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CIEE Summer Intensive French Language in Rennes, France (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Rennes, France
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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:

CIEE College Study Abroad

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

Experience an authentic French and Breton life

just 45 minutes from the coast and 1.5 hours from Paris by train

Live with a French family

and share daily meals with them

Take tailored language classes

in the historic center

Learn More About Rennes

Your Destination

Rennes is a dynamic city in northwestern France where tradition and youthful energy collide, creating an ideal environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're chatting with locals at a bustling street market, enjoying conversations over crêpes in a cozy café, or walking through medieval streets lined with half-timbered houses, each moment deepens your connection to French language and culture. With its festive temperament, yet relaxed atmosphere at the same time, vibrant student scene, and welcoming population, Rennes is the perfect place to study abroad.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Rennes offers various housing options, including homestays or single-studio apartments. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to the center of Rennes and the host institution.?The city is very easy to navigate on foot, by metro, or by bus, courtesy of an excellent and modern public transport system.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Take CIEE courses at CIEE Rennes.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, help with peer-to-peer tutoring, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

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:

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

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Rennes: Study in the charming and cozy business center near the Vilaine River, with convenient access to restaurants, cafés, public parks, a post office, a gym, a metro station, and green spaces. CIEE Rennes boasts one main classroom, a combo student lounge and kitchenette, and two main offices.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

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

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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 Protection included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.