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  France

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Sept-Dec, Jan-May

Description: Since 1950, IES has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing U.S. students to new places, studies, and ways of thinking. A non-profit educational organization, IES offers high academic standards and extensive financial aid in almost 30 programs throughout the world.

IES Nantes is the perfect program for students seeking rapid progress in French through immersion into a French provincial city. Just two hours by train from Paris, Nantes is close enough to allow quick visits, yet maintains a distinctly French identity free from tourist crowds. The IES Nantes program is the only U.S. study abroad program in the city and enjoys a close relationship with the University de Nantes. IES students are automatically registered at the University de Nantes, where they may enroll in courses, join clubs, and have access to all of its facilities. The IES Nantes Center is located just a few blocks from the historic center of the city and is the ideal setting for French language and area studies classes designed to increase students' written and verbal fluency. The program features a strict 'French Only' language policy, accommodations with French families, and small classes. The program enrolls 40 to 45 students each semester.

Highlights: ' All courses taught in French.
' IES courses in Art History, Economics, French Language and Literature, History, Political Science, Theater, and Theater Production.
' Opportunity to enroll at the University de Nantes in the departments of Humanities, Liberal Arts, Economics, Law and Political Science, Natural Sciences, and Engineering.
' High level of cultural immersion as the only American study abroad program in Nantes.
' Internship opportunities in secondary education.
' Business internship opportunities in different regional, national, and international companies.
' Field trips to the chyteaux of the Loire Valley, Mont Saint-Michel, and the Muscadet vineyard.
' Students are housed in private rooms with local families.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: -

Intern Types: Business Admin, Management, Education and Marketing, Ad, PR

Language: French

Subject Areas: Art History, Economics, French, History, Internship Programs, Liberal Arts, Literature, Political Science/Politics and Theater, Drama, Dance

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Cost Includes: The fees include tuition for IES courses, registration and tuition at the University of Nantes, orientation, selected field trips, housing, breakfast each day, three evening meals per week during the term, international health insurance, and visa processing.

Experience Required: no