INSTITUT D’ÉTUDES POLITIQUES D’AIX-EN-PROVENCE

U N E G R A N D E É C O L E E N P R O V E N C E

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM

From 6 to 24 July 2015 Intensive French training at the Institute of Political

Science of Aix en Provence

aboutAix en Provence...

History

Aix was founded by Romans (Caïus Sextius) in 123 BC and has played a tremendous role as the great political, academic and legal capital of Provence. The Institute of Political Science is located in the heart of the historic city of Aix, facing the Saint Sauveur cathedral which was erected in the XIIth century. Under the forecourt, still lies relics from the antique Roman Forum. The University of Provence created in the XIVth century, was first resided in the gorgeous building in which Sciences Po Aix is now located. Since 1956, Sciences Po has been designated as a public institution with a commitment to excellence and a strong link to Aix-Marseillle University.

The city of Aix enjoys a privileged climate : outside daily temperatures fluctuate between 5°-6° in Winter and 25° in Summer. Aix averages 91 days of rain annually. Winters are usually sunny and Summers are dry and pleasant thanks to a light breeze. Every season is as pleasant as the next.

about

Courses will begin on Monday the 6th of July, 2015. The program is based on 50 hours of French language courses and 12 hours on French culture. Courses are scheduled from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. A certificate of attendance will be officially given to participants.

sheets, towels, bath matwashing machines and dryers can be found at Les Gazelles but are not free

Weather in Aix-en-Provence

Teaching

Accommodations

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Students will live at Les Gazelles, which is just a ten minute walk from the city center. Furnished rooms are 10 m2 with shower stalls. Collective kitchens are at the students' disposal. House insurance and Wifi are included as well as :

Summer school...

Breakfast is offered at the university refectory, located at Gazelles' cafeteria, Mondays to Fridays. Lunch boxes will be given to students at Sciences Po Aix, Mondays thru Fridays.Evening and weekend meals will be paid for by students, either by using the residence's kitchens or by discovering the typical restaurants of historic Aix.

Included are several cultural visits to the historical city center of Aix en Provence and two excursions :

the MUCEM museum, the " vieux Port", the famous quarter of the Panier in Marseille Cassis and a boat trip in the gorgeous "Calanques"

Included:

teachingeducational equipmenttransportationaccommodationsexcursionsbreakfasts and lunches Mondays thru Fridays welcome cocktail reception

Participants must pay for their own airfare

Until May 1st

July 5th

Registration for Sciences Po Aix 's summer school using the registration formBooking of the plane tickets Payment of the summer school feesDeparture

Meals

Cultural programs

Calendar

Fees

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General conditions

Admission conditions

Must be 18 or over

Registration

The registration form must be completed, signed and sent back to : international.programs@sciencespo-aix.fr before May 1st 2015

The registration to Sciences Po Aix 's Summer School requires the acceptance of the general conditions

Each student will have to present a valid passport on the first teaching day

Each student will have to provide an ID photo on the first teaching day

Payment

All fees must be paid to Sciences Po Aix by bank transfer, before May 1st 2015.

Titulaire du compte : Agent Comptable IEP Aix-en-Provence IBAN : FR76 1007 1130 0000 0010 0610 077Domiciliation : TPMARSEILLEBiC : TRPUFRP1

BEWARE : Bank transfer fees are in charge of the student All students must attend their courses

Transportation

Transportation at the arrival/departure between the airport and the students' residence is included

Transportation during the 2 excursions is included

Registration cancellation

Once in France, no refund will be given in case of cancellation before or after the beginning of the courses,

Accommodations cancellation

Any change of accommodations will be paid by the student

Insurance

Each student must subscribe to his/her own insurance against illness and accident and a civil liability insurance as well.Each student will be held responsible in case of loss or theft of personal objects

Attendance certificate

Students are asked to attend courses with diligence. An attendance certificate will be given on request.

Exclusion

Signature :

Sciences Po reserves the right to expel a student for violation of the rules and procedures of the Institute. No refund will be given in this case.

Registration Form(to fill in capital letters)

SURNAME : ……………………..…….NAME :………….…………..............…………

Birth date : ……./……./……...............Nationality :…………………………..............

Passport number : ……………..........................Date of issue :............./............./.............

Date of expiry : ............./............./.............

University of origin : ......................................

5Y 6Y Others Level of study (Y = year) : 1Y 2Y 3Y 4Y

Fields of study…………………………………………..(e.g. Law, Economics)

Address : ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................................................................................................................

Zip code : ………………… City : …………………… Country : ..........................................Tel : ……………….....................…………Fax : …………………...........................……. e-mail : …………………………………………………….................................................…………

How many foreign languages do you speak? ...........................................................................

How long have you been studying French and where ? ..........................................................

Level of French: Advanced

Do you have a certificate of French language? ................... / If yes, please attach a copy.*

Intermediate Beginner .

Summer school dates

The journey is scheduled from the 5th of July to the 25th of July 2015

Courses will begin on the 6th of July and end on the 24th of July 2015.

Accommodations

single room / 1200 €

Stipulation : any change of accommodations will be at the expense of the student.

I have read the above information and I accept the general conditions. City where signed: ……………………...........………….Date……./……../ 2015

« Read and approved»

Signature : …………………………..