SILC, YOUR PASSPORT TO FRANCE

YOUR PASSPORT TO FRANCE

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SILCYOUR PASSPORT

TO FRANCE

From museums fi lled with major art works to emblematic monuments related to the History of France, the country

boasts a variety of activities to keep your travel itinerary exciting. Whether your main focus is an intensive learning of the French language or a general practice while enjoying culture, adventure, food tasting or nature, SILC has designed programmes to suit everyone’s needs, from juniors to families. Come and experience the cultural wealth of Paris, enjoy the sun in Montpellier, visit the heart of the country in the Loire Valley or share a part of history in Angoulême for your sight, taste buds and all senses delight!

KEY FACTS

• France is the world’s 6th largest country in terms of economy and the 1st visited country of the world with over 79 million foreign tourists per year. It is also one of the founding members of the European Union and the United Nations, and a member of the Francophonie, the G8, and the Latin Union.

• Today French is spoken around the world by 76 million people as a native language, and by about 280 million people as a second or third language, with signifi cant speakers in 54 countries. It is an offi cial language in 31 countries; it is also an offi cial language for all the United Nations agencies and for a large number of international organizations including Olympic Games.

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CONTENTSILC 1SILC Team 2Locations 3The key components of yourSILC programme 4/5

JUNIORS: 6-17 YEARS 6Discover Paris 7French in Biarritz 8French + Multiactivities in Marseille 9Cook, draw, play 10Sports + French 11Football in Nantes 12Full Homestay Immersion 13One-to-One tuition in a French home 14High School Academic Programme 15

FAMILY PROGRAMME 16Paris with your family 17

17+ / STUDENTS / ADULTS / WORK EXPERIENCE / 50+ 18Institut Catholique Paris 19International Language SchoolsParis / Tours / Bordeaux /Montpellier / Antibes 20/21Full Homestay Immersion 22One-to-One tuition in a French home 23English Tutoring in France 24Job Programme 25Internship 26Paid Internship 27Highlights of the South-West 28

Terms and Conditions 29

CERTIFIED QUALITY COMMITMENT

SILC

SILC is a certifi ed member of several professional federations, sharing the same high quality standards with all its partners, in every aspect of the programmes: language, travel, accommodation, visits and services.

In France, SILC is a founding member of L´OFFICE (the National Offi ce for the Guarantee of Language Programmes and Placements), a non-profi t French association that regulates French language programmes organisers, committed to respect a number of strict criteria and sign a quality charter called the « Quality Contract ».It is also a member of SNAV (National Association of Travel Agents), in association with major French airlines, railways, coach companies

and travel agents to promote and insure high quality and security in the travel industry.

SILC is a member of international organisations such as ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) and WYSE (World Youth Student & Educational Travel) which mission is to promote travel and educational opportunities for students and youth, provide and ensure a range of valuable services and products for all travellers around the globe including student identity cards, language travel experiences, work exchange, fl ights, youth accommodation and travel insurance.

With over 45 years of experience, SILC has established an international renowned, professional reputation. Quality and security are major issues when it comes to travelling abroad and SILC offers all the

guarantees to ensure a reliable partnership in the organisation of your trip.

QUALITY SERVICE

Our professional team is here to assist you at each step of your project. Each member of the SILC staff is experienced in both education and tourism. They are recognized for being reactive:

• your technical advisor is available to guide you in the choice of your programme

• our network of experienced local correspondents ensures the good progress of your stay. They benefi t from our trust for many years, they select and control the host families and residential

centers, as well as the school facilities, and, in coordination with the SILC headquarters, take care of every aspect of the organisation of your programme.

• SILC travel department is partner to certifi ed airlines, railway and coach companies and only selects those guarantying serious standards, in terms of comfort and security. All our partners commit to strictly respect European travel regulations.

From the beginning of your journey and throughout your stay: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you’ll be able to contact a member of the SILC staff in case of an emergency.

24H ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT

All our prices refer to the programmes designed in this brochure, explaining specifi cally what is included or not.Tuition / Accommodation / Leisure / Activities / Supervision /Transportation Insurance / Assistance with administrative procedures (visa, social security…)

PRICES WITH NO SURPRISES

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SILC OUR DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL TEAM:45 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Over 40 people work on creating, developing, making and following the stays. Everyone, according to their background and profi le has a precise mission in SILC with a common goal: the success of your programme.

STRATEGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (SRD)This department is in charge of the programmes preparation and their distribution. People there often work a year ahead in order to be able to anticipate and guarantee quality stays that match the customers’ expectations.

Jean-Luc Maury-Laribière: Chairman.Laetitia: she supervises the whole of the SILC team and watches the cohesion of the SRD department. Because she is in charge of the management of the SILC policy, her determination enables her to complete new projects successfully and to keep an eye on the good development of the programmes.Yannick: she assists Laetitia, and thanks to her editorial and relations skills, she is responsible for the press and public relations. She is also the link with the organisations SILC is affi liated to (OFFICE, WYSE, ALTO, SNAV).Françoise: she has been the one in charge of the quality service for the last 30 years. Her strictness, determination and background give her the ability to complete this mission successfully and perfectly. Thus, she makes sure that all the SILC services comply with the demands of the control organisms (OFFICE, AFNOR, SNAV). Thibaut: his keenness and curiosity are his essential assets to complete his mission of running our websites. He is also in charge of the online communication.Marie-France: she is responsible for the intern and extern communication as she implements and co-ordinates the different communication actions.Emmanuel: this artist to the core and keen on drawing is our graphic designer. He is in charge of the conception of the SILC visual medium, and the illustrator of our newsletters too, with “this month specials” section.Delphine, Caroline, Claire: their main mission is the canvassing and the conception of new programmes for all the SILC activities. They are in close link with our local correspondents; they visit and control the hosting centres in France, update the educational components and recruit the teachers and group leaders.Volodia: is responsible for the foreign customers who want to stay in France for a few days or months! He constantly keeps in touch with our partners, uses his knowledge of the several countries he visited and their specifi cities to propose the service which match the best their expectations.Minerve, Patrick, Fabrice, Dalila: thanks to many years of experience and their background either as a teacher or a group leader, they offer their whole experience and valuable advice to the customers and local correspondents of their areas (Minerve and Dalila: Paris - Patrick: East - Fabrice: West).

LOGISTICS AND TRAVEL DEPARTMENT

This department deals with all the transport and booking logistics making sure each participant gets to their hosting area, either in Paris or anywhere all over the country. They also manage venue bookings during the stay.

Laurent, Florian, Christelle and Fabienne: are all in charge of the logistics; they make sure trips go smoothly: booking and buying tickets on regular transport companies, selecting and coaching group leaders, producing trip vouchers, they are on call on all the departure and arrival days… In short terms, they have to anticipate and be reactive at every moment.

CUSTOMERS’ ATTENDANCE DEPARTMENTIt deals with the monitoring of the stays. The people who work in this department are constantly in touch with the group leaders, French and foreign partners and the participants’ families during the stay.

Marie-Laure: thanks to her sense of responsibility, she perfectly controls the co-ordination of this key division and supervises all the missions.Chrystelle: is in charge more specifi cally of the individual stays department. Her adaptation and organisation skills enable her to monitor the daily life within the department while anticipating the management of the stays.Virginie, Laëtitia, Carole, Murielle, Nadine and Gaëlle: all have 2 essential missions: attending customers on the phone and monitoring students. Beside their relations skills, they must show organisation in their daily work. They give advice, help and reassure the parents during each step of the stay. They represent the main link during the stay between the parents, the local correspondent, the group leader and the partner.Régine: she is in charge of the Groups department organisation, supervising her team on a daily basis. Thanks to her great experience at SILC and her listening ability, she represents the essential link between the customers and the partners.Sandrine, Brigitte, Sylvie, Emeline and Estelle: they are all in touch with the customers and local correspondents and pay particular attention to the specifi c requirements of the groups. They make sure the stay and all the details go smoothly thanks to a perfect organisation.Martine: she co-ordinates teachers and group leaders and is responsible for their training. Thanks to an excellent background, she makes sure that teachers and leaders get the best position according to their profi les and the different types of stays.

Jean-Luc Maury-Laribière, Laetitia, Yannick,Françoise, Thibaut, Marie-France, Emmanuel,

Claire, Caroline, Delphine

Patrick, Fabrice, Volodia, Dalila, Minerve

Laurent, Florian, Christelle, Martine,Fabienne, Marie-Laure, Chrystelle, Virginie

Estelle, Laëtitia, Carole, Murielle, Nadine, Gaëlle, Emeline, Sylvie, Régine, Brigitte, Sandrine

LOCATIONS

Welcome to Paris! Famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and cultural diversity, Paris boasts being one of the most visited cities in the world. It is the exclusive city of style and culture with its numerous museums, art galleries, theatres, operas, fashion boutiques, restaurants. It offers 24 hours entertainment, and not to mention the pleasure of going to a street market or just sitting in a café to watch the world go by!

