| Foreign language immersion classes | Small group and/or one-on-one instruction | 
| Culture program integrated into classes | Meet-the-People: school, homestay & community events | 
| Frequent academic assessments | Orientation covering attractions, how to, safety | 
| Insurance: medical and accident | Emergency Hotline staffed 24 hours/day | 
| Qualified & experienced educators | Weekly proficiency goals and progress assessments | 
| Planning and Orientation materials | International Ambiance; worldwide participants | 
| Cultural courses available | 
| 'Old city' is on UNESCO World Heritage | 
| Many wineries in the area | 
| Major center for aeronautics | 
| On the Garonne River | 
| Metro Bordeaux has approx 1,200,000 inhabitants |