To learn French: One school in France

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1 To learn French: One school in France Two towns, Paris and Dijon Many solutions 2016 brochure

2 Learn differently The École Suisse Internationale offers you: A quality teaching thanks to practical, innovative and creative teaching methods, A learning adapted to the objectives of each and facilitating autonomy. Progress is fast and this language acquisition runs on the long term. To learn a language, it is also discovering a culture. To learn French, it means to open ourselves to a new country and new people who use this language. This is why, in class, language and cultures are always handled in a complementary way. An exchange Our school is a member of a non-making profit organization which aims to exchange cultures and to share knowledge. All year round, we welcome anyone who wants to improve French for an academic, professional or personal goal. For a better efficiency, classrooms are limited to a maximum of 10 participants (apart from unusual situation) in Paris and 12 participants in Dijon. A team The École Suisse Internationale is composed of teachers and administrative staff, passionate by their work. They all put their professionalism at the service of the student s well-being and success. They are engaged to do all their best to satisfy you, either during the courses or for the different services that the school can offer. Why do you need to learn French? French is the first language learnt after English. More than 150 million of French speakers are scattered on 5 continents. 32 states have French for official language. French is the third language used on Internet. The UNO and UNESCO use French for working language among 5 others.

3 The École Suisse Internationale Our objective Rich of a long tradition, lasting for more than hundred years, of teaching and cultural exchanges, the École Suisse Internationale federates a team of professionals, all united in the same objective: make that every student progresses in French while appreciating at most experiences in the country. Our quality requirement touches therefore several domains: teaching, practice of the French language, cultural activities and well-being in general. So, our priority is to make every person more autonomous in French after the training in our center. Our institutes The École Suisse Internationale hosts students of different nationalities, mainly European, at least aged 16 (18 for our Parisian center) from 1 week to 6 months. In Paris, our building is located in the heart of the city, near the Sacred Heart and Montmartre, in a lively district of the capital. The closest subway is the station Poissonnière on line 7. The train stations gare de l Est (Switzerland, Germany, central and eastern Europe) and gare du Nord (UK, Belgium, Netherlands, CDG airport) are located 10 minutes walk from the school. In Dijon, our school is placed in a house of character walking distance from historical downtown. The Tram T1 is a direct line between the train station and the school. Dijon is only 1h40 from Paris by TGV, 1h25 from Basel and 2h00 from Paris CDG airport. Our institutes can welcome an average of 50 persons in Paris and 80 in Dijon. Each building has a breaking room and cultural information on each cities and region (Ile de France and Burgundy). The access to Internet is free and each edifice is equipped in Wi-Fi. Our pedagogy All contents of our courses are organized by taking into account: the Common European Framework of References for Languages established by the European Council, personal objectives of every student. So, programs are offered on 3 different levels: basic (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C). If, for a class, the number of participants is insufficient, the school reserves the right to regroup students compare to their skills.

4 Our teachers The whole team of teachers is taking care of students throughout the day. They are all native speakers and certified in the field of French as a foreign language. Besides general French, each has a specialty (written or oral French, theater, literature, professional French, etc.) which enriches even more the teaching. Our teachers often follow professional trainings in order to refresh and improve their class technic. Some of them also participated in the creation of manuals published in France, as well as teachers training in French as a second language. Our historical background The École Suisse Internationale is, in its totality, a part of the non-profit making organization, the Cercle Commercial Suisse, established more than hundred of years by some German-speaking Swizzes. They wanted indeed to increase their skills in the linguistic and commercial domain within the framework of an economic link between both countries. The school turns always out to have a wide success thanks to the quality of its teaching. Since the 90s, the institute has been opened on the international stage and offers the possibility to all to take advantage of its long experience. In 1995, a branch in Dijon, capital of Burgundy, was opened to welcome specific groups. Our quality references Today, the École Suisse Internationale is an institute recognized by the French authorities (the Paris Education Authority, the Chamber of Commerce of Paris) but also by its peers (Groupement FLE). Our requirements for quality and seriousness strengthened and will always stay one of our priorities. The whole functioning of the school (teaching and management) is certified EDUQUA, under the control of SGS, first world company in terms of certification. Our addresses Paris 10 rue des Messageries Paris Tel: Fax: info@ecolesuisse-fle.fr Dijon 1 rue Davout Dijon Tel: contact@ecolesuisse-fle.fr

