Ness Middle School

Institut de Français | UBC à Québec

French Immersion in the Heart of Quebec City.

pdce.educ.ubc.ca/QuebecCity

Registration closesApril 28!

A unique residential program situated in the historic setting of Les Plaines d¹Abraham, at the Collège Mérici.

Experience the Quebec City Summer Festival, and walk to la vieille ville while enjoying magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River.

THE PROGRAM

This summer, join UBC Faculty of Education in a nineteen-day non-credit immersion program in the heart of Quebec City.  The program is designed to respond to the needs of all French second language teachers, both experienced teachers and those just entering the profession. The program is open to all levels of French second language speakers, from absolute beginner to advanced. The program also welcomes applicants who are not in the teaching profession.

Develop your oral communication skills as well as an appreciation of Quebec¹s unique culture. Morning classes, afternoon workshops and field trips concentrate on improving the participant¹s ability to converse in French. There is no prerequisite for the program; previous classroom experience and prior knowledge of French are not required.

The program is offered during theQuebec City Summer Festival. Experience the Festival¹s many cultural activities, from street musicians, concerts and plays to parades and fireworks on the St. Lawrence River.

BURSARY for BC TEACHERS

The Department of Canadian Heritage of the Government of Canada provides funding for BC teachers. Bursaries are administered by the UBC Faculty of Education, for the French Programs Unit of the BC Ministry of Education.

·      Canadian Teachers from other provinces or territories may qualify for their own province or territory¹s bursary programs and should check with their School Board or Provincial Coordinator.

REGISTRATION & FEES

Reserve your attendance at this 2017 summer program ­ registration is now open, and we recommend early registration to avoid disappointment!

·      A $300 deposit is required with your online registration.

·      Registration deadline: April 28, 2017

The cost of the program is $3,100. Eligible BC teachers will receive a $1,600 bursary bringing the cost down to $1,500.

LEARN MORE

Visit the website for more detailed information, and program contacts:

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