Overview

Laissez les bons temps rouler! (New Orleans French for “Let the good times roll!”) At Loyno, we offer language, culture, history, arts, and total immersion all rolled into one. We know that learning a foreign language is an indispensable part of individual development in the Jesuit tradition.

Overview of the French program from Loyola University New Orleans

Our program’s curriculum combines French language courses with a selection of French electives in culture, literature, and film, and finishes with a French capstone. Here’s a sample of what you can expect to learn and do:

Second-Year French I

Development of basic language skills continues with emphasis on grammar and the acquisition and use of new vocabulary in cultural contexts. Reading and discussion of articles and other writings are undertaken with grammatical exercises and short compositions based on cultural topics.

Advanced Conversation and Phonetics

In this course, students acquire an extensive working vocabulary and fluency through conversation, reading, and discussion of cultural texts. French phonetics and its application to the improvement of pronunciation are also studied.

Culture and Civilization II

A study of the important historical, social, and economic events from the Revolution of 1789 to present, including French aesthetics and artistic traditions in painting, sculpture, and music, and current topics including education and the politics of modern-day France.

La Nouvelle-Orleans

This course examines the French heritage of New Orleans, and explores the French side of our history, institutions, architecture, language, food, and celebrations. The assignments and discussions help students know and appreciate the cultural uniqueness and rich heritage of the city in which they live and study

Programme Structure

Courses include:

First-year French
Second-year French
Advanced Grammar and Composition
Advanced Conversation and Phonetics
Analysis of French Texts
Culture and Civilization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Loyola’s free online application or the Common Application
Take a quiz to help discover possible majors to declare on your application.
Submit original secondary school transcripts.
Review AP, IB and other credit guides
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are eligible to receive up to 30 credits at Loyola University New Orleans, which is equivalent to one full year of study, or sophomore status.
Submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), SAT**, or ACT** scores
Submit one letter of recommendation
Submit the Affidavit of Support and copy of your passport photo page

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51664 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51664 USD / year

≈ 51664 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51664 USD / year

≈ 51664 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Overview of the French program from Loyola University New Orleans

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Orleans

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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