Placement test and levels
LODGING WITH A HOSPITABLE FRANCOPHONE FAMILY
At the outset of the program, an oral and written classification test will be administered to deterLodging
a host level
francophone
family
is part of Each
our philosophy
here
École.
life his/her
with
mine
eachwith
student’s
of French
proficiency.
student will
joinatathe
class
thatDaily
reflects
a host family will allow students to reinforce the learning of the French language achieved in the
level. If a student wishes to change classes however, they can make a request no later than
classroom and from extracurricular activities. Also, through this privileged and continuous
Thursday of the first week. After this date, requests will not be accepted. The educational team
contact, students will become familiarized with Quebec’s culture. Living with a host family will
will evaluate the requests and students will be informed of their decision the next day.
allow students to truly experience total immersion. Also students have the option to live on
campus at the student residence.
Courses
WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES
Daily class attendance is mandatory and active participation is strongly encouraged. In order to
foster a consistent and intensive language learning experience and to ensure that no student is
Students of the École de langue can enjoy various workshops and social activities such as:
held
back inquebecoise
their learning,
each
person
registered
this 45-hour
course
must
commit
to being
traditional
dance,
Quebec
songs,
Quebecinfilms,
canoeing,
hiking,
bicycle
excursion,
present
in
class.
Any
student
who
has
accumulated
more
than
six
hours
of
missed
class,
without
voluntary work, the newspaper, theatre and conversation. Many others activities are in the a
legitimate
automatically
the
course.
Students
are forbidden
program reason,
such as: will
social
dance, choir,fail
etc..
You
will never
get bored,
that is for from
sure! using electronic
devices in class.
PLACEMENT TEST AND LEVELS
Departure before the end of the program
Students who meet the University’s requirements are automatically enrolled in university courses.
Should
you leave
before
ofwritten,
the program,
please
note
thatyour
it willlevel
not be
for you to
A placement
test,
both the
oralend
and
will help
us to
know
of possible
spoken French.
PEDAGOGICAL
INFORMATION
write
any
scheduled
exam
in
advance
of
your
classmates
before
your
departure.
Consequently,
Therefore, it is impossible to determine at which level a student will study prior to the start of their
your
absence
from the
exam wishing
will be taken
into account
for do
your
marks.
TheThursday
final exam
is alprogram.
However,
students
to change
classes may
so final
and have
until
of the
ways
on
the
Friday
of
the
last
week
of
the
program.
first week to submit a request.
What to bring?
COURSES
We
recommend that you bring the following items with you.
 clothes for different occasions (outdoor and sightseeing activities, costume parties, etc.);
Classes
will be
held everysoap,
weekday
morning
and also one afternoon a week (generally on
 toiletries
(toothpaste,
shampoo,
etc.);
Thursday)
for
a
weekly
total
of
21
hours
of
classroom
 warm sweaters, a windbreaker, a raincoat; instruction.
 hiking boots and sneakers for the gymnasium;
*Take
note that laptop
 long-sleeved
shirt; computers and cellular phones are forbidden in class.
 your bicycle;
DEPARTURE
BEFORE
THEcap,
ENDsuntan
OF THE
PROGRAM
 a swimsuit,
a bathing
lotion;
 a dictionary, pens and paper;
Should
youmusical
leave before
the end of the program, please note that it will not be possible for you to
 your
instrument;
write
any
scheduled
exam
in advance of your classmates before your departure. Consequently,
 your smile!
your absence from the exam will be taken into account for your final marks. The final exam is
You
are also
welcome
any
otherofitems.
always
on the
Fridayto
ofbring
the last
week
the program.
Meals
for student in family
TRANSCRIPT
AllYou
meals
included
during transcript
the 3-week
program.
A student
staying with
a host family
on
willare
receive
an official
from
the Université
du Québec
à Chicoutimi
threeshares
months
average
14
meals
per
week
with
the
family.
For
the
other
meals,
the
École
de
langue
gives
stuafter the end of the program. Students who wish to have their credits transferred to another
dents
a mealmust
cardcomplete
that includes
5 lunches
2 dinners
per week
at the
UQAC
cafeteria.
university
a special
form and
to this
effect. You
will get
further
information
on this
towards the end of the program. The cost is $ 5 for the first copy and $ 2 each for extra copies.If
Meals
for to
student
residence
you want
obtain aintranscript
after the 5 weeks program, you must make a request by email at
this address;
[email protected]
Students living in residence on campus also receive a card for 7 meals. For the other meals, students must prepare their own or dine out. The École de langue gives students staying in residence
a weekly allowance to cover meal costs.