5 Standard program Description Learning of general French through oral/written skills (expression, comprehension) but also grammar and vocabulary. The objective is thus a work on the language and its fundamental. Offered on levels: basic (A), intermediate (B), proficient (C) in small group (maximum 10 students per class, apart from unusual situation). According to the entrance test, class orientation made on the language level in each skills. Program available in PARIS only. Content 20 courses mornings only from Monday to Friday entrance dates and prices Jan Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept Oct Nov Dec * * First day of class is Monday apart from special dates (see*) Other dates on demand From 1 to 4 weeks From the 5 th to the 8 th week From the 9 th week and upwards 270 Euros/week 250 Euros/week 230 Euros/week The price includes subscription for the coming year, registration fees and materials used in class.

6 Intensive program Description Training objective: General French throughout oral and written skills, French speaking countries culture thanks to pedagogical workshops oriented towards an intensive oral practice (language games, news, pronunciation, video, theater, etc.) and cultural (district visits, theater evening, wine and cheese testing, etc.) or professional activities Offered on levels: basic (A), intermediate (B), proficient (C) in small group (maximum 10 students per class, apart from unusual situation) According to the entrance test, class orientation made on the language level in each skills Possibility of preparing the Delf/Dalf exams at the rate of some hours per week (as a replacement of workshops) dedicated to a specific preparation. Program available in PARIS only. Content 32 courses composed of language courses in the mornings and workshops in the afternoons entrance dates and prices Jan Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept Oct Nov Dec * * First day of class is Monday apart from special dates (see*) Other dates on demand From 1 to 4 weeks From the 5 th to the 8 th week From the 9 th week and upwards 355 Euros/week 335 Euros/week 320 Euros/week The price includes subscription for the coming year, registration fees and materials used in class.

7 «a la carte» program Mixed program Learning of general French in group combined with a specific teaching in private lessons following the objectives of each. Offered on levels: basic (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C) in small group (maximum 10 students per class, apart from unusual situation). According to the entrance test, class orientation made on the language level in each skills. Program allowing to prepare the Delf/Dalf, CCIP (Business French) exams. Program available in PARIS only. 20 lessons in the morning corresponding to the standard program, and a maximum of 10 hours of private lessons per week in the afternoon. The number of afternoon courses can be adaptable. Entrance dates are free, but the first day of class is generally Monday. 1 week, standard program + 10 hours of private lessons 890 (2h on 5 days) Program flexible according to the budget by decreasing or increasing the number of private lessons. The price includes subscription for the coming year, registration fees and materials used in class. Private lessons The École Suisse Internationale offers private lessons allowing working on specific objectives. We adapt the program to the request formulated and to the budget. Program available in PARIS and in DIJON. Private lessons are limited to 1 hour to the minimum and to 15 hours to the maximum per week. Class hours have to be organized with the participant. 1 hour of general or professional French 62 (registration for at least 3h) The price includes subscription for the coming year, registration fees and materials used in class. On demand, we provide a quotation of your training.

8 Special programs French + 26 lessons per week: classes in group every morning; 2 afternoons individualized and taught by a professional of chosen sector Program of French language related to a specific theme: French + fashion, French + architecture, French + theater, French + professional French (secretary, tourism, judicial etc.). The studied theme is taught by a professional. Program available in PARIS and in DIJON Entrance dates: please consult us Price includes subscription for the coming year, registration fees, materials used in class. 6 participants minimum Prerequisite: elementary level (A2) minimum 1 week minimum 580 Seniors 20 sessions per week distributed between mornings and afternoons. 1 activity included. Example of included activities: gastronomy, oenology (testing in a wine bar), cultural guided visits (Versailles, etc.), unusual visits (passages, etc.) Program dedicated to adults with a practice of general French linked to French culture Program available in PARIS and in DIJON. Entrance dates: please consult us (several dates in a year) Price includes subscription for the coming year, registration fees, materials used in class. 6 participants minimum 1 week minimum 330

