PROGRAM OVERVIEW - FRENCH FOR TEENAGERS >> Open to teenagers ages 13 - 17 years of age (for all language levels) >> Live with a Host Family or in School Residence including meals >> Combination of French language course, cultural & outdoor activities >> Program length 2,3,4 weeks - June, July, August & September >> Study with international students of the same age This program is designed for mature, independent thinking teenagers who enjoy and handle limited individual supervision, traveling to/from school, after class and at the weekends. The program offers students the experience of living & studying in a foreign country, meeting other students of the same age (who may not speak the same language), experiencing and adapting to the local culture (very different from back home) and given the independence to explore, all under the supervision of experienced staff. Students will have plenty of independence however will have school / accommodation rules and curfews to obey, they will always be under 24 hour supervision by our staff. PROGRAM INCLUDES: French lessons & materials - shared Host Family or Residence accommodation (with curfew and strict rules for under 16 years of age) - airport transfers - bilingual guides and counselors - full program of activities & tours - insurance. NOTE: enrollment numbers are limited so please sign up early to ensure space in this program.

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Spend your summer in MONTREAL
in French speaking Canada, enjoy a full schedule of sports, leisure, cultural activities and excursions with other international students....

The second largest French speaking city in the world, Montreal carries on the European tradition of keeping culture within the reach of the people. Most of the city's many festivals include free admission for open-air events that keep the streets filled with music, laughter and creativity.

Every summer for 11 days, Montreal hosts the world's largest jazz festival, with 400 concerts and the biggest stars of the international jazz community. The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival began as a two night French language comedy show and has grown to an event that lasts almost two weeks and draws more than 470,000 people.

It's always a festive occasion when the traveling circus troupe Cirque du Soleil returns home to Montreal with its mesmerizing crew of fire eaters, jugglers, acrobats, clowns and artists.

Downtown lies between the mountain and Old Montreal, which was the heart of the city until the end of the nineteenth century. Today, its charming buildings are filled with boutiques, bars and restaurants, and visitor’s and locals promenade along the adjacent Old Port.

The nearby islands in the St. Lawrence - Ile Ste-Hélène and Ile Notre-Dame - were the site of the Expo 67 World Fair, and now comprise the city's largest park. The other tourist must see is the legacy of another international event: the 1976 Summer Olympics. The Big 'O' (the Olympic Stadium) has the world's tallest inclined tower, and is next door to the city's Botanical Garden.

The 'real' Montreal, though, exists in neighborhoods that celebrate their ethnic origins like Little Italy and Chinatown, and especially the multicultural Plateau Mont-Royal. Boulevard St-Laurent ('The Main'), which runs through the Plateau and divides Montreal into east and west, is the city's most lively street.

Montreal is well represented in all the traditional manifestations of high culture - symphony, opera and ballet - but truly stands out in experimental theater and contemporary dance. One of its most notable exports is the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil who still occasionally performs in Montreal.

Our Summer language program combines effective small group language courses combined with an adventure in Canadian culture and lifestyle.

Our school is located in the heart of Montréal, on Ste-Catherine Street which is Montreal's indisputable main street. It offers great shopping, restraurants, deli's, cafes & more!

The 3 major universities representing a total of roughly 90,000 students are located on or adjacent to Ste-Catherine Street: Concordia, McGill and the Université du Québec à Montréal and close to Montreal's largest entertainment complex - the Pepsi Forum.

Housed in a modern five storey building, overlooking a glass-roofed courtyard of a popular shopping mall it has all the modern facilities of a large international school. It is also located only two blocks from a subway line, making it easy for students to get around the city and experience life in this bilingual city.

Monitors supervise our young students during the afternoon programs. They also act as guides on afternoon outings and as team leaders for sports. The Monitors are chosen for their experience working with or leading young people in group settings. All transportation and fees are included in the program.

School facilities include:
Great central location
Common Rooms with TV & sport facilities
Large modern classrooms with AC
Free internet access in computer lab
Cafeteria and snack bar on site
Library & student resource center

International student body:
We expect 80% of students attending to be non native English speakers, from Latin America, Europe & Asia / 20% will be English speakers from North America & UK. The average student age is 15/16. Estimated based on 2007 enrollments!

This program is an excellent option for French school groups of 10 or more students travelling and study together. For more information on our Teenagers Abroad Groups Services and Options, please click on this link: GroupsAbroad.com

Summer French program: (15 lessons per week)
> max of 15 students per class, lesson duration 55 minutes

Receive transferable credits for this course (if required)

Lessons are in small groups from Monday to Friday (09.00 - 12.00) and students practice grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and oral comprehension in systematically structured lessons.

Emphasis is placed on language in real-life situations outside the school, communication and language games and work in-groups and pairs. The school offers 5 level of languages from complete beginner to advanced.

At the end of the program each day, students have about 1-2 hours to use the internet or e-mail or spend time with their friends exploring the city.

Number of students attending:
We expect the following students numbers, each week during the following dates:
June 50 - 60 / July 120 - 130 / August 130 - 140
About 45% are male and 65% are female students
These numbers are estimated based on 2007!

After classes are over for the day, students have a supervised lunch at the school, relax and prepare for our afternoon program of activities, which normally last through to 16.00, daily.

Activities are designed for teenagers and offer a balanced blend of activities which introduce students to the city and its culture as well as providing them with many opportunities to participate in sports. Montreal is host to several festivals, artistic and cultural events. The planned schedule takes advantage of Montreal's many attractions so that you can enjoy the best summer has to offer.

Additional optional evening & weekend activities are also offered at an extra cost - see PDF's below.

Our full-time program monitors guide students on all afternoon activities to ensure that our young clients are well supervised.

Example of daily afternoon social and cultural activities (PDF) - summer 2008

Example of evening / weekend activities & excursions (PDF)- summer 2008

General overview of our summer activity program

Host Family: (private room) with 3 meals daily.
This option is open to students 13 -17 years of age

Our families are located between 30-40 minutes by the very efficient and safe Montreal public transit system ("Le Metro") from the school.

The family provides 3 meals daily, at lunchtime you will receive a packed lunch with the other students and your teachers. On Wednesday everyone joins in a picnic during the excursion.

After classes and scheduled activities are over for the day, the students are expected at the host family for dinner and are only permitted to leave in the evening and on weekends with prior signed parental consent.
Additional host family information

Residence: (single or double rooms) 3 meals daily.
This option is open to students 15 - 17 years of age

Our Residence is located in the heart of downtown Montreal in a historic building on 12 acres of green space.

The campus also offers several sports fields, tennis courts, soccer field, gym, arena, cafeteria, lounges and computers with internet access. It is only a short 10 minute trip to school.

Additional information / photos of residence