PARIS


Tours, home of the previous Kings of France, is a captivating city which has managed to preserve a rich heritage while looking ahead to the future. Located at the centre of the Loire Valley, renowned for its sumptuous chateaux, it is a modern and dynamic city hosting an international university, a great shopping area and a centre for biological science and technology. The region is also the birthplace of famous men of letters such as Rabelais, Ronsard, Descartes, Vigny, Balzac and Courteline.

TOURS

Montpellier is a sun-blessed city with 300 days of sun per year. Originally renowned in Europe for its Faculty

of Medicine established in 1220 and today one of the world’s most important research centre in biomedicine, this historical university city counts no less than 60,000 students coming from all over the world. Montpellier is dynamic and offers a vibrant cultural life as well as the great Mediterranean quality of life!

MONTPELLIER

Also known as the town of lovers, Antibes is a beach resort, located on the famous French Riviera in the South-East of France. This picturesque region boasts historic and artistic places and many faces have made it one of the most visited regions in Europe. Its diversity is undoubtedly its greatest asset. Historical and religious sites, museums, galleries, theatres, parks, gardens and chateaux are all part of a thriving cultural scene. Antibes has the largest yatching harbour in Europe and it is a town where sports are also very important.

ANTIBES

Biarritz is an attractive cosmopolitan resort on the Atlantic Coast. Internationally renowned for its sandy beaches and incredible waves, it is one of the best surfers meeting points in the world. The town has much to offer with its numerous boutiques, surfers shops, cafés, restaurants and a genuine southern atmosphere that makes Biarritz a true rival of the French Riviera!

BIARRITZ

Second largest and most fi lmed city in France, Marseille is also known as one of, not to say the oldest city in the country. Founded by Greek sailors from Phocaea in Asia, its current population and architecture refl ects 2,600 years of history and arts. Marseille is a cosmopolitan city, open to the world which offers a large ethnic mix. It is also an easy to access and easy to live city with good public transportation. Its surroundings are made with beautiful crystal water rocky inlets, garrigue landscapes and picturesque villages, ports and towns.

MARSEILLE

Located in the South-West of France, at only 2h30 from Paris by TGV and 1h from Bordeaux, Angoulême is a dynamic old renaissance town built on top of a rock.It offers a diversity of cultural events and festivals all year round including the famous International Comics Festival.

ANGOULEME

Famous for its Petit Beurre biscuits and Jules Verne, Nantes is a dynamic city located in the north of the Loire

Valley, on the Atlantic Coast. The 6th largest city of France is also a green metropole with cultural and gastronomic assets

that offer its inhabitants and visitors a real quality of life.Located 50 kms away from Nantes, St Brevin-les-Pins is a charming

classifi ed seaside resort located on the Atlantic Coast, 50 kms away from Nantes. Surrounded by pine trees (hence the name of the town), it is nestled

in a natural and preserved environment and boasts beautiful beaches running over more than 8 kms. This safe and small town (about 12,000 inhabitants) is part of Britanny and counts a few megalithic ruins.

NANTES

Since 2007, Bordeaux has become a UNESCO world heritage site. This beautiful city is a true 18th century architectural treasure which combines quality of life and cultural heritage right in the heart of a world famous wine region. This university town enjoys the privileged position of being in close proximity to the Atlantic Coast, the Périgord, the vast pine forest of the Landes and the vineyards of the Médoc. The city itself offers a wide range of attractions including exhibitions, theatres, cafés, weekend markets and an array of concerts throughout the year.

BORDEAUX


COURSES

SILC team takes care of every aspect of your stay so that your language experience can be effective and successful.

ACCOMMODATION

Homestay: allows you to live in a family environment and put into practice your language skills outside the classroom. It is also a very good way to understand French customs, discover maybe another lifestyle, enjoy new encounters, experience different foods, habits…fi nally open yourself to the world and its opportunities. Depending on the programme you choose you will benefi t from a single or shared bedroom (with another student of a different nationality or a child of the family), private or shared bathroom, bed and breakfast only, half-board or full-board. SILC host families are carefully selected and vetted on a regular basis.

Residences, youth hostels and apartments: for those who are more independent and prefer life in community, SILC has carefully selected hosting facilities ranging from fully equipped campuses for juniors, to student residences, and apartment rooms to be shared with other students of different nationalities. They all meet strict standard requirements and facilities and grades depend on the selected type and budget.

Hotels: SILC can also arrange hotel accommodation, upon your needs and on request.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE:THE KEY COMPONENTS OF YOUR SILC PROGRAMME

SILC offers a wide range of courses to improve your general knowledge of every aspect of the French language: listening, communication, written and oral expression. A variety of formulas more or less intensive are available, depending on your age, availability and goals. You should also consider the intensity needed, group size, and teaching method according to your personality and goals.

Juniors: General French in international summer centres, High school academic programme, Intensive French and One-to-one tuition in a French home.

17+/Adults: General French in international language schools, University programmes, One-to-one tuition in a French home.

Family: French tuition adapted to each member of the family.

50+: Introduction classes to practical French with an international 50+ group.

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Leisure activities are the key to enjoying your stay, understanding the culture and moreover practising the language. Junior and 50+ programmes include a set of cultural activities which are generally prepared during the classes, while Adult programmes offer it as an option. Some programmes put a special focus on sports and adventure (French in Biarritz, French + Multiactivities in Marseille, Sports + French in Angoulême, Football in Nantes), or on a special topic like culture or gastronomy (Discover Paris, Cook, Draw, Play in Angoulême for Juniors and Highlights of the South-West for 50+). Weekly excursions are key options to discovering the area and are offered on most programmes (included or to be booked at the school).

LEISURE

We take into consideration the cultural gap you might be confronted by while being in another country with different references. Therefore SILC has put a great focus on the assistance and support to be given to the students. At school, you’ll benefi t from the assessment of the co-ordinator of studies and can count on the availability of a SILC representative, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Juniors benefi t from the extra attention they need with a friendly team of qualifi ed and experienced teachers and instructors, who facilitate their integration and take care of them in case they feel homesick.Supervision ratio is as follows : 1 teacher per every 15 students maximum during tuition and 1 adult per every 12 students maximum during activities.

SUPPORT & SUPERVISION

ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICES

Prices include: • Tuition for the number of lessons clearly specifi ed• Leisure activities as specifi ed • Homestay accommodation (1 or 2 students per family) / bed and

breakfast, half or full-board (packed lunch when specifi ed).• Residence, youth hostel, apartments or hotel accommodation with

en-suite or shared bathroom, in multiple rooms or dorms / bed and breakfast, half or full-board (packed lunch when specifi ed).

• Transportation and transfers according to the European regulations (when specifi ed)

• Medical insurance and repatriation• Local correspondents’ 24h on-site support and assistance • 24h/7days emergency number • Complete fi le for the preparation of your trip

Prices do not include: • Service fees• Voice mail or mobile phone (avalaible upon request)• Transportation and transfers when not specifi ed• En route meals• Visa fees• Public liability and cancellation insurance

With SILC your programme is priced with no surprises.



14-17 YEARSThese young, “pre-adults” live for passion and independence, they should enjoy a programme that is interactive enough to prevent them from boredom thanks to classes and activities focused on their interests: Discover Paris/French in Biarritz/Cook, Draw, Play/Sports + French/Full Homestay Immersion/ One-to-One Tuition in a French Home/High School Academic Programme.

AND FOR ALLThe intensity of One-to-One Tuition in a French Home, the sharing experience of a Full Family Immersion, and the commitment of a High School Academic Programme.

You may be looking for a junior language programme combining both effi ciency and fun so that your needs and personal goals meet. SILC junior programmes conciliate both aspects by adapting progammes to ages

and interests.

6-11 YEARSThese little ones like to touch, smell and watch. They need action, and moreover to unveil their senses to the world they are discovering, in a safe environment: Cook, Draw, Play/Sports + French.

12-14 YEARSTeenage years are fi lled with wonders and discoveries: the opportunity to open and discover a different language, explore the culture and make new friends from all over the world: Discover Paris/Cook, Draw, Play/Sports + French/Full Homestay Immersion/One-to-One Tuition in a French Home.

