Outgoing Exchange Students

 

Language Immersion Awards

French & German Language Immersion Awards

If you have been studying French or German all year and would like to visit Europe to experience it first-hand, this is the ideal opportunity for you! The International Relations Office (IRO) is proud to present the French and German Language Immersion Awards. These awards were created to give students the opportunity to experience life in a non-English speaking environment and the programme will be invaluable in increasing your French or German language proficiency.

What can I expect?

Selected students can look forward to an enriching language and cultural immersion in France, Germany or Switzerland. The immersions are held yearly in May/June/ July (depending on the destination) and generally last for a period of 3 to 4 weeks.

The award covers the cost of the language classes, accommodation and some meals. Students will have to bear the cost of their plane ticket to France, Germany or Switzerland, as well as any other costs.

Why should I apply for the LIA?

CLS lecturers have commented the students who return from the language immersion usually show a marked improvement in their language proficiency. Students have found the experience rewarding, and this fuels their desire to participate in the Student Exchange Programme (SEP) and their stronger language skills make their SEP experience better.

Who can apply?

The application for the Language Immersion Award is open to all students who are taking French 2 or German 2 in their Year 1 Semester 2, but priority will be given to LPP students, Singaporean citizens and Singaporean Permanent Residents in the selection. Each of the LIAs may have a further set of eligibility criteria. For more information, please refer to the application forms below.

Please note – Award recipients will be financially bonded to return on SEP to the country or university (depending on the programme) of the immersion programme. If recipients do not, they will be liable to pay NUS the penalty amount of S$3,000.

Language Immersion Award Locations

First-year students who are taking French 2 in AY12/13 Semester 2 can apply for the language immersion programmes at:

	INSA Lyon, France, co-sponsored by NUS and INSA Lyon (June) Geneva, Switzerland, sponsored by NUS (June to July)

First-year students who are taking German 2 in AY12/13 Semester 2 can apply for the language immersion programmes at:

	University of Stuttgart, Germany, sponsored by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Wuerttemberg (BWMRSA) and NUS (May - June) University of Mannheim, Germany, sponsored by NUS (June)

 

Application Timeline, Procedures and Forms

Application for 2013 is now open from 5 February to 18 February 2013.

Concrete details about the dates and other details about the language immersions will be released to students by March via email and information sessions.

A French LIA Information Session will be held on Tuesday, 5 February 2013 at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House's (next to BIZ 1) Cinnamon Room, Level 5, 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm.. If you are unable to attend, slides from the presentation will be available here after the briefing.

A German LIA Information Session will be held on Tuesday, 5 February 2013 at the Central Library, Theatrette 2, 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm.  If you are unable to attend, slides from the presentation will be available here after the briefing.

To apply please complete the application forms below:

Application form for the French Language Immersion Award 2012
Application form for the German Language Immersion Award 2012

The deadline for application for the French and German LIA is 18 February 2013. Forms should be sent by email to:

	French: Ms. YAP Wei Lin, iroywl@nus.edu.sg German: Ms. GOH Fang Wei, irogfw@nus.edu.sg

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview. Students will be informed of their application outcome by the end of March.

General Timeline for Language Immersion Award
Time	Activity
End January to February	Announcement of immersion details
Mid February to Early March	Email application and interview session
Mid-March	Release of application outcome
Late March	Application to host university via NUS IRO
End of March to April	Pre-departure briefing
April – May	Student preparations for immersion
May – July	LIA Programmes