- France
About Program
The Middlebury program in Poitiers offers cultural and linguistic immersion through a rigorous curriculum and adherence to the Middlebury Language Pledge. By pledging to speak only the target language while abroad, students will have the best chance of acquiring fluency and actively engaging in the local environment. Participants take their courses directly in a local university, at the University of Poitiers. All students are encouraged to get involved in the community through internships or interactions within the clubs and activities available.
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Program Highlights
- All course work is conducted entirely in French
- Students adhere to the Middlebury College Language Pledge
- Direct enrollment at the Université de Poitiers
- Courses in most liberal arts disciplines
- Housing in student residencies
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Location
Whether you are looking to learn the language of love, ski in the French Alps, indulge in incredible food, or unwind by the French Riviera, this country has plenty to keep you busy. While traveling in France, you will see a large variety of different lifestyles, accents, and delicacies from region to region.
