Program Site
The program is located at the Institute Franáis des Alpes (IFALPES), with centers at Chambéry and Annecy.

Academic Program Highlights
Annecy: Intensive French (all levels)
Additional classes taught in English available for additional fee:

  • Art History
  • Introduction to International Business
  • Introduction to International Relations
Chambéry:
  • Intensive French (all Levels)
Program Duration
September - Mid-December (Fall)
Early-February - Late-May (Spring)

Application Deadlines*
July 1 (Fall)
November 15 (Spring)

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Recommended Credits
15-16 credits

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the Institute Franáis des Alpes where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.

Eligibility
Minimum GPA 2.5 on 4.0 scale; freshman standing or higher; transcript; two letters of recommendation and statement of purpose.

Student Life
Students are housed in homestays. Evening meals and breakfasts are taken with the French family.

Costs
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and France. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

  • Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status).
  • Program costs in France, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to France.
Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in France.

For More Information
Office of International Education
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu