U.S. Consulate General Marseille Franco-U.S. Organizations and Associations ACS-March 2013 FRANCO-AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS and SCHOOLS The Embassy publishes this list as a convenient reference for interested groups and individuals. It is not an exhaustive compilation, but includes groups and organizations known to the Embassy through its deal-ings with the American community. Organizations not on this list and who consider themselves to be active in American community life in Paris are cordially invited to make their interests known to the Embassy. If errors have occurred in this list, they will be corrected in the next edition. This file is updated triennially. Each organization should bring any errors to the Embassy's attention, as well as any changes in names, addresses, telephone numbers and basic information. All corrections and changes should be sent to: American Embassy, American Citizen Services, 4, avenue Gabriel, 75382 Paris Cedex 08 or send an E-mail to [email protected] Schools: The large, long-established American community in France makes possible a wide range of educational opportunities for Americans. Essentially three types of schools are available: private American schools, bilingual schools where both French and English are used, and the French school system, taught in French, which is designed to lead to the Baccalaureate examination. American children have been accepted in French schools and, when necessary, tutored in the French language. The Embassy does not recommend particular schools or send representatives to visit them. For more information on any of the schools listed below, please contact the schools directly. AIX-EN-PROVENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN AIX EN PROVENCE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN & INDIANA 30 Avenue Victor Hugo 13100 Aix-en-Provence Director: Nelly Halzen Tel: 04.42.38.11.51 Emergency: 06.85.75.50.41 Fax: 04.42.26.36.22 E-mail: [email protected] ANGLO-AMERICAN GROUP OF PROVENCE Maison des Associations Mairie Aix Sud CD9 75 Route des Milles Pont de l’Arc 13090 Aix en Provence President: Laurence Bry Director: Peter Brown Tel: 04.42.23.56.64 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.aagp-provence.com/ Description: The Anglo-American Group of Provence is a non-profit organization serving the native English speaking community of Provence and chartered to promote friendly relations with our host community, provide assistance and information for expatriates and to preserve and promote our anglophone heritage. 1 U.S. Consulate General Marseille Franco-U.S. Organizations and Associations ACS-March 2013 Our members (400 families or 700 adults) have a wealth of knowledge concerning all aspects of life in Provence and are most willing to share it. We have a number of clubs which meet monthly or weekly, and special events like parties and excursions. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 23 Rue du Quatre-Septembre 13100 Aix-en-Provence Director: Dr. Aurora Wolfgang Tel: 04.42.26.73.52 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://csuip.calstate.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home C.E.A. GLOBAL EDUCATION 67 Cours Mirabeau 13100 Aix-en-Provence Director: Vivienne Hamill Tel: 04.88.29.31.41 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.GoWithCEA.com Description: CEA Global Education provides college study abroad programs throughout the world to U.S. & Canadian students ECOLE VAL SAINT ANDRE 19 Avenue Henri Malacrida 13100 Aix-en-Provence Director: Madame Guind-Robinson Tel: 04.42.27.14.47 Fax: 04.42.27.23.16 Web: [email protected] Email: ecole-val-saint-andre.fr INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES COLLEGE 2 bis, Rue du Bon Pasteur 13100 Aix-En-Provence France President: Carl Jubran Director: Leigh Smith Tel: 04.42.23.39.35 Tel: 04.42.23.02.82 Fax: 04.42.21.11.38 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.iaufrance.org 2 U.S. Consulate General Marseille Franco-U.S. Organizations and Associations ACS-March 2013 INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL SCHOOL OF PROVENCE Domaine des Pins 500 Petite Route de Bouc-Bel-Air 13080 Luynes, France Tel: 04.42.24.03.40 Fax: 04.42.24.01.81 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ibsofprovence.com/ THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY CENTER 19 Cours des Arts et Metiers 13100 Aix-en-Provence Director: Stephen Gibbs Tel: 04.42.38.42.38 Fax: 04.42.38.95.66 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.aucp.fr Description: The AUC of Provence, located in both Aix and Marseille, offers advanced immersion French programs to American university students. Setting standards in both French language acquisition and intercultural sensitivity development, the AUCP combines an all-French-speaking environment, individual homestay placement, community