Learn French in Quebec City

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Quebec City, Canada

Learning French abroad in Quebec City, Canada is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Canada is surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans on each side, Alaska, Greenland, and the 'Lower 48' of the USA, and possesses a diverse landscape, ranging from the Arctic tundra of the north to the great wheatlands of the central area. Westward are the Rocky Mountains, and in the southeast the Great Lakes, the St Lawrence River and Niagara Falls. The country is divided into ten provinces and three territories with two official languages, English and French. Canada's French and British influences along with the mixture of many migrant traditions from all over the world make it a must see multi-cultural society.

Learn French Language in Canada:
Quebec City, located about 400km from the Gulf of St.Lawrence, is one of the world's most picturesque cities and is the capital of the province of Quebec. It is the cradle of French culture in Canada with a 95% French-speaking population. Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, today Greater Quebec City has approximately 500,000 inhabitants.

Quebec City is the only North American city, north of Mexico, to have maintained its fortifications. With its old city walls, the characteristic green copper roofs and fortified Citadel, UNESCO declared the provincial capital a World Heritage site in 1985. The city is split into two levels, Upper Town and Lower Town, which are connected by stone stairways and a municipal lift.

The heart of the 'Upper Town' is Old Town (Vieux Quebec) here its cobblestone streets filled with bars, cafes, restaurants and shaded squares emphasize the European flare. This section of the city demonstrates fine 18th-and 19th-century architecture, notably the Place D'Armes and the first-class hotel Chateau Frontenac. In front of the Château Frontenac is a wide promenade with 310 wooden steps leading up to the Citadel, which affords incredible views across the St Lawrence River.

Quebec City French School Facilities:

The school is located on the top floor (6th) of an historical building. The neighborhood, called Nouvo Saint Roch, is located in the center of downtown Quebec City. It is conveniently accessible to shops, cafes, restaurants and most sites of interest. The school's facilities provide an intimate feel and include 6 classrooms, a small kitchenette (microwave-toaster-fridge-freezer) for staff and students to use. Wi-fi is available for students with computers and 1 school computer is available for students' use. There is a room to watch DVDs after class. There is an open door policy with the school administrator and the academic director of study; their doors are always open for any discussion. The capacity is 75 students/day.

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Participants:

50% American, 50% European. A mix of independent travelers, professional and retirees.

Accreditation Memberships:

Accredited by Languages Canada, this is the only accredited French Language school in Quebec.

Past Participants Who Studied French in Quebec City

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General French Classes in Quebec City, Canada

Additional Options (extra cost):

2013 Prices

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Course Name 1 Wk 2 Wks 3 Wks 4 Wks Add'l Wks Class Size Meals
4 hrs/day Group w/homestay $990 $1590 $2195 $2800 $605 max 8 2
4 hrs/day Group classes only $530 $835 $1140 $1445 $305 max 8 0
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Airport Pickup:

$105

Program Additions & Upgrades:

* Extra homestay days: $50/day
* Private classes: $55/hour

Start Dates:

2013:
0 beginners: 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/27, 6/17, 7/15, 8/12, 9/9, 10/7, 11/11, 12/9
level 1-5: 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16

Closed Dates:

2013: 1/1-1/4, 3/29, 5/20, 6/24, 7/1, 9/2, 10/14, 12/23-12/31



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