What's Up in Aix
Aix-en-Provence has an active cultural life highlighted by its world-renowned international music and opera festival. There are numerous cafés, restaurants, and movie theaters. AUCP students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities available in Aix and are provided with a monthly calendar of free time activities - a gold mine of affordable or free events and activities to choose from.
Free Time Activities - November/December 2011
Clubs and Community Service
All AUCP students participate in a personal interest activity or club, and provide weekly community service in the interest of one of the many local non-profit organizations. Students usually find that sharing in these activities is the quickest, surest way to get to know French people naturally.
Examples of Clubs
Examples of Community Service
A Commitment to French Immersion
The AUCP provides students with an entirely French-speaking environment and students must have a minimum high intermediate level of French. All program participants make a personal commitment to French immersion through a formal language pledge. At the end of their first week in Aix, students meet with their language partner, a French student or young professional currently studying English. This weekly two-hour conversation exchange often opens up to a wide network of local contacts and friends.
French Language Pledge
On-line French Test
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Certificates of Achievement
As an integral part of AUCP programs, all students participate in pre- and post-semester testing in both French language acquisition and intercultural sensitivity development, and receive two internationally recognized certificates, the TEF (Test d'évaluation du français) and the IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory).
TEF Levels and Equivalencies
IDI Explained
Health and Safety
The safety and well being of students participating in AUCP programs is of paramount importance. To best meet the health and safety needs of its students, the AUCP offers comprehensive medical and personal liability insurance to all full-time students.
AUCP Medical and Personal Liability Coverage
Safety and Emergency Procedures
Personal Health & Safety - Day to Day Considerations
Other Helpful Links:
Center for Global Education - Study Abroad Handbook
US State Department Tips for Traveling Abroad
US State Department Current Travel Warnings
Stretching your Budget
Concerned about the cost of living? For weekday lunches not covered by homestay, AUCP Aix students benefit from lunch privileges at our neighboring grande école and enjoy a three-course lunch for under 3€. Text books are loaned and not purchased. Free cultural activities and sports events abound and are highlighted in our monthly free time activities calendar.
Student Budget
Documentation
Click to access materials.
General AUCP Brochure
Why Study at the AUCP - Fact Sheet
Why Choose the AUCP - Flash Presentation
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