IES Abroad Arles Summer
Language Requirements
- 2 years or the equivalent of college level French
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Academic Specialties
French Language and Culture, Francophone Studies, Photography, Sociology, and Theater.Course Type
Students enroll in 2 courses and are eligible to earn 2 NU credits on this program. For the most current information, please see course offerings on the IES Abroad website. These are some examples of courses that have been offered in the past:- French Language
- Photography
- Culture/Francophone Studies
- Sociology
- Theater
Additional Information
Policies:- Read about the refund, cancellation and withdrawal policies for Northwestern's summer study abroad programs.
- All students who participate in Northwestern Study Abroad programs are required to purchase HTH health insurance. Read about HTH costs and enrollment.
- Students visit a variety of exciting places that are relevant to the courses they are studying during their summer in Arles. Past trips have included Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Pont du Gard, and La Camargue.
- Students in Arles have the opportunity to attend the citiy's world famous photography and music festivals as well as the theater festival in Avignon.
This charming Provençal town near Avignon and Marseilles has a rich history, beautiful architecture, and an exciting contemporary culture. In the summer, when the French flock to vacation homes in the area, Provence is alive with dance, music, theater, and folklore festivals.
Housing
Homestays:- Students are housed in the homes of local French families and are served breakfast daily and dinner 3 times a week with their host families. IES Abroad provides 2 cultural lunches with faculty and staff every week at various local restaurants.
Program Costs
Students attending this program will be billed directly by Northwestern for all program fees, including a Northwestern Study Abroad Administrative Fee of $750. See the IES Abroad Arles website for the most up to date information on program costs.
Program Fee includes:
Tuition for two courses, accommodation with French homestay families, breakfast daily and 3 lunches/week, group excursions (including transportation and lodging, on-site orientation, and health insurance.
Costs do not include: additional meals, personal travel and spending money, required cell phone costs, or transportation to/from Arles
Financial Aid:
Northwestern students receiving financial aid during the academic year may be eligible for summer aid for this program. If funding is available, it may count as one of their 12 quarters of aid. For more information, please contact the Assistant Director of Financial Services, Sue Kwan, at 847-491-7400. Non-Northwestern students should contact the Financial Aid office at their home institution.
Announcing Summer 2010 Immersion Language Grants (ILG):
Immersion Language Grants support the intensive and experiential learning of foreign languages. During the summer of 2010, the Office of the Provost will award 10 Immersion Language Grants ($2,000 each) to help defray the costs of intensive language study, completed abroad or in the United States. Students interested in this study abroad program are eligible to apply for the grant:
- Applicants must write an essay statement describing how intensive language study will advance their overall undergraduate education.
- The ILG application deadline is January 29, 2010.
See the Northwestern Immersion Experience website or e-mail immersion@northwestern.edu more information on Immersion Language Grants. For language-intensive program recommendations, please contact the Study Abroad Office or the Northwestern Council on Language Instruction.
Approximate Program Size
25-30 studentsApplication Requirements
Students applying to the IES Abroad Summer program DO NOT need to take the 101 session on Blackboard, as is required of other study abroad students.Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
- IES application, available from the IES website and due to IES by April 1.
- Northwestern Summer Study Abroad Application. The deadline (to be submitted to the Study Abroad Office) is March 3, 2010.
- Students must also schedule an interview with Alicia Stanley, Associate Director of Study Abroad. Please call 847-467-6400 to schedule an interview.
Note: The Northwestern Summer Program deposit of $1000 due at the time of application does not apply for this program. Students accepted to the Arles program will instead submit a non-refundable Confirmation Deposit of $500 approximately three weeks after acceptance notification from IES Abroad in order to hold a place in the program. For questions regarding this deposit, students should contact IES directly.
