Program

The objective is to build skills in comprehension, production and interaction in writing and speaking. This is achievedby applying the acquisition of discourse mechanisms, grammatical structures, and lexical elements to the studied language acts.

Evaluation: A certificate of participation will be issued to participants following a graded assessment.

Morning: Practice of the language (24h)

French language training focuses on spoken and written communication, with a program designed to strengthen your grammatical structures, enrich your vocabulary, and provide practice in spoken French using an audio-digital laboratory. Complete beginners are not permitted in this session.

Afternoon: Culture and heritage (21h)

Embark on a journey to discover French cultural heritage. Placement in the various levels will be decided by the session’s teachers. The module offers a set of courses combining advanced French language training with preparation for cultural visits and educational outings led by FLE (French as a Foreign Language) teachers. These activities allow learners to use and develop their language skills in real-life, engaging contexts.

Beginner to intermediate levels:

• French society and culture
• French gastronomy

Intermediate to advanced levels:

• History of Normandy
• Writers from Normandy
• Art in Normandy: Architecture

Evaluation: A graded certificate will be issued to participants

These programs are open to anyone aged 18 and over, with no prior diploma or level in French required, except for Session 2, where complete beginners are not admitted. A sufficient number of participants is required for a session or a particular level to open.

Registrations will open on this page in January 2026 .

For any specific request, including group registration, please contact us directly by email : intl.fle.cie@unicaen.fr

There are two accommodation options, depending on availability. Please note that, accommodation reservations will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Student rooms in the university campus residence

A furnished single room of approximately 9m2, located in one of the CROUS University residences, 15 minutes by tram from the Maison des Langues et de l’International. The room is equipped with a shower and an individual toilet, and students can enjoy unlimited free internet access (Wi-Fi or wired, depending on the building).

The residences shared collective kitchens, allowing students to cook and eat in their rooms. A launderette is also available, payable by credit card.

Stay with a host family

The Carré International collaborates with an association of families in Caen offering half-board accommodation during summer school. This option has several advantages: breakfast and dinner are included, and you can enjoy from a unique immersive experience of French life. It is the ideal way to complement your French studies.

Lunches can be taken in a CROUS restaurant or cafeteria at an average rate of €7,55 per meal (the meal includes a starter, a main course, and a dessert).

Campus 1, located in the heart of the city, also provides quick access to the many restaurants in the city centre.