Aix-en-Provence

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all levels of French. Classes available in English & French

Possible U.S. Credits: 15-16 semester credits per semester. Normal course load is 5 courses. Classes are taken with other American students.

Final Transcript: Issued by IAU (Institute for American Universities)

COURSE OFFERINGS

Semester students at The School of Humanities and Social Sciences take 5, 3-credit courses of their choosing, and at least one of these must be a French language course. Students who have never taken French before must enroll in FRE 101-102 (6 credits).

All courses with course number FRE are taught in French. All other courses are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. Classes are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so it is best to apply early!

Course Offerings - Course offerings and field studies are continually subject to change

FALL 2024 Course Offerings

SPRING 2025 Course Offerings

CLICK HERE for Course Descriptions/Syllabi

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have a total of 8 classes approved by your home institution. This gives you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 8 possible classes on your registration form, in order of preference.

COURSE FEES

SOME CLASSES CARRY ADDITIONAL FEES, WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE ASA PROGRAM FEE:

• For any students not in the Marchutz nor Mediterranean Core Art Program but who wish to take a studio art course, there is an additional supply fee: $350

• Additional courses besides these may carry additional fees; if so, this will be indicated at the Course Offerings link above.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Internship opportunities are available for semester students with an advanced level of French. Must have completed 4 semesters of college French or equivalent.  For more information, select "Semester Internship Programs" from the dropdown at top left.

EARLY START PROGRAM

The Early Start Program begins 1 week before the semester starts and is designed to help students at any French level get the most out of their semester. Early Start is an opportunity for students to brush up on their French in a fun and relaxed environment. In addition, you’ll have an extra week to settle in and get adjusted to life in France. If you haven’t taken French in a while or are just feeling unsure about your language ability, the Early Start program will help you feel more comfortable. Consists of 1 credit / 15 class hours.

For full details on the Early Start Program, select "Early Start Program" from the dropdown at top left.

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: The French Honors Program is open only to students with an advanced level of French. Must have completed 4 semesters of college French or equivalent.

Possible U.S. Credits: 15-16 semester credits. Normal course load is 5 courses. Classes are taken with other American students.

Final Transcript: Issued by IAU (Institute for American Universities)

HIGHLIGHTS

The French Honors Program is an academic track within the IAU School of Humanities and Social Sciences, designed for advanced French students and French majors as an opportunity to live and study in a 100% French-speaking environment. This program offers students a full immersion experience:

• Students only speak French and will be spoken to only in French by IAU faculty and staff.

• Students will be placed in homestays where only French is spoken.

• Exclusive receptions, cultural activities and excursions, all in French.

• Lecture series in French on topics such as politics, journalism and cultural history.

• French Language Partner Program where you are paired with a local French university student to practice your language skills.

• Optional stage (internship) based on your academic background and career goals.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Semester students on the French Honors Program will take a mandatory French Honors seminar course plus 4 additional courses of their choosing taught in French at the 300- or 400-level (total 16 credits).

Students who do not wish to take all their classes in French may take 1 class in English. At least 13 credit hours per semester must be taken in French.

All courses with course number FRE are taught in French. All other courses are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. Classes are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so it is best to apply early!

Course Offerings - course offerings and field studies are continually subject to change.

FALL 2024 Course Offerings

SPRING 2025 Course Offerings

CLICK HERE for Course Descriptions/Syllabi

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have a total of 8 classes approved by your home institution. This gives you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 8 possible classes on your registration form, in order of preference.

COURSE FEES

SOME CLASSES CARRY ADDITIONAL FEES, WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE ASA PROGRAM FEE:

• For any students not in the Marchutz nor Mediterranean Core Art Program but who wish to take a studio art course, there is an additional supply fee: $350

• Additional courses besides these may carry additional fees; if so, this will be indicated at the Course Offerings link above.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Internship opportunities are available for students on the French Honors Program. For more information, select "Semester Internship Programs" from the dropdown at top left.

