Learn French in Paris

Accord - Ecole de Langues - 2006

PARIS, THE "CITY OF LIGHT"

Famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and cultural diversity Paris remains one of the most visited cities in the world. Paris has always been a hive of artistic and intellectual activity with its 134 museums, 170 theaters, world-famous universities and cultural festivals, which take place all year round. The gardens and woods of Paris are the largest in Europe: 2200 hectares of green areas including more than 400 parks, gardens and walks. Paris is also of course the capital of fashion and design and internationally renowned for its boutiques, department stores and young designers.

THE SCHOOL - IN THE HEART OF PARIS

THE "GRANDS BOULEVARDS" ACCORD language school is located in the heart of Paris, on the "Grands Boulevards", just a few minutes walk from the Louvre, the Opera, the Georges Pompidou Centre (Beaubourg) and the famous grands Magasins. This colorful area of Paris has become famous all over the world as it has often been used as a film location. Indeed, it continues to be a source of inspiration for the film industry.

WELL-EQUIPPED PREMISES ACCORD is situated on the second floor of a typical Parisian building. There are 20 classrooms all equipped with audio-visual material. At the Cafeteria students can find a large selection of daily papers and magazines in French, as well as the cultural program produced by the school. We also have a cyber-cafeteria with multimedia computers and Internet access.

ST. NICOLAS CAMPUS - SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Students are offered language courses, accommodation (with half-board every day) on the same Campus. The St. Nicolas Campus is on the edge of Paris, near the Porte de Versailles. The Campus is open from July to August. Accommodations in single or double rooms with showers and toilets on each floor. At the Campus": TV Room, Cyber-Cafeteria with free and unlimited Internet access, Self-service Restaurant and a Cafeteria.

ST. NICOLAS CAMPUS - SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR TEENS (10-16 YEARS) At the St. Nicolas Campus parents can find French Language courses for their teens. The summer ACCORD school for teens is on the edge of Paris near the Porte de Versailles. The school is open from July to August.

LE ROCHETON & BOIS D' AUTEUIL - SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR TEENS (13-16 YEARS) Students are offered full board and room plus daily language lessons and a full program of leisure activities (sports and culture/tourism). Le Rocheton Residence is 60 min. outside of Paris. The Bois d' Auteuil Campus is 45 min. outside of Paris. The programs for teens are "all inclusive" with 24 hour supervision.

OUR TEACHING METHOD

ORAL COMMUNICATION IS A PRIORITY At ACCORD we aim to help you communicate efficiently and effectively in French. To achieve this you need not only a strong command of the language, but also an in-depth understanding of French culture. For this reason students at ACCORD practice their language skills in an authentic and communicative environment. All four skills are used: Listening: using audio-visual materials such as extracts from movies, TV and radio programs and songs Speaking: role-plays, debates, meetings and excursions Reading: understanding and analyzing authentic documents such as newspaper and magazine articles, professional documents, administrative forms and literature Writing: a range of writing activities aimed at achieving communicative goals and improving your knowledge of the language At ACCORD grammar is taught through language games and a variety of communicative exercises.

THEATER WORKSHOP In 1988 ACCORD launched its very own theater workshop (the first of its kind in France) as part of a French language training course. The workshop aims to build up your confidence and fluency by placing an emphasis on the use of gesture and intonation. You can take part in the workshop one morning a week and it forms an integral part of the intensive courses.

TEACHERS All the teachers at ACCORD are qualified in teaching French as a Foreign Language and experienced in teaching students from all over the world. All teachers have at least one university degree: MBA, DEA, PHD. They continually create and update teaching materials, keeping their students' language needs in mind at all times. They are involved in research projects and in developing our teaching material. ACCORD employs full-time administrative staff dedicated to academics, accommodation, cultural activities and bookings. ACCORD is registered at the Academy of Paris as a Private Institute of High Education and is associated with the University of Paris V and Paris VII.

LANGUAGE LEVELS There are 8 language levels at ACCORD ranging from complete beginner to advanced. You can join a class at your level at any time during the year.

LEVEL TESTING AND NEEDS ANALYSIS On the first Monday students go through an oral and a written test in order to ascertain their level of French.