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JuniorsFrom 12 to17 years old

2 to 4 weeksJuly & August


PARISExperience the unforgettable charms of Paris and its historic monuments and combine this with French tuition and local homestay, for a complete and instructive stay.

French in the city of lights!

PARIS

LOCATION

Paris: See details page 3.

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Good nationality mix✚ Safe areas close to Paris city centre✚ Warm and friendly atmosphere✚ Exciting cultural programme in Paris

SAMPLE OF ACTIVITIES(non contractual)

Excursions and visits: the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Champs Elysées ; “Notre Dame de la cité », “Belleville en trotinette” and “Montmartre and Amélie Poulain” theme rallyes ; Versailles ; Disneyland Paris ; the Loire Castles.

Sport and leisure activities: Swimming ; Soccer ; Mini-golf ; shopping.

Evenings: Farewell party with host families.

ZOOMACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with a child of the family or another student of a different nationality) / Full-board (breakfast and dinner with host family, packed lunch).Families drive their host to school everyday

TUITION • General French: 15 lessons (45 min each) per week

given by a qualifi ed native French teacher.Lessons focus on communication and improving French skills in a fun way, interacting with international students.

• Group size: max. 15 students per class (average of 13)• Levels: beginners to advanced • Study materials provided• Evaluation test on fi rst day • Certifi cate of completion

LEISURE ACTIVITIES• Afternoons: daily educational, cultural and sport activities• Excursions: 1 full-day per week• Evenings: with the host family

SUPERVISION• During leisure activities: qualifi ed instructors by

group of 12 students maximum• During the stay: 24h support and assistance by a

SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Arrival at Paris• Group transfers to/from homestay area included

Individual tranfers not included• Individuals or groups

SILC CENTRE

Our homestay area offers the quality of life found in the suburbs, only 45 minutes from the city centre of Paris. The classes take place in a typical French school used for summer programmes, offering all the facilities and good comfort standards.

Homestay(Possibility

of residential accommodationupon request)

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JuniorsFrom 15 to17 years old(under 15 upon request)

2 weeks minimumJune to August Homestay

ACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with a child of the family or with another student of a different nationality) / Shared bathroom / Full-board (breakfast and dinner with host family, packed lunch)TUITION • General French: 12 lessons (45 min each) per week

given by a qualifi ed native French teacher + Workshops: 3 sessions (45 min each) per week, focusing on the interactive practice (local interests, movies, games, thematic projects with presentation)

• Group size: max.15 students per class (average 12) • Levels: beginners to advanced • Study materials provided• Evaluation test before departure*• Certifi cate of completion LEISURE ACTIVITIESMULTI ACTIVITIES• Afternoons: educational, cultural and sports activities• Excursions: 1 full-day per week• Evenings: with host family

EXTRA: SURF PRACTICE• Afternoons: 4 half-day surfi ng with qualifi ed

instructors per week• Evenings: with host family• Diploma of the “Fédération Française de Surf”SUPERVISION• During leisure activities: qualifi ed instructors by

group of 12 students maximum(Surfi ng: specialized instructors qualifi ed by the French Direction for Youth and Sports)

• During the stay: 24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Equipment provided for surfi ng• Arrival at Biarritz. Students should arrange their transfer

to Biarritz (SILC can provide assistance service)• Transfers to/from homestay area included• Individuals or groups*Level test to be taken online prior to arrival

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Good nationality mix✚ Friendly atmosphere close to the beach✚ Surf option✚ Rich cultural & sports programme

FRENCH

For the sun and sea lovers, SILC Biarritz centre is the answer. This famous international surfi ng spot nestling at the Spanish border offers everything: breathtaking scenery, mountain and sea, the bustling life of a renowned resort and the friendliness of the Basque people.Come and join us for a great vacation course by the sea!

The French Riviera of the South-West!


Cultural: visit of Biarritz; Saint Jean de Luz; Bayonne.

Sports: Golf; Beach Volley; Surf; Basque pelota; Body-board; Rafting; High ropes.

Evenings: shared activities with the host family.

LOCATION

Biarritz: See details page 3.

SILC CENTREThe school is located only 5 minutes walk from the beach and the centre of Biarritz.It is the perfect centre for a friendly and fun atmosphere.

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Homestay

ACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with a child of the family another student of a different nationality) / Shared bathroom / Full-board (breakfast and dinner with host family, packed lunch)


given by a qualifi ed native French teacher + Workshops: 3 sessions (45 min each) per week, focusing on the interactive practice (local interests, movies, games, thematic projects with presentation)

• Group size: max.15 students per class (average 13)• Levels: beginners to advanced• Study materials provided• Evaluation test on fi rst day• Certifi cate of completion

LEISURE ACTIVITIES• Afternoons: daily educational, cultural and sports

activities• Excursions: 1 full-day per week• Evenings: with host family

SUPERVISION• During leisure activities: qualifi ed instructors by

group of 12 students maximum (sports: specialized instructors qualifi ed by the French Direction for Youth and Sports)

• During the stay: 24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Arrival at Marseille• Students should arrange their transfer to Marseille

(SILC can provide assistance service)• Transfer to/from hosting area included• Equipment provided for sport activities• Individuals or groups

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Marseille: 2013 European

Capital of Culture✚ Home of famous painters

and writers✚ Host families located in the

city centre✚ Rich cultural programme

& water sports activities

in Marseille

FRENCH& MULTIACTIVITIES

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Also known as the city of sun, «la Cité Phocéenne» as French people call it, overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. It offers unique culture with a typical accent, distinctive way of life and warm hospitality. No doubt that you will fall in love with this vibrant city and its inhabitants while learning French and practising different activities.

Summer Fun under the mediterranean sun


Cultural: visit of Marseille; Aix en Provence, which inspired the painter Paul Cézanne; Arles and its famous ancient theatre; St Rémy de Provence with its Greek and Roman vestiges and also one of the places Vincent Van Gogh lived in; cooking lessons and discovery of the local food.

Sports: golf; rollerblading; windsurfi ng; sailing; diving; sea fi shing; trekking; swimming.

Evenings: shared activities with the host family.

LOCATION

Marseille: See details page 3.

SILC CENTRECourses are taught at the Yatching Club de la Pointe Rouge, located in the heart of the Pointe Rouge port, in the south of Marseille city centre. Created in 1937, the school offers modern premises, including nice classrooms, a restaurant and a fi tness centre.

MARSEILLE



Residence

COOK, DRAW, PLAYWelcome to the heart of a wonderful region of the South-West of France, well-known for its lovely landscapes, its quiet and wordly famous towns such as Angoulême and Cognac. This original and exciting programme themed on cooking and comics drawings will make your stay unforgettable. You can choose to take French lessons or not but will defi nitely have lots of fun with the other French students you’ll be mixed with!

Summer fun with French buddies

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Constant interaction with

French buddies ✚ Cooking in... France!✚ Angoulême: home of comics✚ French tuition available

ZOOMACCOMMODATIONCampus: Shared rooms - to be shared with students of different nationalities - 4 beds (bed sheets provided) and individual storage cupboard / En suite shared bathroom / Full-board (self service at the campus cafeteria) / Food is varied and cooked on the premises; it is carefully selected to suit the needs and tastes of teenagers.TUITION • General French (for students 13-15 yrs): 15 lessons

(45 min each) per week given by a qualifi ed native French teacher. Lessons focus on communication and improving French skills in a fun way, interacting with international students.

• Group size: Max. 15 students per class (average of 12)• Levels: beginners to advanced• Study materials provided• Evaluation test on fi rst day• Certifi cate of completion

OPTIONAL !This programme is available with no French tuition. Students from 6-15 yrs can also enjoy total immersion with other French mates sharing a full programme of activities.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES• With French and international buddies• Afternoon daily workshop: to choose between:

Cooking or Comics (to be specifi ed on your registration form). • Excursions: 1 full day per week• Evenings: daily animationsSUPERVISION• During leisure activities: specialized and qualifi ed

instructors by group of 8 to 12 students maximum• During the stay: all SILC staff is supervised by an

experienced and qualifi ed director, 24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Arrival at Paris or Bordeaux / Students should arrange their

transfer to Angoulême (SILC can provide assistance service)• Transfer to/from hosting area included• Individuals or groups

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LOCATION

Angoulême: See details page 3.

ANGOULEME


Workshops to choose from:• Cooking: going to the market and supermarket, learning how to budget your

shopping, fun and traditionnal French recipes to cook and to taste. Cooking sessions take place in a pedagogical kitchen specially designed for the purpose of teaching.

• Comics: how to choose a story, its characters, their personnality and their action, learning how to cut a story into sequences and make it lively. The workshop is supervised by a professional draftman.