EARLY START PROGRAM

The Early Start Program begins one week before the semester starts and is designed to help students at any French level get the most out of their semester. Early Start is an opportunity for students to brush up on their French in a fun and relaxed environment. In addition, you’ll have an extra week to settle in and get adjusted to life in France. If you haven’t taken French in a while or are just feeling unsure about your language ability, the Early Start program will help you feel more comfortable. Consists of 1 credit / 15 class hours.

For full details on the Early Start Program, select "Early Start Program" from the dropdown at top left.

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to students with any level of French and art experience. Classes available in English & French.

Possible U.S. Credits: 15-16 semester credits. Normal course load is 5 courses. Classes are taken with other American students.

Final Transcript: Issued by IAU (Institute for American Universities)

WHAT MAKES THE CORE ART SPECIAL?

The Core Art Program is open to students with any level of French and any level of art experience. 

Through this unique program, studio art production is combined with study in the liberal arts disciplines. Your art studies will include spontaneous perceptual painting and drawing, intensive critical dialogue, extensive museum visits, and a community of students and artists at all levels.

Located on the “Route de Cézanne,” the school’s location on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence has many advantages. Among them are its light-filled space, the studio’s proximity to the famed Chateaunoir and Saint Victoire, and most importantly, its calm and contemplative atmosphere, conducive to sustained, artistic concentration.

The goal of the core art program is to help you develop a holistic approach to the study of art and art making. It will enhance your capacity to see and your awareness of the relationship between perception and imagination. You will form an integrative relationship between knowledge and intuition, perception and concept, and self-expression and global awareness.

You will draw and paint – every day, if possible, working from models, children, musicians, and dancers. You will interrelate figure drawing, portraiture, landscape, and still-life with interpretive copies of master works, memory work, and sketchbook journals. Study in museums and reading/writing assignments explore the correspondences between natural and artistic forms, and finally, group and individual critiques are essential to each student’s process. 

EXCURSIONS

Excursions and museum visits are an integral part of the core program and are included with your program fees. Students visit small towns and villages of Provence, which in the past have included St. Remy, Arles, Luberon Valley villages of Bonnieux and Lacoste. In addition, semester students typically go on a longer painting trip to Paris, Giverny, or Venice.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Students attending The Core Art Program for a semester take a minimum of 15 credits, including the following:

• Art Criticism & Aesthetics Seminar (mandatory core class, taught in English)

• Drawing (mandatory core class, taught in English)

• Painting (mandatory core class, taught in English)

• One elective of your choosing

• One French language class (taught at The IAU School of Humanities and Social Sciences)

All courses with course number FRE are taught in French. All other courses are taught in English, unless otherwise noted.

Course Offerings - course offerings and field studies are continually subject to change

FALL 2024 Course Offerings

SPRING 2025 Course Offerings

CLICK HERE for Course Descriptions/Syllabi

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You must have at least 2 electives approved by your home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 2 possible electives on your registration form, in order of preference. Please note: a placement exam will determine your French class level placement.

COURSE FEES

SOME CLASSES CARRY ADDITIONAL FEES, WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE ASA PROGRAM FEE: 

• Additional courses besides these may carry additional fees; if so, this will be indicated at the Course Offerings link above.

EARLY START PROGRAM

The Early Start Program begins one week before the semester starts and is designed to help students at any French level get the most out of their semester. Early Start is an opportunity for students to brush up on their French in a fun and relaxed environment. In addition, you’ll have an extra week to settle in and get adjusted to life in France. If you haven’t taken French in a while or are just feeling unsure about your language ability, the Early Start program will help you feel more comfortable. Consists of 1 credit / 15 class hours.

For full details on the Early Start Program, please click here!

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all levels of French. Classes available in English & French.

Possible U.S. Credits: 3 semester credits (1 course) for Summer B or C.  6-9 semester credits (2-3 courses) for Summer A. Classes are taken with other American students.

