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CIEE Summer Intensive French Language in Rennes, France (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: Other (non-English)
Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay Area(s) of Study: History, Professional Writing, Service Learning
Minimum GPA: 2.50 Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:

Summer Intensive French Language

RENNES, FRANCE

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Program Overview

Your Summer Intensive French Language program lasts 8 weeks and is designed for students with intermediate- to advanced-level French skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in French culture. Live and learn in Rennes!

Unique Experiences

LIVE WITH A FRENCH FAMILY

and share daily meals with them.

TAKE LANGUAGE CLASSES

that are perfect for your level.

VOLUNTEER

to help the local community.

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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Rennes will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Embark on a journey through time as you explore Medieval walled cities such as Fougères, Dinan, or Vannes
  • Get away to Nantes and discover the Galerie des Machines, a bestiary of machines inspired by the imaginary world of the writer Jules Verne
  • Indulge in delectable crêpes and other regional specialties and become familiar with Rennes by involving your senses

Projects

  • Volunteering. Students can give back to the host community by helping French children with their English at the Franco-American Institute, and/or keeping elders company in a local retirement home.
  • Peer-to-peer tutoring. At the Franco-American Institute in Rennes, brush up on your language skills by chatting with French conversation partners, joining a French book club, going to movies or playing board games with your French peers.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Some meals
  • Mandatory orientation – an introduction to Rennes culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 05/09/2026 ** Rolling Admission 05/18/2026 07/13/2026
Summer 2027 08/31/2026 ** Rolling Admission 05/19/2027 07/14/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.