GATE to France:
Summer Immersion in France
Where?
Rennes, Brittany. The capital of Brittany, Rennes is a vibrant, traditional French city. It's streets are filled with music and cultural exhibits throughout the summer. GATE to France is based a few miles outside of the city in the classic town of Pacé. A safe and friendly environment, Pacé offers our students the comfort and peace of mind of a family oriented atmosphere with the immediate access to Rennes, within five minutes on the bus. Click on map for more information on Rennes. |
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When?
Summer - generally mid-June to mid-July
Who?
Eligible students: High school students with a cumulative GPA of 3 or higher, having completed a minimum of level 2 in French. Students must be mature and responsible, creating for appropriate ambassadors of their school and country.
Leaders: Students are accompanied and supervised by the Program Director and the Trip Leader, who remain with the students for the duration of the program.
Host Families: Students are carefully matched with select host families. Families are selected by the Program Director to ensure a warm, caring home for each student.
Why?
Language immersion: Through a combination of language intensive classes, activities and adventures, students are exposed to and taught selected host families teaches students regional culture and allows for accelerated language acquisition. practical French in context. A month-long stay in selected host families teaches students regional culture and allows for accelerated language acquisition.
How much?
Tuition: The tuition for this program is $3,650.
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 First-rate academic instruction |
 Airfare |
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| Textbooks and school supplies |
Spending money for souvenirs |
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| Accommodation in host family |
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| All food |
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| Travel within France |
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| Admission to museums and sites visited |
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| Travel insurance |
To apply: Applications are available at our website. To download an application, click here for a Microsoft Word application or here for a PDF. Completed forms are due to Give And Take Education by March 15th. Late applications are considered depending on availability.
Academics: Each day, students have two classes:
French: French language development is the focal point of the academic program. Each student is placed in a level-appropriate class with students of similar ability. Class size is between three and five students. Practical vocabulary along with precise grammatical usage is taught using interactive com- munication methodology. The material in the language classes is designed to compliment the Cultural Study classes. Cultural Study classes: As a complimentary academic curriculum, Cultural Study classes are designed to explore French culture through different Modules: |
Morning classes are held in Le Vieux Logis |
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Module 1: French cuisine: sustainable food production
Module 2: French history: La Résistance
Module 3: French poetry and music
Module 4: Les Châteaux et La Renaissance
Each Module is designed and taught by teachers from the region and include travel to visit the related sites of interest.
More information:
You may request more information by mail:
Give And Take Education
1025 3rd Avenue, Suite 1
Longmont, CO 80501Email: admissions@giveandtakeeducation.com
Phone: (303) 746-2474
Last modified: 06/28/09