Final Transcript: Issued by IAU (Institute for American Universities)

COURSE OFFERINGS

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers 3 different summer sessions. Session A is the 6-week session; Session B is a 3-week session taking place during the first 3 weeks of Session A, and Session C is a 3-week session taking place during the last 3 weeks of Session A.  Some courses run the full 6-week Session A; others meet for just the first 3 weeks (Session B) or the last 3 weeks (Session C).  Students attending Session A can take classes from ANY of the 3 summer sessions, as long as they remain enrolled in classes for the full 6 weeks.

Students attending a 3-week session (Session B or C) will take 1 course. Students attending the 6-week session (Session A) will take 2-3 courses. Session A pricing varies depending on how many credits you take. 

On the Class Schedule linked below, you will see that classes are marked either Session A, Session B, or Session C. Students attending Session A (6 weeks) can combine classes from Session A, B, or C, as long as the days and times do not conflict and as long as they remain enrolled in classes for the full 6 weeks.

It is not mandatory to take a French Language class.

All courses with course number FRE are taught in French. All other courses are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. Classes are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so it is best to apply early!

CLICK HERE for Summer 2024 Course Offerings & Class Schedules!

CLICK HERE for Course Descriptions/Syllabi

Course offerings and schedules are subject to change.

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

To give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts, students planning to take 1 class MUST have a total of 4 classes approved by their home institution. Students planning to take 2 classes MUST have a total of 5 classes approved.  Students planning to take 3 classes MUST have a total of 6 classes approved. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you'll have to list double the number of classes you actually plan to take.

COURSE FEES

SOME CLASSES CARRY ADDITIONAL FEES, WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE ASA PROGRAM FEE:

• For any students not in the Marchutz Core Art Program but who wish to take a studio art course, there is an additional supply fee: $350 

• Additional courses besides these may carry additional fees; if so, this will be indicated at the Course Offerings link above.

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: The French Honors Program is open only to students with an advanced level of French. Must have completed 4 semesters of college French or equivalent.

Possible U.S. Credits: 6-9 semester credits (2-3 courses). Classes are taken with other American students.

Final Transcript: Issued by IAU (Institute for American Universities)

HIGHLIGHTS

The French Honors Program is an academic track within the IAU School of Humanities and Social Sciences, designed for advanced French students and French majors as an opportunity to live and study in a 100% French-speaking environment. This program offers students a full immersion experience:

• Students only speak French and will be spoken to only in French by IAU faculty and staff.

• Students will be placed in homestays where only French is spoken.

• Exclusive receptions, cultural activities and excursions, all in French.

• Lecture series in French on topics such as politics, journalism and cultural history.

• French Language Partner Program where you are paired with a local French university student to practice your language skills.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Summer French Honors students will take a mandatory French Honors seminar course plus 1-2 additional courses of their choosing taught in French at the 300- or 400-level (total 6-9 credits). All classes must be taken in French.

All courses with course number FRE are taught in French. All other courses are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. Classes are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so it is best to apply early!

CLICK HERE for Summer 2024 Course Offerings & Class Schedules!

CLICK HERE for Course Descriptions/Syllabi

Course offerings and schedules are subject to change.

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

To give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts, students planning to take 2 classes MUST have a total of 4 classes approved by their home institution. Students planning to take 3 classes MUST have a total of 6 classes approved. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 5-6 possible classes on your registration form.

COURSE FEES

SOME CLASSES CARRY ADDITIONAL FEES, WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE ASA PROGRAM FEE:

• For any students not in the Marchutz Core Art Program but who wish to take a studio art course, there is an additional supply fee: $350 
• Additional courses besides these may carry additional fees; if so, this will be indicated at the Course Offerings link above.

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all levels of French and art experience. Classes available in English & French.

Possible U.S. Credits: 6-9 semester credits (2-3 courses). Classes are taken with other American students.