CERTIFICATES At the end of the course students will receive a course certificate specifying the number of hours attended. An assessment certificate can be given on request.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSE

INTENSIVE COURSE - A 20 lessons per week Mo-Fr, from 9am to 1pm (each lesson = 45min.) 14 students max. in a class All Levels: from beginning to advanced Beginners - see starting dates below All Other Levels - start any Monday of the year Starting dates for beginners: Jan 2,16,30; Feb 6,20; Mar 6,20; Apr 3,5; May 15, 29; Jun 6,19; Jul 3,10,17; Aug 7,21; Sep 4;Oct 2,16,30; Nov 6,20; Dec 4.

Weeks Price in Euro per week 1 295 2 or 3 255 4 to 8 225 9-12 215 13 205 24 (1 Semester) 185 36 (1 Academic Year) 175

INTENSIVE COURSE - B 23 lessons per week Mo-Fr, from 9am to 1pm (each lesson = 45min.) 1 afternoon workshop from 2pm to 5pm 14 students max. in a class All Levels: from beginning to advanced Beginners - see starting dates below All Other Levels - start any Monday of the year Starting dates for beginners: Jan 2,16,30; Feb 6,20; Mar 6,20; Apr 3,5; May 15, 29; Jun 6,19; Jul 3,10,17; Aug 7,21; Sep 4;Oct 2,16,30; Nov 6,20; Dec 4

Weeks Price in Euro per week 1 325 2 or 3 270 4 to 8 245 9-12 235 13 215 24 (1 Semester) 200 36 (1 Academic Year) 185

SUPER INTENSIVE COURSE - C 26 lessons per week Mo-Fr, from 9am to 1pm (each lesson = 45min.) 2 afternoon workshops from 2.00pm - 5.00pm 14 students max. in a class All Levels: from beginning to advanced Beginners - see starting dates below All Other Levels - start any Monday of the year Starting dates for beginners: Jan 2,16,30; Feb 6,20; Mar 6,20; Apr 3,5; May 15, 29; Jun 6,19; Jul 3,10,17; Aug 7,21; Sep 4;Oct 2,16,30; Nov 6,20; Dec 4.

Weeks Price in Euro per week 1 340 2 or 3 290 4 to 8 260 9-12 245 13 225 24 (1 Semester) 215 36 (1 Academic Year) 200

INTENSIVE COURSE - D 29 lessons per week Mo-Fr, from 9am to 1pm (each lesson = 45min.) 3 afternoons from 2pm to 5pm 14 students max. in a class All Levels: from beginning to advanced Beginners - see starting dates below All Other Levels - start any Monday of the year Starting dates for beginners: Jan 2,16,30; Feb 6,20; Mar 6,20; Apr 3,5; May 15, 29; Jun 6,19; Jul 3,10,17; Aug 7,21; Sep 4;Oct 2,16,30; Nov 6,20; Dec 4.

Weeks Price in Euro per week 1 365 2 or 3 305 4 to 8 275 9-12 255 13 235 24 (1 Semester) 225 36 (1 Academic Year) 210

INTENSIVE PLUS COURSE - E This course is ideal for business people and diplomats who need to acquire a high command of specialized French in the shortest possible time. This course is also recommended to those who need to prepare for an important event: exam, professional meeting, conference, etc... INTENSIVE PLUS OPTIONS are be combined with courses A, B & C; all levels from beginning to advanced.

No. of Lessons No. of private Lessons Price in Euro per week 20 - Course A 5 590 20 - Course A 10 810 20 - Course A 20 1,420 23 - Course B 5 610 23 - Course B 10 830 23 - Course B 20 1,440 26 - Course C 5 630 26 - Course C 10 850

ONE TO ONE TUITION - F (French for specific purposes) Private lessons designed to accelerate the learning process or work on a specific problem, specialized language for business, finance, commerce, medicine, science, etc. 1 lesson = 45 min Tailor made programs at any time, all year round all levels: from beginning to advanced complementary to any another course or as a one to one program only

No. of Lessons Price in Euro per lesson 1 for one person 95 5-10 for one person 80 over 10 for one person 65

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED from Saturday, December 23rd 2006 - Sunday, January 7th 2007

FRENCH NATIONAL HOLIDAYS 2006 (classes are not held and not refunded on national and local French holidays) April 17th May 1st, 8th June 5th July 14th August 15th November 1st

SUMMER SCHOOL

Why not learn on holiday? Following a French course at the ACCORD Summer Campus means spending an unforgettable holiday in one of the most prestigious capital cities in the world, while studying the language of Victor Hugo and Yves Montand. You will share the experience with students coming from all over the world. You can stay on campus in a single or double room with bathrooms facilities on each floor. Breakfast and evening meal are included in the price. The French classes take place on campus too.

