FAQ

To apply for the SLS France Program, you will need to submit the general GTE application. Be sure to check the box on the application to indicate that you would like to participate in the SLS France Program.

To participate in the SLS-France Program at Georgia Tech-Europe, you must be at the intermediate level or above in French (i.e. have already taken French 2001, or have permission from the instructor). 

As part of the SLS-France Program, you are required to take FREN 3501: Sustainable Communities in France (classroom based) and FREN 3500: Field Work Abroad (community based) while at Georgia Tech-Europe. You may complete your schedule with any other courses offered at Georgia Tech-Europe.

The SLS France Program is at no additional cost to the standard GTE tuition and fees.

Find out more about GTE fees here.

Find more information on GTE scholarships here.

Find more information on Office of International Education scholarships here.

This program allows for a step further into cultural and language immersion while at Georgia Tech-Europe. With an emphasis on French language study, Sciences, and Sustainability, students will experience real language immersion while focusing on the region’s sustainability efforts through coursework, service-learning projects, and excursions. Students will have the opportunity to engage with Metz’ residents on issues such as the fight against climate change; the preservation of the region’s biodiversity and natural resources; and ideas about improving the quality of life for the city’s inhabitants.

Yes. Non-Georgia Tech students (transient students) are welcome to study at GTE and participate in the SLS France Program. Transient students must have a 3.0 GPA in order to be considered for the program. Please contact us at SLS-France@gatech.edu for further application details.

Georgia Tech students must have a 2.5 GPA minimum to attend GTE. Transient (non-GT) students must have a 3.0 GPA. Students must have no disciplinary actions on their record.

The two required courses (FREN 3501 and FREN 3500) are both approved for SLS credit. Learn more about Serve-Learn-Sustain at Georgia Tech here. 

Please send any further questions to SLS-France@gatech.edu.