Final Transcript: Issued by IAU (Institute for American Universities)

WHAT MAKES MARCHUTZ SPECIAL?

The Marchutz School of Fine Arts is open to students with any level of French and any level of art experience. 

Through this unique program, studio art production is combined with study in the liberal arts disciplines. Your art studies will include spontaneous perceptual painting and drawing, intensive critical dialogue, extensive museum visits, and a community of students and artists at all levels.

Located on the “Route de Cézanne,” the school’s location on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence has many advantages. Among them are its light-filled space, the studio’s proximity to the famed Chateaunoir and Saint Victoire, and most importantly, its calm and contemplative atmosphere, conducive to sustained, artistic concentration.

The goal of the Marchutz art program is to help you develop a holistic approach to the study of art and art making. It will enhance your capacity to see and your awareness of the relationship between perception and imagination. You will form an integrative relationship between knowledge and intuition, perception and concept, and self-expression and global awareness.

You will draw and paint – every day, if possible, working from models, children, musicians, and dancers. You will interrelate figure drawing, portraiture, landscape, and still-life with interpretive copies of master works, memory work, and sketchbook journals. Study in museums and reading/writing assignments explore the correspondences between natural and artistic forms, and finally, group and individual critiques are essential to each student’s process. 

COURSE OFFERINGS

Summer students at Marchutz will take 2 mandatory art classes taught in English: Art Criticism & Aesthetics, as well as Painting & Drawing.  In addition to that, you can also take an optional third class (elective) of your choosing.  (Pricing varies depending on how many credits you take.)  Although you may take French language as your third class, it is not mandatory to take French on this program.  Students who opt for the 9-credit Marchutz summer program should have 3 elective classes approved by their home institution, in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts.

All courses with course number FRE are taught in French. All other courses are taught in English, unless otherwise noted. Classes are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so it is best to apply early!

CLICK HERE for Summer 2024 Course Offerings & Class Schedules!

CLICK HERE for Course Descriptions/Syllabi

Course offerings and schedules are subject to change.

COURSE FEES

SOME CLASSES CARRY ADDITIONAL FEES, WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE ASA PROGRAM FEE:

• For students enrolled in the Marchutz Core Art Program, there are additional fees to cover the cost of supplies and trips: $450 

• Additional courses besides these may carry additional fees; if so, this will be indicated at the Course Offerings link above.

Internships are available to students with an Advanced level of French (at least 4 semesters of college French or equivalent) and are worth 3 semester credits.

Semester internships are done in tandem with coursework at IAU.

All internships are unpaid.

Adapting to a new culture involves not only learning the language and culture but also a better understanding of the work environment and how methods and habits may differ from your home setting. IAU provides access to unpaid internships available at local enterprises for Fall and Spring students. Interested students should have completed at least 4 semesters of college French and provide their résumé before the start of the semester.

Pre-Interviews for these positions will be conducted within the first week of the semester. Most internships will allow for a 10-day trial period, after which the commitment cannot be broken. The internships listed below are the regular positions we offer students. We are constantly in the process of recruiting new positions so requests for particular internships are accepted. Students can expect to receive 3 credits for a semester internship.

EXAMPLE PLACEMENTS

Ainsi de Suite
Theatre troupe organizing and engaged in numerous international tours (Ethiopia, U.S., Cyprus, Israel)
Position: Communication
Job Description: Enhancing image of the theatre and its website, help setting up performances, attend theatre classes as well as play rehearsals

Aix City Local News
A weekly newspaper covering national issues with a focus on Aix and the surrounding region.
Position: Journalism
Job Description: Learn about the editorial process, attend editorial meetings, write short articles in French and in English for online and paper publication

Atelier Cézanne
Cézanne’s home transformed into a memorial and museum as well as a cultural space.
Position: Tourism
Job Description: Participate in the workshop’s activities, visitor reception, train as a guide for visitors

