France

Summer 2019 --  mid-May - June

Application Dates and Deadlines

                                                  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Course level: Completion of FREN 142 by the end of the Spring 2019 semester.

a.   RICE STUDENTS who are enrolled in FREN 142 during Spring 2019 at Rice University are exempt from taking the placement exam.

b.   ALL OTHER APPLICANTS must take an online placement exam to determine their competence if they have not taken the applicable 142 course (available from October 16, 2018 to January 19, 2019).

2.   Course grade: A grade of B in the last relevant language course taken during the previous two academic semesters. If the applicant has not taken any language courses during those semesters, they must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and receive the appropriate placement in the required course level through the placement test.

3.   Essay: (Maximum 500 words) Essay questions are included in the application.

4.   Interview: After submitting the online application, applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted by the Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication to attend either an in-person or Skype interview with the Faculty Leaders.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Criteria: The Faculty Leaders will review and rank applicants according to the compliance of the candidates with the basic requirements (GPA, previous coursework, etc.), as well as the assessment of their commitment and ability to fulfill the academic objectives of Rice in Country.

2.   Selection: A Selection Committee comprised of all Faculty Leaders overseeing summer 2019 Rice in Country programs will make the selection of admitted applicants.

 

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:

1. Application fee: The application fee is due at the time of application.  Applications will not be considered until the application fee is received. Once received, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

2.   Program deposit: A program deposit of $500 is due within two weeks of acceptance to the CLIC Rice in Country program. The deposit will be collected to secure your spot in the program once you are accepted into the program.  It will be applied to your Esther account to offset the tuition. Students who receive full scholarships are not required to make this deposit. Students who receive partial scholarships will be required to make a pro-rated deposit. In the event that there is insufficient enrollment and the Rice in Country program is cancelled, your program deposit will be refunded.

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS

 

*Tuition includes:                                                                                                                            

✓     6 Rice credit hours

✓     Accommodation with host families (6 weeks)

✓     2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner for 6 weeks)

✓     Local/regional excursions

✓     Language partners

✓     Community engagement       

**The deposit will be collected to secure your spot in the program once you are accepted into the program.  It will be applied to your Esther account to offset the tuition. Students who receive full scholarships are not required to make this deposit. Students who receive partial scholarships, will be required to make a pro-rated deposit.

 

All current Rice students applying to participate in one of the CLIC Rice in Country programs during summer 2019 are automatically considered for scholarships. Typically, these scholarships are awarded to support up to $6,000 of the summer tuition that Rice charges and is applied directly to the student’s tuition account. In general, scholarships are awarded in amounts that are proportional to their financial aid package.