Ecole Quebec Monde, Quebec, Canada

For students who want to live in one of Canada's most picturesque cities while receiving a quality French education, Ecole Quebec Monde offers a French immersion program that can be tailored to meet specific students' needs. For 36 years, EQM has been operating as a non-profit that has earned the approval of Languages Canada and has attracted experienced teachers who are trained in the communicative method. Students are able to choose to study in a group of three to eight students, by themselves with a private tutor, or in a program that combines both group and individual study. Since EQM is an immersion program, international students are given accommodations with a host family who will help them practice their French outside of the classroom, further assisting them in improving their vocabulary and increasing their level of proficiency . Studying at EQM affords students the opportunity to live in friendly Quebec City, a smaller and more charming alternative to bustling Montreal but with just as many modern amenities. The campus sits on a quiet commercial street, across from Saint Roch Cathedral and surrounded by shopping and dining options. Around the corner students will find Jean-Paul-L'Allier Garden, the perfect spot for studying and relaxing in between classes. All of Quebec City's famous sites, such as the Chateau Frontenac, the Old Quebec Funicular, Montmorency Park and Waterfall, Battlefields Park, and the Terrasse Dufferin, are within walking distance of campus and less than ten minutes by car. Due to the safety of Quebec City and the pedestrian-friendly streets of the old city, students will be able to enjoy all Quebec City has to offer while practicing their French with the city's hospitable and outgoing residents.