service, and rigorous coursework taught by French university faculty. Courses in Aix focus upon French language and literature, the arts, and cross-cultural communication. The Marseille program focuses on international relations, immigrant identities, Arabic language and culture, and includes a week of on-site study in Morocco. VANDERBILT IN FRANCE 15 Rue Cardinale 13100 Aix-en-Provence Director: Maité Monchal Tel: 04.42.50.24.56 Fax: 04.42.38.91.94 E-mail: [email protected] Web: https://as.vanderbilt.edu/french-italian/vanderbilt-in-france-2/ Description: Students may study in France for a summer, a semester, or any combination of academic units. Vanderbilt's program in Aix-en-Provence celebrated its fortieth anniversary in 2001 and is one of the two oldest study abroad programs for Americans in this charming city. Vanderbilt in France has been located for thirty-five years in a historic building on one of the most picturesque streets in Aix, la Rue Cardinale. 3 U.S. Consulate General Marseille Franco-U.S. Organizations and Associations ACS-March 2013 WELLESLEY-IN-AIX 16 Rue Emile Tavan 13100 Aix-en-Provence Director: Monique Fecteau Tel: 04.42.38.16.00 Fax: 04.42.38.16.75 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web:anew.wellesley.edu/ois/wellesleyprograms/aix/support_services_admission Description: The program begins in Paris. Participants who begin in the fall start with a four-week orientation including classes in language, literature, and contemporary culture that offer an in-depth introduction to the intellectual and cultural life of France. After Paris, the group heads south to Aix, whose rich history, picturesque architecture, and beautiful open-air markets make it a truly extraordinary place to live and study. AVIGNON INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES Le Centre D’Avignon 5 Rue Figuiere 84000 Avignon Tel: 04.90.82.58.50 Fax: 04.90.85.42.47 E-mail: [email protected] Description: The aim of the Institute for American Universities is to offer a rigorous American form of education thoroughly integrated into all that is exceptional and powerful in French culture. In smaller cities like Aix and Avignon, where Americans are not quite so common a sight, it is easier to meet residents and other students spontaneously, and to speak French. BRAS PROVENCE-ETATS-UNIS Les Gens de Bon 83149 Bras Director: Sibille Mariel Francoise Tél: 04.94.69.95.07/06.18.80.75.73 Email: [email protected] Web: www.provencetatsunis.com 4 U.S. Consulate General Marseille Franco-U.S. Organizations and Associations ACS-March 2013 CAGNES-SUR-MER ECOLE DU PAIN DE SUCRE 43 Chemin du Pain de Sucre 06800 Cagnes-sur-Mer Tel: 04.93.73.70.41 Fax: 04.92.02.92.62 Web: http://www.enseignement-prive.info/etablissement/eib-ecole-bilingue-internationale-le-pain-de- sucre-cagnes-sur-mer/ET006-112 CANNES FRANCE ETATS-UNIS Villa Le Mandala 15 bis, Avenue Font de Veyre 06400 Cannes Director: Dr. Guy Lemare Tel: 04.93.47.34.29 E-mail: [email protected] COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL DE CANNES 1 Avenue Alexandre Pascal 06400 Cannes Tel: 04.93.47.39.29 Fax: 04.93.47.51.97 E-mail [email protected] CASSIS CAMARGO FOUNDATION Avenue de l'Amiral Ganteaume 13260 Cassis Director: Anne Folliett Tel: 04.42.01.13.11 Fax: 04.42.01.36.57 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.camargofoundation.org/ 5 U.S. Consulate General Marseille Franco-U.S. Organizations and Associations ACS-March 2013 DRAGUIGNAN RHONE AMERICAN CEMETERY 553 Boulevard John Kennedy 83300 Draguignan Director: Bruce Malone Tel: 04.94.68.03.62 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.abmc.gov FREJUS FRANCE-ETATS-UNIS 575 Rue Roger-Martin-du Gard Saint Aygulf 83370 Frejus Tel: 04.94.81.06.67 Fax: 04.94.81.24.35 Description: We have about 120 members and host meetings 2 or 3 times per month. GRASSE FRANCE ETATS-UNIS 286 Chemin des Roures 06130 Grasse Director: Marie France Sandon Tel: 04.93.66.48.23 Email: [email protected] LACOSTE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IN FRANCE Rue du Four 84480 Lacoste Director: Eleanor Twisford Tel: 04.90.75.80.34 Fax: 04.90.75.92.43 E-mail: [email protected] 6 U.S. Consulate General Marseille Franco-U.S. Organizations and Associations ACS-March 2013 LA ROQUETTE SUR SIAGNE U.S. NAVY LEAGUE Cornelius Van Vliet Villa Brakkesteyn 1170 Boulevard Du 8 Mai 06550 La Roquette sur Siagne Parc de Tel: 04.92.19.07.50 Fax: 04.92.19.07.49 E-mail: [email protected] LA TRINITE RIVIERA TIMES Mediterraneum Editions 37, Boulevard Carabacel, F 06000 Nice Tel: 04.93.27.60.00 Fax: 04.97.00.11.20 E-mail: [email protected] LE CANNET FRANCE ETATS-UNIS 29 Boulevard Carnot 06400 Le Cannet Director: M. Jean-Pierre Lescalmel Tel: 04.93.68.71.67 (also fax) LE VAL DU TIGNET FRANCE ETATS-UNIS 286 Chemin des Roures 06530 Le Val du Tignet Director: Marie-France Sandon Tel: 04.93.66.48.23 Cell: 06.10.14.51.51 E-mail: [email protected] 7 U.S.