UAlberta: La Rochelle French Program
City: La Rochelle Country: France
UAlberta - Summer Program: La Rochelle French Program Website
Overview
What the Program has to offer:
- A four-week program focused on studying French in a rich cultural and historic setting famous for its architecture, scenery, and cuisine
- Explore the cultural, historic, literary and social aspects of modern France with emphasis on the region of La Rochelle
- Located in La Rochelle, France, a beautiful port town on the Atlantic coast of France with strong connections to Canada since the 17th and 18th centuries, when explorers and settlers set sail across the ocean.
- The local beaches and attractions, plus its proximity to the lovely Ile de Ré and countless surrounding historic sites, make La Rochelle an ideal centre for exploring this stimulating region of France
- Students stay with host families and get to experience the French way of life
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Spring
Term Dates: May 31 - June 25, 2027
Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate
Fees and Costs
- $250 application fee (paid only after acceptance)
- $1462 program fee; 2027 program fee TBD
- Tuition for FREN 333 (*3) and FREN 499 (*3) and mandatory non-instructional fees
- Return airfare to and from France
- Medical/travel insurance
- Money for weekend meals and personal expenses
Program Information & Contact
Students are registered in both FREN 333 French Cultural Moments (pre-requisite FREN 300, FRANC 226, Delf B2 or consent of the department) and FREN 499 La Rochelle Project for a total of *6 credits.
For all questions related to eligibility, applying, deadlines, costs and program details, contact the Study Abroad team at goabroad@ualberta.ca
International Education + Enrolment, Education Abroad
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.