Boulangerie des Platanes
This is a typical bakery selling various types of breads and pastries as well as products for French style fast-food service.
Position: Salesperson
Job Description: Sale of products in the shop, learn the management of a typical French bakery, interact with clientele

British American Institute
Private language school for adults, children and professionals. The school specializes in French and English classes and organizing language learning abroad.
Position: Pedagogical Administration (2 positions available)
Job Description: Check and verify organization of courses (numerous tasks), reception, teaching conversation courses

France Advisory Properties
A start-up broker in prestige and investment real estate.
Position: Sales/Marketing
Job Description: Aid with marketing materials, develop and implement sales marketing strategy in prestige and investment real estate, correspond directly with clients (sale relations, phoning, site visits, participation in negotiations, etc.), foreign language ability beyond French is an advantage with international clients

Inlingua
Private language school, member of a global organization of 350 schools worldwide. The school focuses largely on adult education in a professional environment (25 languages).
Position: Marketing
Job Description: Initiation to sales and marketing, accompany marketing director to assist and take part in creating contracts with company clients, test and assess new participants and place them in appropriate courses, reception, teaching a language course

Law Offices
Organization is underway. Two positions will be available.

Librairie le Blason
Bookstore specializing in Provençal culture. Regularly hosts expositions, events, book signings and lectures.
Position: Sales/Communication
Job Description: Helping in the store, website maintenance, preparation for events, expositions, book signings

So Art
Events communications agency. Company helps clients with conception, production and promotion of its events such as seminars, conventions, teambuilding, company parties and any operations dealing with public relations.
Position: Management/Marketing/Communication
Job Description: Researching partners and artists, contacting potential clients, logistical support for events, client feedback

Théâtre du Ruban Vert
A multicultural space composed of a theatre-workshop with theatre classes, an art and photography gallery, an acting company, theatrical and musical programming and events (expos, shows, parties).
Position: Marketing
Job Description: Initiation of sales and marketing, accompany marketing director to help and take part in creating contracts with company clients, test and assess new participants and place them in appropriate courses, reception, teaching a language course

Yevents
A travel agency specializing in business tourism and leisure activities for businesses. The company organizes trips and events in order to strengthen contacts between business collaborations and customers and/or partners in the form of seminars, theme outings, weekends and sojourns.
Position: Marketing, Webmaster or Sales/Communication
Job Description: Marketing – creating brochures, finding new products, creating supplier dossiers. Webmaster – managing and developing the website, creating mailings for clients, graphic design. Sales/Communication – developing the sales network, product offers to clients, gathering client information, targeting range of products

WHAT TO EXPECT

An internship is an opportunity to gain some experience in the field in which you wish to have a career. It is also a great opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in your classes and gain networking contacts. That said, you need to be open-minded about the type of work you’ll be doing. For example, you may be assigned entry level work, such as making photocopies, filing, etc. However, if you “prove yourself” by producing quality work and showing your commitment to the job, the level of work assigned to you may improve. You will very likely need to earn the trust of your supervisor first, which may take a little time.

Pre-Interviews for internships will be conducted within the first week of the semester. Most internships will allow for a 10-day trial period, after which the commitment cannot be broken.

Throughout the semester the following will be required of you:

-Pre-interview in first week
-Three written reports in French throughout the semester (2-3 pages)
-One final report in French at end of the semester (5-6 pages)

APPLYING FOR AN INTERNSHIP

In addition to your ASA program application, students will be required to submit a CV (résumé) in Word format. After we receive your résumé, you may be asked to revise it before it is sent to potential placements.

Once you arrive in Aix-en-Provence, a “pre-interview” will be scheduled for you with the IAU internship placement team. The purpose of this “pre-interview” will be to get an idea of what would be a suitable placement as well as to work on designing a project that you will follow.

