Study in Aix-en-Provence with Kapi'olani Community College

CEA IN AIX-EN-PROVENCE

2009 Program Details Program Dates: June 23 - July 25, 2009 Application & Deposit Deadline: 04/30/2009 Withdrawal Date: 5/15/2009 Credits: 6-8 undergraduate credits CEA Price: $4,795* *does not include airfare or KCC Tuition Eligibility Age: 18 years or older GPA: 2.5 or higher Language Level: Beginner & Intermediate Enrollment: Must be a currently registered KCC student or already in the UH/CC system

EXPERIENCE AIX Location of City: Southern France, near the famous French Riviera Population of City: 140,000 Why It's Special: Known as the "City of a Thousand Fountains"; inspiration for famous artists; Cours Mirabeau, lined with shops and bistros Must Sees: Paul Cézanne's art studio, Musée Granet, Mont St. Victoire

Study Beginning French 101-102 or Intermediate French 201-202 in beautiful Aix-en-Provence in the South of France. Earn between six and eight Kapi'olani Community College (KCC) credits while immersing yourself in French culture. This program includes two local excursions with students in other CEA programs, a variety of cultural activities, lodging choices of homestay or apartment, and accompaniment and tutoring by KCC faculty. Voted by the French as "the most desired French town to live in", Aix-en-Provence is graced with numerous fountains, narrow winding streets, and beautiful old buildings. Though small, Aix is equipped with all the modern facilities of a larger city and is bustling with life and amazing ambiance. Discover the treasures of this quaint town, which make Aix enjoyable to explore as well as an ideal study abroad destination.

Eligibility

• Beginner & Intermediate language level
• Must have completed High School
• Must have a current minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Must be a currently registered KCC student or other University of Hawaii campus

What's Included

• Airport reception in Marseille and transportation to Aix
• Tuition, books, and fees at University of Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III
• Official program transcript
• Access to university services
• Housing in a Homestay or Apartment
• Orientation and tour of Aix
• Excursions
• Full resident staff support
• Local Aix office
• Internet access
• Range of cultural and social activities
• Arrival and departure receptions

Academic Focus

The Intensive Language program is designed for students at the high beginner level and above who wish to acquire and improve their French language skills in a short, intensive period. Students will enroll in one French language course which focuses on oral expression, vocabulary development and listening comprehension. KCC students will also participate in additional French Language instruction, provided by Renee Arnold, KCC French Language Faculty, for additional contact hours. Beginning French students will earn a total of 8 credits, based on 120 contact hours. Intermediate French students will earn a total of 6 credits, based on 90 contact hours. The program is 4-weeks in length.

Students may also participate in an optional 2-hour weekly workshop (8 hours total). The workshop is designed to complement a student's language learning and the focus of the workshop varies by language level. Beginners will focus on phonetics while intermediate students will focus on conversation. The workshop will appear on the student’s transcript, but will not be graded. Students may earn additional credit for this workshop; however, it is up to the discretion of the student’s academic advisor to determine how much credit will be awarded.

Schedule Summary

French language courses are held for 4 hours a day in the morning from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The KCC specific language instruction will meet for 2 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The exact schedule will be determined upon arrival. The workshop meets one afternoon a week for 2 hours from 2 pm to 4 pm. The day of the week the workshop meets will not be finalized until the program begins.

Course Registration

You will begin your session with a placement exam. You will then be placed in a language class with other students of your own language level. The Intensive Language program offers courses at four different language levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced and superior. In order to ensure that you receive credit for the level that you place into, it is in your best interest to have courses at several levels approved by your academic advisor prior to departure.

2009 Pricing

Hawaii Residents	CEA Program Price*	KCC Tuition	Total Program Price
French 101-102 (8 credits)	$4,795	$1,720	$6,515
Combination French 102-201 (7 credits)	$4,795	$1,505	$6,300
French 201-202 (6 credits)	$4,795	$1,290	$6,085
Non-Residents
French 101-102 (8 credits)	$4,795	$1,984	$6,779
Combination French 102-201 (7 credits)	$4,795	$1,736	$6,531
French 201-202 (6 credits)	$4,795	$1,488	$6,283

*Health Insurance: Basic health insurance is included for all students. Participants over the age of 65 will be required to pay a supplementary health insurance fee.

Dates & Deadlines

• Program Dates: 23 June - 25 July, 2009
• Program Closure Date: April 30, 2009 - For questions regarding the program please contact Renee Arnold at
  To complete your application and to be considered for acceptance into the program all the following materials have to be submitted before the program closure date.
• Completed CEA Application
• $300 non-refundable confirmation deposit
• Official transcript
• KCC Agreement & Release Form (submit to Renee Arnold)
• 2 KCC Academic Reference Forms (submit to Renee Arnold)
• Final Payment Date: May 15, 2009 - Balance of program cost (minus confirmation deposit), plus $300 refundable damage deposit due to CEA.
• Withdrawal Date: May 15, 2009 - This is the last day a student who withdraws from the program is eligible to receive refunds.
• KCC Tuition Deadline: May 29, 2009.

Documents for Admission

KCC Agreement and Release Form
KCC Academic Reference Form