Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
EXPERIENCE FRANCE IN A WHOLE NEW WAY
Join us for this full immersion in an authentic living
heritage
French courses (JULY, 04th – 29th 2016) – 8 ECTS
La Rochelle offers a friendly and supportive environment. The city is a leader with its sunshine, seaside tourist and nautical sports activities. The city evokes what France is all about architecture, art and its French way of life. Teaching Institution:
Opened in 1931, the IEF has over 80 years of experience in the teaching of French as
a foreign language. The Centre is open all year round and is well-equipped with
modern teaching resources.
The institute is part of La Rochelle Business School, an internationally recognized
French business school which receives international students from across the world –
around 650 students out of a total of 3100 students are from overseas every year.
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
Course Information
Teaching Institution:
Institut d'Études Françaises (IEF)
Location: La Rochelle, France
Dates: 04th July – 29th July 2016
Duration: 4 weeks
Course contact hours:
80 hours
Available Support Services
Students have access to:
A 475 m² library which has a partnership agreement with the University Library located just a five-minute walk from the School
Computing facilities A self-service multi-media Centre Unlimited access to the School intranet and Wi-Fi Support by English-speaking admissions and enquiry staff Accommodation support Support with joining social and extracurricular activities
Instructor Information
All IEF teachers are native French speakers and are specialists in the teaching of
French to international learners.
Teaching methods
IEF’s French language classes are based on the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CEFR) and are therefore taught at every level from A1 to
C2. The language level of each student is regularly assessed in order to encourage
optimal individual progress.
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
The number of students is limited to not more than 18 students per class. This enables
all students to benefit from close supervision from their teachers.
The aim of IEF classes is to enable students to acquire or deepen their knowledge of
French grammar and vocabulary through the use of a wide range of teaching support
materials (authentic documents, audio and visual materials etc.), all of which are
designed to develop both oral and written expression and comprehension skills.
Attendance
Students are required to attend all classes organized as part of the program. Absences
will be recorded and marks deducted from students’ final grade if they are not
justified with a medical certificate or other form of substantiation.
Class participation
All students are required to actively participate in class. This forms a substantial part
of students’ final mark.
PROGRAM: SPORTS & LANGUAGE
The historical, nautical and seaside city seduces with its natural splendid setting
and surroundings. There are sports and leisure for every taste in La Rochelle. In
summer period, the French Institute offers students the opportunity to take
part in a range of sports in afternoons: Kayaks, Sailing Catamaran, Windsurfing,
Sailboat, Swimming, Tennis, Squash, and Badminton
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
PROGRAM: CULTURE, GASTRONOMY & LANGUAGE
La Rochelle has maintained its past architecture making it one of the most
picturesque and historically rich cities in the Atlantic coast. It is also well
known for its seafood platters and fishes. You will discover delicious meals
with coarse salt from Ile de Ré, mussels and obviously: Cognac and Pineau
des Charentes!
Sightseeing to let you discover our history and culture: La Rochelle city and
its Towers, The market & its local products, 1 entry to the annual music
festival (Francofolies festival), Conferences of oenology & wine tasting,
Cooking classes, Visit of a salt production company,Visit of a COGNAC and
Pineau des Charentes producer.
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
Course Descriptions/Objectives
Elementary level Syllabus
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
Intermediate Level Syllabus
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
Institut d’Études Françaises Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Association loi 1901 – 102, rue de Coureilles – Les Minimes – 17024 La Rochelle Cedex
Tél : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.00 / Fax : 33 (0)5.46.51.77.98 – www.esc-larochelle.fr
Advanced Level Syllabus