Summer school

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Whom is it for?

Men and women over 18 residing in France or abroad

High school diploma (baccalaureate type) recommended

What is it for?

To understand and be understood in French; to discover French culture and the region.

When and how MUCH?

A comprehensive program of 40 to 80 hours (20 hours a week) and an outstanding cultural experience in the heart of the St. Etienne region from 22nd June to 17th July 2026.

• Face-to-face courses in French as a foreign language (18 hours a week): Communicative, active and hands-on teaching approach using role-play, authentic documents, etc.
• Each week of class revolves around a core theme. A few examples: media and communication, French history and heritage, science and technology, architecture and the city, French gastronomy, nature and the environment, and finally arts and culture.
• Weekly teaching project (2 hours a week) : prepared in the multi-media resource center and presented at the end of the week. Enhancement of written and oral comprehension and expression skills.
• Socio-cultural activities: Touristic excursions through the Rhône-Alpes region, museum visits, sports tournaments, cultural evenings, games and competitions, nautical activities on the Loire River, etc.

Classes are organized by language level groups (test given on the first day of the course): 19 students maximum per class.

For all levels, 2 week minimum enrollment: 22nd June to 3rd July 2026 or 6th to 17th July 2026.
Beginners have to start on 22nd June 2026.
No beginners will be accepted on 6th July.

Fees

€400 (2 weeks) or €680 (4 weeks) for individual applicants (Student status).
€620 (2 weeks) or €1,120 (4 weeks) if paid by a third party (France Travail, employer) (Continuing Education status).

For any new academic year, rates may be subject to increase.

Payment channels and conditions for reimbursement

For admitted candidates, the registration fees (excluding CVEC: Student and Campus Life Contribution) will be paid during the period indicated above by credit card online or by bank transfer. International bank fees will be paid by the student. The University must receive the exact amount corresponding to the rate of the desired training period.

The cancellation will be possible only in the following cases: refusal of visa, failure to the examination at the end of secondary school, serious illness, death of one of the two parents or brothers and sisters, training not open due to the establishment.

For any refund request, please send an E-mail with all supporting documents enclosed and translated into French (medical certificate, etc.) to the following address: cilec @ univ-st-etienne.fr (cilec @ univ-st-etienne.fr)

If the answer is positive, refund will be done.

WARNING: Cancellations for other reasons (enrollment in another institution, for example, or distance-learning systems, before or during the course) shall not result in reimbursement. 
Any linguistic stay which has been started is due in full. No refunds are possible.

How to enroll?

You pay the registration fees by yourself

You're requesting funding from your employer or France Travail

Fill the online registration form before 20th April 2026: CLICK HERE

A quote or agreement will be sent to your employer or Pôle Emploi.
A test of your level will be given on the first day of your training.

The students are not insured for the various CILEC leisure activities. Before their departure, they must take out an individual insurance policy covering all risks inherent to their travel and their stay. The CILEC in no way can be held liable for any problems

STUDENT GUIDE AND PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME - SUMMER 2026 : 

Browse the 2026 Summer School guide

Browse the brochure  «Planning Activités EN.pdf» online

The CILEC reserves the right to cancel a language level group if the number of enrolled participants is not enough.