Once a possible placement has been located for you, you may be asked to appear for an interview. As with any job interview, there is no guarantee that you will be hired. However, in the past we have been able to find placements for the vast majority of applicants. If after your first interview you are not hired, we will continue searching for another placement for you.

To have the best possible chance of being hired, take the interview seriously – you are interviewing for a job. Dress appropriately and be on time. You will need to interview well, as it will ultimately determine whether or not you are hired. Do your research about the company prior to the interview and have a brief list of questions or things you would like to know about the company, if asked.

If hired, please be aware that the company is making a significant investment of their time and resources. Likewise, by accepting an internship, you are making a commitment to that organization, which should be taken seriously. You will be expected to complete your internship in full, from start to finish, and put forth your best effort while working there. Don’t worry – our on-site orientation after you arrive in Aix-en-Provence will help you understand what is expected of you. As long as you follow the advice given during orientation, you should have a successful internship experience!

Language Requirement: Open to students with an advanced level of French (4 semesters of college French or equivalent)

Possible U.S. Credits: 6 semester credits

Final Transcript: Issued by IAU (Institute for American Universities)

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPTIONS

Students can select from the following 2 options:

• Full-Time Internship Program – This program is 8 weeks long and students will undertake a 6-credit (full-time) internship consisting of roughly 32-35 hours per week.

• Part-Time Internship + 1 Course – This program is 8 weeks long and students will undertake a 3-credit (part-time) internship of roughly 20-22 hours per week as well as one, 3-credit course. Internships hours will be scheduled around course times.

  • Students should get a total of 2-3 courses approved (to allow for backups) but ultimately will take 1 course worth 3 U.S. semester credits.

  • Students can choose from Summer A, B, or C from this course list. Keep in mind that the session you choose your course from is when the course will take place during your session. Click here for Course descriptions / Syllabi. Some courses carry Course Fees that are not included with your program fee. For estimations of course fees, select Summer Program from the dropdown at top left.

All internships are unpaid.

Your internship will not only help you learn the language and culture, but it will also provide you with a better understanding of the work environment and how methods and habits may differ from your home setting. IAU provides access to unpaid internships available at local enterprises.

We are constantly in the process of recruiting new positions so requests for particular internships are accepted.

EXAMPLE PLACEMENTS

Ainsi de Suite
Theatre troupe organizing and engaged in numerous international tours (Ethiopia, U.S., Cyprus, Israel)
Position: Communication
Job Description: Enhancing image of the theatre and its website, help setting up performances, attend theatre classes as well as play rehearsals

Aix City Local News
A weekly newspaper covering national issues with a focus on Aix and the surrounding region.
Position: Journalism
Job Description: Learn about the editorial process, attend editorial meetings, write short articles in French and in English for online and paper publication

Atelier Cézanne
Cézanne’s home transformed into a memorial and museum as well as a cultural space.
Position: Tourism
Job Description: Participate in the workshop’s activities, visitor reception, train as a guide for visitors

Boulangerie des Platanes
This is a typical bakery selling various types of breads and pastries as well as products for French style fast-food service.
Position: Salesperson
Job Description: Sale of products in the shop, learn the management of a typical French bakery, interact with clientele

British American Institute
Private language school for adults, children and professionals. The school specializes in French and English classes and organizing language learning abroad.
Position: Pedagogical Administration (2 positions available)
Job Description: Check and verify organization of courses (numerous tasks), reception, teaching conversation courses

France Advisory Properties
A start-up broker in prestige and investment real estate.
Position: Sales/Marketing
Job Description: Aid with marketing materials, develop and implement sales marketing strategy in prestige and investment real estate, correspond directly with clients (sale relations, phoning, site visits, participation in negotiations, etc.), foreign language ability beyond French is an advantage with international clients

Inlingua
Private language school, member of a global organization of 350 schools worldwide. The school focuses largely on adult education in a professional environment (25 languages).
Position: Marketing
Job Description: Initiation to sales and marketing, accompany marketing director to assist and take part in creating contracts with company clients, test and assess new participants and place them in appropriate courses, reception, teaching a language course

Law Offices
Organization is underway. Two positions will be available.