Other activities: swimming, ball games (volley-ball, football...), table tennis, «pétanque», badminton, arts and crafts, theatre, dance.

Excursions and visits: Cognac and a Gabare boat trip (a typical old fl at bottomed boat) ; Angoulême, visit to the Comics museum and to a chocolate factory.

Evenings: games, movies, songs and disco on premises. Farewell party with French students.

SILC CENTREThe campus is located in Cherves Richemont, 30 mins drive from Angoulême and 5 kms from Cognac. It is set in a recently remodeled monastry that hosts an oenology and social care school during the year. It enjoys a very safe location, a self service restaurant and pedagogical kitchens. The 4 bedded dorms all have ensuite bathroom and toilets.

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SPORTS

This original and exciting programme combines various and fun sports that will make your stay unforgettable. You can choose to take lessons or not but will defi nitely have lot of fun with the other French students you’ll be mixed with!

Sports camps with French buddies


French buddies✚ Lovely and sunny South West

of France✚ Improve your French in an

entertaining way✚ Lots of fun sports

SAMPLE OF ACTIVITIES(non contractual) Sports activities: swimming, horse-riding, ball games (volley-ball, football, rugby...), table tennis, «pétanque», badminton, fi shing, treasure hunt, foot-orientering, dance.Excursions and visits: Cognac and a Gabare boat trip (a typical old fl at bottomed boat) ; Angoulême and the visit to the Comics museum and to a chocolate factory. Evenings: games, movies, songs and disco, on premises. Farewell party with French students.

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Homestay

LOCATION

Angoulême: See details page 3.

SILC CENTRESee details page 10.

ANGOULEME

+ French

ACCOMMODATIONCampus: Shared rooms - to be shared with students of a different nationalities - 4 beds (bed sheets provided) and individual storage cupboard / En suite shared bathroom / Full-board (self service at the campus cafeteria) / Food is varied and cooked on the premises; it is carefully selected to suit the needs and tastes of teenagers.TUITION • General French (for students 13-15 yrs): 15 lessons

(45 min each) per week given by a qualifi ed native French teacher. Lessons focus on communication and improving French skills in a fun way, interacting with international students.


OPTIONAL !This programme is available with no French tuition. Students from 6-15 yrs can also enjoy total immersion with other French mates sharing a full programme of activities.

AFTERNOON LEISURE ACTIVITIES• With French and international buddies• Afternoons: sports activities • Excursions: 1 full day per week• Evenings: daily animationsSUPERVISION• During leisure activities: specialized and qualifi ed

instructors by group of 8 to 12 students maximum• During the stay: all SILC staff is supervised by an

experienced and qualifi ed director, 24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Arrival at Paris or Bordeaux / Students should arrange

their transfer to Angoulême (SILC can provide assistance service) / Transfer to/from hosting area included

• Individuals or groups

I M M E R S I O N P R O G R A M M E

FOOTBALLDesigned and initiated by Football player, Jean Vincent and enhanced by famous FC Nantes Club, this programme offers great training and values to all football lovers. You will be immersed in an international atmosphere amongst French buddies of your age fond of football like you! You have the choice of being accommodated in a host family or on-site.

Live your passion for footballand improve your French skills!


French buddies✚ Quality programme in

partnership with FC Nantes Club✚ French tuition✚ Intensive football training

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HomestayResidence


LOCATIONNantes: see details page 3.

NANTES


Sport activity: sand yachtRecreational activities: table tennis, volley-ball, «pétanque», reading... Students get some time for themselves after lunch in order to relax between trainings. Excursions: visit to Nantes, famous La Beaujoire Stadium, La Jonelière football club, attendance to a professional game or training by FC Nantes followed by autograph session (depending on time of year)Evenings - residential option: animations, educational games, videoEvenings - homestay option: shared activities with the host family

in Nantes

LEISURE ACTIVITIES MULTIACTIVITIES• Activities: 3 sport and 2 recreational activities per week • Excursion: 1 half day per week• Evenings: daily animations (if residential option) or shared activities with the host family (if

homestay option)

SUPERVISION• During football training: specialised and qualifi ed coaches from the centre and/or from FC

Nantes club• During leisure activities: qualifi ed and experienced monitors by group of 12 students

maximum• During the stay: all staff is supervised by an experienced and qualifi ed director • 24h support and assistance by a SILC representative

PRACTICAL INFORMATION • Arrival at Paris (students should arrange their transfer to Nantes. SILC can provide assistance

service), Nantes airport or St Nazaire train station.• Transfer to from Nantes/St Nazaire included.• Individuals or groups

ACCOMMODATION• Residence on site / Shared rooms (4 beds) displayed in

chalets of 2 rooms each / Shared bathroom / Common area and terrace / Full-board (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner)

• Homestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with a child of the family or with another student of a different nationality) / Shared bathroom / Full-board (breakfast and dinner with host family, lunch and snack at the centre)


given by a qualifi ed native French teacher. Lessons focus on communication and improving French skills in a fun way, interacting with international students.


OPTIONAL !This programme is available with no French tuition. E

FOOTBALL TRAINING• 4 training sessions from Monday to Friday on lawn or sand

(thematic sessions, tournaments, tests...) including specifi c trainings for goal keepers. Football camp designed by international pro player Jean Vincent, in immersion with French and international buddies. Players will have the opportunity to mix the practice of their favourite sport and improve their knowledge of the French language as the football briefi ngs and coaching are conducted in French.

• The programme has been carefully planned to ensure good balance of training, recuperation and recreation.

• Completion ceremony. • 1 FC Nantes/St Vincent football shirt is offered to each player.

Football kit and 1 ball is lent to each player.

I M M E R S I O N P R O G R A M M E S


Homestay

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Enjoy French culture from the

inside✚ Warm and secure environment✚ Intense and rewarding

experience✚ Make new friends

Full Homestay

IMMERSIONDiscovering French culture from the inside sharing the day-to-day life of your host family is the best way to live an authentic French experience. Your host will provide you with a warm and safe environment where you will socialise and practise your language skills without classes.

Experience French lifestylewith your Host Family

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1 week minimumAll year round

LOCATION

Many locations throughout France


ACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single or twin rooms (can be shared with a child of the family or another student of a different nationality) / Full-board

PROGRAMME This individual programme, in full immersion in a French family without tuition, requires maturity and communication skills as you share in the daily life of the family. During the stay you’ll keep a journal to be brought back home along with a certifi cate of completion.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES: WITH YOUR HOST FAMILYWeekly cultural, educational, sports and evening activities, following the activities of the host family.

OPTIONAL: Extra Cultural Activity Programme

2 full-day + 2 half-day excursions or visits per week, organised by and with the host familyTo be specifi ed on your registration form

SUPERVISION24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Levels: intermediate to advanced• Students must be motivated, communicative and

independent• Students should arrange their transfer to hosting area• Transfers to/from homestay not included



1 week minimumAll year round Homestay

Tuition in a French homeONE-TO-ONEIf you wish to make rapid progress in a short time, one-to-one course is the ultimate and most effective option. Through this intensive, tailor-made course your teacher will work closely with you to identify your needs and objectives.

24-hour practice

LOCATION


HIGHLIGHTS✚ Personalised tuition ✚ Tailor-made: General French or

focus on a specifi c topic✚ Qualifi ed and experienced

French teachers ✚ Focus on language practice

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ACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with a child of the family) / Full-board

TUITION • 10, 15 or 20 lessons of personalised individual tuition

per week taught by a qualifi ed teacher (either by a member of the family or an outside teacher).

• Levels: beginners to advanced• Evaluation test on fi rst day• Study materials provided• Certifi cate of Completion

LEISURE ACTIVITIES : WITH YOUR HOST FAMILYWeekly cultural, educational, sports and evening activities, following the activities of the host family.



SUPERVISION24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Students must be motivated, communicative and

independent • Students should arrange their transfer to hosting area• Transfers to/from homestay not included

I M M E R S I O N P R O G R A M M E


1 term minimum(1, 2 or 3 terms)All year round

Homestay

ACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with a child of the family or another student of a different nationality) / Half-board on week days (breakfast and dinner with host family, student should purchase lunch at school) / Full-board on weekends and school holidays (with host family) / Student should purchase bus pass to go to school

PROGRAMME You will share the life of a French host family and attend the local school. The host families are carefully selected and monitored by our local correspondent who provides the best support and makes sure that every member is keen on sharing their culture and taking good care of their host. They should consider you as a true member of their own family and, as such, you will participate in the different chores and events that make their daily life. You can apply to study for one term, one semester or one full academic year.

