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1 "n+i" Short Programme 2015 - Brest Non-contractual information

"n+i" Short Programme in Brest

The ocean

Brest Paris

The International Center of Studies and Languages (CIEL) of Brittany will welcome the "n+i" Short Programme in Brest. The CIEL is ideally situated into an elegant 19th century mansion in the heart of a beautiful wooded park located on the banks of the Elorn River.

• Programme content French language and culture » 36 hours of French language: classes, tutoring, oral and written communication » Accomadation with host families » 2 supervised cultural visits: Quimper and Mont Saint-Michel Science and technology » Visit of the Center of Research and Experimentation on Accidental Water Pollution (CEDRE) » Visit of the French Research Institute for Expoitation of the Sea (Ifremer) » Conferences et debates

Network "n+i" is a group of 60 French Engineering Institutes which welcome every year 200 students from all over the world who come to study engineering in France. Since 15 years, Network "n+i" has trained more than 2200 engineers coming from the 5 continents (www.nplusi.com).

• Theme of the programme: the sea Come discover the French scientific and technological know how on the ocean: the ocean as a source of food, as a communication route or as a source of energy.

• Brest and Brittany region Brest is located at the extrem West of Brittany, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. It is an important harbour, the second most important naval base in France. The city welcomes every year the Sea Tech Week.

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Agenda: July 17th – August 9th 2015

Arrival and welcome at Roissy-CDG Airport

Friday, July 17th "n+i" welcome at the airport (Roissy-CDG) Visit of Paris Night at the hotel

Saturday, July 18th Transfer to Brest (bus or train) Welcome by the host family

Week 1: July 20th - 26th

Language and French culture Science and technology French language class Tutoring

Visit of Brest Visit of CEDRE + debate Excursion to Quimper Conference + débate

Week 2: July 27th – August 2nd


Visit of IFREMER + debate Excursion to Mont Saint-Michel Conference + debate

Week 3: August 3rd - 7th

Language and French culture Science and technology Oral communication Tutoring

Work in autonomy Visit of the laboratory « Science and sea » in Relecq Kerhuon

Wrap-up session Conference + debate

Return from Paris

Saturday, August 8th Transfer to Paris (bus or train) Night at the hotel

Sunday, August 9th Return flight

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Contact [email protected]

Other 2015 "n+i" short programmes: » In Montpellier on the

theme of sustainable development.

» In Rouen on the theme of transportation.

Tailored-made short programmes are possible all year long for a group of 15 participants minimum.

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1 "n+i" Short Programme 2015 – Montpellier Non-contractual information

"n+i" Short Programme in Montpellier

Sustainable development


Accent Français will welcome the "n+i" short programme in Montpellier. The school is ideally located in the pedestrian center of Montpellier into a charming classical building of the 19th century.

• Programme content French language and culture » 36 hours of French language: classes, tutoring, oral and written communication » Accomadation with host families » 2 supervised cultural visits: the pont du Gard, the Camargue Science and technology » Visit of the Ecotron experimental site on ecosystems » Visit of the Maera water-treatment plant in Lattes » Conferences et debates

• Theme of the programme : sustainable development The Montpellier urban area intercommunity water-treatment plant (Maera) has been rewarded in 2007 for the exploitation quality of the installation in the respect of environment; a world first. Since the nineties, France has made international commitments in terms of sustainable development and has acquired since a comprehensive expertise and a long public policy experience.

• Montpellier and Languedoc-Roussillon region Montpellier is located in the South of France, at the edge of the Mediterranean sea. The city benefits from an outstanding living environment thanks to a rich cultural life as well as a very mild Mediterranean climate.

Montpellier

Paris


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Saturday, July 18th Transfer to Montpellier (bus or train) Welcome by the host family



Visit of Montpellier Visit of Ecotron experimental site Excursion to pont du Gard Conference + débate



Visit of Maera water-treatment plant Excursion in the Camargue Conference + debate



Work in autonomy Visit of a hydroelectric power plant Wrap-up session Conference + debate

Return from Paris






Other 2015 "n+i" short programmes: » In Rouen on the

theme of transportation.

» In Brest on the theme of the ocean.




1 "n+i" Short Programme 2015 - Rouen Non-contractual information

"n+i" Short Programme in Rouen

Transportation

French in Normandy will welcome the "n+i" Short Programme in Rouen. The school has a new home and is ideally located into the chic area of the city botanical garden.

