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Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne Junior

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Course description

The program runs on a standard basis of 20 lessons per week. The course consists of two parts: The practical classes can gradually acquire proficiency in French through grammar exercises and oral and phonetic classes can improve comprehension and oral expression.

20 lessons per week (15 hours)
Certificate of completion of session
CCFS-Junior Student ID card

I. Objectives

Acquisition or development of mastery of the French language in all its components:

The study of language will be conducted in three perspectives;

give the capacity to express both written and oral
facilitate behavioral fluency in all operations of daily life
allow access to progressive literary or non-literary
II. Course content (programs)

1. French Grammar

a)Morphology

The name and its determinants
The adjective
The system of pronouns
The invariable
The verbal system

b) Syntax

The simple sentence
Complex sentences by subordinating
The phrase
Sentence without verbs
Processes highlighted
The syntax of agreement

2. Lexicon

Simple words and words built
Compound words
Proper and improper diversion
Loans
The lexicons
Language levels
Antonyms and synonyms

3. Rhetoric and poetic

Metaphor
Some figures in consonance
Basics of versification

4. Phonetic

Notions of articulatory phonetics
Processing e-obsolete
Emphasis
Links
Matches sounds / spellings

5. French civilization

Major historical events
Political news
Famous writers
Fine Art
Problems of French society
Attractions French cities
Regional specialties in the provinces of France

III. Activities

* For writing

Grammar exercises
Dictated
Writing
Specific work on the property of the vocabulary
Reading

* For oral

Working in groups
Presentation
Listening
IV. Rhythm and organization

Teaching on two consecutive weeks, Monday to Friday
4 lessons of 40 minutes each (morning)
Every morning check of the acquired before
The last lesson on Friday is devoted to control the gains of the week
Monitoring attendance at the beginning of each session

V. Supports

Press articles
Video projections documents
From a certain level of understanding of written French, followed by work on literary texts possible.
Bibliography: Larousse conjugation

VI. Certification of studies

Issuance of a certificate of training
Organization of several levels and the capability to switch to a junior level for a second listing.
For more information, please visit French Civilization Courses of the Sorbonne.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-8 weeks
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 40 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Paris.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 13 - 17 years old
Average 15 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Junior program of the French Civilization Courses of the Sorbonne

French classes for teens aged 13 to 17 years. This program combines French classes with summer camp activities which help young students to improve their French while having fun, meeting new friends and enjoying all the activities of Paris. Language courses, accommodation, all meals, excursions, and extracurricular activities are included in the program.

With this program, students can enjoy a summer of learning and sports activities in a jovial and secure environment with maximum supervision. This is why many parents are looking for such a program.

Classes are held in the morning, on the basis of 20 lessons per week. Each class period begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday. Classes are held for a period of eight weeks during the months of July and August. The minimum course duration is 2 weeks.

All meals and accommodation are provided on campus, with different accommodation facilities for girls and boys. There are also regular excursions, fully supervised, too many destinations.

Year opened
2013
Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
All
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne Junior varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.

School holidays

CCFS-Junior does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

“The campus Saint Dominique” is located in the west of Paris in the prestigious residential area “Neuilly-sur-Seine” just a few steps from the "Champs-Elysées".

Access to transports, as well as the Parisian monuments, is very easy: The campus Saint Dominique is both served by the bus and the subway.

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Housing

CCFS-Junior offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 13 - 17 years old
Address: 23 quater boulevard d'Argenson, Neuilly-sur-Seine 92200, France
Location: In the city center of Paris
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 01:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 01:00 PM
Included
The most important aspect of a trip abroad is certainly the housing. In order that one’s stay goes well, it is essential that it be in a quiet, secured and well located place, equipped with every comfort.

This is why CCFS-Junior offers quality accommodation at the campus Saint Dominique.

Our campus is located in the west of Paris in the prestigious residential area “Neuilly-sur-Seine”. Access to transports, as well as the Parisian monuments is very easy: The campus "Saint Dominique" is both served by the bus and the subway.

The students are accommodated in double rooms with separate residential facilities for boys and girls.

All meals are served on campus. Exceptionally lunch boxes are served during excursions. Choices of vegetarian, halal, kosher are also available on request.

The sheets are changed every week. A laundry service is also provided on a regular basis.

On campus you will have access to a cafeteria, a library, a computer room and a gym. The campus is secure and monitored 24h/24 by agents. The animators are also present day and night for maximum supervision.

Double rooms
Shared bathrooms on the floor
24h/24 monitoring
All meals
A fully equipped campus (Classrooms, library, internet room, gym, laundry service, etc.)

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 13 - 17 years old
Address: 23 quater boulevard d'Argenson, Neuilly-sur-Seine 92200, France
Location: In the city center of Paris
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 01:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 01:00 PM
Included
The most important aspect of a trip abroad is certainly the housing. In order that one’s stay goes well, it is essential that it be in a quiet, secured and well located place, equipped with every comfort.

This is why CCFS-Junior offers quality accommodation at the campus Saint Dominique.

Our campus is located in the west of Paris in the prestigious residential area “Neuilly-sur-Seine”. Access to transports, as well as the Parisian monuments is very easy: The campus "Saint Dominique" is both served by the bus and the subway.

The students are accommodated in double rooms with separate residential facilities for boys and girls.

All meals are served on campus. Exceptionally lunch boxes are served during excursions. Choices of vegetarian, halal, kosher are also available on request.

The sheets are changed every week. A laundry service is also provided on a regular basis.

On campus you will have access to a cafeteria, a library, a computer room and a gym. The campus is secure and monitored 24h/24 by agents. The animators are also present day and night for maximum supervision.

Double rooms
Shared bathrooms on the floor
24h/24 monitoring
All meals
A fully equipped campus (Classrooms, library, internet room, gym, laundry service, etc.)
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 95 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Paris based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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