Français langue seconde(FLS) Information session.
Explore a unique French language learning experience at Université Laval in Quebec City, the oldest French immersion program in Canada. Immerse yourself in the language and culture while enjoying a safe and vibrant city known for its heritage sites and low crime rate. Discover the program details, campus facilities, and important dates for arrivals and departures.
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Franais langue seconde(FLS) Information session www.elul.ulaval.ca
Agenda Introduction: cole de langues, Universit Laval, Ville de Qu bec 1. Arrival to Universit Laval and Departure 2. Program and Schedule 3. Sociocultural Activities 4. Residences (housing) 5. Transportation 6. Food 2 www.elul.ulaval.ca
cole de langues de lUL (LUL) LUL : Oldest French immersion program in Canada (Summer 1937). UL : One of the largest universities in Canada (43 000 students). UL : 1st French speaking university in North America (1852). 3 www.elul.ulaval.ca
UL Campus The main campus is 7 km west of Old Quebec City (Vieux-Qu bec) Residences are about a 10-minute walk from Pavillon Charles-De Koninck (800m). Very Secure : private security service working 24 hours a day. Pavillon Charles De Koninck R sidences Parent 4 www.elul.ulaval.ca
Quebec City (ville de Qubec) First French speaking city established in North America (1608). 95% of people speak French as their first language One of the safest cities in Canada, extremely low crime rate Vieux-Qu bec (Old-Quebec) is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO 5 www.elul.ulaval.ca
1. Arrival to UL and Departure IMPORTANT DATES Semester Arrival date 1stday of class Last day of classes 1stSummer period (May-June) Saturday, May 11th Sunday, May 12th Monday, May 13th Saturday June 15th 2ndSummer period (July-August) Saturday, July 6th Sunday, July 7th Monday July 8th Saturday August 10th The first day of classes, you must be present at 7:45AM at Pavillon Charles-De Koninck s main entrance. Final exams are on the last two days of classes (Friday and Saturday). Residence Services organize a welcoming party and guided tours on the first Monday and Tuesday. 6 www.elul.ulaval.ca
2. Program and Schedule 1 mandatory speaking workshop per week in the afternoon + 1 mandatory sociocultural workshop per week in the afternoon 7 www.elul.ulaval.ca
2. Program and Schedule 1 mandatory speaking workshop per week in the afternoon + 1 mandatory sociocultural workshop per week in the afternoon 8 www.elul.ulaval.ca
2. Program and Schedule valuations Most evaluations take place during the 3rd week and the two last days of the program. Absence without a legitimate excuse = Student receives 0 on his or her exam Excused Absences List of legitimate excuses Not-for-credit status You will attend the program as a not-for-credit students, which means that your results will not appear on your Ulaval transcript However, we provide a participation certificate showing your level, the course attendance time, and your results on a scale from A to E. 9 www.elul.ulaval.ca
2. Program and Schedule Special Needs Learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or other special needs? Please fill out the appropriate form. Send it back to fls@elul.ulaval.ca with the required documents before your arrival. Form: Special Needs 10 www.elul.ulaval.ca
2. Program and Schedule French courses selection process We have 6 levels of French. All French as a second language students has its place in our program. Courses offered are on our website, under the tab Levels available https://www.flsh.ulaval.ca/en/ecole-langues/academics/french-second-foreign-language/intensive-courses-5-week French online placement test You will receive the link to the placement test in the upcoming days after receiving your registration information. Take the placement test ASAP (without any help). 11 www.elul.ulaval.ca
3. Sociocultural activities Mandatory Workshop Selection Once your participation to the program is confirmed, you will receive an email asking you to select your mandatory workshop. Schedule provided on first week. Examples: -Singing -Writing -Dancing -Boardgames -Quebec culture -Drama Registration form Mandatory workshop 12 www.elul.ulaval.ca
3. Sociocultural activities Free Optional Activities -90 free activities every semester -Sign up on the day of the activity in the French lounge, known as the Espace interculturel Examples: - Museum (beaux-arts, civilisation, Morrin Center, plaine d'Abraham) - Cooking workshops - Sports (yoga, soccer, volleyball, cross-circuit, dek hockey) - Nature hiking (National parks) - Urban hiking - Tutoring 13 www.elul.ulaval.ca
3. Sociocultural activities Paid activities (optional) Paid activities provide a low price opportunity to participate to tourism activities in the surrounding areas of Quebec City. Once your participation is confirmed, you will receive an email with our activities catalog and the process to pay them. Examples: -Outdoor excursions -Guided tours in Old Quebec city -Sugar Shack -Escape Room *IMPORTANT: spots are limited! Please buy your activities online ASAP after your participation to the program is confirmed. 14 www.elul.ulaval.ca
4. Residences Includes 35 nights. $18,43/ additional night. Family and friends outside of the program are not allowed in your residence. Residences are not designed to accommodate a family. All rooms are designed to accommodate one person only. Open 24/7 and most of the employees speak english. Security services and front desk work 24/7. To get your room, you have to go to Residences reception and tell your name. Pavillon Alphonse-Marie-Parent 2255, rue de l'Universit ,Qu bec (Qu bec) G1V0A7 T l phone:418 656-2921 Courriel:sres@sres.ulaval.ca 15 www.elul.ulaval.ca
4. Residences Universit Laval Residences Each room includes: One-person bed Bedding (cover, sheets, pillowcase) *can be changed once per week by bringing them to the reception. Desk, chair, lamp, phone, bookcase, armchair, dresser, and a closet Small refrigerator 360 degree view of a room NOT included: air-conditioning and microwave Microwave rental: Location Polar, 8$/week (40$/semester). 16 www.elul.ulaval.ca
4. Residences Universit Laval Residences Residence accommodations Free Wi-Fi Laundry room Communal bathrooms on every floor Cooking utensils (forks, knives, pots, plates, mugs, etc.) Large communal kitchen with ovens, stoves and microwaves Small individual locker to store your cooking utensils *Key for the locker provided upon arrival Each room has a smoke detector Security services work 24/7 NOT provided: cooking utensils 17 www.elul.ulaval.ca
5. Transportation Parking on campus Paying parking (zones) Area for students living in residence Buy a parking pass online or upon your arrival. Pick up your pass at Parking office (local Maurice-Pollack 1210, open Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM) For information and payment: ssp.ulaval.ca/stationnement 18 www.elul.ulaval.ca
5. Transportation Public Transport R seau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) rtcquebec.ca. One-way trip: you can pay with change on the bus ($3.75) or by ticket (3.25$, available in convenience stores) Bus pass: you can buy it in convenience stores (daily, weekly, monthly). No discount for FSL 5-week students. To see buses route in real time: download Nomade app Online payment on RTC Nomade Paiement 19 www.elul.ulaval.ca
6. Food Supermarkets Three supermarkets within a 10 minute walk from residences. Cafeterias Two cafeterias on campus: Saveurs Campus et Sodexo. Saveurs Campus: meal plans available Sodexo: 10th meal is free. You will receive a stamp card on the first day of classes. Restaurants Student Pub (discounts for FSL students) and caf (Caf Aeli s) on campus Many restaurants and bars around campus 20 www.elul.ulaval.ca
Afteryourparticipationisconfirmed Once your participation to the program is confirmed, we will contact you by email to detail the registration process. Check regularly your inbox. If you did not receive an email from us, please check your spams. Complete your Placement test ASAP If you have a question, please send an email to fls@elul.ulaval.ca For more information about the program and your arrival at Universit Laval, please read the document What You Should Know Before your Arrival A webinar with more in-depth information about the program and the registration process will take place on April 24 at 6PM. 21 www.elul.ulaval.ca