Please note that dishes and cookware are not provided in the apartment’s kitchen. In exchange
for a deposit, the cafeteria will lend you one large and one small plate, a bowl, a mug, a glass
and eating utensils.
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Daily transportation
LODGING WITH A HOSPITABLE FRANCOPHONE FAMILY
Some host families live close to the university, and thus students can easily walk to and from clasLodging
with astaying
host francophone
family is
partlive
of our
philosophy
at provided
the École.aDaily
with
ses.
All students
with host families
who
far from
UQAC here
will be
free life
pass
to
a
host
family
will
allow
students
to
reinforce
the
learning
of
the
French
language
achieved
in
the
use Saguenay’s public transportation for the duration of the program.
classroom and from extracurricular activities. Also, through this privileged and continuous
contact, students will become familiarized with Quebec’s culture. Living with a host family will
Internet
access
allow students to truly experience total immersion. Also students have the option to live on
at the student residence.
Oncampus
campus
Wireless Internet access is free throughout the different buildings at UQAC.
WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES
In a host family
Students of the École de langue can enjoy various workshops and social activities such as:
traditional
quebecoisethat
dance,
Quebec
songs,
films, canoeing,
hiking,
bicycle excursion,
We
cannot guarantee
all host
families
will Quebec
have a high-speed
Internet
connection.
We recvoluntary
work,
the your
newspaper,
theatre
and into
conversation.
others
activities
arefor
inthe
the
ommend
that,
before
departure,
you look
arranging Many
your own
Internet
service
program
such
social dance, choir, etc.. You will never get bored, that is for sure!
time
you will
be as:
in Chicoutimi.
TEST AND LEVELS
In PLACEMENT
residence
Cable
Internet
available
in the rooms.
You mustare
bring
your own cable
to connect
to the
univerStudents
who is
meet
the University’s
requirements
automatically
enrolled
in university
courses.
sity's
network.
A placement test, both oral and
written, will help
us to know your level of spoken French.
PEDAGOGICAL
INFORMATION
Therefore, it is impossible to determine at which level a student will study prior to the start of their
Long
distance
calls
program.
However,
students wishing to change classes may do so and have until Thursday of the
first week to submit a request.
Any long distance calls you make should be billed to your own telephone number or call collect.
May we suggest that you use a calling card.
COURSESexpenses
Personal
Most
of thewill
time,
notweekday
includedmorning
in the cost
a Key
in afternoon
Hand program
are:
your personal
Classes
be expenses
held every
andofalso
one
a week
(generally
on
Thursday)the
for purchase
a weekly total
of 21optional
hours of classroom
expenses,
of the
excursion instruction.
package offered by the École, as well as
transportation costs between the École and your permanent place of residence.
*Take note that laptop computers and cellular phones are forbidden in class.
Your personal expenses are your own responsability. You should anticipate spending an
additional
$ 400BEFORE
to $ 500THE
CANEND
on personal
expenses. This amount could vary, depending on the
DEPARTURE
OF THE PROGRAM
amount of activities in which you participate.
Should you leave before the end of the program, please note that it will not be possible for you to
any
scheduled exam
advancePopulaire
of your classmates
your a
departure.
Consequently,
Forwrite
your
convenience,
theinCaisse
Desjardinsbefore
operates
Personal-Touch
Banking
your
absence
from
the
exam
will
be
taken
into
account
for
your
final
marks.
The
final exam is
Machine on campus (Interac, Plus, Cyrus Systems).
always on the Friday of the last week of the program.
How to get your mail
TRANSCRIPT
You may have your mail forwarded to the École de langue. All money transfers should be
sent
money-order
or certified
cheque.
send cash
through
the mail. three months
Youbywill
receive an official
transcript
from Do
the not
Université
du Québec
à Chicoutimi
after the end of the program. Students who wish to have their credits transferred to another
university
mustyou
complete
a special
formaddress
to this with
effect.
Youfamily
will get
this
Make
sure that
leave the
following
your
andfurther
friendsinformation
(if you areon
married,
towards
the
end
of
the
program.