• Programme content French language and culture » 36 hours of French language: classes, tutoring, oral and written communication » Accomadation with host families » 2 supervised cultural visits: landing beaches and Harcourt castle Science and technology » Visit of Rouen harbor by boat » Visit of Renault company » Conferences et debates


• Theme of the programme: transportation France has an extremely extensive transportation network: highways, railroads, sea transport and public transit. Its expertise is recognized worldwide, as evidenced by French world leaders such as Alstom, Veolia, Systra, EGIS Rail, SNCF, Air France-KLM or Airbus. In 2007, the French TGV high-speed train (Eurostar, Thalys) broke the world rail speed record, reaching an amazing speed of 574.8 km/h.

• Rouen and the Normandy region Rouen is located at the North West of France, one hour from Paris by train. The urban area of Rouen has one of the most important transportation network of France as well as the bigger river harbor of the country.

Rouen

Paris

Seine


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Saturday, July 18th Transfer to Rouen (bus or train) Welcome by the host family



Visit of Rouen Visit of Rouen harbor + debate Excursion to Harcourt castle Conference + débate



Visit of Renault company Excursion to landing beaches Conference + debate



Work in autonomy Visit of the local enterprise CEVAA (vibrations / automobile acoustics)

Wrap-up session Conference + debate

Return from Paris






Other 2015 "n+i" short programmes: » In Montpellier on the

theme of sustainable development.

» In Brest on the theme of the ocean.




“N+I” short programme 2015 / Registration form

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"N+I" SHORT PROGRAMMES JULY 17TH TO AUGUST 9TH 2015 REGISTRATION FORM & AGREEMENT

PLEASE INDICATE FOR WHAT STAY YOU REGISTER / VEUILLEZ CHOISIR VOTRE SEJOUR

DATES (24-day stay) PROGRAMMES TICK THE APPROPRIATE BOX

from July 17th (Arrival at Roissy-CDG Airport in Paris) to August 9th

(Return flight from Roissy-CDG Airport in Paris)

Brest / theme: the ocean

Rouen / theme: transport

Montpellier / theme: sustainable development

PERSONAL INFORMATIONS / INFORMATIONS PERSONNELLES

M F

NAME & Surname / Nom & Prénom Date of birth / Date de naissance Sexe

Nationality / Nationalité

Address / Adresse

Country / Pays

Email

Do you come with a group? / Venez-vous en groupe?

If you have a contact in France, please precise relationship, name, phone number & address of the contact person Si vous avez des connaissances en France, merci de préciser le nom, le numéro de téléphone et l’adresse de votre contact

LANGUAGE SKILLS / COMPETENCES LINGUISTIQUES FRENCH LANGUAGE SKILLS Have you passed a French language test? If yes, please precise which one (DELF / TCF / Other)? Avez-vous déjà réussi un test de langue française? Si oui, veuillez préciser lequel (DELF / TCF / autre) ?

Please precise the year of the obtaining degree Veuillez préciser l’année d’obtention de votre diplôme

Please indicate your exam results Veuillez préciser vos résultats

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If you never passed a French language test, please complete the following board: Beginner / Débutant Intermediate / Intermédiaire Advanced / Avancé

Oral Written Oral Written Oral Written

Expression

Comprehension

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS Have you passed an English language test? If yes, please precise which one (TOEFL / TOIC/ Other)? Avez-vous déjà réussi un test de langue anglaise? Si oui, veuillez préciser lequel (TOEFL / TOIC / autre) ? Please precise the year of the obtaining degree? Veuillez préciser l’année d’obtention de votre diplôme

Please indicate your exam results? Veuillez préciser vos résultats

If you never passed an English language test, please complete the following board: Beginner / Débutant Intermediate / Intermédiaire Advanced / Avancé

Oral Written Oral Written Oral Written

Expression

Comprehension

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND / PARCOURS ACADEMIQUE Please precise your field of studies Veuillez préciser votre domaine d’études

Please precise your current level of studies Veuillez préciser votre niveau d’études actuel

What University /school are you from? De quelle université venez-vous? Date and Signature

Important: scan and upload the original agreement signed COMPULSORY with your “official form” 2015 Yours Initial here

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Agreement between the Network "n+i" -Engineering Institute(s) and the PARTICIPANT

AGREEMENT 2015 ("n+i" short programme)

between

The Network "n+i" (non-profit making association) (designed hereinafter by "n+i") Located at 79, avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris – France

Represented by M. Jean-Pierre TROTIGNON, Executive Director of the Network "n+i"

And A PARTICIPANT (hereinafter named “PARTICIPANT”) Family NAME (as written on the passport and your application form online): ...............................................

First Name: ............................................................................................................................................

Born in (day/month/year) ................................Location.................................. (Country)............................