SUPERVISION24h support and assistance by a local SILC correspondent

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Become fl uent in French &

make new friends ✚ Unforgettable and unique

experience ✚ Live and share French culture

and customs✚ Gain great sense of curiosity

and maturity

Academic ProgrammeHIGH SCHOOLSILC High School integration academic programme offers motivated students a unique opportunity to experience the life of French teenagers, become fl uent in the language and gain a better understanding of the French culture.

The experience of a lifetime!

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APPLICATION DEADLINES• April 15th for September arrivals• October 15th for January arrivals• Registration will be accepted after reception of a complete fi le that must be fi lled in by

student and parents and deposit


PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Registration to a local State school (selected school type, either lycée or collège, depends on the student’s grades, age and level of French)

• Welcome pack and orientation session in the host community• Periodic progress reports• Medical assistance and repatriation insurance• Meet and greet upon arrival at the local train station/airport / Student

should purchase their ticket to the homestay area (SILC provides booking assistance)

• Non-European students should obtain a Student Visa (SILC provides assistance)

• Students should take care of: international transport, lunch at school (on school days), transport to/from the school, books and school supplies, personal expenses such as clothing, telephone calls, visits, excursions...and pocket money, as well as visa fees (for non-European members).SILC provides assistance for any of these steps if necessary.

LOCATIONPlacements are made all over France, mainly in suburban or rural areas. Our priority being to fi nd you the best placement possible in terms of safety and quality, the area cannot be chosen (preferences can be specifi ed).

REQUIREMENTS• Age: 15 to 17• Levels: intermediate and minimum overall grade

average of “C+” in score academic courses (certifi ed transcripts over the past 2 years will be required for registration)

• Student must be mature, fl exible and motivated• Student should understand and follow all SILC and school rules and regulations


Take your family to a fun and constructive holiday and catch the opportunity to share an original

vacation in Paris!

FAMILY PROGRAMME

This original programme will allow everyone in the family: kids (from 6 years old) and parents, to take French classes in the morning and spend time together in the afternoons, to enjoy the gems of the French capital and surroundings. You will get the opportunity to share special moments and practice the French together in an interactive mode. Imagine, you’ll be able to get through the city and place your order in the restaurants, just by yourself, and maybe, even unveil the treasures of Versailles without a guide!

TUITION & LEISURE TO SHARE

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F A M I L Y P R O G R A M M E

2 weeks minimumJune to August

HomestayApartment


with your familyPARISSILC offers a new programme allowing the whole family tolearn French and discover its diverse culture and beautifulcapital. Because tuition is only in the morning, you can visitParis and practise your knowledge of the language in theafternoon! If you are looking for an entertaining and educational stay with your family, this programme is designed for you!

Make the most of your holiday and learn French with your tribe!

PARIS

LOCATION


The schoolThe «Saint Nicolas Campus» is conveniently located at thesouthern gates of Paris and offers 30 classrooms, a cyber space, a cafeteria and a self service restaurant.

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Combine tailor-made courses with

your family holiday ✚ Each member of the family is

taught at their own level✚ Live in the heart of the capital and

enjoy the Parisian way of life ✚ Private accommodation

ZOOMACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Apartment (to be booked by the family - SILC provides assistance service)

TUITION Tuition is given by a qualifi ed native French teacher. Lessons focus on communication and improving French skills in a fun way, interacting with international students.

JUNIORS (6-17 yrs): • General French: 20 lessons (45 min each) per week

ADULTS (17+):• General French: 20 lessons (45 min each) per week• Intensive: 26 lessons per week

SUPPORT24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Group size: 10 to 14 students maximum per class• Lessons in the morning• Start dates: every Monday• Levels: absolute beginners to advanced• Evaluation test on fi rst day• Certifi cate of completion provided• Assistance with French administrative procedures• Arrival at Paris / Family should arrange its transfer to

the accommodation area (SILC can provide assistance service)

Family

SAMPLE OF SOCIAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (non contractual)

To be organised and paid directly to the school activity co-ordinator:

• Commented walks in historic and picturesque quarters of the capital• Guided tours of the numerous museums of Paris • Outings to the cinema and theatre • Excursions to the Loire Valley and its famous castles, Eurodisney• Sport activities including swimming

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INTERNATIONALLANGUAGE SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOLS offer the fl exibility one needs to fi t a course in a busy schedule. Courses are organised all year round for a minimum length of one week and the wide choice of courses is designed for students and adults who aim to improve their French for personal, academic or professional purposes. Tuition is organised in small international groups to stimulate the interaction and communication with other students : Paris, Tours, Bordeaux, Montpellier and Antibes.

SILC adult programmes range from fun-fi lled vacation programmes to University preparation and to courses designed for specifi c, highly technical business purposes.

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY programmes are the perfect stay for students who wish to match academic studies with the discovery of the Parisian life as tuition focuses on language and civilization and students get to interact with French fellows. It is the path to enter a French university or a Higher Education Institution and prepare a degree : University Academic Programme @ the Institut Catholique de Paris

17+ / STUDENTS / ADULTS /WORK EXPERIENCE / 50+

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Make the most of your trip and enjoy France, balancing travel with French learning.An exciting 2-week course, exclusively designed for people over 50 who enjoy travelling and want to learn basic and practical French, refresh or improve their language skills in a friendly environment in a group of similar age and references. A balanced combination of tuition and a fun variety of activities and excursions, in the cultural & gastronomic region of the South-West should conquer you for an unusual stay: Highlights of the South-West.

FRENCH TO 50+WORK EXPERIENCE programmes are the opportunity for students to integrate a French company without having to look for an employer as SILC takes care of everything. Internship programmes can be paid or unpaid according to duration of placement and are ideal for students who need to complete a part of their studies. Our job programmes are aimed at those who do not necessarily have experience and can adapt easily to different positions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

IMMERSION

IMMERSION programmes offer a genuine way to learn about French culture by living with a carefully selected French family. In Full Immersion, there are no formal language lessons but students use their language skills to communicate on a daily basis with their host families. For one-to-one programmes, tuition is given by a qualifi ed french teacher either a member of the family or an outside teacher. English Tutoring offers native English speakers the option to exchange their mother tongue for French and their accommodation: an unusual and unique sharing experience!

U N I V E R S I T Y A C A D E M I C P R O G R A M M E

18+Adults

1 semester minimumAll year round

Homestay/Student residence/

youth hostelsor apartement


Study French in renowned Institut Catholique de Paris and get the skills you need to further your studies in France or back home!

Live like a Parisian student!

LOCATION


HIGHLIGHTS✚ Great starting point to enter a

French university✚ Constant interaction with French

students✚ Free lectures on various topics✚ Ideal course to prepare the DALF

or DELF

ZOOMACCOMMODATION (OPTIONAL)• Homestay / Single room / Private or shared bathroom / Bed & breakfast or

half-board (breakfast everyday + 5 dinners on weekdays)• Student residence, youth hostels or apartment (upon request)

TUITION • General French + Culture and Civilization:

24 lessons (60 min each) per weekPractical French (written & oral expression and understanding, grammar, vocabulary)PhoneticsFrench culture and civilization (according to your level of French: fi ne arts, cinema, communication and media, economics, history, geography, literature, philosophy…)

• Self-access supervised studies in the multimedia centre• Possibility to take the DELF or DALF exams to benefi t your studies (upon request)

SUPPORT24h support and assistance by a SILC representative

Language school @ l’Institut Catholique de Paris

Located in the heart of the historic part of the capital, near the Quartier Latin, Saint-Germain-des-Près and the Luxembourg gardens, the Institut Catholique de Paris was founded in

1948 and welcomes more than 2,500 foreign students each year. The university offers a nice cafeteria and gardens. French courses

take place within the university complex. They include practical classes where all aspects of the French language are taught with specifi c phonetics training as well as French culture and civilization.

Institut Catholique

PARIS

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Group size: 18 students maximum per class• Duration and dates:

1 semester: September to January or February to June1 year : September to June

• No classes on national holidays / School holidays: in October / December / January / April

• Levels: elementary to advanced (beginners: please contact us)• Minimum age: 18• Level test: in September and in February• Application and registration process to university done by SILC• Assistance with French administrative procedures• Study materials provided (access to the Fels Library: €25 per

6 months to be paid directly by the student upon arrival)• Certifi cate of completion provided• Arrival at Paris / Students should arrange their transfers

(SILC can provide assistance service)

THE SCHOOLThe school is situated in the well-known historic quarter of Les Chartrons, close to all the public transportation, nearby the Garonne banks and its recently refurbished quays with shops, cafes and restaurants. The students have at their disposal new technologies and a true working comfort allying modernity and tradition. Students will also have the opportunity to meet and exchange with French students.

