French Studies

Study Abroad

With French  - You can go places!

If you are looking for an unforgettable experience that will help prepare you for your career in tomorrow’s world, take advantage of one of the following programs.

The Explore Program

Every spring and summer, several Canadian universities (in Saint-Boniface, Moncton, Trois-Rivières, Quebec City...) offer 5-week intensive French courses at various levels. You will receive a taxable $2,000 bursary from the Canadian government covering tuition fees, materials, meals and accommodation. These courses are usually transferable for credit as FREN-1001/6 or FREN-1111/6. For details, go to http://www.jexplore.ca/ .

After completing your course, you can stay on in a French summer job placement. For more information, contact Young Canada Works at 1-800-267-5173 or fjcf@fjcf.ca.

The Bordeaux Exchange Program

Each year, 4 UW students can take arts and science courses at the University of Bordeaux (France) for a semester or a full academic year. A four-week summer French course may also be available. You won’t have to pay tuition fees but you will have to cover all other expenses including airfare, textbooks, meals, accommodation and general living expenses. For more information, contact Professor Liliane Rodriguez at 786-9479 or l.rodriguez@uwinnipeg.ca.

The Odyssey Program

From September to May, English-speaking students can work in a school in Quebec or New Brunswick as an English-language assistant. You’ll be paid a total of $18,500 to work 25 hours a week. Go to http://www.myodyssey.ca/en/ for more information.

The France-Canada Exchange Program

Each year, 350 students get the opportunity to work in a school in France as an English language assistant. If you are 20-30 years old and have completed 60 credit hours at university, you can apply. For more information, go to www.ciep.fr or contact Nancy Gill at nancy.gill@diplomatie.gouv.fr (French Embassy in Canada, 464 Wilbrod, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6M8).