9 Training for French teachers Objective: develop pedagogical practices Well-known for the quality and the dynamism of their lessons, trainers of the Ecole Suisse Internationale of Paris offer practical workshops for teachers of French as a second language. It is also an opportunity to dive into the Parisian culture. Description Courses in a regular class in the morning: intensive immersion into French, classes observation Specific individualized courses in the afternoon: pedagogical and communicative approaches Dates: all year round, entrance date possible every Monday Participants: individual or groups of teacher Program available in Paris only Content One week of 34 lessons. The program also includes 2 meals with your trainer and 1 evening show (according to programming in Paris). The possible accumulation over two weeks is possible. Price The price includes subscription for the coming year, registration fees and materials used in class. 1 week 480 per person For an even more enriching experience, you can have a half-board formula in host family for 740 : 34 lessons, 2 meals with the trainer, evening show + 6 nights. (Meals and show entrance are not included in the price.) Option: TRAINING IN YOUR SCHOOL A member of our team goes to your school, in France or abroad, to lead an intensive session of training. For a project and an estimate, do not hesitate to contact us.

10 Exams and tests In class, every student is tested every week to evaluate progresses. But the École Suisse Internationale also prepares for various examinations of general and professional French. 83% success rate for French exams TCF The Test de Connaissance en Français is a test truly appreciated on the business field. Our institute is an official center for the TCF. Moreover, our school offers to every student registered on the intensive program for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to each of our TCF sessions, to take this test free of charge. Exam dates Application dates Exam fee Autumn 2015 Wednesday Oct. 21 st Friday Sept. 4 th Spring 2016 Wednesday April 20 th Friday March 4 th Summer 2016 Wednesday July 20 th Friday June 3 rd 65 Euros* CCI Paris Diplomas in professional French (DFP) of the Paris Chamber of Commerce are offered in several fields (corporate, business, secretariat, diplomacy, medical, legal, sciences, fashion, hotels & tourism) and levels (from A2 to B2). In order to register for an examination, we recommend to follow courses, according to your level, of preparation in Paris (Intensive program or mixed program), or in Dijon (private lessons). The Ecole Suisse Internationale being an official exam center, we can organize sessions on request for a minimum of participants. Please contact our desk offices at least 2 month ahead. Delf, Dalf and Delf professional Diploma for studies in French language (Delf) and Diploma for detailed studies in French language (Dalf) concern general French, and the Delf professional treats business French. They all are organized by the French Department of Education. 6 proposed levels (4 for the Delf and 2 for the Dalf) coincide with those defined by the Council of Europe and are respected within the school. Exam Application deadline January December 10 th 2015 March February 16 th 2016 May April 14 th 2016 July June 15 th 2016 October September 14 th 2016 Level Exam fees* A1 154 A2 160 B1 194 B2/C1/C2 249 *Exam s fees and dates are determined by the organizers. Calendar and prices don t commit the École Suisse Internationale to anything

11 Accommodation The École Suisse Internationale offers free housing service to student registered in class. All housing is carefully chosen according to their place, comfort and conveniences and are located only within the city limit. Whatever is the chosen housing, the student must be necessarily insured (health and civil liability).for an accommodation in apartment, the student has to sign house insurance (multirisk). In both cases, the student has to give proof of insurance. Homestay Arrivals and departures from the people s house must be: - Arrival: Sundays from 6:00pm if possible (apart from particular case) - Departure: Saturdays between 9:00 and 10:00 am (apart from particular case) B&B Furnished room in household with breakfast every day (possibility to use the kitchen for dinners in agreement with your tenant). half-board Immersion sojourn within a family, half-board (breakfast every day and 5 or 7 dinners weekdays). All other request will be treated individually. PARIS B&B Minimum 1 week (6 nights) per night Half-board Minimum 1 week per night** DIJON (for information only) 1 week (6 nights) weeks (13 nights) prices (Subject to modification because of the availability) ** 5 dinners per week available for a minimum of 2 weeks (inquired with our desk office) Other accommodation Apartment : One-room furnished apartment. PARIS 4 weeks 500 * * DIJON 2 weeks from 600 * * expenses for electricity and heating (from October to April) are added to the price. Hotel : Single room (shower and WC) with breakfast always located near the school. PARIS 2 stars per night 3 stars per night DIJON 2 stars per night 3 stars per night For all other request, please contact us