THE SCHOOLLocated in the heart of Paris in a typical Parisian building not far from the Opera, near cinemas, theatres, cafés and restaurants, and the famous «Grands Magasins», the school offers optimal conditions for learning the language and discovering French culture: 20 bright modern classrooms equipped with media material, a cyber cafeteria with computers and free Wi-Fi Internet access.

THE SCHOOLSituated right in the centre of Tours, on the famous Place Plumereau, an animated area surrounded by 15th century houses, bars and restaurants, the school enjoys bright classrooms and excellent facilities. In addition to the classrooms, the school offers a video room, a library, a language lab and a computer room, with free access to the Internet.

BORDEAUXThe art of taste and splendour


I N T E R N A T I O N A L L A N G U A G E

Paris: « la ville lumière »

PARIS TOURSCradle of the French language

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BORDEAUX

PARIS

TOURS

17+Adults


Homestay /Student residence / Youth hostel /Hotel / Apartment

THE SCHOOLThe school has a privileged location in the heart of Montpellier’s historic city centre, in a 19th century building that looks onto the famous Place de la Comédie, the main square of Montpellier with its sunny café terraces and its outstanding opera. The school offers a library with a selection of French literature, newspapers, magazines and free Internet access.

THE SCHOOLThe school is split in two buildings : one is a provencial house surrounded by fl owered gardens and set in a calm environment, only a few minutes’ walk from the beaches and the city center. The other building is well located, in the heart of the pedestrian zone, away from the noisy areas at only 30 metres from the harbour. Both offer bright classrooms, cyber space and all the necessary study material.


ANTIBESOne of French Riviera’s jewel

MONTPELLIERFrench with a Mediterranean fl air

HIGHLIGHTS

✚ Famous and dynamic study cities

✚ Modern well-equipped premises

✚ High qualifi ed and well trained teachers

✚ Great mix of nationalities

ZOOMGENERAL FRENCH TUITIONTuition is given by a qualifi ed native French teacher. Lessons focus on communication and improving French skills in a fun way, interacting with international students.

• General French : Paris: 20 (July and August only), 26 or 30 lessons (45 min each)Tours: 15 or 20 lessons (60 min each)Bordeaux: 15 lessons (60 min each)Montpellier and Antibes: 20 lessons (45 min each)

• Intensive French : Paris: 34, 38 or 52 lessons (45 min each)Montpellier: 24 or 30 lessons (45 min each)Antibes: 30 lessons (45 min each)

These schools also offer Exam Preparation Courses (DELF, DALF, TFI, TCF), Business and Law, courses for Executives, Language and Civilization, Cooking, One-to-One/One-to-Two courses, Long Term Studies: please contact us for more details

ACCOMMODATION (OPTIONAL)• Homestay/Single or twin room (to be shared with

another student of a different nationality). Meal plan according to your choice and the chosen location: breakfast only, half-board, half-board on weekdays/full-board on weekends

• Residence, youth hostel, apartment or hotel (upon request)SAMPLE OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (non contractual)

According to the chosen school, those activities are organised and paid by the student directly to the school activity co-ordinator: guided city tour and commented walks, museums, concerts, parties, cooking workshop, sports, outdoor excursions (beach, nearby cities, sightseeing, local places of interest…)SUPPORT 24 h support and assistance by a SILC correspondentPRACTICAL INFORMATION • Group size: 3 to 18 maximum per class• Start dates: every Monday (except holidays and for

complete beginners: please contact us for more details)• Levels: beginners to advanced (evaluation test on fi rst day)• Age: 16+ (Tours and Antibes) / 17+ (Paris, Bordeaux and

Montpellier) • Certifi cate of completion provided• Study materials provided and included in tuition price• Assistance with French administrative procedures• Arrival at Paris or directly Tours/Bordeaux/Montpellier/

Antibes. Students should arrange their own transfers (SILC can provide assistance service)

Study French in an accredited International Language School selected by SILC and discover French way of life in one of our 5 most beautiful cities.

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MONTPELLIERANTIBES

S C H O O L S



17+Adults

Homestay

HIGHLIGHTS

✚ Enjoy French culture from the inside

✚ Friendly and communicative environment

✚ Intense and rewarding experience✚ Make friends from different

walks of life

Full Homestay

IMMERSIONDiscovering French culture from the inside sharing theday-to-day life of your host family is the best way to live an authentic French experience. Your host will provide you with a warm and safe environment where you will socialise and practise your language skills, without classes.

Experience French lifestylewith your Host Family

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LOCATION


ACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single / Private or shared bathroom / Full-board

PROGRAMME This individual progamme, in full immersion in a French family, without tuition, requires maturity, independence and communication skills as you share the daily life of the family.

LEISURE ACTIVITIESYou can choose to spend your free time visiting the area or can enjoy weekly cultural, educational, sport and evening activities with your host family.



SUPPORT24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Levels : intermediate to advanced.• Students must be motivated, communicative and

independent.• Students should arrange their transfer to the homestay

area (SILC can provide assistance service).



Tuition in a French homeONE-TO-ONEIf you wish to make rapid progress in a short time, one-to-one tuition is the ultimate and most effective option. Through this intensive, tailor-made course your teacher will work closely with you to identify your needs and objectives.

The 24-hour classroom!

LOCATION


HIGHLIGHTS✚ Personalised tuition ✚ Tailor-made: General French or

focus on a specifi c topic✚ Qualifi ed and experienced French

teachers ✚ Focus on language practice

ZOOMACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single room / Private or shared bathroom / Full-board

TUITION • 10, 15 or 20 lessons of personalised individual tuition

per week taught by a qualifi ed teacher (either a member of the family or an outside teacher).

• Levels: beginners to advanced• Evaluation test on fi rst day• Study materials provided• Certifi cate of Completion

LEISURE ACTIVITIESYou can choose to spend your free time visiting the area or can enjoy weekly cultural, educational, sport and evening activities with your host family.



SUPPPORT24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Levels: intermediate to advanced • Students must be motivated, communicative and

independent • Students should arrange their transfers to homestay

area (SILC can provide assistance service)

17+Adults

1 week minimumAll year round Homestay


in FranceENGLISH TUTORING

Experience French culture and customs living in a family delighted to welcome you! You only need to teach them casual English and the rest of the time you speak French, organise your activities and get to know the French way of living! This programme is a great opportunity for you to make new friends beyond borders and discover the country.

Teach English and learn French for free!

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Free accommodation✚ Discover France✚ Make new friends✚ Cultural and Tourist

interests

ZOOMACCOMMODATIONHomestay / Single or shared room / Shared bathroom / Full-board

ENGLISH TUTORING• Give up to 15 hours per week of conversational

English • In return, French family provides full-board

accommodation • Rest of time is free• Prior teaching experience prefered, being motivated

and communicative to teach casual English• For native English speakers only• You must have a good command of French• Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

SUPPPORT• 24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Due to host families vacations, placements are limited

during the summer• Assistance with French administrative procedures• Arrival at Paris or any other city (according to location

of placement) / Students should arrange their transfer to host family (SILC can provide assistance)

18+Adults

1 month minimumAll year round Homestay

LOCATION

All over France

Placements are made according to the vacancies at the time of booking and requested dates


W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

ACCOMMODATION (OPTIONAL)• Homestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with

another student of a different nationality) / Bed & breakfast

• Student residence, youth hostels or hotels

FIELDS OF WORK Seasonal work: hotel and catering, fruit picking

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Be a university student • Minimum age: 18 years of age at the time of

placement• Minimum level of French: intermediate to advanced

(possibility to take a French language course prior to the placement for those who do not have the level required)

• Flexible, inquisitive participants, willing to invest themselves in the job

• Provide CV in French and have an individual interview• Application: minimum 12 weeks before start of

programmeSUPPORT• 24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondent

PRACTICAL INFORMATION• Assistance with French administrative procedures• Arrival at Paris / Students should arrange their transfer

to the job location (SILC can provide assistance)

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Placements all over France✚ Hospitality or Fruit Picking✚ Available to beginners

with no previous experience✚ Jobs paid according to

minimum wage

JOB PROGRAMMEThis programme is ideal for students who need to fi nd a job in France for a short period of time. You don’t necessarily need to have a lot of experience, your motivation and enthusiasm will be a good start! 2 options are available: Hotel and Catering or fruit picking thanks to the many positions available in the different areas of France. In both cases, students will get the opportunity to practise their French in various occasions.

