Centre International Rennais d'Études du Français pour Étrangers

Summer courses

Come and learn French language and culture and discover Brittany!

SUMMER COURSES: A 3-WEEK PROGRAMME FROM 22 JUNE TO 10 JULY 2026

REGISTRATION FROM 9 FEBRUARY TO 1 JUNE - Contact :  cirefe-ete [at] univ-rennes2.fr (cirefe-ete[at]univ-rennes2[dot]fr)

Information about summer courses

  • About 18 hours of in-person French lessons per week * (from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, GMT+2) to make progress in written and oral 

    comprehension and expression.

  • For all levels, including beginners.
  • Choice of one optional course for CEFR level B2 and above.
  • Maximum of 18 students per group.
  • 7 ECTS credits.
  • Three excursions to discover Rennes and Brittany (Mont-Saint-Michel, Dinan/Dinard/Saint-Malo).
  • Cultural outings (cinema, museum, festival, etc.).
  • Fees (for French lessons and cultural activities): €650*(Non-refundable deposit of €90). 10 % off for students from member institutions of the CMI Grouping Council.
  • Eligible for funding for Erasmus+ mobility.
  • A virtual option available on demand.

 

Fees

  • French lessons with cultural activities: €650 (non-refundable deposit of €90). 10% discount for students from institutions that are members of the CMI council, including CIREFE. Examples of cultural activities:
    • Two excursions to discover Brittany.
    • Cultural outings (cinema, museum, festival, etc.).
    • Tour of the historic centre of Rennes
  • French lessons without cultural activities: €520 (non-refundable deposit of €90). 10% discount for students from institutions that are members of the CMI council, including CIREFE.

Refund

A refund of 50% of the amount paid, excluding the deposit, will be granted in the event of cancellation for a legitimate reason and upon presentation of supporting documentation. This refund is available until the third day of the program. No refunds will be issued from the fourth day onward.

Course description

Coming soon: the detailed description of the summer courses (3 weeks)

Practical information

  • Université Rennes 2 <-> City centre: 5 minutes by underground (Villejean-Université station), 20 minutes by foot.
  • Université Rennes 2 <-> Railway and coach station: 10 minutes by underground.
  • Rennes <-> Saint Malo’s beaches and the Mont-Saint-Michel: 1 hour by train or car.
  • Rennes <-> Paris: 1 hour 30 by train.
  • City center <-> Rennes-Bretagne airport: 30 minutes by bus.

Rennes public transport website (routes, timetables, fares, etc.)

  • Le Métronome university restaurant on the Villejean campus.
  • Local amenities next to the campus: fast food outlets.

You will be provided with Internet login details on arrival (Wi-Fi connection, university computer rooms).

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