{"id":1908,"date":"2026-01-19T18:20:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T18:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/?page_id=1908"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:42:09","slug":"smcm-aifs-in-cannes-france","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/smcm-aifs-in-cannes-france\/","title":{"rendered":"SMCM-AIFS in Cannes, France"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1908\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1908-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Program<\/strong> Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1908\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/AIFS-Abroad-Cannes-3.png\" width=\"572\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/AIFS-Abroad-Cannes-3.png 572w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/AIFS-Abroad-Cannes-3-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" alt=\"View overlooking a coastal city with a marina full of boats, red-tiled rooftops, hills in the background, and clear blue sky; &quot;AIFS Abroad&quot; logo in the top left corner.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1908-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Pre-Requisites<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Minimum GPA: 2.5<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Foreign Language: 2 semesters of French with a \u201cB\u201d average<\/li>\n<li>Approval of SMCM French Language Faculty<\/li>\n<li>Judicial Check<\/li>\n<li>Academic Conduct Check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1908-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About the program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Experience life on the French Riviera<\/li>\n<li>Live and learn with international students<\/li>\n<li>Attend the Cannes Film Festival during the Spring Semester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1908-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>OPEN NOW! Estimated\u00a0 Spring 2027 Program Dates: Late January to Late April or May<\/li>\n<li>SMCM<a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.via-trm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Approval Application<\/a> Deadline: October 1st for Scholarship Consideration, October 15th Final Deadline on Via TRM<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aifsabroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIFS Application<\/a> Deadline: Also apply to AIFS by our deadline for admission on their website!<\/li>\n<li>Estimated Fall Deadlines: March 1, March 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1908\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-program\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About The Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#locations\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-map-location\"><\/i>Locations<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#academics\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\"><\/i>Academics<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#housing-and-meals\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-house-chimney\"><\/i>Housing and Meals<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#home\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-home\"><\/i>Homestay<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#student\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person\"><\/i>Student Life<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#important-links\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-exclamation\"><\/i>Important Links<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1908-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>About the Programs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1908-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Founded in 1931, the Coll\u00e9ge International de Cannes is a private institution of higher learning that draws students from around the world. \u00a0The Coll\u00e9ge was founded on the principles of international harmony and tolerance, with the express purpose of introducing foreign students to the French language and culture.<\/p>\n<p>SMCM students will live and learn with other international students from around the world studying French language and culture. \u00a0Students also have the opportunity to take courses in French cinema, political science, sociology, and art history and travel to places that inspired artists like Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Picasso.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1908-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1908\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/HERGETT-Tiffany-Community-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/HERGETT-Tiffany-Community-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/HERGETT-Tiffany-Community-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/HERGETT-Tiffany-Community-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/HERGETT-Tiffany-Community-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/HERGETT-Tiffany-Community-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/HERGETT-Tiffany-Community-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/HERGETT-Tiffany-Community-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"HERGETT, Tiffany &#8211; Community\" alt=\"Silhouettes of people stand on a balcony overlooking a cityscape at night, with the illuminated Eiffel Tower visible through a rain-speckled window.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"locations\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1908-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1908-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Coll\u00e9ge International de Cannes is situated on the southern coast of France, along the French Riviera. \u00a0Cannes\u2019 sunny climate is ideal for outdoor activities such as swimming and sailing. \u00a0The Mediterranean is at your doorstep as you look across the courtyard from your residence hall room to the beach and campus is within walking distance of the Vieux Port de Cannes and city center.<\/p>\n<p>You are also within easy reach of the resort towns of Nice, Monaco, St. Tropez or San Remo, Italy as well as the medieval fortified towns of Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Eze.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/ways-to-study-abroad\/course-equivalencies\/\">Course Equivalencies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1908-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit?usp=drive_web&amp;ouid=111798787772029324148&amp;rtpof=true\"target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad Budget<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"academics\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1908-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1908\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/LAND-Luke-Paris-Nap.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/LAND-Luke-Paris-Nap.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/LAND-Luke-Paris-Nap-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/LAND-Luke-Paris-Nap-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/LAND-Luke-Paris-Nap-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"LAND, Luke &#8211; Paris Nap\" alt=\"Two people lie on the grass facing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with trees and other visitors visible in the background under a cloudy sky.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1908-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Academics<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1908-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>SMCM students are required to have completed two semesters of French language prior to studying in Cannes. \u00a0All applicants must also receive approval of the SMCM French language faculty in order to submit an application.<\/p>\n<p>All students are required to take one French language course while in Cannes. \u00a0Upon arrival, all students will take a placement test to determine the most appropriate course level. \u00a0The language course carries a recommended 9 semester credits and meets for 15 hours per week. \u00a0There are 225 contact hours for this course in the fall and 240 contact hours in the spring as the fall course is 15 weeks long and the spring course is 16 weeks long.<\/p>\n<p>You will also choose three seminars to take in addition to your language course. \u00a0Seminar courses, taught in English or French, meet for 3.5 hours per week are are worth 3-credits each. \u00a0Students wishing to take seminars taught in French must place into Upper Intermediate French or higher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"housing-and-meals\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1908-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Housing<\/strong> and Meals <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1908-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>As part of the SMCM-AIFS in Cannes program, students may choose to live on campus in the student residence hall or in a homestay. \u00a0Daily breakfast and lunch is included in your program fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"student-life\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1908-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Student<\/strong> Residence Hall<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1908-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Coll\u00e9ge residence is situated on campus and houses both French and other international students. \u00a0Many of the rooms have views overlooking the courtyard to the Mediterranean Sea. \u00a0Residence students receive breakfast and lunch every day in the cafeteria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"home\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1908-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Homestay<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1908-9-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Living with a French homestay is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the language and culture of France. Host families live in apartments and houses. Each family is different and with its own merits and may not reflect a traditional family unit. \u00a0Some are single parent families or a retired couple whose children have grown and left home. \u00a0All families are carefully selected and have met strict requirements and standards. \u00a0Homestay students stay in a double room that they typically share with another AIFS student or international student. \u00a0Single rooms can be requested for an additional fee. \u00a0Students opting to live with a homestay will receive breakfast every day in their homestay and a daily lunch at the caf\u00e9teria. The family will also provide a laundry wash and change of bed linen once per week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1908-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"student\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1908-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-1908-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1908-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Student <strong>Life<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1908-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The campus has 22 classrooms, a small library, a theater, recreational room, volleyball court, sun terrace, and a magnificent courtyard. \u00a0AIFS as well as the Coll\u00e9ge also arrange for a number of day trips and excursions throughout the semester. \u00a0These include both typical and lesser known tourist sites and attractions.<\/p>\n<p>You can also participate in a number of student organizations and sports teams. \u00a0There are wine tasting and cooking classes, the \u00c9change langue club to meet local French people and practice your French, basketball, soccer, and volleyball all available on campus.<\/p>\n<p>Spring semester students\u2019 study abroad experience coincides with the world famous Cannes Film Festival which runs for 2 weeks in May. 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