Find a seasonal job in France

JOB CONDITIONS*

• Work contract with a French company

• Full-time (35 hours per week)

• 2 days off per week, not necessarily consecutive. Each company has its own working arrangements and schedules that employees must accept.

• Payment made according to minimum wage amount.

• Duration: 4 to 12 weeks* Working conditions and requirements are under French law and regulations and are subject to modifi cations according to law changes

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Youth hostels/Hotels

18+Adults

1 month minimumAll year round

LOCATION

All over France

Placements are made according to the vacanciesat the time of booking and requested dates

VISAS• EU citizens: no visa required • Non EU citizens: type of visa required varies with nationality. Please contact the French

embassy or Consulate in your country to check details. SILC provides a certifi cate of accommodation and a copy of the contract with the company.SILC will submit the student application to the French Authorities but the decision of acceptance or refusal is entirely theirs.


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ACCOMMODATION (OPTIONAL)• Homestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with

another student of a different nationality) / Bed & breakfast• Student residence, youth hostels or hotelsFIELDS OF WORK Sales, Marketing, Administration, Accounting, Law, Tourism, Hospitality, Translation, Media, I.T., Customer’s attendance (in shops, bakeries, cafés, wine cellars...), Sports (horse-riding clubs, leisure/sports centres), Health, Care, Agriculture ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Be a university student in your country or in France• Minimum age: 18 years of age at the time of placement• Minimum level of French: upper intermediate to

advanced (possibility to take a French language course prior to the placement for those who do not have the level required)

• Academic training and/or working knowledge in the fi eld• Flexible, inquisitive participants, willing to invest

themselves in the company• Provide CV in French and have an individual interview• Provide agreement from your school • Application: minimum 12 weeks before start of programmeSUPPORT• 24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondentPRACTICAL INFORMATION• Certifi cate of completion provided• Assistance with French administrative procedures• Arrival at Paris / Students should arrange their transfer

to the internship location (SILC can provide assistance)

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Placements all over France✚ Many fi elds to choose from✚ Small duration ideal for a

tight timetable✚ Possibility to arrange

accommodation

INTERNSHIPIn France, the majority of students complete an internship as part of their studies. Companies are used to integrating students as real members of their work team and most are very open to welcoming international students. SILC has established partnerships with many different companies in a large number of fi elds all over France.

Gain valuable insight into French business

UNPAID PLACEMENTS*

• Internship contract with a French company.

• Full-time (35 hours per week).

• 2 days off per week, not necessarily consecutive. Each company has its own working arrangements and schedules that interns must accept.

• Internships are unpaid.

• Duration: 4 to 12 weeks.

* Working conditions and requirements are under French law and regulations and are subject to modifi cations according to law changes.

ZOOM

18+Adults

1 month minimumAll year round

VISAS• EU citizens: no visa required • Non EU citizens: type of visa required varies with nationality. Please contact the French

embassy or Consulate in your country to check details. SILC provides a certifi cate of accommodation and a copy of the contract with the company.SILC will submit the student application to the French Authorities but the decision of acceptance or refusal is entirely theirs.

LOCATION

All over France




PAID InternshipBeing able to attest of a work experience in a foreign country is of real added-value to a Curriculum Vitae. Not only does it show your language skills, but also your ability to adapt to another culture. SILC will place you in a company well-matched with your needs and fi eld of studies to enable you to be integrated in a professional environment.

Gain a French professional experience

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Paid internships✚ Placements all over France✚ Possibility to arrange

accommodation

ZOOMACCOMMODATION (OPTIONAL)• Homestay / Single or twin rooms (to be shared with

another student of a different nationality) / Bed & breakfast

• Student residence, youth hostels or hotelsFIELDS OF WORK Sales, Marketing, Administration, Accounting, Law, Tourism, Hospitality, Translation, Media, I.T., Customer’s attendance (in shops, bakeries, cafés, wine cellars...), Sports (horse-riding clubs, leisure/sports centres), Health Care, Agriculture ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Be a university student in your country or in France• Be a European Union citizen• Minimum age: 18 years of age at the time of placement• Minimum level of French: upper intermediate to

advanced (possibility to take a French language course prior to the placement for those who do not have the level required)

• Academic training and/or working knowledge in the fi eld• Flexible, inquisitive participants, willing to invest

themselves in the company• Provide CV in French and have an individual interview• Provide agreement from your school • Application: minimum 12 weeks before start of programmeSUPPORT• 24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondentPRACTICAL INFORMATION• Certifi cate of completion provided• Assistance with French administrative procedures• Arrival at Paris / Students should arrange their transfer

to the internship location (SILC can provide assistance)

18+Adults

3 months minimumAll year round

PAID PLACEMENTS*

• Internship contract with a French company.

• Full-time (35 hours per week).

• 2 days off per week, not necessarily consecutive. Each company has its own working arrangements and schedules that interns must accept.

• Interns are paid €398 per month for a full-time position.

• Duration: 12 to 24 weeks.

* Working conditions and requirements are under French law and regulations and are subject to modifi cations according to law changes

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LOCATION

All over France


VISAS• Only EU citizens are accepted on this programme• No visa requiredSILC provides a certifi cate of accommodation and a copy of the contract with the company.SILC will submit the student application to the French Authorities but the decision of acceptance or refusal is entirely theirs.


5 0 +

2 weeksMay - June

September - October

Homestay /Hotels(upon request)

HIGHLIGHTS✚ Discover south-west cultural

and gastronomical France✚ Practice French basics✚ 2 week-ends trips to

Dordogne and Bordeaux✚ Choose your accommodation

(host family or hotel)

ZOOMACCOMMODATION• During the stay: Homestay / Single or twin rooms /

Single or shared bathroom / half-board / Hotel (upon request)

• During week end fi eld trips: Hotel / Twin room / Bed & Breakfast

TUITION • Introduction to practical French: 12 lessons (45 min

each) per week. The interactive introductory lessons prepare for the afternoon activities and allow the participant to develop comprehension skills and feel comfortable when using the language in every day life.

• Group size: 8 adults maximum per class• Levels: beginners to advanced• Evaluation test on fi rst day• Certifi cate of completion provided• Study materials providedLEISURE ACTIVITIES• Afternoons: 3 cultural activities per week and

2 full days of shopping, relaxing• Week-ends: 2 trips• Evenings: 1 gastronomic dinner on the last daySUPPORT24h support and assistance by a SILC correspondentPRACTICAL INFORMATION• Individual or groups/8 participants needed per group• Arrival at Paris or Angoulême / participants should

arrange their transfer to Angoulême (SILC can provide assistance service: rental car (upon request)

50+

Highlights of the

SOUTH-WESTFond of French culture, gastronomy and art de vivre ? This programme especially designed for greedy, curious and dynamic over 50’s leads you to Angoulême, a lovely quiet town ideally situated in the South-West of France.French tuition for brushing up, an exciting social programme and 2 escapade trips to discover Dordogneand Bordeaux will make you want to come back !

Launch in French culture

LOCATIONAngoulême: See details page 3.

SILC centreThe teaching centre is ideally located in the heart of Angoulême in the main pedestrian hight street. Shops, cafés, busy morning market place, restaurants are part of the surroundings.

ANGOULEME

SAMPLE OF ACTIVITIES(non contractual) Excursions and visits: guided tour of Angoulême, visit to the CNBDI (International Centre of Comics and Animated Films), visit to a cheese factory and to a chocolate factory ; La Rochefoucauld castle ; soft trek along the river Charente ; visit to Cognac, Gabare boat ride (typical old fl at bottomed boat used in the 18th century on the river Charente), visit to a Cognac spirit factory.One dinner in a gastronomic restaurant.2 week-end trips: Dordogne, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion or Arcachon.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS


1. REGISTRATIONEnrolments must be received by the SILC offi ce in Angoulême at least 4 weeks before the start of the programme, and at least 8 weeks for the non EU members -for visa purposes- (by mail, fax or e-mail).Requests received after these dates can only be accepted on a space available basis. Participants, their parents or legal guardians should give detailed information about their health, special diets, allergies, etc at the time of application. Registration can only be processed if accompanied by a deposit (see § 3).For students under 18, a parental authorisation will be required at the time of enrolment.

2. PRICESFor all SILC programmes, prices are indicated on the enclosed pricelist. For tailor-made programmes, please contact us for a quote.

