France

Angers

Study Abroad Program in Angers

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 The French Program offers students at SMU the possibility of experiencing the language in an authentic setting: the Language Centre CIDEF in Angers, France. The CIDEF is part of l’Université Catholique de l’Ouest (UCO).

Easily accessible, Angers is situated between Paris (1h30 by TGV) and the Atlantic Ocean (Nantes is one hour away by train or car).
In the heart of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO world heritage site, Angers is a town of 160 000 residents. Angers is a young and dynamic city (48% of the inhabitants are under the age of 30; there are 33 000 students).
-The Village of Angers
-Fortifications Angers
-Downtown Angers
Angers students
CIDEF School

For the past forty years, the French program at Saint Mary’s University has partnered with the CIDEF. Hundreds of students have taken advantage of a wonderful opportunity by taking summer courses, one-semester and/or full-year programs at this Language Center. Thanks to this long-term partnership, SMU students receive a 10% discount on tuition fees for courses taken at the CIDEF.

Students have the option to go for a full year, a semester or a month in the summer. Depending on your level, the CIDEF offers a variety of language and content courses which can be credited toward your program of study at Saint Mary’s University.

Students participating in the Study Abroad Program will have the opportunity to attend cultural events organized by the CIDEF.

-Cooking Class
-Excursion on the River Loire
-Wine Tasting

 

CIDEF-Angers Prize

The French program is proud to announce for 2024 the new CIDEF-Angers Prize, which will recognize the dedication of students registered in their program. Each year, one student will be offered paid tuition at the CIDEF for either a whole semester or two months in the summer, or two students will receive a one-month prize. Please click here for more information: Prix CIDEF Angers 2023-2024

For more details, please consult the brochure and/or make an appointment with the Coordinator of the Study Abroad Program at SMU (Dr. Jean-Jacques Defert – jean-jacques.defert@smu.ca or 902-420-5810) or with the SMU Students on Exchange Service (Miyuki Arai - global@smu.ca or 902-496-8725)

Visa Process  
Prices for different Visa types can be found here and well the “Schengen Visa (type D)” and the  “Long Term” Visa.  
This may help with clarifying questions about your Visa. 
 
Insurance
 
Your local personal bank will also have travel insurance online that has different rates for travel insurance. Costs will vary based on your length of stay.
 
Travel Advice and Registration

Fillable questionnaire to be candidate for the CIDEF-Angers Award:

Contact us

Faculty of Arts
Department of Languages & Cultures
MN 414
902-491-8694