Country of origin: ...................................................................................................................................

THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS

Art. 1

PURPOSE

The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the rights and responsibilities of the parties in connection with the PARTICIPANT’s short programme and related temporary residency in France. This concerns exclusively the PARTICIPANT and so excludes any accompanying person. Art. 2

SHORT PROGRAMME OFFER

2.1 The "n+i" short programme of the Network "n+i" is intended for students in engineering, science, or technology (Bachelor, Licence or Master) and offers the opportunity of completing their training within the framework of a 24-day programme in France including a Package for Cultural Integration (PIC), a module of “French foreign language and Culture” and a module of “Sciences and Technologies”.

2.2 The Network "n+i" plans and organizes the PARTICIPANT’s short programme in France. It facilitates the

programme by providing services purchased by the PARTICIPANT before coming to France. Those services are described in an invoice that the PARTICIPANT received, reviewed, and paid prior to departure by the PARTICIPANT, a third party or a scholarship provider.

2.3 The PARTICIPANT acknowledges that he has been informed of the nature and content of the short programme

and accepts admission to the programme. 2.4 The short programme (including the content of courses, the activities performed) is the responsibility of

Network "n+i". Network "n+i" alone may modify the programme curriculum. The PARTICIPANT may not do so. 2.5 Payment in full or in part of the invoice shall constitute approval by the PARTICIPANT of the short programme

and related arrangements provided by the Network "n+i". 2.6 The Network "n+i" reserves the right to change the site (and French Language Training Centre) for the

organization of short programme. 2.7 The Network "n+i" reserves the right to cancel a short programme session if the number of a minimum of 10

participants is not reached 60 days before the date of the beginning. Art. 3 SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE NETWORK "n+i"

The "n+i" short programme, as has been accepted by the PARTICIPANT, may consist of one Package of Cultural Integration (PIC), one module of “French foreign language and Culture” and one module of “Sciences and Technologies”. The Network "n+i" reserves the right to change the content of the programme, even at the last minute.


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3.1 Package for Cultural Integration (PIC)

The Network "n+i" will provide assistance during the training and, in particular the welcome (one of the

services of the PIC) to airports (Roissy or Orly) or stations (railway or road) of Paris and the transfer to the city where is organized the short programme, under the following conditions

a) The PARTICIPANT informs, the Network "n+i" about flight details :

at least 10 days

b) The PARTICIPANT arrives in France on before arrival: flight number, airline, terminal, arrival time.

the date set by the Network "n+i"

(see calendar 2014 on the website).

The Network "n+i" provides the transfers to Paris/province. The PARTICIPANT must request approval from Network "n+i" for any change in the arrival time from the

day fixed by n+i by e-mail ([email protected]) at least 72 hours

before the originally scheduled arrival time. Without an approved request the PARTICIPANT will have to book his transfer by himself. If, in such a case linked to a late change, the Network "n+i" organizes the transfer, fixed price (package) could be charged to the PARTICIPANT.

In case the PARTICIPANT fails to respect the days fixed by the Network "n+i" (before the first day or after the last day of Cultural Integration Package) and/or the welcome and transfer services cannot be fully or at all provided (lack of information on flight arrival, delayed plane, etc.) the Network "n+i" will not proceed to any refund.

The Network "n+i" will not accept responsibility for the acts or omissions of transportation companies. Specifically, the Network "n+i" will not be held responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of PARTICIPANT property occurring in the course of air, train, or other travel purchased on the PARTICIPANT’s behalf by the Network "n+i". The Network "n+i" expressly declines responsibility for flight delays, lost luggage or any other problem that may occur in the course of the PARTICIPANT’s travel to France. The Network "n+i" strongly advises the PARTICIPANT to aquire travel insurance, including insurance for lost luggage and for the consequences of delays.

The Network "n+i" cannot accept responsibility for problems (such as refusal of carriage or excess luggage

charges) linked to the size, weight or number of suitcases (over 2).The PARTICIPANT is aware that he must be able to carry his luggage himself. Excess luggage charges incurred by the PARTICIPANT, whether assessed by airlines, trains, or taxis, shall be the PARTICIPANT’s sole responsibility and may lead to a tax for each kilogramme in excess to be paid to the Network "n+i".

The PARTICIPANT cannot bring animals of any kind.

3.2 Housing

During the "n+i" short programme in France (apart from the PIC) the PARTICIPANT stays in homestay accommodation (host family). The PARTICIPANT agrees to maintain the premises in good condition.

The Network "n+i" will do his best to satisfy specific wishes of the PARTICIPANT (diet, etc.) without guarantee commitment.

