Academic Year in French Program
(end of August to end of June)
Duration: 10 months
The Academic Year in French Program offers a complete immersion in the French-Canadian culture as well as the opportunity to attain an advanced level of French. This program also prepares students to function successfully in French language post-secondary academic institutions in Quebec.
Host Family
In addition to attending high school in French, students are lodged with host families, on a full
board basis. They share the day-to-day life, including leisure and outings and in return they are
asked to comply with the family rules. Host families are local French-speaking families, screened
and selected to ensure an optimal cultural experience.
In addition to screening host families, Edu-Inter offers support 24/7, as well as monthly reports to inform parents of their children's social and academic progress.
Summer Bridge Program (July 18 to August 12, 2011)
The summer program aims to prepare students for the academic year, through an introduction to the
academic context and to life in Quebec, and by reinforcing their proficiency in French. It consists
of 15 hours of FSL classes per week plus afternoon, evening and weekend activities and excursions
to help participants learn about Quebec history and culture. The program is obligatory for students
who have not demonstrated an intermediate level of French (B1 level according to the CEFRL*), and
highly recommended for all other students.
FSL and Academic Support
Students who begin the academic program and have not yet attained the B1 level of proficiency* receive
additional French as a Second Language (FSL) lessons and academic support. The support team has as a
priority to help each student to successfully integrate and succeed in the challenging academic program.
Students receive 4.5 hours of FSL instruction and academic support per week.
Activities and Excursions
Students participate in one organized cultural activity every month. The specific activities and
excursions are in accordance to Edu-Inter's program.
Participant Prerequisites
- Have successfully completed the preceding academic program (grade).
- Aged between 13 and 17 years
- Language Proficiency: Intermediate (B1 according to the CEFRL)*
* Levels are assessed according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
