Summer Courses: French courses

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Fully immerse yourself in our intensive French as a Foreign Language courses and enhance your skills in a vibrant and dynamic city: Nantes! Read more

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Our intensive course packages

Intensive Program – 3 Weeks

Dates: From June 1st to June 19, 2026
78 hours of courses (60 hours of classes and 18 hours of excursions) and cultural activities 


Intensive Program – 2 Weeks

Dates: From June 1st to June 12, 2026
52 hours of courses (40 hours of classes and 12 hours of excursions) and cultural activities 

 

Registration and programme

  • from late February - to 20 May 2026 (Registration link will be available at the bottom of this page)
  •  In order to ensure high quality teaching, our ability groups are open to a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 16 people.



 

Introduction


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Immerse yourself in our intensive French as a Foreign Language courses to update or improve your linguistic and cultural knowledge!

In Nantes, a creative and dynamic city at the gateway to the seaside resorts of the Atlantic coast, you will discover the rich heritage of the western region.

Our courses include general French lessons and cultural activities, based on a different theme each week: feeling at home in Nantes, getting to know the city's gastronomy or discovering its extraordinary heritage...

The morning  sessions focus on acquiring the fundamentals of the French language while the afternoons will be devoted to interactive workshops (written and oral) and a variety of cultural activities.

It is a fun, interactive way to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in French culture!




Enrich your stay by discovering the heritage of the Pays de la Loire region with our excursions to the must-see sites:

  • At the Lac de Grand Lieu, learn about the local fauna and flora on the shores of this exceptional lake, then taste some local wines while wandering around the beautiful vineyards. 
  • In the Golfe du Morbihan, visit an outstanding castle, the Domaine de Suscinio, that shows us 800 years of Brittany's history and enjoy the beauty of Vannes and the Port of Crouesty. 
  • In Pornic, admire the craftsmanship of the earthenware factory, while enjoying the sweetness of the seaside and a visit of the town, from the historic centre to the emblematic sites of its maritime history.

Thanks to our team of experienced lecturers, we guarantee you a rewarding and exciting experience.

 

Admission

Entry requirement

Academic requirement

No diploma is required.

Levels: from A2 of the CEFR (European reference framework)
These courses are not suitable for absolute beginners.
Find out your language level

Please note that registering for the Campus Été course does not give you access to the student VISA

Target audience

For all audiences

Programme

We provide face-to-face training at 3 different levels : elementary (A), intermediate (B) and advanced (C). Placement tests are used to determine the level of all of our trainees.

Week 1: 
  •  Theme: Discover Nantes and the area  / Excursion in Pornic, painting workshop and guided tour of the city *
Week 2
  •  Theme: Gastronomy and natural heritage / Excursion in nature, around the Grand Lieu Lake and wine tasting *
Week 3
  •  Theme: Arts and culture / Excursion in Vannes and activités at Suscinio castel *
Programme
*subject to modification - indicative programme
 

Learning objectives and contents

The aim of the lessons is to help students understand how the French language works both orally and in writing, through activities focusing on grammar, vocabulary and phonetics. Content and materials are selected according to the cultural theme of the week, to facilitate rapid vocabulary acquisition. Excursions are part of the educational programme.

In the afternoons, workshops and cultural activities will be used to put this learning into practice.

The linguistic and teaching content is based on a communicative and action-oriented approach.

For students enrolled on the DUEF (Diplôme Universitaire d'Études Françaises), the Campus Été courses enable them to continue learning French.

Our programmes are based on the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

 

In addition

Free and optional activities and outings are included in the program. These activities are supervised by tutors, during the week-ends or evenings. 

Throughout the course, you will have access to :
  • University library
  • Language Resource Centre
  • University catering
  • Wifi

Registration

Tuition fee

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Intensive 3 weeks option - 78 hours

Dates : From 1 to 19 June 2026 - 60 hours of classes and cultural activities + 18 hours of excursions

General public: 850 euros
Continuing education*: 1150 euros
Students/staff of Nantes Université: 550 euros

Intensive 2-weeks option - 52 hours

 Dates : From 1 to 12 June 2026 - 40 hours of classes and cultural activities + 12 hours of excursions

General public: 600 euros
Continuing education*: 800 euros 
Students/staff of Nantes Université: 400 euros

*If you are sponsored by public funds, please ask for a quotation from sul-campus@univ-nantes.fr in addition to your registration with simplified procedures.

The fee corresponds to 40 or 60 hours of tuition and is non-refundable. By registering, you agree to the General terms and sales conditions.

Courses have limited capacity and require a minimum number of participants.

Registration procedures

Registration and payment :
  1. Complete the on-line form
  2. Provide necessary documents: copy of passport or student card from the Nantes Université
  3. Pay the registration fee

Terms and conditions of payment

  • Payment possible by credit or debit card on-line
  • Payment by cheque (to: Régie recettes sul) to be sent by post
  • Cash on site and by appointment, please contact us sul-campus@univ-nantes.fr
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Updated on 06 March 2026.