The
cost
is
$
5
for
the
first
copy
and
$
2
each
for
extra
copies.If
please indicate your birth name).
you want to obtain a transcript after the 5 weeks program, you must make a request by email at
this ‘’Your
address;
[email protected]
name’’
École de langue de l’UQAC
555, boulevard de l’Université
Chicoutimi (Québec) G7H 2B1
CANADA
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Student visa
LODGING WITH A HOSPITABLE FRANCOPHONE FAMILY
Since programs offered during spring and summer sessions are short-stay programs for 3 or
withdo
a host
family
is part
of our philosophy
at the École.
Daily life with
5 Lodging
weeks, you
notfrancophone
need to get
either
a student
visa or thehere
Acceptance
Certificate
of the
a host family will allow students to reinforce the learning of the French language achieved in the
Government of Québec (CAQ) to attend those programs. However, please note that for all
classroom and from extracurricular activities. Also, through this privileged and continuous
programs of more than 6 months of duration, both of these official documents are necessary.
contact, students will become familiarized with Quebec’s culture. Living with a host family will
However, should a non-Canadian student attend 2 or more programs-thereby staying for a
allow students to truly experience total immersion. Also students have the option to live on
period
of more
6 months-immigration
documents would then be needed.
campus
at the than
student
residence.
Medical
coverage
WORKSHOPS
AND ACTIVITIES
There are no health services offered at UQAC. If you need to consult a health professional, you
Students of the École de langue can enjoy various workshops and social activities such as:
must
use thequebecoise
public or private
system.
traditional
dance,health
Quebec
songs, Quebec films, canoeing, hiking, bicycle excursion,
voluntary
the newspaper,
theatre andyou
conversation.
others
activities areservice
in theby
If you
need work,
to consult
a health professional,
can use theMany
health
info (info-santé)
program
such
as:
social
dance,
choir,
etc..
You
will
never
get
bored,
that
is
for
sure!
dialling 8-1-1. A health professional will answer your questions and direct you to other services as
necessary. When calling from UQAC, you must first dial 9 followed by 8-1-1.
PLACEMENT TEST AND LEVELS
This service is available in French and English.
Students who meet the University’s requirements are automatically enrolled in university courses.
The ELFCQ cannot be responsible for accompanying a student or assisting with transportation to
A placement test, both oral and written, will help us to know your level of spoken French.
a health care institution.
Therefore, it is impossible to determine at which level a student will study prior to the start of their
However,situation
students that
wishing
to on
change
classescampus,
may do so
andmust
haveinform
until Thursday
of theseForprogram.
any emergency
arises
the UQAC
you
the university
first
week
to
submit
a
request.
curity service in room P1-4260 or by phone at extension 5015.
For all absences, the ELFCQ must be informed by email at [email protected] or by phone at
418 545-5301.
COURSES
For non-Canadian students, complete medical coverage is includes in the registration fees paid
toClasses
the École
debe
langue.
will
held every weekday morning and also one afternoon a week (generally on
Thursday) for a weekly total of 21 hours of classroom instruction.
Canadian money
*Take note that laptop computers and cellular phones are forbidden in class.
You should have some Canadian money for your first few days in Chicoutimi before going to the
bank
to exchange
your THE
money.
is THE
always
possible to obtain some Canadian dollars at any
DEPARTURE
BEFORE
ENDItOF
PROGRAM
international airport (Montreal, Toronto, New York, etc.).
Should you leave before the end
of the program, INFORMATION
please note that it will not be possible for you to
PEDAGOGICAL
write
any
scheduled
exam
in
advance
of
your
classmates
before your departure. Consequently,
Staff members
your absence from the exam will be taken into account for your final marks. The final exam is
always
on the Friday
of the
last week
of the
program.
The
staff members
will be
pleased
to assist
you
at any time throughout your stay. During the first
few days you will be introduced to all staff members. Do not hesitate to contact them.
TRANSCRIPT
Office hours
You will receive an official transcript from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi three months
after hours
the end
program.
Students
whofrom
wishMonday
to havetotheir
credits8:00
transferred
to another
Office
for of
thethe
École
are the
following:
Thursday:
AM to 12:00
AM and
university
must
complete
a
special
form
to
this
effect.
You
will
get
further
information
on this
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday.
towards the end of the program. The cost is $ 5 for the first copy and $ 2 each for extra copies.If
you want to obtain a transcript after the 5 weeks program, you must make a request by email at
this address;
[email protected]
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