University of Orleans
Service des Relations Internationales
Pôle des Stages et Séjours Linguistiques - France

Schedule of the courses
Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 : from Wednesday June 25th to Thursday 17th July

Arrival and reception : Monday, 23rd June
Tests : Tuesday 24th June
Beginning of the courses: Wednesday 25th June
Official validation of studies : Thursday 17th July
End of the courses : Thursday 17th July (evening)
Departure : Friday 18th July
Faculté des Lettres

Program summary
Courses are limited to a total of 17 participants per level.

- Level 1 : Suitable for "beginners" (having learnt French for at least one year)
- Level 2: Intermediate 1 Review the grammatical basics of the language and increase your fluency while at the same time familiarizing yourself with today's French way of living
- Level 3 : Intermediate 2 : Reinforce skills in the French language and explore with us French culture and civilisation of the past and the present
- Level 4 : Advance : Reinforce your French grammatical and cultural skills

Cost of the program
Levels 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 : € 850 (includes 200 € deposit and 650 € for the course)

This amount includes :
- the courses, guest speakers, workshops, field trips and fees (100 hours).
- teaching and instructional material.

Housing in the University dormitories room or studios From Monday 23th June to Friday 18th July.
Note that Checking out is by appointment only on Friday 20th July between 8 a.m and 2 p.m when planning your return flight. Plan a minimum of 3h00 to 3h30 to reach the airport in Paris. Do Allow extra time for bagage registration and new flight regulations (delays).

- A single room on campus : shared shower and lavatory facilities on each floor, sheets and blankets included, breakfast not included : € 160.

- A studio apartment in town : kitchenette, bathroom and a shower, sheets and blankets included, breakfast not included : 410€ (Highly recommended, most students stay here).

Bus pass for a month required : € 27.


Housing in a French family : Amounts must be paid directly to the family.
From Monday 23th June to Friday 18th July, € 420 for bed , breakfast and 19 evening meals. supplement of € 4 per meal taken with the family at week-ends.

EXTRA COST FOR THE STUDENT

Eating facilities on the University campus
Meals at the University cafeteria everyday except on Sundays and on July 14 th.
Lunch or dinner : Students under 28 years : € 2.80

Bus passes/Tramway passes for students choosing a studio (in town centre) or for housing with a family
around € 27 for one month
around € 13 for ten trips

Other activities
Local French students will be supervising activities such as french video films, rowing, swimming, night clubs, museums, trips to town, meals in french restaurants, etc...

Admission to the program 18 years or older. A student's application is confirmed upon final payment of both tuition and housing.
Return as quickly as possible :

- the application and pre-evaluation form,
- 2 ID size photos (3cm x 3cm), (Passeport size)
- a non refundable deposit of 200 € , in the form of a " bank cheque " or money order/bank tranfert in Euros only ( no cash accepted), made payable to Monsieur l'Agent comptable de l'Université d'Orléans. Please make sure that we receive the full amount requested (bank transfert fees should not be deducted from the amount we receive). This is why we strongly recommend that you use Bank checks for your payments.

You will then receive notice of your certificate of acceptance in the program.
Please note that only cheques made out in Euros will be accepted.

Payment of the outstanding balance (See Bank Account Details) if paying by bank transfert
The oustanding balance for courses and housing are due prior to May 31st. Send a bank cheque or money order in Euros only, made payable to Monsieur l'Agent Comptable de l'Université d'Orléans .

You will then receive :

- a certificate of final acceptance into the program,
- the details of your housing assignment.
- specific details concerning your arrival in Orléans and the program you will follow.

Cancellation and refunds
- Deposit of 200€ non refundable
- Before 31st May : the cost of course and the housing (single room or studio) will be refunded.
- From the 1st June : no refund for tuition or housing in a studio will be made.
- Up to June 24th, housing costs in a single room will be reimbursed for the full amount.
- After June 24th no refund will be made. Once the student has begun the program, no refund will be given for a withdrawal.

Upon your arrival in Orléans, you should present :
- a piece of identification.
- official proof of international medical insurance covering medical care and repatriation. ISIC card accepted

For further information or enrolment, please contact :
Madame Catherine COXHEAD (Assistante administrative)
Madame Marie-Thérèse FARMINE (professeur)
Monsieur Vincent PREVOST (Secrétaire)

Université d'Orléans,
Service des Relations Internationales, Pôle Stages et Séjours Linguistiques
BP 6749 - 45067 Orléans Cedex 2 - France
Tél (00 33) 2 38 41 71 55 - Fax (00 33) 2 38 41 72 55
E- Mail : international@univ-orleans.fr

MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM (Registration forms to be filled on line and returned by mail with appropriate documents )