12 Housing terms Housing is only presented for the period when the person attends class at school. Arrival and departure dates for accommodation coincide with those of the courses. Assistance in the research for any housing will be made only after reception of the courses payment. The École Suisse Internationale supplies the information relative to the housing 3 weeks before the beginning of the program or later for late applications. For groups arrival, please contact us directly for special conditions. Homestay formulas (Paris) The payment has to be made at the same time as for courses and necessarily at least 6 weeks before the sojourn. The half-board formula is reserved for a minimum of 6 nights. All sojourns begun, even late or interrupted before the end are totally owed. One more night will be added to the price if arrival in the host family is before 14:00pm. According to availabilities, a motivated change of housing will only be possible in the first week of arrival, except for case of absolute necessity. Please consult us for homestay formulas in Dijon. Apartment (Paris) Accommodation reserved for sojourn of at least 2 weeks. All rents are due at the same time as courses registration. A deposit is also asked, equivalent to approximately one month of rent. It will be returned the last day after the inventory of fixtures (or with an advance notice of departure of 4 weeks). Conditions of cancellation or modification less than 4 weeks before the taking of the housing: - For stays lower or equal to 4 weeks = 2 weeks due - For stays superior to 4 weeks = 4 weeks due We recommend subscribing insurance in case of cancellation.

13 General terms Registration and fees Every person wishing to attend a course has to fill the application form and therefore, accepts the terms of registration. The École Suisse Internationale in PARIS hosts people over 18 years old (17 under conditions). Our center in DIJON welcomes students from 16. For any registration involving minors, a parental discharge supplied by our desk office must be filled. From reception and acceptance of the application, the École Suisse Internationale sends by mail a statement of expenses indicating the banking address. Eurochecks or checks on a foreign bank, as well as certain typical of transfers, are subjected to important expenses which we are obliged to add to the normal expenses. We do not accept credit card payment. The fees are to be paid in Euro at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the program. No registration acceptance letter (necessary for any demand of visa) will be sent before reception of the bank transfer (or of a copy of the order of transfer for any late registration). The École Suisse Internationale is an activity of the Cercle Commercial Suisse, a non-profit-making organization established in Every person registered in a course is a member of the association. Course prices include the subscription for the current year. The school doesn t charge any other administrative fees. At the École Suisse Internationale, a group lesson lasts 45 minutes, a private lesson 60 minutes. Refund policy Any registration not cancelled 6 weeks before the beginning is considered definitive. For any cancellation announced more than four weeks before the beginning of the program or for visa refusal, the École Suisse Internationale reimburses the sums already paid, less a 150 restraint for administrative expenses. For any cancellation announced less than four weeks before the beginning of the program, there is no refund for the short training courses (less than 4 weeks) and no refund of the first four weeks for the long training courses. Any request of refund must be formulated by letter sent to the direction of the École Suisse Internationale and indicating the address of the account to be credited.

14 Insurance Every student, or her/his parents, or her/his legal tutor in case of minor, also has to subscribe an insurance policy for diseases/accident + journeys-repatriation and civil liability, and to show proof of it. For the accommodation in apartment, student necessarily has to sign and show the certificate of a comprehensive house insurance, valid for France. We also recommend signing cancellation insurance. Vacation periods The École Suisse Internationale will be closed the French legal holidays: March 28 th, Mai 5 th, Mai 16 th, July 14 th, August 15 th and November 11 th. During these days, courses are neither maintained, nor caught up, nor paid off. Besides, the school will be closed for holidays from December 17 th 2016 until January 2 nd Absences / Lateness The presence in class is compulsory. However the school tolerates 5 % of unjustified absences on the totality of the program. For students holding a visa, the school will be obliged to warn the police headquarters after 2 days of unjustified absences (certificate employer, medical certificate, etc.). The punctuality is a normal fact at the school. If a student arrives more than 15 minutes late, he/she will not be accepted in class until the following break. Certificate A certificate of participation in the program will be given to every student at the end of the training course. This one will be handed only to the participants having followed at least 95 % of the lessons, a part from cases of force majeure and justified of absences. Visa The École Suisse Internationale delivers for any registration an acceptance letter, necessary to obtain a visa but cannot, in no case, be considered as person in charge for this obtaining. Every participant has to refer to the French embassy or consulate of his country to know the conditions of attribution.