Librairie le Blason
Bookstore specializing in Provençal culture. Regularly hosts expositions, events, book signings and lectures.
Position: Sales/Communication
Job Description: Helping in the store, website maintenance, preparation for events, expositions, book signings

So Art
Events communications agency. Company helps clients with conception, production and promotion of its events such as seminars, conventions, teambuilding, company parties and any operations dealing with public relations.
Position: Management/Marketing/Communication
Job Description: Researching partners and artists, contacting potential clients, logistical support for events, client feedback

Théâtre du Ruban Vert
A multicultural space composed of a theatre-workshop with theatre classes, an art and photography gallery, an acting company, theatrical and musical programming and events (expos, shows, parties).
Position: Marketing
Job Description: Initiation of sales and marketing, accompany marketing director to help and take part in creating contracts with company clients, test and assess new participants and place them in appropriate courses, reception, teaching a language course

Yevents
A travel agency specializing in business tourism and leisure activities for businesses. The company organizes trips and events in order to strengthen contacts between business collaborations and customers and/or partners in the form of seminars, theme outings, weekends and sojourns.
Position: Marketing, Webmaster or Sales/Communication
Job Description: Marketing – creating brochures, finding new products, creating supplier dossiers. Webmaster – managing and developing the website, creating mailings for clients, graphic design. Sales/Communication – developing the sales network, product offers to clients, gathering client information, targeting range of products

WHAT TO EXPECT

An internship is an opportunity to gain some experience in the field in which you wish to have a career. It is also a great opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in your classes and gain networking contacts. That said, you need to be open-minded about the type of work you’ll be doing. For example, you may be assigned entry level work, such as making photocopies, filing, etc. However, if you “prove yourself” by producing quality work and showing your commitment to the job, the level of work assigned to you may improve. You will very likely need to earn the trust of your supervisor first, which may take a little time.

Throughout the summer the following will be required of you:

-Written reports in French
-One final report in French

Please be aware that the company is making a significant investment of their time and resources. Likewise, by accepting an internship, you are making a commitment to that organization, which should be taken seriously. You will be expected to complete your internship in full, from start to finish, and put forth your best effort while working there. Don’t worry – our on-site orientation after you arrive in Aix-en-Provence will help you understand what is expected of you. As long as you follow the advice given during orientation, you should have a successful internship experience!

The Early Start Semester program at IAU in Aix-en-Provence, France, is the perfect opportunity for students to brush up on their French in a fun and relaxed environment before the Semester begins! In addition, you’ll have an extra week to settle in and get adjusted to life in France. If you haven’t taken French in a while or are just feeling unsure about your language ability, the Early Start Semester would be perfect for you. Students who participate in the Early Start Semester will earn 1 additional French credit, consisting of 15 in-class hours.

EARLY START HIGHLIGHTS!

• Jump-start the language immersion process in a fun and relaxed setting

• Have extra time to ease into French culture and get to know the city of Aix-en-Provence

• Move into your homestay a week early

• Earn one course credit

• Gain confidence in your language skills and feel more comfortable communicating with locals

• Small class sizes with lots of personal attention in an interactive, hands-on class environment

• Learn to navigate the city of Aix-en-Provence through local excursions

• French culture lectures so you can get the most out of your semester

• Learn about important culture differences, such as body language, etiquette, do’s and don’ts, French homestay expectations, stereotypes and misunderstandings

• Meet local French and foreign students through IAU

• Learn where to buy the best croissant in town

• Become a French insider!

If you are already accepted to the ASA Aix-en-Provence Regular Start Semester program and are interested in adding the Early Start option, simply speak with ASA to see if we can switch you over!

For complete Course Offerings for the ASA Aix-en-Provence program, use the "Select a Program" dropdown at top left.