has welcomed more than 210,000 students from 70 different countries. It is approved as a cultural institution under article 57/1 in the official Bulletin of the Department for National Education, Youth and Sport of France.

The Centre welcomes teenagers (age 13 to 17) of all nationalities and combines study with sports and cultural activities. The staff consisting of administrative and cultural directors, youth leaders and teachers keep the program running smoothly. The youth leaders live at the center with the students and help solve any problems they may have in adapting to life at the center while conscientiously overseeing all activities. Students are supervised 24 hours a day.

The French language teachers are university graduates, specializing in the teaching of French as a foreign language. Competent and dynamic, they endeavor to ensure that French is the language spoken and encourage the students to use their French language skills at all times.

2) CENTRE INTERNATIONAL LINGUISTIQUE ET SORTIF AGES 7-18

The Centre is located in the Champagne region of France, 110 km from Paris. Its 5 hectare grounds are situated on the banks of the Marne river.

Courses are given each morning from 9 :00 a.m. to 12 :00 p.m. (15 hrs per week total). The number of students per class is kept to a minimum (8 to 12), and children are thus provided with ideal learning conditions. Teachers participate actively in the Centre and can very closely monitor the work of individual students, provide them with special assistance, and help them with study methods and organization.

The Centre’s ideal location allows students to take full advantage of outdoors, and children are offered a wide range of sports daily at Troissy or Dormans, each of which is taught by a specialized instructor. Sports activities include: Water skiing, tennis, golf, fencing, mountain biking, archery, rifle shooting, modern dance and jazz, wind-surfing, canoe-kayak, swimming-pool, martial arts, baseball, various ball type sports, badminton, ping-pong, and more! Many non-sports activities are also provided, such as : parlor games, video-television, outdoor games, theatre and discotheque (at the Centre).

Educational and cultural bus trips are organized for students, who are accompanied by their teachers. These trips include: tours of local towns, castles, cathedrals, museums, and also simple relaxation and shopping. Some of scheduled sites are Paris, Reims, Epernay ... These activities are included in the fee. Optional Excursions: EuroDisney or Asterix Park excursions are offered once during each session. Participation is optional. Additional fee applies (60 Euros per trip, must be paid in cash directly at the center!).

Canada

LANGUAGE STUDIES CANADA (LSC) IN MONTREAL

LSC's French Summer Language Adventure (SLA) offers an effective small group French language course combined with an adventure in Canadian culture and lifestyle. This program is designed to provide a language learning experience in a fun setting. During July and August every year, SLA welcomes teenagers from all over the world to Montreal, the world's largest bilingual/bicultural city.

Designed for teenagers, Language Adventure offers a balanced blend of activities which introduce students to the city and its culture as well as providing them with many opportunities to participate in sports. Montreal is host to several festivals, artistic and cultural events. The planned schedule takes advantage of Montreal's many attractions so that you can enjoy the best summer has to offer.

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