3. PAYMENT CONDITIONS PAYMENT - For bookings received more than 28 days in advance, a non-refundable service fee + a deposit of €300 amount is required at the time of booking (€150 for internship, academic programmes, high school or family programmes ; €75 for 50+ programmes and International Language Schools ; €95 for other programmes), 70% of the total amount 15 days after the date of invoicing. The balance is due no later than 28 days before arrival.- For bookings received between 27 and 21 days before arrival, a non-refundable service fee + a deposit of €300 is required at the time of booking (€150 for internship, academic programmes, high school or family programmes ; €75 for 50+ programmes and International Language Schools ; €95 for other programmes), and payment in full 6 days after the date of invoicing.- For bookings received 20 days or less before arrival, immediate payment in full is required at the time of booking + €60 of late registration fee (cf paragraphe 4).- SWIFT transfer: Bank Identifi cation Code CMCIFRPP- Bank transferBank : CIC CHARENTE ENTREPRISES10 place Marengo - BP 289 - 16007 ANGOULEME CEDEX - FranceBank code: 30047 / Desk code: 14118 Account number: 00020003401 / Key: 02International Banking Account Number (IBAN)FR76 3004 7141 1800 0200 0340 102Bank Identifi cation Code (BIC): CMCIFRPP- Credit card: Visa, Master,... (please state the name of the cardholder, the credit card number, the expiry date and the credit card cryptogram).All payments should be made out to the order of SILC VOYAGES.All fi nancial transactions must be made in Euros.If payment is made in another currency, change taxes will be charged to the client.- Transfer: payment must include payment transfer charges.

4. LATE REGISTRATIONIn case SILC accepts a late registration (registration received less than 21 days before arrival), a non-refundable fee of €60 will be required in order to cover extra expenses incurred by late process (fax, telephone, express mail…).The balance is due on receiving the invoice.For last minute registrations (less than 15 days before arrival) payment in full will be required by credit card.In any case, SILC reserves the right to accept a late registration

5. CONFIRMATIONUpon receipt of the completed enrolment form and deposit, the participant or the agent will receive confi rmation indicating the remaining balance.SILC Voyages will communicate all the necessary information before departure, providing that full payment has been received.

High School Academic and Institut Catholique University Programmes - fi nal acceptance to the programme: the High School Academic or Institut Catholique University reserve the right to be the fi nal judge of whether a student will be accepted on the programme.

6. INSURANCEMedical insurance is compulsory for non-E.U citizens.All participants enrolled on SILC Voyages programme will be asked to prove they have subscribed to a full personal medical insurance policy and public liability insurance.Participants are not insured by SILC Voyages for theft or loss of personal belongings.In conformity with French Law, SILC Voyages has a full Public Liability Insurance. This insurance included in our tarifs covers: Individual Accident, Medical Assistance and Repatriation. It does not cover the participant’s public liability. Details of the policy can be addressed to all participants upon request.

7. VISANo visa required for citizens of the non-enlarged E.U. New members of the E.U. should contact the French Embassy or Consulate in their country to check details.Non E.U. members should contact the French Embassy or Consulate in their country to check the details regarding entry permits. It is their responsibility to have the relevant valid travel documents for entering France (passport, visa…) and it is their responsibility to get the relevant valid documents to stay in France (carte de séjour…).For the students whose visa is denied, refunds will be reviewed providing that the criterias for obtaining the visa were respected according to the country’s regulations. In any case, registration fees and related fees will not be reimbursed.

8. CANCELLATIONa) By SILC VoyagesSILC Voyages reserves the right to cancel a stay because of an insuffi cient number of participants. In this case, SILC Voyages will offer a similar programme or offer total refund of the sums already paid.b) By the Agent/the participantDuring the stay : in the case of an anticipated return, extra costs will be borne by the participant, the natural parents or legal guardians. No refund of programme fees will be made.Before the stay : cancellation fees are as follows- 30 days before start date : 10% of the invoice + the

non-refundable deposit + the service fee.- between 30 and 11 days before start date : 50% of the

invoice + the non-refundable deposit + the service fee.- between 10 days and 48 hours before start date :

75% of the invoice + the non-refundable deposit + the service fee.

- less than 48 hours before arrival : 100% of the invoice + the non-refundable deposit of €450 (including service fee).

c) In case of an anticipated return for medical reasons, no refund of programme fees will be made.

9. ABSENCE OR PROGRAMME CURTAILMENTRegistering for a programme means that the participant commits himself/herself to attend all classes and/or activities and excursions as per programme content.SILC Voyages will not give any refund if the participant misses classes or decides to curtail his/her programme (this excludes absence for proven medical cause on presentation of a medical certifi cate for International Language School only).The agent or the participant cannot claim any refund if the latter decides to curtail the programme.

10. DISCIPLINE & ANTICIPATED RETURNSILC Voyages reserves the right to expel or to send a participant home for unacceptable behaviour (i.e. theft or alcohol abuse, or incorrect conduct with the family…). If the participant is under 18 years of age the natural parents or legal guardians will be informed. Extra costs will be borne by the participant, the natural parents or legal guardians.In the case of an anticipated return for personal or discipline reasons no refund of programme fees will be made. By signing the enrolment form or any other written form of registration, the participant and/or his/her natural parents or legal guardians accept SILC Voyages terms and conditions.

Evening outings :Participants under 18 years old are not allowed to go out in the evening without being accompanied by an adult.Participants of 18 years old and over are allowed to go out in the evening. However they must respect the host family rules and customs and should behave accordingly.

11. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTICIPANTHE The participant shall be responsible for choosing the programme that corresponds to his or her abilities.The participant must attend all classes and/or activities of the programme he/she has chosen, and be punctual. International Language School Programmes: if a student is more than 15 minutes late to his lesson, he/she will need to wait for the break to enter the classroom.Should irregular attendance or other behaviour of the participant leads to a disturbance of the course and/or activities for other participants, SILC Voyages reserves the right to expel the participant from the programme. In such an event the programme monies paid shall not be refunded in any way, not even on a pro-rata basis.

12. HOST FAMILY PLACEMENTSOur host families refl ect the variety of social, race and religious backgrounds that can be found in today’s French society. Host families can be made of a single parent with or without children, active retired people, couples with or without children, etc. Our choice of host families is based on their ability and motivation to provide the care and safety a student needs while staying in France and their willingness to share their culture with the participant. SILC Voyages will not accept cancellation of a programme based on social, racial and religious dislikes of the participant and/or his/her natural parents or legal guardian.

13. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMEIf under exceptional circumstances, SILC Voyages is not able to fi nd a placement, SILC Voyages will refund the registration fees. If after a minimum of 2 weeks with a company, there are good reasons (from the company or from the participant) why the placement is genuinely unsuitable (confi rmed by letter), SILC Voyages will fi nd an alternative placement as soon as possible in another company.

14. NATIONAL HOLIDAYSThere are no lessons on French national holidays, the lessons are neither replaced nor refunded.

15. COURSE CHANGESHigh School, University and International Language Schools are responsible for organising the courses. SILC cannot be held responsible for any changes that may occur.

16. PERSONAL PROPERTIESEach participant is liable for his/her personal property, unless loss or damage is proven to be due to SILC Voyages’ negligence. If anything is missing when the participant leaves the centre/school/university/host family, the participant should let the Director of the centre/school/university or SILC Voyages know about it immediately. Expensive and treasured items such as jewellery, CD players, mp3s, personal video games, mobile phones, cameras, designer clothes/shoes/trainers…should not be brought to camp/centre/school/host family as they are often inappropriate on an activity holiday.All personal property left in the centre or host family after departure will be sent back at the participant’s own expense.

17. USE OF PHOTOGRAPHSPhotos of participants taken during their SILC programmes in France may be used for any SILC publication (brochures, website…). Should participants refuse, they must inform SILC Voyages in writing within the time of their registration.

18. CLAIMSClaims must be addressed to the Direction of SILC Voyages and must be made by registered letter to:SILC Voyages – 35 Rue du Sauvage16000 ANGOULEME Cedex - FRANCEwithin 30 days following the end of the participant programme.Legal claims will be dealt with by the «Tribunal d’Angoulême».

19. SILC VOYAGES INSURANCES• Professional third party liability : Groupe AGF n° 42.924.430• Guarantee «Voyages» AIG n° 4091039• All damages : €10 000 000

CONDITIONS for HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAMMESFor High School Academic programmes, specifi c terms and conditions will be addressed to the Agents before enrolment of their clients.

All bookings are subject to the following terms and conditions. All participants to a SILC Voyages programme, whether registering through a partner agency or directly, should agree to the following terms and conditions.

SILC VOYAGES - 35 rue du Sauvage - 16000 ANGOULEME CEDEX - FRANCETravel Agent Licence : N° 016-04-0002

Tel. +33 (0)5 45 97 41 25 Fax +33 (0)5 45 95 41 10

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