The international atmosphere of the Côte ď Azur provides the backdrop for the French language and culture program located at the Collége International de Cannes. This location has inspired such painters as Matisse and Picasso and is near many important artistic and historic sites: Monaco is forty minutes away by train; the gores of the Verdun Valley, the Roman monuments of Provence, the Alps, and the medieval villages of Eze and la Turbie are nearby.  Upon arrival, program participants have several days of orientation and testing to determine their language placement level. Those with sufficient competence are allowed to enroll in advanced literature, political science and history courses. Others can select from a variety of language courses at the beginning and intermediate levels as well as social science and fine arts courses taught in English.

The 2007-2008 program dates for France are August 26 - December 14, 2007. For more detailed information, see the Program Schedule.

If you have questions about the France program, you may contact the following people:

2007-2008 Program Director:

• Fall 2007 : Ned Dubin, Modern and Classical Languages

2008-2009 Program Director:

• Fall 2008 : Jean Lavigne, Environmental Studies