TEEN'S SUMMER PROGRAMS

For the Teen's Summer residential programs, there is a choice of drama workshops, volleyball, swimming, tennis, plus organized excursions to tourist and cultural sites in and around Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower and Disneyland Paris are a few of the activities available in the afternoons. Evenings offer games, disco parties and a movie club. These summer campus' include housing in large country residences with class rooms, accommodations and restaurant/cafe facilities in the same building which are surrounded by extensive grounds in the rural countryside. The Study Plans feature quality teaching, supervised sports and excursions, comfort, hygiene and healthy food. Airport "pick-up" services are available for arrivals and departures. All students are given placement tests upon arrival and placed in classes of a max. of 15 students of equal experience in French. Prices include room and meals. 2 Stars Accommodation at Le Rocheton and Bois d' Auteuil (3 beds, a shower and a basin in each room) Standard Accommodation only at Le Rocheton (3 beds in each room and communal shower and toilets on each floor) Rates on Request

ACCORD FOR TEENS: "LE ROCHETON" & "BOIS D'AUTEUIL" for the 13-17 year old an "all inclusive" residential program from July 3rd to August 13th Classes are from Mo-Fr 9.30am - 12.30pm Courses for beginners start July 3rd, 17th & 31st Courses for intermediate and advanced start every Sunday Student may enroll form 2 to 6 weeks Arrivals are on Sunday Departures are on Saturday

ACCORD FOR TEENS: "SAINT-NICOLAS" The school is located in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near the Porte de Versailles, on the edge of Paris (Paris metro station Corentin Celton). It is a large school located on the ACCORD Campus, with 40 classrooms and a cafeteria. for the 10-15/16 year old French courses, without accommodation Courses start from July 5th to August 20th Starting dates are: July 5th, 19th, 26th and August 9th 20 lessons per week = Euro 290

AIRPORT TRANSFERFOR THE TEENS at Rocheton and Bois d' Auteuil Individual RT transfer - Euro 270 For shared group RT transfer - Euro 105 - for students who arrive afternoons on July 3rd, 17th and 31st and students who depart on mornings of July 16th, 30th and August 13th

CULTURAL PROGRAMS

ACCORD provides a wide range of cultural activities enabling students to have a better understanding and appreciation of French culture. Our program changes according to time of year. Some examples: - Boat trips on the Seine river - Thematic visits - Guided tours of the world famous museums of Paris - Excursions to famous places outside Paris - Visits of world famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, etc.

HOUSING & ACCOMMODATIONS - 2006

Our accommodation service provides a variety of options for your stay in Paris.

WITH A FAMILY We can provide single and double rooms, with half-board (breakfast and evening meal) or breakfast only. All our host-families are carefully selected and located in Paris.

Room Board Price in Euro per week Private Breakfast 280 Private Breakfast & Dinner 315 Twin Breakfast 220 Twin Breakfast & Dinner 260

CAMPUS "RAVEL" The high quality C.I.S.P. RAVEL residence (Centre International de Sejour de Paris) is ACCORD's partner residence and is situated 6 rue Maurice Ravel, between Porte de Vincennes and Porte Doree, near the Bois de Vincennes and the Daumesnil lake. The residence comprises classrooms, a cafeteria, a self-service restaurant and a TV-area. Accommodation is provided in single, double or triple rooms with half-board only. All rooms are equipped with shower, toilette and telephone. Beds are changed every week. Towels are not provided. ACCORD give students free of charge two tickets giving access to the Olympic swimming-pool situated by the residence. Underground stations: "Porte Doree" (line No.8) RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

TRANSPORTATION

We can arrange transport for you from the airport or the train station to your accommodation (subject to an extra charge). Transfers by private car: RATES ON REQUEST

ENROLLMENT

The registration fee of US $100 ensures a place in the class. This fee is non-refundable but is flexible for use on future dates should your plans change for any reason. Checks are to be made payable to LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD. The full tuition and housing fees, as quoted above, are due 30 days prior to class date. Check with us for currency exchange rates on the final payment date. Major Credit Cards are accepted. You may register from our web page by completing our SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM and pay the registration fee by check/mail or telephone/credit card details to complete the enrollment. Final confirmation documents will be sent to you upon completion of these arrangements. The final US $ prices are guaranteed and do not fluctuate.

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