Improve your French in New Caledonia

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2 Improve your French in New Caledonia A three-week training period to improve your level in a French university To prepare yourself before to going to France Minimum level required : B1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Period: from November 17th to December 7th 2014 Availabilities : 45 students maximum, divided into three groups of 15 people

3 Course overview 56 hours courses and visits Creative writing workshop and grammar (12h) Oral and written practice (16 h) Phonetics, pronunciation and oral expressions (10 h) Lectures sessions on themes related to New Caledonia (6 h) Writing a portfolio (weekly newspaper edge) Cultural activities tours to museums, parks, cultural weekends (12 h) Sports and outdoor activities

4 At the end of the training, you will undertake assessment in all four courses You receive a teaching report from the UNC, a transcript mentioning the number of ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System) You have also the opportunity to take the TCF test (Test de Connaissance du Français), official French certification valid 2 years (optional cost) Assessment

5 Cultural activities Sport and discoveries A program of activities is offered throughout the summer school : Visits of the Tjibaou cultural center, museums, aquarium Sports and outdoor activities Cycling tour and forest trails hiking Trips to the beach, wildlife park, lagoon etc. French movie nights and culinary evenings

6 2014 UoA Eligibility Criteria Students majoring in French or enrolled in a DipLang are eligible to apply providing they have either: a) Pass grade in FRENCH 204, 278 or Stage II non-language course or b) B grade in FRENCH 203 & co-enrolment in FRENCH 204 or 269, SC 2013; or c) Pass grade in French 304, 305, 377 or 378 NB: students who have attended the UNC French Summer School in past years are not eligible to apply.

7 Course Requirements Compulsory attendance at all classes, lectures and cultural activities Final grade determined by UNC: pass grade = FRENCH 278 or 377 or 378 cross-credit (UoA GPA remains unchanged) Successful applicants agree to a) comply with all UNC rules and regulations b) be ambassadors for the next UNC French Summer School

8 Practical Considerations, I French Summer School dates: Mon 17/11/14 Sun 07/12/14 Travel : Each student must arrange own Air Travel and Insurance. Travel dates : Depart: Sun. 16/11/14 Return: Wed. 10/12/14 Flights to and from New Caledonia are limited. We advise you book and pay for your air travel and insurance as soon as you are offered a place. UNC has generously offered to extend accommodation beyond actual course dates. Students wishing to stay on in New Caledonia past the above return date must make their own accommodation arrangements. UNC will not accept responsibility for students after this date. Neither the French Department UoA nor UNC will be responsible for students Air Travel. No student will be allowed to attend the Summer School without comprehensive travel insurance.

9 Practical Considerations, II Total cost of trip: ca $3,100 as per breakdown: $1,762 (may vary with changes in exchange rate) frais de séjour (+ TCF test, optional but highly recommended) NB. This is a reduced price, available through our partnership agreement with l UNC. $500 NZ spending money (suggested minimum) AirFare & Travel Insurance : ca $900 (if booked and paid for early) NB: no UNC course fees, Pay course tuition fees to UOA (15pt UGArts)

10 Tarifs du stage / Course Fees Public Tarif Tarif approximatif en NZD* Tout public 224,000 XPF 3,037 NZD Université d Auckland 124,000 XPF 1,681 NZD TCF (Test de connaissance du français) optionnel mais vivement recommendé 6,000 XPF 81 NZD Fees include : classes, on-campus accommodation, meals and various cultural and sports activities (does not include the plane ticket and the bank transfer fees) * Exchange rate of 19/03/2014

11 Financial Assistance UOA Study Abroad Scholarships (up to $2,000): applications due by 30/09/14; awards announced in October (expected outcome of a strong application: ca $500) French Department Scholarships: up to 2 scholarships of $400 each; awards announced on offer of place. French Embassy Scholarship: TBA NB: scholarships are fully reimbursable in the case of noncompletion of the course or if a pass grade is not achieved.

12 Deadlines Fri 25/07/2014 (4pm) 360 Auckland Abroad Application final deadline Tues 29/07/2014 Offer of place ed to successful candidates, with Department s cross-credit and scholarship decisions Mon /04/08/2014 (4pm) Acceptance of offer of place by return of + payment of non-refundable deposit (frais de séjour) of $200 to French Department Embassy Account ( ) using student UPI as the reference. Book and Pay for Air Travel and Insurance. Mon 16/09/2014 (4pm) Mon (5pm) Balance of Frais de séjour fees ca $1495 to French Department Embassy Account ( ) using student UPI as the reference. UOA Study Abroad Scholarship applications due to UOA Scholarships Office.

13 UoA Application Process & Documentation Complete the Auckland Abroad Application Form for University of New Caledonia Summer Programme 2014 available at: As supporting documentation, you will be asked to provide: Copy of academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable) AS-15 Prior Credit Approval Form signed by Dr Deborah Walker-Morrison or Kevin Mendousse and your faculty ID Photo 300-word covering letter in French describing reasons for applying Copy of valid passport (NZ passports do not require a visa but must be valid till 11/03/15; other passports may require a visa application through the French Embassy) Applications deadline: Fri 25/07/2014 (4pm) NB: Early applications will be processed early. If your dossier is sufficiently strong, we may be able to offer you a firm place before the deadline, to enable you to book travel and insurance early. We will require the $200 non-refundable deposit in order to secure your place.