How long has the Institute been around?
The Albert H. Small Normandy Institute has been taking teams of teachers and students to France since 2011, and has hosted teams from all 50 states.
The Albert H. Small Normandy Institute has been taking teams of teachers and students to France since 2011, and has hosted teams from all 50 states.
How many teams are in a class?
Generally, the Institute accepts fifteen teams per class.
Generally, the Institute accepts fifteen teams per class.
Can teams have more than two members?
Unfortunately no. Teams are limited to one teacher and one student.
Unfortunately no. Teams are limited to one teacher and one student.
What students can apply?
Students must be Sophomores or Juniors at the time of application (rising juniors and rising seniors during the summer trip).
Students must be Sophomores or Juniors at the time of application (rising juniors and rising seniors during the summer trip).
Why can’t seniors apply?
Due to the nature of the Institute’s final project, presentations to the community following the trip, seniors would be unable to finish the project before leaving for the next step in their academic journey a few months later.
Due to the nature of the Institute’s final project, presentations to the community following the trip, seniors would be unable to finish the project before leaving for the next step in their academic journey a few months later.
What teachers can apply?
Most of the teachers in the program have recently worked with their students in high school. However, elementary and middle school teachers who have maintained a connection with a high school student are also eligible.
Most of the teachers in the program have recently worked with their students in high school. However, elementary and middle school teachers who have maintained a connection with a high school student are also eligible.
Does everyone in a team need a passport to apply?
No. At the time of application, you do not need to have a passport. However, if selected, every member of a team must obtain one before traveling to France. It is a slow process, so once accepted, members without a passport should apply for one as soon as possible.
No. At the time of application, you do not need to have a passport. However, if selected, every member of a team must obtain one before traveling to France. It is a slow process, so once accepted, members without a passport should apply for one as soon as possible.
Does everyone in a team need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to apply?
No. The George Washington University recently changed its requirement for COVID-19 vaccination. While it is recommended that all Institute members be vaccinated, it is not required. We will continue to monitor the situation in the United States and globally should things change.
No. The George Washington University recently changed its requirement for COVID-19 vaccination. While it is recommended that all Institute members be vaccinated, it is not required. We will continue to monitor the situation in the United States and globally should things change.
Do teachers need to be high school history teachers to apply?
No. Teachers in fields other than history can apply.
No. Teachers in fields other than history can apply.
Can student-teacher teams be related?
Yes. We have had teams of parents and children before.
Yes. We have had teams of parents and children before.
While in Washington D.C. and France, will students and teachers room together?
No. While in both France and DC, students will be paired with other students and teachers with other teachers.
No. While in both France and DC, students will be paired with other students and teachers with other teachers.
Is there a stipend provided for students and teachers who participate?
Yes. The Institute will reimburse up to $300 to each member for travel to and from Washington, D.C. This reimbursement will go to whoever paid for the ticket. (So for instance, if one team member pays for both members’ tickets, that member would get up to $600. If an outside party, such as a parent and/or guardian pays for a ticket, the reimbursement would go to them.)
Yes. The Institute will reimburse up to $300 to each member for travel to and from Washington, D.C. This reimbursement will go to whoever paid for the ticket. (So for instance, if one team member pays for both members’ tickets, that member would get up to $600. If an outside party, such as a parent and/or guardian pays for a ticket, the reimbursement would go to them.)
Is travel to France paid by the Institute?
Yes, as well as food, room, and board while in Washington, D.C., and France.
Yes, as well as food, room, and board while in Washington, D.C., and France.
How do I apply?
Visit the Application page to submit applications (September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023). If not within that window, please visit the Application Instructions page for more information on upcoming application cycles.
Visit the Application page to submit applications (September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023). If not within that window, please visit the Application Instructions page for more information on upcoming application cycles.
What if I have more questions?
Please visit our contact page or send us an email at ahsnormandyinstitute@gmail.com. We will be sure to get back to you promptly!
Please visit our contact page or send us an email at ahsnormandyinstitute@gmail.com. We will be sure to get back to you promptly!