3.3 Insurance

Insurance provided by the Network "n+i" does not cover problems; 1) that may happen to the PARTICIPANT prior to or while travelling to the starting location in France defined by

the Network "n+i", 2) and any pathology anterior (including suites and consequences) to the PARTICIPANT’s arrival in France.

However, insurance provided by the Network "n+i" does cover;

1) Illness, according to, at a minimal level, the basic scheme of the Social Security 2) Civil liability. The PARTICIPANT is covered in his private life from his arrival in France until the end of the

short stay, 3) Insurance repatriation. The PARTICIPANT is covered from his arrival in France until the end of the short

stay.

Furthermore, the PARTICIPANT will refrain from driving a vehicle for which he is not insured as a named driver and from occupying housing for which he is not insured against risks linked to the use of this housing.



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Art. 4

VISA

The PARTICIPANT commits to get information from the French authorities (Consulates) about the conditions (especially delays), process and documents necessary to get a passport and a short-stay visa

The PARTICIPANT commits to obtain and to submit the required documents so as to get a ‘short-stay visa’

(except for some countries) for short programmes in France.

on timeThe Network "n+i" can assist the PARTICIPANT in requesting a visa but cannot guarantee that the French

consular authorities will grant the request. Visa matters are the responsibility of French consular officials abroad.

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Art. 5

ATTENDANCES

The PARTICIPANT agrees to attend classes / activities regularly (i.e. programme established, all classes, workshops, visits, etc.) and to fulfil the academic requirements and safety regulations of the French Language Training Centre throughout the entire period covered by this agreement.

The programme of studies is a coherent whole which implies a full commitment of the PARTICIPANT with no absence

The PARTICIPANT is in France for the sole purpose of participating in the "n+i" short programme which he is duly enrolled. The PARTICIPANT understands that faithful adherence to this article is a condition to obtain a visa.

. Any single absence must be reported to the persons in charge of the programme with a written formal request at least 72 hours before.

Art. 6 ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

The PARTICIPANT agrees to apply for a visa corresponding to its situation in France. Upon arrival in France the PARTICIPANT agrees to complete any additional procedures required in relation to the VISA. Art. 7

CHANGES IN CIRCUMSTANCES / PROBLEMS DURING STUDY PROGRAMME

If the PARTICIPANT’s personal circumstances change while he is in France (residency or marital status, illness, or other matters), or if the PARTICIPANT experiences academic difficulties that might jeopardize the success of his short programme in France, the PARTICIPANT agrees to notify the Network "n+i" promptly with a letter. Art. 8

CONTACT IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

In case of serious accident or loss of contact with the PARTICIPANT, the Network "n+i" may contact the following person designated by the PARTICIPANT:

Family NAME / First name: ......................................................../................................................... Family relationships (parents, uncle, etc.): ........................................................................................... Complete mailing address: ................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................... Country :......................................................................................................................................... Telephone : ......................................... Fax :....................................... E-mail: .................................

Art. 9

PAYMENTS

The PARTICIPANT agrees to make the required payment of the balance before the deadline as indicated on his quotation. After receiving the quotation dully signed and dated, and identification of the payment of the balance, the Network "n+i" issues documents (a receipt for payment of the balance received, etc.).

At the dead-line specified on invoice

, the PARTICIPANT or a third party, or a scholarship body must have paid the balance of the invoice (total invoice amount less deposit) due to the Network "n+i". The Network «n+i» agrees to send the PARTICIPANT a receipt for the amount paid.

If payments are not received by the due date, the Network "n+i" reserves the right to cancel the registration. NOTICE: Any incomplete payment (without IBAN number or exact bank details for example) can delay the issuing of documents. The consequences of this delay (late submission of documents, delays in obtaining visas and late arrival ...) are not be attributable to the The Network "n+i". The Network "n+i" cannot accept responsibility for these problems.


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Bank fees incurred by the Network "n+i" in connection with PARTICIPANT’s payments or refunds (in particular those mentioned article 10), including charges assessed by the originating bank and the French bank, are the responsibility of the PARTICIPANT who understands and accepts that the Network "n+i" will expect them to be reimbursed. Any incomplete payment (without IBAN number or exact bank details for example) can incur additional costs to the PARTICIPANT. Art. 10

CANCELLATION OF THE SHORT PROGRAMME

PARTICIPANT who must cancel his participation in the programme agree to post to the Network "n+i" (attention to: Service Short Programmes) a letter requesting the cancellation.

