University of Queensland Intensive French in New Caledonia
UQ has teamed up with CIS Australia to offer this unique study abroad program that allows you to immerse yourself in the French language and culture without the time and cost of travelling to France! Nearby New Caledonia, a French overseas territory and archipelago, provides a perfect setting for French language study, combining the language and culture of France with a pristine Pacific Island backdrop.
Improve your understanding of French Pacific and Kanak cultures while increasing your language proficiency with Creipac (Centre de Rencontres et d’Échanges Internationaux du Pacifique) in Noumea.
Field of Study
- French Language
For more detailed information regarding the course offered, visit the Electronic Course Profile.
Credit Equivalent
2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if the course is successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the French Embassy for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the following additional program criteria:
This program is open to students who, at a minimum, are enrolled in FREN2010 or have successfully completed it. Students taking or having completed courses higher than FREN2010 are eligible.
Students need a minimum B1 CEFR level of French; if you have not taken French at UQ or are not a French Major, please contact A/Prof Amy Hubbell (a.hubbell@uq.edu.au) to confirm your language level eligibility.
- Students participating in the Brisbane University Language Alliance are eligible to apply.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The tuition fee is approximately $6,499 AUD. More information regarding fees and inclusions can be found at CIS Australia - UQ in New Caledonia, Noumea .
The program fee includes:
- CISaustralia support services before, during and after the program
- CISaustralia 24/7 on-site support – Site Director
- Assistance with travel arrangements
- Comprehensive pre-departure guide
- Comprehensive online pre-departure webinar session
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (on specified program dates within designated times)
- On-site orientation
- Homestay accommodation with 2 meals provided per day
- Tuition fees (15 hours per week x 3 weeks of language instruction)
- All registration and enrolment fees
- Minimum 3 x Excursions/Activities
- Minimum 2 x Workshops at CREIPAC, with lunch included on these days
- Buddy Program: language sessions with local UNC students (at their availability)
- Wifi included – at accommodation and language centre
- Free computer use at language centre
- Access to independent self-learning language library and facilities
- Program risk matrix and risk assessment
- Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
- Academic and Financial Advising by dedicated CISaustralia Program staff
- CREIPAC course completion certificate*
- CISaustralia Certificate of Participation (available on request).
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the CISaustralia website.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Student Testimonials
Holly - Intensive French in New Caledonia
B Science, Winter 2023
New Caledonia was also just generally a beautiful place and it was wonderful to learn about the history, culture and environment of the country during my stay.
Eliza - University of Queensland Intensive French in New Caledonia
B Arts / B Communications, Winter 2023
I have gained independence and the ability to see myself succeeding in a life overseas separated from my family, I have the skills to manage this and maintain my links with my family.
Annie - University of Queensland Intensive French in New Caledonia
B Science / D Languages, Winter 2023
I am now far more comfortable with expressing myself in French.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 08 May 2026
Program Dates
Start: 21 June 2026
End: 10 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Noumea, New Caledonia (in-person)
Credit: For-credit and Not-For-Credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.