Centre International Rennais d'Études du Français pour Étrangers

University pre-programme

Get your studies in France off to the best possible start! Come and learn French language and culture, prepare for your new academic year, and discover Brittany.

French courses for beginners: A two-week programme from 17 to 28 August 2026

REGISTRATION COMING SOON - Contact : cirefe-univete [at] univ-rennes2.fr (cirefe-univete[at]univ-rennes2[dot]fr) 

Informations sur l'université d'été

  • 41 hours of in-person French lessons per fortnight (i.e. 82 hours for 4 weeks), from 9 AM to 3:30 PM to make progress in written and oral comprehension and expression.
  • For all levels, including beginners (CEFR)
  • Programme including 14 hours of Civilisation (levels A1, A2, B1) or of French for University Purposes (levels B2, C1, C2).
  • Maximum of 15 students per group.
  • 5 ECTS credits per fortnight.
  • One excursion to discover Brittany.
  • Cultural outings (cinema, museum, festival, etc.).
  • Fees (for French lessons and cultural activities): €620, 2 weeks (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.

Refund

A refund will be granted in the event of cancellation for a legitimate reason and upon presentation
of supporting documentation:

  • At least 60 days before the start of the program: full refund (excluding the deposit).
  • At least 30 days before the start of the program: 50% refund.
  • No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the program start date.

Course description

Download the detailed description of the summer school programme (2 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.

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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