Réseau "n+i", Service « Short Programmes » 79, avenue Denfert-Rochereau 75014 Paris – France The date of receipt of the letter will be the effective date of cancellation, which in turn will determine the

amount of the refund to which the PARTICIPANT may be entitled (see below). Regardless of the reason and date of cancellation, some fees are nonrefundable and any amounts paid to

them are forfeit to Network "n+i". These fees are indicated on the quotation and invoice of the PARTICIPANT.

10.1 Cancellation of short programme prior to departure

10.1.1 Cancellations made prior to departure for reasons of force majeure affecting the PARTICIPANT (serious accident, death, etc.), the Network "n+i", or the French Language Training Centre (closing, freeze on admissions) shall be grounds for a full refund of amounts paid by the PARTICIPANT to the Network "n+i" minus the non-refundable services. To substantiate a claim of force majeure the PARTICIPANT, or his or her family, must send to the Network "n+i" a cancellation letter accompanied by a medical certificate (or death certificate). The cancellation letter must be posted to the Network "n+i" (attention to: Service Short Programmes).

10.1.2 In case the PARTICIPANT is denied a visa by the French consular authorities, the Network "n+i" will refund

to the PARTICIPANT the full amount paid minus non-refundable services, provided the Network is able to verify the denial with the French consular authorities at least 15 days before the arrival in France and provided the PARTICIPANT has applied on time and respected the entire application process.

10.1.3 Any refusal of the visa due to a late or out of time presentation of documents by the

PARTICIPANT will be treated as a resignation (cf. paragraph 10.1.6). 10.1.4 The PARTICIPANT shall be responsible for the consequences of failure to arrive in France within the dates

specified by the Network "n+i" where such failure is occasioned by an invalid passport, a late visa application, or excess luggage, etc. The PARTICIPANT understands that any such failure may lead the Network "n+i" to cancel the PARTICIPANT’s short programme (if, for example, the late arrival prevents the PARTICIPANT from participating in the Cultural Integration Package) and will be treated as a resignation (cf. paragraph 10.1.6 and art. 3)Whether or not the PARTICIPANT so affected is eventually readmitted, the Network "n+i" will retain the PARTICIPANT’s recruitment costs.

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10.1.5 Depending on the date of the cancellation of the programme, the Network "n+i" will try to refund the

housing deposit if a refund of the deposit can be negotiated. 10.1.6 If prior to the start of the programme the PARTICIPANT cancels his participation for any reason except

force majeure, it is a resignation. The PARTICIPANT shall be entitled to a partial refund of the amount paid to the Network "n+i". The amount of the refund will depend on the date of cancellation (date of reception by "n+i" organization in Paris of the official document (signed by the PARTICIPANT), sent by mail

), as follow.

In case of cancellation of the programme before the departure:

whether or not the PARTICIPANT has arrived in France, he will be ineligible to receive any refund of amounts paid to Network “n+i” except for housing, only if a refund can be negotiated.

10.1.7 If the Network "n+i" or the French Language Training Centre cancels the short programme for reasons of

force majeure (except in case paragraph 10.1.4), the Network "n+i" will notify the PARTICIPANT of the cancellation in writing (by e-mail or post). Under such circumstances, the Network "n+i" will refund the


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sums the PARTICIPANT has paid to the Network "n+i" in connection with the cancelled programme. However, under no circumstances will the Network "n+i" be held responsible for other costs incurred by the PARTICIPANT in connection with the short programme.

10.1.8 If the Network "n+i" cancels the short programme for reason of a lack of participants (under 10

participants), the Network "n+i" will refund the completeness sums the PARTICIPANT has paid to the Network "n+i" in connection with the cancelled programme.

10.2 Cancellation of short programme after arrival in France

Cancellation after arrival in France means the final decision to quit a short programme is confirmed by: a) a letter sent by the PARTICIPANT to the Network "n+i", b) the abandonment by the PARTICIPANT, c) the exclusion of the PARTICIPANT from Network "n+i".

After a cancellation during the short programme in France due to the PARTICIPANT or to exclusion,

the PARTICIPANT will be ineligible for any refund of monies paid. Art. 11

DISPUTES

In the event of a dispute arising under the present agreement, the PARTICIPANT agrees to notify the Network "n+i" of the dispute in writing. The notice shall be sent to:

Réseau "n+i", Service « Short Programmes » 79, avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris – France

Executed in two (2) original copies

In Paris, date……………………………………… In ……………………………, date………………………

Write below: Read and Approved

Please sign here (above)

M. Jean-Pierre TROTIGNON Family NAME : ………………………………………

Executive Director, Réseau "n+i" First name : …………………………..……..………

PARTICIPANT

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