Kwantlens International Opportunities

Paris Language Field schoolInformation Session Spring 2013OPEN WORLD INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSAND EXCHANGESOutlineOverviewFrance Field SchoolApplying to GoKWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSOverviewKwantlen is proud to introduce the Language Field School to Paris which will provide students with remarkable and unique experiences focusing on language and culture.

Paris Language Field School Classes at Kwantlen: May 1-30, 2013, Classes and activities in ParisJune 4-17, 2013

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSEligibility RequirementsYou need to be:Nineteen years of ageA student in good standing

You need to have:Fren 1100 (if you just take the second portion of the Field School), or assessment by instructor to enrol in Fren 1101No prerequisite are needed for the students who take the 6 credits of the Field School (Fren 1100/Fren 1101)Currently be a Kwantlen student to attendKWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSWhy Should You Go?You will have a chance to experience France in an intensive and in-depth wayYou will be completely immersed in the language which will facilitate your learningYou will gain valuable learning experience with an international scopeYou will earn 6 credits toward your degreeYou will broaden your global perspective and enhance your academic experience with Kwantlen

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSClassesPart of the course will be completed at Kwantlen and part on site in ParisStudents will also have the opportunity to participate in not-for-credit Business class at our partner school in Paris, INSEEC.

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSClass ScheduleFREN 1100 May 1-22, Surrey Campus

10:00 am -12:50 pm Monday to Thursday

FREN 1101- May 23-30, Surrey Campus

10:00 am-12:50 pm Monday to ThursdayLabs for only Fren 1100 (40 minutes, twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 1:00 pm) will be added to the class schedule on the Surrey campus.

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KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSItineraryMay 1-30Classes at Kwantlen June 3Travel from Vancouver to ParisJune 4-16Paris Sight-seeingJune 6Day trip to VersaillesJune 9River Seine CruiseJune 17Depart for VancouverKWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSHighlightsYou will do much more than taking French classes in a Parisian immersion setting! Visit the historical heart of ParisFeel the beat of Parisian night life Wander through the bohemian centresPicnic by your favourite bridges and parks,Commune with the souls of passed famous people at the Lachaise cemeteryLoose yourselves in the Louvre museumGet dizzy from atop the Eiffel TowerEnjoy the avant-garde vibes of street performersBe awed by the aristocratic opulence of Versailles. Just enough to get you to love Paris for the rest of your life!

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSDetailed Itinerary

June 4: Picnic under the Eiffel Tower, visit Le Sacre Coeur and dinner at a restaurant in MontmarteJune 5: Musee dOrsayJune 6: Trip to VersaillesJune 7: Les CatacombesJune 8: Walk through the Grands Boulevards: les Champs-Elysees, climb the Arc de Triomphe Place de la ConcordeJune 9: River Seine CruiseJune 10: Rummage at the flea markets. Learn to bargain prices in French! Dinner at a restaurant in Le Latin QuarterJune 11: Get lost at the Louvres. Movie at la Cinematheque francaiseJune 12: Le Centre PompidouJune 13: La Cathedrale Notre-DameJune 14: Sewers of Paris: Never read or watched Les Miserables? Then you might not realize how important the French sewer system is! You can take a guided tour in the most famous, and one of the oldest, sewer system in the world. June 15: Free day in Paris. Suggestions: Parc Asterix, Euro Disney, Pere Lachaise CemeteryJune 16: The Pantheon and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Dinner at a restaurant

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KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSAccommodationAdagio Paris Butte Chaumont An Aparthotel with apartment-like rooms for 4 to 5 people equipped with kitchenette and free internet access. It is a 25 minute walk (10 minutes by metro) to the university.KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSTravelFlight for the Paris Field SchoolGiven that each student has unique circumstances, we are giving students the option to book their own flights.We will identify a group flight that students can join with Kwantlen faculty or they can make alternate arrangements as long as they arrive at the expected meeting points on time. Students may decide to stay in Paris instead of coming back on June 3 to complete the Berlin Field School , the Fine Arts Field School, or to explore on their own the rest of the country.VisasAs of January 31, 2011 Canadian citizens do not need visas to visit France or Germany for less than 90 daysNon-Canadians might require a visa to enter either country. Non-Canadians should also check with Canadian Immigration to ensure that they will maintain their visa or permanent resident status while outside of Canada.KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSCostsThe program fee for the Paris Field school is $1875 and covers in country travel, accommodation, sight-seeing activities, three dinners, one movie night, and faculty support while in abroad.A deposit of $500 will be required at the time of application and is non-refundable. The $500 deposit will go toward the $1875 fee. If applying to two Field Schools, only one deposit is required.The outstanding amount owing will be due at the same time as the rest of your regular course fees. This date will be posted at:http://www.kwantlen.ca/registration/dates.html A minimum of 11 students will be required for a Field School before it can go ahead. If the program is cancelled due to lack of interest, your $500 will be refunded.KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSFundingStudents who enroll in two Field Schools for 9 credits are eligible to apply for student loans.Students also are able to apply for the Student Educational Enhancement Fund which is up to $500 for expenses related to your studies that are outside of regular tuition and fees.KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSApplication ProcessStudents will need to fill out an application form and hand it in to the International Liaison Office with their $500 depositDeposit cheques should be made out to Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a note: Paris Field School.Application form consists of general information page and a statement of interest.Application deadline:March 15, 2013KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSConclusionWe hope you are excited about this opportunity.

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Email: internationalprograms@kwantlen.caWeb: www.kwantlen.ca/exchangeKWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS